Flowserve Announces Partnership With Gradiant to Accelerate Growth in the Water Technology Market
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In partnering with Gradiant, Flowserve not only strengthens its commitment and offerings to the water market, but it also supports the company’s sustainable development goals.
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Wolseley Industrial Becomes Ferguson Industrial
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Since the formation of Wolseley Industrial Group, the company has been powered by Ferguson. In line with that legacy, the company will now be known as Ferguson Industrial.
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Ferguson Industrial Acquires AP Supply Chain Co.
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The acquisition allows for geographic expansion into areas of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas where Ferguson does not currently have a brick-and-mortar location.
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Neles Introduces a Renewed Nelprof Selection Tool for Automated Process Valves
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The valve-sizing and selection software for all intelligent automated process valves is now available.
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Baker Hughes Collaborates With C3 AI, Accenture and Microsoft on Industrial Asset Management Solutions
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The companies will also explore collaborating on solutions that help achieve net zero carbon emissions and decarbonize energy and industrial sectors, including emissions management.
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CASE STUDY: New Diaphragm Material Improves Reliability and Life of Steam Sterilizer
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Steam sterilization is an essential procedure in medical, surgical and dental practices as part of their decontamination and sterilization process.
Southern States Join Hydrogen Hub Chase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The governors said their advantages include pipelines, rail systems and an inland seaport system that run through all three states.
SAMSON Develops High-pressure Top-entry Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
As the demand for industrial gases increases, so does the size of production facilities to match this demand, increasing piping size and operating pressures result in more requirements for valve equipment.
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U.S. DOE Backs Lithium Battery Efforts
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
This workforce initiative is intended to boost the nation’s global competitiveness within battery manufacturing, while strengthening the domestic economy and clean energy supply chains.
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NAM's Q1 Outlook Survey Reveals Inflation, Hiring and Tax Concerns
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While manufacturers remain mostly optimistic in their economic outlook (88.8%, up from 86.8% in Q4), the survey was conducted prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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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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