Distributors Facing the Reality of Upcoming Potential Setbacks
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Last year’s momentum carried over into a strong first half of 2022 for many distributors, but a mishmash of headwinds and tailwinds reveal uncertainties for the rest of the year and into 2023.
Mueller Delivers HYMAX Pro Dedicated Size Coupling
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
This line of flexible couplings is engineered for new construction projects to provide an easy and safe means of joining same-size plain end pipes without the need for welding and/or special pipe fittings.
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Valve from the 1870s Unearthed in Louisville
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Louisville Water said the found check valve is made of cast-iron and weighs around 15,000 pounds. The valve is seven feet tall and seven feet wide.
#water-wastewater #gate-globe-check
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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Retiring Illinois Coal Plants Plan Shift to Energy Storage Facilities
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In order to qualify for grant money, the plants must have burned coal, have a generating capacity of at least 150 MW and commit to hiring a diverse workforce.
Trillium Partners with Pleuger Industries Gmbh for UK and Ireland Oil and Gas Industries
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
From its headquarters in Germany, Pleuger Industries has been designing and engineering integrated pump motor-driven sets internationally for more than 90 years.
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Houston Ship Channel Begins $1B Expansion
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Project 11 aims to widen and deepen the Houston Ship Channel, allowing for safer vessel navigation along the 52-mile channel.
Mueller Introduces the New PermaSeal Insertion Valve
Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The valve is a true resilient wedge gate valve that embraces applicable requirements of the AWWA industry standard and is compatible with most major pipe types.
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Emerson Provides Advanced Automation Technology for Toyota Australia’s Hydrogen Production and Refueling Plant
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
As low and zero-emission vehicles capture an ever-greater share of the market, countries around the globe need to expand access to renewable fuels like hydrogen.
#VMAnews #automation
API, EMA Express Concerns Over High Gas Prices
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
API’s senior vice president said that the industry makes long-term capital investments based on supply and demand; the decline in demand was so significant and quick during COVID and then came back relatively quickly, so it's taking time for supplies to catch up.
VMA Member News
Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan
Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.
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