Bill Patrick, global piping discipline technology leader for The Dow Chemical Company, addressed a group of nearly 100 valve manufacturers and end-users at VMA’s Technical Seminar in Charleston, SC, held March 5-6.
March 17, 2009
From her early, trying days in construction to a challenging yet rewarding position as manager of the Eastman Valve Shop at the Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TN, Lori Garrett’s career path shows there are no barriers—gender or otherwise—when you “go for it” with all your heart.
February 24, 2009
What can you do to help your company get through these most-challenging times?
January 21, 2009
Steam traps are the most important link between the steam and condensate system.
January 21, 2009
Q: Why are some suppliers reluctant to produce duplex stainless-steel valves that are compliant with NACE MR0103?
January 21, 2009
Changes in rainfall patterns, ever-increasing population and increased demand for irrigation are all contributing to a worldwide water market that shows no signs of abating—despite deteriorating economic conditions.
January 11, 2009
I think there’s a pretty good consensus that 2009 has to be better than 2008.
January 4, 2009
If you have held on to your investments over the past couple of years, either through sang froid, inertia or the paralysis of fear, there may be a little cheer this holiday season.
December 29, 2008
Some states — California, in particular — are imposing ever-more-severe restrictions on emissions of everything from carbon dioxide to diesel particulates, and the costs to industry promise to be high.
December 18, 2008
With all the gloom flying around it can be difficult to find anything encouraging to report, but it’s there if you look for it.
November 25, 2008
Barack Obama’s win over John McCain on Nov. 4 was the most lopsided victory for a presidential candidate since George H.W.
November 12, 2008
John Zogby, one of America’s most respected and accomplished pollsters, spoke to members of the Valve Manufacturers Association at its 70th Annual Meeting in Tucson, AZ.
October 28, 2008
