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.

Doing it Right: Maintaining Relationships with End Users, An Interview with Bobby Berthelot, North...

The relationship between a manufacturer and an end user is crucial for the success of both parties.

Three Steps to Ensure Control Valve Reliability in PSA Applications

Although high-quality valves are available from a range of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), valve performance issues will invariably occur.

Emergence of Valves in Social Media

Historically, marketing has been the domain of the consumer products industry.

Ultrapure Water Valve Market Niches

Ultrapure water (UPW) is a relatively small valve market but one where high earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) can be achieved.

A Values-Based Leadership Approach

For those interested in entering the oil & gas industry, or those who are currently in it, it is helpful to note the core values of a plant.

Bonney Forge: A Leader in Quality Cast Steel Valves

Since its inception, Bonney Forge has been devoted to surpassing expectations and exceeding industry standards.

Block and Check Valves in Process Safety: Addressing the Mechanical Integrity Element of PSM

A robust valve technology technology program in the oil, gas and chemical industry is an important element of meeting the Process Safety Management criteria.

The Intersection of Sealing Devices and PFAS Regulations: An Exclusive Interview with FSA® Chairman...

As concerns about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination continue to grow, the Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) has been actively involved in research and policy development to address the environmental and health risks associated with these persistent chemicals.

Challenges in Sustainable Polymer Solutions for Valve Sealing Elements

It is difficult or perhaps impossible to find an industry sector that has not yet increased focus and public promotion of its corporate targets related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs.

The Hydrogen Economy and the Role of the Valve Industry

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe; however, it does not exist on its own and must be produced from a broad range of sources, some of which are kinder to the planet than others.