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Manufacturing

The Biggest Valves: Sizes Growing in Step with Greater Demand

Valve manufacturers that have the expertise, skills, equipment and facilities to produce large valves are rare.
#water-wastewater #ball-butterfly-plug

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EPA Grants $32 Million to Oregon for Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The loans help communities keep water rates more affordable while addressing local water infrastructure challenges. 
#water-wastewater

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2013 Fertilizer Explosion in West, TX Still Serves as a Reminder for Safety Concerns

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Many of the points included in a 2016 report illuminate issues that still afflict chemical plants today.

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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.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

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ESG-driven Innovation in the Chemical Industry

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Because they are essential participants in the manufacturing value chain, chemical companies that prepare early to comply with more rigorous environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards will build an advantage.

Design

Curtiss-Wright is First-time Recipient of Specific ASME Certification

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The company is the first organization to obtain this certification that allows it to design and fabricate metallic components for use in construction of high temperature reactors and their supporting systems, including advanced reactor and small module reactor designs.
#VMAnews #standards

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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.
#VMAnews

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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.

Applications

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.

Manufacturing

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.
#materials