Featured Story

Our Featured articles are long reads that require more reading time than our news articles. In this section, you can find our cover stories, compelling content featuring prominent manufacturers, end-user interview with valve experts around the world, in-depth technical articles and interesting project reports from various industries, ranging from oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical to power generation, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries.

Enter the Age of Digital Gasket Training

In the intricate world of industrial piping and pressurized systems, one component silently but significantly dictates the integrity and safety of operations: the gasket.

The Evolution of Distribution Channels in the Valve Industry: Interview with George Booth, Chairman...

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with George Booth, Chairman of Gebflow Control Co. (GEBCO) to learn about the evolution of the valve industry’s distribu­tion channels.

Carbon Reduction for Offshore Support Vessels

Innovation is critical in carbon reduction capabilities for offshore support vessels (OSVs). But what does the future hold?

Chocolate Production and the Challenges for Valve Manufacturers

A Midwest chocolate manufacturer was losing product due to overheating.

Thermoplastic Control Valve Technologies, Standards, Materials, Advancements, & Applications

The development of thermoplastic control valves can be traced back to the mid-20th century when plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) gained prominence.

Managing Maintenance at a Chemical Plant: An Interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer,...

Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling turnarounds are only some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical maintenance.

How Digitized On-Off Valves Improve Operations

Digital transformation of field instrumentation can spark one’s imagination with new concepts, including the possibility of data harvesting from automated on-off valves.

IOGP-JIP33: Standardizing Equipment Procurement Specifications

The IOGP JIP33 program has been a great success in the short time it has been active and is now actively engaging with operators and EPCs to further adoption across the industry.

Understanding the Valve Trifecta, An Interview with Matt Hartfiel and Charles Metrailer, MRC Global

The valve trifecta consists of the highest quality, best delivery, and lowest price.