Victaulic Wins Gold in 2021 Product of the Year Contest
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Consulting-Specifying Engineer awards top spot to Victaulic Tools for AutoCAD software.
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Offshore Wind Farm Construction to Begin Soon
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The U.S. Department of the Interior approved it in November, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued its approval letter for the construction and operations plan, a major step in the federal process before construction can start.
Canada's Natural Gas and Oil Sector Investment on the Rise
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is forecasting a 22% increase in investment in 2022.
EIA Forecasts U.S. Crude Oil Production in 2023 to Exceed 2019 Record High
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The EIA also expects U.S. commercial crude oil inventories will reach 465 million barrels at the end of 2023—about 11% more than inventories at the end of 2021.
Baker Hughes Posts 2021 Q4 Orders Up 24%
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The increase helped push the company to a $428 million pre-tax profit for full-year 2021, turning around losses of $15.2 billion in 2020.
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Emerson Releases Fisher easy-e Trim Cartridge
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The trim repair solution replaces more than 20 separate parts with a single repair cartridge, simplifying and speeding repairs while mitigating fugitive emissions.
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Fluid Sealing Association Appoints Thom Jessup as President
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Thom Jessup, with EGC Enterprises, assumes the executive leadership role in 2022.
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Velan Reports Strong 2021 Q3 Financials
Highlights include a significant increase in sales and improved margins.
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Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power to Combat Climate Change
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
An Associated Press survey of the energy policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia found that a strong majority— about two-thirds—say nuclear, in one fashion or another, will help take the place of fossil fuels.
Cowan Dynamics Introduces ZE-ESD Shutoff Valve Solution
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The module is a self-contained hydraulic emergency shutdown system in midstream pipeline networks to automate valves that require a fail-safe position where no power source is available.
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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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