In 2016, there is no “business as usual”, and speakers at VMA’s Annual Meeting offered sound advice to navigate the new reality of 21st century commerce.
October 6, 2016
While there are obvious differences from country to country, one could reasonably generalize by saying that what we have today is a combination of low growth, low inflation, increasingly ineffective economic policies, and increasingly destructive politics.
September 27, 2016
When it comes to linear valve installations, gravity is our friend.
September 27, 2016
For the first time in the seven-year history of the Valve Basics education program, the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) held a company-specific training event conducted by the VMA Education Committee’s Valve-Ed team.
September 14, 2016
Increased emphasis on the need to improve process performance and reduce variability mean many control loops today are optimized.
September 13, 2016
As was the case with many of the presenters at VMA’s Market Outlook Workshop held in August 2016, Randy Giggard of FMI Consulting noted that availability of labor at all levels is a major concern in the construction business.
September 12, 2016
On Aug. 2, 2016, OSHA fines increased, but critics ask: Does this higher fine actually increase safety?
September 6, 2016
As was the case at last year’s event, speakers and attendees at this year’s Market Outlook Workshop were consistent in their concerns about the low price of oil and the high U.S. dollar.
August 22, 2016
One of the most keenly felt needs in today’s industrial world is the lack of skilled employees.
August 17, 2016
I am not a valve expert, although I often play one where I work.
August 17, 2016
A new test organization program and stamp has been authorized by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI), effective February 2016.
August 9, 2016
These days, piping designers use automated systems that default to standard classifications such as pressure classes of 150 to 2500 for valves and associated equipment.
August 1, 2016
