Perspectives
By: Heather Rhoderick, President, Valve Manufacturers Association
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.
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High 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.
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Eastern Controls, Inc., Expands its Reach as a SICK, Inc. Authorized Representative
Expansion add more territories in the northeast U.S. coverage.
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Flowserve Flood Control Technology Featured in New Online Film Series
With rising sea levels, projects like this will become more necessary.
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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.
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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.
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Retrofit3D is now Available for Valve Components up to 20″
3D printing enables new opportunities in the world of valve manufacturing.
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PDC LLC Launches Line of Electrohydraulic Actuators
Electrohydraulic actuators are just one step the brand is taking to diversify its portfolio.
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Baker Hughes Awarded Pressure Relief Valves Contract for Petrobras Platform
The two companies are embarking on a collaborative oil platform venture.
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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
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Baker Hughes Consolidated Appoints Valve Sales Inc. As its Newest Consolidated Green Tag Center
VSI will serve parts of OK, AR and KS
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AUMA Selects Vandevanter as New Rep
New AUMA rep for eastern MO and southern IL
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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.
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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
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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.
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Conval Announces Availability of New Blowdown Valve
Boiler blowdown and bottom blow-off service are now available
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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.
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Baker Hughes Acquires Quest Integrity
The acquisition of Quest Integrity complements Baker Hughes' existing asset integrity offerings.
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Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contracts to Support Critical U.S. Naval Defense Platforms
Contracts to provide propulsion valves, pumps and advanced instrumentation and control systems
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