Flowserve Corporation Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“Improving our backlog conversion cadence for the balance of the year is our major priority. I am confident in our ability to deliver sequential revenue and earnings growth throughout 2022 based upon our ongoing operational efforts, our six-year-high backlog and the robust demand environment,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve’s president and CEO.
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ACC Urges EPA To Fix “Misguided” TSCA Implementation
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is urgently calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse “misguided policy changes” and get Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation back on track, according to the organization.
Emergency Shutoff Valve Automation with Cowan’s E2H-ESD Actuator
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“We designed this product around the modular concept to allow the customer to have the flexibility to remove the hydraulics and controls in the field with very minimal work since an important reason for failure of electric and electrohydraulic actuators is vibration in the pipe transferred to the process valve,” says Maria Aguirre, director of Business Development.
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Documents Show Superior Oil Refinery Knew About Valve Issues Years Prior to 2018 Explosion
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The refinery was aware of erosion on that valve during past turnarounds for at least a decade, according to a 2018 report from OSHA’s Health Response Team.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2022
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“We are greatly encouraged by the double-digit order growth in the first quarter, which builds upon our already strong backlog and provides further confidence in our full-year outlook,” said President and CEO Lynn M. Bamford.
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Admiral Valve LLC dba CPV Manufacturing Appoints Ryan Howard as Regional Sales Manager, Gulf Coast.
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The addition of Howard is a big step for the expansion of CPV into new territories that hold significant growth opportunities for the company’s valves and fittings.
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Biden Launches AM Forward Program to Spur Growth of 3D-printed Parts
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The goal is to strengthen the manufacturing workforce and domestic supply chain through additive manufacturing (3D printing).
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Kansas County Wins $281M WIFIA Loan for $400M Wastewater Plant Modernization
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan will help fund upgrades at the 1940s-era facility, a significant portion of which is nearing the end of its useful life.
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U.S. DOE Commits $2.25B to Carbon Capture and Storage
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Advances in storing carbon underground on a virtually permanent basis without leaks can give companies confidence to move ahead with capturing the gas.
Emerson Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson also announced a decision to exit its Russia business and, as part of this exit, is exploring strategic options to divest Metran, its Russia-based manufacturing subsidiary
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VMA Member News
VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Scholarships are awarded to VMA member company dependents studying engineering or manufacturing.
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Exhibits and Sponsorships Still Available for Valve Forum
The event, April 13-15, is taking place in Greater Houston and draws attendees from all over the U.S. and Canada.
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VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced
The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died
Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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