Open and Shut: Smart, Reliable Thief Hatch Monitoring in Tank Batteries
A hatch left open or not fully sealed allows emissions to continuously vent out into the atmosphere. While producers once worried about lost product, the focus has shifted to environmental concerns.
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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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Case Study: Heat Exchanger Challenges Southeast Asian Refinery
Challenges with heat exchangers at southeast Asian oil refinery caused engineers to seek Solon Manufacturing Co. for assistance.
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Curtiss-Wright Monitoring Software Receives Entergy Premier Vendor Award
Curtiss-Wright's FAMOS software received the Premier Vendor Award from Entergy Corp. after the successful implementation throughout Entergy’s nuclear power fleet.
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New VP of Global Sales for Continental Disc Corporation
With more than 25 years of experience, Trey Rothenberger is appointed the new vice president of global sales for Continental Disc Corporation.
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The VMA Welcomes its Newest Member, JACQUET Mid-Atlantic
JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steels and nickel alloys, specializing in the storage, processing and distribution of high-value metals in the form of plate and bar products.
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MRC Global Appoints Emily Shields to Lead Sustainability Organization
MRC Global Inc., the leading global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and infrastructure products and services to diversified energy, industrial and gas utilities end-markets, has announced the appointment of Emily Shields as senior vice president – sustainability and assistant general counsel.
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Curtiss-Wright Signs Exclusive Agreement with Thermal Energy International to Bring Gem Steam Traps to NA Nuclear Power Market and DOE
Curtiss-Wright’s Nuclear Division announced that it has signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Thermal Energy International, Inc. (TEI) to bring GEM steam traps to the North American nuclear power market and Department of Energy.
FloWorks, Backed by Clearlake Capital Group, Acquires netMercury
FloWorks expands its network with the acquirement of netMercury, further supporting customers’ needs in multiple end markets with parts and service distribution.
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Emerson Helping Albioma Become a Fully Renewable Energy Provider
Independent French energy provider Albioma selects Emerson to help transform one of its coal-powered plant into renewable energy. This is but a part of Albioma’s overall goal of transforming all of its fossil fuel stations into renewable energy.
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VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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