Are Valves from Low-Cost Countries Getting Better?
The last 25 years have seen standards created and implemented to increase the quality and repeatability of valves procured from low-cost manufacturing sources around the world.
#standards
A Pragmatic Approach to Adopting Industry 4.0
In a previous article on VALVE, we queried if results were matching the hype for manufacturers adopting the Industrial Internet of Things—also known as Industry 4.0.
#iiot
Key Distribution Trends for 2018
As the new year matures, businesses have their 2018 marketing plans and budgets in place.
AIV, LP Acquires Zenith Supply
AIV, LP, a Houston-based global wholesale distributor of valves and actuators for the oil and gas, power generation, chemical, petrochemical, refining, pulp and paper and water treatment industries, has announced that it has acquired Zenith Supply.
#actuators #water-wastewater
Construction and Mining: Is 2018 The Year for Growth?
While there is a degree of optimism in the mining industry that hasn’t been seen for some years, much uncertainty still exists in this sector.
An Update on U.S. Valve-Related Standards
It takes much time and effort by many people to upgrade existing codes and standards, or to develop new ones.
#standards
Chesterton Expands Environmental Consulting Expertise
A.W. Chesterton Company is expanding its global environmental solutions expertise with the addition of two highly experienced industrial emissions specialists, Bronson Pate and Beau Stander.
Navigating the New Administration’s Impact on Manufacturing and Trade
In the Spring issue of VALVE Magazine, we reported on potential political and economic ramifications from the new administration’s stance on jobs, manufacturing, environmental regulations and trade.
#standards
Reshoring, Robots and What Happens if We Do Bring Jobs Back?
While offshoring is painted as the major villain in the decline of numbers of manufacturing jobs in the U.S., automation may actually be a bigger threat.
#automation
VMA Sees Limited Valve Shipment Growth for 2017
After a year of little growth in 2016, U.S. valve shipments for 2017 are forecast to gain ground: about 2% for the year.
#VMAnews