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.
Energy Startup SPARKZ to Build West Virginia Battery Factory
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company will partner with the United Mine Workers of America to recruit and train dislocated miners to be the factory's first production workers.
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Flowserve DiamondBack Cavitation Solution Control Valves
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Flowserve’s new DiamondBack trim offers control valve cavitation elimination with a focus on performance, efficiency and versatility.
#VMAnews #controls
Hunt Valve Company Acquires Montreal Bronze Ltd.
The Quebec-based supplier, known to customers as MB, becomes a division of Hunt Valve Company and will be named MB Valve.
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Manufacturers Urge Caution on EPA “Good Neighbor” Plan
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
NAM: While the intent of this proposal is right and one that we share, it could have significant effects on American families.
VMA Member News
Valve Forum Opens with Industry Leadership Perspective
The upcoming Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits will open with a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industrial valve industry, as leaders from across the value chain convene for the General Session on Monday, April 13 at The Westin in The Woodlands, Texas.
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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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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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