VALVE Magazine Fall 2022 ISSUE

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FEATURE STORY
Aligning With Purpose: Promoting Engagement and Retention in a Changing Workforce
How companies are considering the employee life cycle and transforming the work experience to better support their people
FEATURES
InsightsMarket Outlook Workshop Speakers Offer Insight Into Possible Recession, Ongoing Supply Chain Issues and Political Impacts for 2023
From the positive impacts of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the negative repercussions from the war in Ukraine, external forces continue to shape an uncertain future.
Technical
Fugitive Emissions Standards for Valves
API, ISO and TA Luft all have their own set of standards to control emissions. What are the differences and how do they compare?Technical
Undefined and Overlooked Valve Selection Considerations
Startup and shutdown, cleaning and emergency upset conditions should beaccounted for when selecting valves for your system.
Design
Back to Basics: Globe Valves
There are many applications where the globe valve outshines other designs, so the future is still bright for these long-time favorites of the flow control industry.
COLUMNS
ManufacturingHigh Turnout at 2022 Annual Meeting Signals Strength of Industrial Valve Industry
VMA News Networking during awards dinner The 2022 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting welcomed VMA and VRC members for three days of networking and programming that tackled today’s issues and offered opportunities designed to create meaningful partnerships.Industry Capsules
ACQUISITIONS Baker Hughes Acquires Quest Integrity Baker Hughes announces an agreement to acquire Quest Integrity, a subsidiary of Team Inc.Manufacturing
Editor's Picks
Crane now offers an improved version of its Saunders P345 polymer pneumatic actuator, designed to reduce operating pressure requirements to 4.5 bar, which in turn, can reduce carbon footprint and energy cost by 11%. The lightweight piston-type pneumatic actuator has been developed to deliver sustainable performance for sterile biopharm applications.Insights
Perspectives
Over the past six weeks, VMA held its Market Outlook Workshop, 84th Annual Meeting and had a presence, along with VALVE Magazine, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). I was fortunate to attend all three events, and enjoyed connecting in person with VMA’s manufacturer, distributor, and service provider members, as well as members from the Valve Repair Council.ARTICLES
InsightsDon Bowers Receives Distinguished Service Award from ASME
During the ASME Code meetings at the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) campus, held Aug. 8-9, Don Bowers received the ASME Section IX Distinguished Service Award.VAC is VMA's Newest Member
Company markets valve positioners of all kindsInsights
Baker Hughes Announces Organization Changes to Enhance Profitability and Position for Growth
Baker Hughes Company has announced it is restructuring and simplifying its organization and accelerating its strategic transformation.Insights
An Interview With ... Matt Thiel
Matt Thiel, president of AUMA Actuators, was named chairman at VMA’s 2022 annual meeting.Manufacturing