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How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?
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How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?

Additive manufacturing is often assumed to be more sustainable than subtractive production but there has been relatively little evidence to support that claim — until now.  
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HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves
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HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves

Chrome carbide is one coating that can be done during manufacturing or repairs that extends service life of valves and other flow control components.
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Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Additional Capability
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Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Additional Capability

Ball lapping capabilities enable the company to meet tight demand tolerances and surface finish requirements.
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Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Expanded Capacity

The company is expanding its capability by adding three new surface grinders.
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What Does It Really Cost?
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What Does It Really Cost?

Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.
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Maximizing Efficiency in EPC Projects
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Maximizing Efficiency in EPC Projects

The crucial role of procurement in industrial construction.

Harrington Acquires PumpMan
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Harrington Acquires PumpMan

Acquisition will complement Harrington’s range of products and solutions.  
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Digital Pneumatic Positioners for Safeguarding Productivity in Demanding Applications
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Digital Pneumatic Positioners for Safeguarding Productivity in Demanding Applications

With industrial plants under constant pressure to improve sustainability, efficiency and productivity in demanding site applications, plants need to regularly review their facility’s existing valve care controller capabilities.  
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Unico Mechanical Awarded Contract for US Army Corps of Engineers
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Unico Mechanical Awarded Contract for US Army Corps of Engineers

Company will overhaul two 216-in. butterfly valves at Fort Peck Dam in Montana.
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Nuclear Component Testing: The Impact of Stress Wave Testing on Safety Relief Valves
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Nuclear Component Testing: The Impact of Stress Wave Testing on Safety Relief Valves

Cold bar testing reveals a qualitative pass/fail status for valves, but more confirmation is needed for these critical components.
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Federal Government to Finance $340 Million in Upgrades to Water System in Philadelphia
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Federal Government to Finance $340 Million in Upgrades to Water System in Philadelphia

EPA WIFIA loans are financing $36 billion in infrastructure upgrades, ensuring clean, safe water and creating 122,000 jobs nationwide.
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Majority Interest in FloWorks Sold to Wynnchurch
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Majority Interest in FloWorks Sold to Wynnchurch

Current owner Clearlake Capital Group will retain a minority stake in the business going forward.
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Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership with Lamar University
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Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership with Lamar University

Flowserve’s new Learning Resource Center finds a home on Lamar University’s campus.
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FloWorks, Backed by Clearlake Capital Group, Acquires netMercury
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FloWorks, Backed by Clearlake Capital Group, Acquires netMercury

FloWorks expands its network with the acquirement of netMercury, further supporting customers’ needs in multiple end markets with parts and service distribution.
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U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges
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U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges

U.S. coal production expected to increase 3.9% this year, another 2.1% in 2023
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Quality Valve's Matt Hariel Promoted to Chief Financial Officer
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Quality Valve's Matt Hariel Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

In a LinkedIn post from Quality Valve CEO Jody Dunn, he announced the promotion of Matt Hariel to CFO: Matt Hariel joined up with us two and half years or so ago as our Controller and has done a terrific job in that role from the first day.
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