Success is a Family Affair
Randy Cowart took up the mantle of 8 predecessors when he became President, CEO and Chairman of the Wm.
Driving Valve Design in the Power Industry
Contrary to what might be expected, valve design in the power industry is not necessarily driven by codes and standards.
#standards
Hope for a Challenged Global Economy
If the U.S. can confront its own fiscal problems, it stands the best chance of all the major economies for returning to trend growth and dynamism and that might be the best path to renewed strength for the world economy.
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Leveraging Talent Management to Support Lean
At first glance, your talent management programs might not seem to have a direct bearing or even connection to your lean initiatives.
A.K. Velan: A Universal View of an Earthly Industry
Without these ubiquitous objects, we would have no electricity, no oil, no gas and no water.
#water-wastewater
Midstream: The Growing Process Segment
While the traditional view of the oil and gas distribution system held only two segments, upstream and downstream, the now more widely accepted model shows three segments.
#automation
Valve Industry Growth to Continue in 2013
According to figures released by the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) as part of its annual market forecast, the U.S. industrial valve industry is expected to grow by 3% in 2013 with total shipments nearly $4.3 billion.
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Success Through Supply Chain Collaboration
With valve components sourced from numerous suppliers around the globe, valve, actuator and control manufacturers are faced with a significant number of challenges while attempting to meet the desired flow control at a competitive price.
#actuators #gate-globe-check #components
VMA Leadership Forum: Fugitive Emissions, API Standards and More
Each year the Valve Manufacturers Association hosts a meeting specifically for member companies’ top executives.
#VMAnews #standards