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The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves
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The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves

During the Valve Manufacturers Association’s last Market Outlook event, one of the issues raised was who the new chairman of the Federal Reserve would be and what that would mean for the economy.

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February 3, 2014

Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned
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Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned

No matter what industry or line of business people are in, or how long they have been on the job, they never stop learning.

General Thought Leadership

January 30, 2014

VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership
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VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership

Cyber security, trends in distribution and how to become a better leader were among the topics presented at the 32nd Annual Valve Industry Leadership Forum, which took place in Atlanta on Jan. 16 and 17.

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January 27, 2014

VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013
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VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013

At VALVE Magazine, we’re always looking for great articles that offer valuable information to our readers.

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January 20, 2014

Recycling Fracking Wastewater
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Recycling Fracking Wastewater

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world—energy production is pivotal to the economy, balance of trade, deficits and domestic stability.

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January 7, 2014

Long Term Cost of Ownership: Seeing Beyond the Initial Price Tag
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Long Term Cost of Ownership: Seeing Beyond the Initial Price Tag

The concepts used in long-term cost of ownership (LTCO) go back as far as the 1700s.

MRO Thought Leadership

December 29, 2013

Market Drives Actuation in Natural Gas Pipelines
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Market Drives Actuation in Natural Gas Pipelines

More than 200 pipeline systems in the United States alone transmit natural gas through more than 300,000 miles of intrastate and interstate pipelines.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

December 10, 2013

Define Success: The First Step to Becoming an MVP
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Define Success: The First Step to Becoming an MVP

At a recent valve industry event, Mark C.

Thought Leadership

December 9, 2013

Valve Service Shops are Not Created Equal
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Valve Service Shops are Not Created Equal

Not long ago, a common practice for companies in the chemical, power and refining industries was to have personnel on staff to handle many valve maintenance and service activities.

MRO Thought Leadership

November 22, 2013

Richard Coffman: Doing Business with Humor and Humility
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Richard Coffman: Doing Business with Humor and Humility

Like so many of the people involved in the valve industry, 40-year-veteran Richard Coffman can trace much of his success to being in the right place at the right time, and being confident enough to take advantage of an opportunity.

Leadership Thought Leadership

November 19, 2013

Actuator Commissioning Made Simpler
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Actuator Commissioning Made Simpler

There is something about opening a box labeled “some assembly required” that causes one of two reactions—the joy of the challenge or dread.

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November 12, 2013

Valve Basics in New Orleans: It’s a Wrap
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Valve Basics in New Orleans: It’s a Wrap

More than 130 professionals from across the valve industry, including manufacturers, end users, EPC firm personnel, distributors and students from the University of New Orleans came together at Harrah's New Orleans for VMA's first two-full day seminar, Nov. 6-7.

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November 12, 2013

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