#VMANEWS

Insights

An Interview With ... Matt Thiel

Edited by Heather Gaynor, Editor, Valve Magazine

Matt Thiel, president of AUMA Actuators, was named chairman at VMA’s 2022 annual meeting.
#actuators #VMAnews

Manufacturing

Pinch Valve Offers Solution for Flow Control Problems

Designed for tough slurry applications, Red Valves says this air-actuated Type A pinch valves is a cost-effective solution for problems with flow control.
#VMAnews

Retrofit3D is now Available for Valve Components up to 20″

3D printing enables new opportunities in the world of valve manufacturing.
#VMAnews

PDC LLC Launches Line of Electrohydraulic Actuators

Electrohydraulic actuators are just one step the brand is taking to diversify its portfolio.
#actuators #VMAnews

Baker Hughes Awarded Pressure Relief Valves Contract for Petrobras Platform

The two companies are embarking on a collaborative oil platform venture.
#pressure-relief #VMAnews

Insights

Partnership Delivers Nuclear Detection Technology

Reuter-Stokes and Paragon Energy are teaming up with NuScale Power to develop neutron monitoring detectors for NuScale's SMRs
#VMAnews

VAC is VMA's Newest Member

Company markets valve positioners of all kinds
#actuators #VMAnews

AUMA Selects Vandevanter as New Rep

New AUMA rep for eastern MO and southern IL
#actuators #VMAnews #water-wastewater

Technical

ITT Expands Compact Actuation Portfolio with Acquisition of Clippard Cylinder Product Line

ITT Inc. announced in August 2022 the acquisition of Clippard Instrument Laboratories' product lines of durable, low maintenance and cost competitive interchangeable pneumatic cylinders.
#actuators #components #VMAnews

Applications

DeZURIK Offers Urethane-Lined Valves for Abrasive Materials On-Off Applications

Urethane lined knife gate valves for applications in mining, power, chemical and food industries
#VMAnews #gate-globe-check

Insights

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.
#VMAnews

Applications

Conval Announces Availability of New Blowdown Valve

Boiler blowdown and bottom blow-off service are now available
#maintenance-repair #pressure-relief #VMAnews

Insights

Don 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.
#maintenance-repair #pressure-relief #VMAnews

Applications

Baker Hughes Acquires Quest Integrity

The acquisition of Quest Integrity complements Baker Hughes' existing asset integrity offerings.
#VMAnews

Applications

Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contracts to Support Critical U.S. Naval Defense Platforms

Contracts to provide propulsion valves, pumps and advanced instrumentation and control systems
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

VMA Members Listed as Top Distributors

Ferguson plc, MRC Global and NOW Inc. are included in the MDM Top Distributors list
#VMAnews

Design

New Surface Compact Regulator for Downstream Hydraulic Equipment

New design can be used in low- and high-pressure applications
#pressure-relief #components #VMAnews

Applications

Curtiss-Wright Wins Two Supplier of the Year Awards from the Utilities Service Alliance

Utilities Service Alliance awards Curtiss-Wright with two Supplier of the Year awards in the Materials and Technology categories.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews

Insights

Trillium Valves USA Appoints Bermingham Controls as Authorized Representative

Bermingham Controls Inc. is now the authorized representative for Trillium Valves USA.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews