Spring 2024 ISSUE
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Industry Profile: Tim Chicoine
Tim Chicoine is the director of sales, Americas for WedgeRock Engineered Solutions, and principal of Riverhawk Industrial Sales Inc.
FEATURES
DesignPinch Valves: An Uncomplicated Valve With an Important Purpose
Used in on/off or throttling applications, choosing the right style pinch valve depends on the application.Operational Basics of Safety Valves
These spring-loaded valves provide overpressure protection for downstream equipment.MRO
Maximizing Efficiency in EPC Projects
The crucial role of procurement in industrial construction.Insights
Banning Forever Chemicals Threatens to Disrupt Flow Control Landscape
Much is being done by the VMA and other industry associations and coalitions to educate and inform legislators on the sweeping impact of potential PFAS regulations and bans.COLUMNS
Standards Spotlight: Shoot the Breeze
The British Valve and Actuator Association, VMA’s complement in the UK, is the voice of our industry “across the pond.”Insights
It Was an Exciting Spring for VMA!
VMA hosts three cornerstone events each year, some for members only.Insights
Innovating to Comply, Our Industry Is at a Crossroads
Depending on who you ask, industrial valves might not be the most exciting aspect of new plant construction, but they're the unsung heroes that keep operations running smoothly.ARTICLES
Industry News
Industry news; acquisitions; projectsBlue Biofuels Announces Commencement of Engineering Study for Ethanol Plan
Engineering and design phase has started for its cellulose-to-sugar ethanol facilityDesign
New Comprehensive Automation Platform Empowers Action from Plant to Enterprise
Emerson’s new DeltaV platform adds SCADA, MES and operations management software technologies.Technical
Flowserve Receives First FDT 2.0 DTM Certification from FDT Group
The newest certified Logix 3820 Series DTM is deployable with positioners supporting HART 6/7.Interior Department Finalizes Rule Reducing Oil & Gas Waste on Tribal Lands
Will cut energy waste from venting, flaring and leaks; generate $50 million annually for American taxpayers
Manufacturing
Metal Processing International and Oklahoma Custom Coating Rebrand as ecoat.us
Ownership stays the same as the company rebrands.EIG MidOcean Energy Completes Acquisition of Tokyo Gas' Interest in Australian LNG Projects
The acquisition includes Tokyo Gas’ interests in the Gorgon LNG, Pluto LNG and Queensland Curtis LNG projects.
US Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine
The decision, handed down in 1984, required courts to defer to government agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes including environmental regulations.NSF Acquires PSILab, Inc., Extending Its Offerings in Water Industry
The acquisition furthers its commitment to the quality, performance and safety of water products globally.
VMA News
A Successful Hydrogen Valve Summit and Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently held its inaugural Hydrogen Valve Summit and annual Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.STATS Group Appoints New President of U.S. Operations
The company is gearing up for more growth stateside with Frederick’s appointment.Design
Curtiss-Wright Completes Acquisition of WSC Inc.
WSC is a provider of state-of-the-art simulation technology that supports the design, commissioning and reliable operation of commercial nuclear power generation and process plants worldwideFirst Corporate Green Bond for Nuclear Energy from Constellation
Green financing instrument reinforces role of clean, reliable nuclear energy in achieving sustainability goals.Control Devices LLC Acquires Gilmore
Expands company’s portfolio and product offerings in the energy market.
Talos Energy Announces Divestiture of Talos Low Carbon Solutions Subsidiary to TotalEnergies
Transaction based on effective date of January 1, 2024, but is expected to close today.Technical
First National Legally Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Passed
As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water.Design
IMI Critical Engineering Unifies Products and Services Under Master Brand
The move aims to simplify IMI’s visual identity while supporting the company’s growth plans and further developing its talent attraction and retention initiatives.
Valmet Launches DNAe, Next-Gen Distributed Control System
The system empowers users to seamlessly run industrial applications on-premise, at the edge server or in the cloud.IMI Delivers More Than $18 Million USD in Orders for Hydrogen Projects
The company doubled its 2022 orders that supported hydrogen generation.Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation
The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.
Tax Credits of $4 Billion Announced to Build Clean Energy Supply Chain
Historic incentives in President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda are supporting over 100 American-made clean energy manufacturing, critical minerals and industrial decarbonization projects.Self-Calibrating Electric Actuator from Emerson Fisher
Self-calibrating easy-Drive 200R actuator offers sustainable alternative to gas-operated actuators.Latest Launches
Valmet Launches DNAe, Next-Gen Distributed Control System Valmet introduced its next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe.Groth Corporation Announces New Pilot Operated Relief Valve
New design offers reliable low-pressure protection, prevents fugitive emissions, conserves stored product, expands process operating range and reduces the requirement for excessive overpressure – saving product and enhancing profitability.
