Thought Leadership

NAM Monday Economic Report – December 15, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – December 15, 2014

The biggest domestic economic news story last week was actually a global one: The price of petroleum continued to plummet.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

December 15, 2014

Technical Sales: Focus on Solutions
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Technical Sales: Focus on Solutions

The sale of almost any valve has a technical aspect.

Thought Leadership

December 8, 2014

A Primer on Castings
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A Primer on Castings

Valve components, such as bodies, bonnets and caps, are manufactured either by forging or casting.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership Valve Basics

December 8, 2014

NAM Monday Economic Report – December 8, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – December 8, 2014

This morning, we will release the results from the latest NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

December 8, 2014

The Speed of Trust
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The Speed of Trust

“Trust always affects two outcomes; speed and cost.

Thought Leadership

December 1, 2014

NAM Monday Economic Report – November 24, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – November 24, 2014

Central banks around the world have acted recently in an attempt to lift a sagging global economy.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

November 24, 2014

Important Change Coming to Key Valve Export Category
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Important Change Coming to Key Valve Export Category

The U.S. valve industry has been hit very hard over the last seven years by export control penalties.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

November 24, 2014

NAM Monday Economic Report – November 17, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – November 17, 2014

Manufacturers produced $2.085 trillion in value-added in the second quarter, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

November 17, 2014

NAM Monday Economic Report – November 10, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – November 10, 2014

Last week, we received a number of encouraging reports on the state of the manufacturing sector and the U.S. economy.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

November 10, 2014

Smart Actuation: Where We’re At, Where We’re Going
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Smart Actuation: Where We’re At, Where We’re Going

What might be around the next curve for smart actuators?

Actuators Automation General Thought Leadership

November 3, 2014

NAM Monday Economic Report – November 3, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – November 3, 2014

The U.S. economy grew 3.5 percent at the annual rate in the third quarter, representing decent growth following the disappointing first half of 2014.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

November 3, 2014

NAM Monday Economic Report – October 27, 2014
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NAM Monday Economic Report – October 27, 2014

What a difference a week makes.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

October 27, 2014

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