Thought Leadership

Extracting Nutrients, Saving Resources through Livestock Water Recycling
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Extracting Nutrients, Saving Resources through Livestock Water Recycling

Giant livestock farms, which can house thousands of pigs, chickens or cows, produce vast amounts of manure—they can generate the waste equivalent of a small city.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

April 12, 2014

Do I need to be concerned about galvanic corrosion when selecting valve materials?
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Do I need to be concerned about galvanic corrosion when selecting valve materials?

A: This is a good question, and the answer should begin with discussing exactly what is meant by galvanic corrosion.

General Thought Leadership

April 12, 2014

The Expanding Network of Valves
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The Expanding Network of Valves

As industry itself reaches into more and more areas of the world, getting the equipment needed to run that industry to the locations and projects where it’s needed when it’s needed has taken on increased importance.

Automation Thought Leadership

April 1, 2014

Fire Protection Solutions
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Fire Protection Solutions

Because of the potential harm and damage to people and property, fires and explosions are a major concern in refinery, gas processing, petrochemical and offshore, and many other types of facilities.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

March 28, 2014

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

Recent events around the world remind us that the global economic and political environment remains uncertain.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 17, 2014

Rebuilders Beware: EPA Clean Air Requirements Will Affect You
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Rebuilders Beware: EPA Clean Air Requirements Will Affect You

When watching complicated events unfold, it’s human nature to sit smugly back and think: I’m glad I don’t have to deal with that.

MRO Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

March 13, 2014

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

The Federal Reserve Board’s Beige Book noted recent progress in the economy but also reported the negative impacts of weather in many of its districts.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 10, 2014

Valve Basics: It’s a Zoo Out There!
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Valve Basics: It’s a Zoo Out There!

When VMA launched its Valve Basics course in 2009, it soon became clear the program would be in great demand.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

March 4, 2014

Opportunities and Solutions for a Crumbling Infrastructure
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Opportunities and Solutions for a Crumbling Infrastructure

President Obama’s Fix-It-First program, announced during the February 2014 State of the Union address, calls for $40 billion in spending on a backlog of urgent repairs and upgrades to America’s infrastructure.

General Thought Leadership

March 3, 2014

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

The U.S. economy grew 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter, down from the earlier estimate of 3.2 percent.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 3, 2014

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

Mark Twain once said, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” Indeed, the poor weather conditions that temporarily closed many facilities and hampered shipments in the manufacturing sector over much of the past few weeks appear to have improved.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

February 24, 2014

You Don’t Have a Malware Problem
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You Don’t Have a Malware Problem

Cyber security is of increasing concern around the world.

General Thought Leadership

February 17, 2014

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