Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor from CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions
CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its new Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor.
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Power Gen 2012: Our Review
VMA and VALVE Magazine staffers attended POWER-GEN International at the County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from December 11-13.
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Valve World 2012 – Truly a Global Industry
Valve industry professionals from around the world attended Valve World Expo 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany from November 27 to 29.
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Victaulic Announces New Name for Sprinkler Fitting System Product Line
Victaulic has changed the name of the AquaFlex Sprinkler System product line to the VicFlex Sprinkler Fitting System.
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Anvil International's New HVAC Hook-Up Kits
The new Gruvlok® KNX series Hydronic Hook-Up Kits from Anvil International integrates the typical 54 components required to connect piping to hydronic heating or chiller system equipment into a pre-engineered, pre-assembled and pre-tested kit of only four components, saving up to 80% on labor compared to traditional connection methods.
#components #automation
API: October Petroleum Demand Lowest for the Month Since 1995
Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) were down 2.3% from October a year ago but increased 1.3% from this past September to 18.4 million barrels per day.
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Report Details Inaccuracies in West Coast Gas Price Data
In May 2012, West Coast gasoline prices spiked while oil prices fell.
Assured Automation's FireChek® Thermal Activated Emergency Shutoff
When FireChek® senses excessive heat from a nearby fire, it immediately vents the pneumatic actuator and closes the actuator air supply line.
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New AUMA Actuators Offer Significant Torque Advancement
AUMA is extending its portfolio of modular electric actuators to include an SQ.2 part-turn range for butterfly and ball valve automation.
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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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