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.
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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.
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VMA Leadership Forum: Fugitive Emissions, API Standards and More
Each year the Valve Manufacturers Association hosts a meeting specifically for member companies’ top executives.
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VMA Through the Eyes of Morris Beschloss
Morris Beschloss was the youngest incoming VMA Board member ever when he attended the VMA’s 25th Anniversary event at the Waldorf in New York City in 1963.
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Mark Cordell: Keeping Pace Over the Years
VMA’s new chairman for 2012-13, Mark Cordell, first attended VMA’s annual meeting in the year the association was celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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VMA Looks Back at 2012 and Forward to 2013
Contrary to dire predictions, the end of the Mayan calendar signaled only the end of one cycle and the beginning of another, while the end of 2012 signaled the end of another banner year for the Valve Manufacturers Association and the beginning of an exciting 2013.
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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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Getting More For Less; Improved Employee Efficiency Without Cost
Next to equipment, labor is the number one cost for most valve manufacturers.
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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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