NEWS

MRO

Quality Valve's Matt Hariel Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

In a LinkedIn post from Quality Valve CEO Jody Dunn, he announced the promotion of Matt Hariel to CFO: Matt Hariel joined up with us two and half years or so ago as our Controller and has done a terrific job in that role from the first day.
#VMAnews

Applications

Report: Low-producing Oil, Gas Wells Make Up 50% of Methane Emissions

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The study underscores the importance of federal standards addressing pollution from smaller sites.

Insights

NAM Launches Supply Chain Hub

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The new hub was assembled with critical assistance from the NAM’s Manufacturing Leadership Council and Innovation Research Interchange.

Insights

Ohio University Graduate Builds a Career in Valves After Completing his Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

“I didn’t want to be at a company where I was another number. I wanted to be a specialist, which is why I chose valves,” said Lowery. 

Insights

ITT Honored by VETS Indexes as a 2022 Recognized Employer

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

In 2021, ITT launched its Veteran’s Resource Group to build and grow an inclusive veteran community across the company.
#VMAnews

Applications

Largest Wastewater Heat Recovery System in the United States Launches in Denver

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The new system will heat and cool buildings with recycled thermal energy from a nearby wastewater pipeline.
#water-wastewater

Insights

LyondellBasell Announces Plans to Exit Refining Business

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

LyondellBasell announced on April 21 its decision to cease operation of its Houston refinery no later than Dec. 31, 2023.

Applications

U.S. Energy Secretary Says Oil, Gas Output Will Continue to Increase

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The administration expects domestic oil production will increase as well in coming months and help stabilize prices for crude and gasoline.

Applications

New Smart Valve Positioner Helps Increase Productivity, Reduce Maintenance

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Utilizing hall-effect sensors, the TopWorx PD Series detects valve position via contactless sensing — minimizing wear and reducing the risk of costly downtime.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews

Manufacturing

Gardner Intelligence: Business Index of 61.4 Reflects Expansion in New Orders and Production at Accelerated Rates

By: Jan Schafer, Director of Market Research

With the exceptions of exports and supplier deliveries, 2022 has been good for trends in manufacturing activity measured as part of GBI.