Ohio University Graduate Builds a Career in Valves After Completing his Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“I didn’t want to be at a company where I was another number. I wanted to be a specialist, which is why I chose valves,” said Lowery.
ITT Honored by VETS Indexes as a 2022 Recognized Employer
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In 2021, ITT launched its Veteran’s Resource Group to build and grow an inclusive veteran community across the company.
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Largest Wastewater Heat Recovery System in the United States Launches in Denver
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new system will heat and cool buildings with recycled thermal energy from a nearby wastewater pipeline.
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LyondellBasell Announces Plans to Exit Refining Business
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
LyondellBasell announced on April 21 its decision to cease operation of its Houston refinery no later than Dec. 31, 2023.
U.S. Energy Secretary Says Oil, Gas Output Will Continue to Increase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration expects domestic oil production will increase as well in coming months and help stabilize prices for crude and gasoline.
New Smart Valve Positioner Helps Increase Productivity, Reduce Maintenance
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Utilizing hall-effect sensors, the TopWorx PD Series detects valve position via contactless sensing — minimizing wear and reducing the risk of costly downtime.
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Baker Hughes Acquires Mosaic Materials to Advance Next-Generation Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Mosaic’s technology is the latest addition to Baker Hughes’ portfolio of carbon capture utilization and storage solutions, which includes post-combustion capture, compression, subsurface storage and long-term integrity and monitoring.
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Gardner Intelligence: Business Index of 61.4 Reflects Expansion in New Orders and Production at Accelerated Rates
By: Jan Schafer, Director of Market Research
With the exceptions of exports and supplier deliveries, 2022 has been good for trends in manufacturing activity measured as part of GBI.
Biden Launches $6B Effort to Save America's Distressed Nuclear Plants
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A strong majority of states — about two-thirds — say nuclear, in one fashion or another, will help take the place of fossil fuels.
Flowserve to Provide Equipment for European Open-source Carbon Capture and Storage Initiative
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
This facility will be the first of its kind and will help further enable the acceleration of decarbonization in Europe.
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VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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