Clearlake Capital-Backed FloWorks Acquires Flotech
Flotech is a distributor and servicer of industrial valves and automation solutions across the southeast.
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Eastern Controls Acquires Pittsburgh-based Andrews Industrial Controls
Andrews Industrial Controls has been acquired by Eastern Controls, expanding Eastern’s territory throughout Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
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New Valve for Hydrogen Fueling Stations Promotes Maintenance Safety, Minimizes Leaks
Emerson launches its TESCOM Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications.
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PVI Holdings, Inc. Acquired by MiddleGround Capital
Investment company MiddleGround acquires three companies under the PVI umbrella.
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Proper Care of Knife Gate and Slurry Valves
By: S. Vijayakrishnan
How to resolve—and avoid—field failures of knife gate and slurry valves
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Total Valve Systems Joins ValvTechnologies Channel Partner Network
ValvTechnologies expands its channel partner network with the induction of Total Valve Systems. The partnership was announced on LinkedIn.
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U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges
U.S. coal production expected to increase 3.9% this year, another 2.1% in 2023
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Valmet Opens New Flow Control Service Center in Chile
Valmet entered into the flow control business in April 2022, when the industrial flow control company Neles was merged into Valmet.
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CASE STUDY: Victaulic Brings Santa Barbara Desalination Facility Back Online in Record Time
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
An innovative solution solves the challenge of missing subsea pipe 2,500 feet offshore and 50 feet underwater. The facility now supplies 30% of the city’s water supply demand.
#maintenance-repair #water-wastewater
Inspection and Maintenance Can Alleviate Supply Chain Woes
As industrial companies confront the challenges posed by global supply chain constraints, extra attention should be paid to maintenance as a strategy for minimizing the need for new equipment and components.
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United Valve Acquires Global Service & Repair's Assets
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The acquisition and installation of GSR’s special grinding equipment will allow United Valve to better perform repair and service on all types of metallic plug valve designs.
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Actuator Issues? Use This Checklist!
While there may be 40 reasons valve actuators may stop working, there really is only a handful of components that can cause the problems. So, if you have an actuator on the fritz, here are the five things you need to check.
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Quality Valve Acquires Griffco Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Griffco Valve, based in Amherst, NY, has been acquired by Quality Valve as of Nov. 15, 2021.
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VMA announces Person of the Year Award and Service Awards Winners
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
During the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting Oct. 6-8 in Scottsdale, AZ, the Valve Manufacturers Association honored its 2021 Person of the Year and Service Awards.
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ValvTechnologies and Severn Form Strategic Partnership
ValvTechnologies and Severn Glocon have reached a partnership agreement that will see collaboration between two of the world’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies specializing in innovative, high-end, severe-service valves.
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Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems
When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.
#gate-globe-check #maintenance-repair #automation
The Next Step in Functional Safety
The primary goal of functional safety is to prevent accidents.
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Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves
Severe service valves are offered in several standard designs, including non-return, isolation and control types.
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Managing Valve Repair on Short Turnarounds and Downtimes
Valves are integral components in most industrial processes' overall operating efficiency, especially those in power, chemical and paper plants.
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Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service
Understanding suspended solids and their effect on equipment is critical in choosing isolation valves for slurry service.
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