Cowan Dynamics Introduces ZE-ESD Shutoff Valve Solution
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The module is a self-contained hydraulic emergency shutdown system in midstream pipeline networks to automate valves that require a fail-safe position where no power source is available.
#automation #VMAnews
James Webb Launch Caps Exciting Year for Equilibar
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Equilibar (whose parent company is Richards Industrials) products are used in a broad range of industries, including catalysis, fuel cells, aerospace, biopharma and green energy.
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Moog Actuation Provides Precision Motion Control for Gremlins Air Recovery Mission
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Gremlins Program, managed by the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA), demonstrates aerial launch and recovery of multiple low-cost, reusable, unmanned aerial systems.
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AZ Governor Looks Ahead Toward Desalination Plant
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Other shorter-term projects include technology like drip irrigation to grow crops more efficiently.
Emerson Awarded "Industrial IoT Company of the Year"
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company’s Plantweb ecosystem of sensors, smart devices, industrial software and analytics is the most comprehensive in the industry. Emerson also designs and delivers more smart sensing devices than any company in the world.
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2022 Oil Price Forecast Raised by EIA
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The latest outlook continues to reflect heightened levels of uncertainty as a result of ongoing COVID-19 fallout and the Omicron variant that raises questions about global energy consumption.
United Valve Acquires Global Service & Repair's Assets
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The acquisition and installation of GSR’s special grinding equipment will allow United Valve to better perform repair and service on all types of metallic plug valve designs.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews
Parsing Out and Breaking Down the Great Resignation
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
At 2.3%, manufacturing quit rates were below the national average of 3% in November 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Sustainability Transition is a Priority Among Manufacturing Execs
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The question now is no longer if, or whether, manufacturing needs to work to create a cleaner, greener and more globally responsible industrial future. It’s all about the when and how it can get there in the most effective and swiftest way possible.
Gardner Business Index for December 2021: 57.6
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
GBI ends 2021 slightly better than where the year started.
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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