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.

Triple Offset Valves: The Misunderstanding of Reverse Sealing

In recent years, the triple offset valve (TOV) has become the go-to choice for high-performance isolation across a range of industries.

Maximize Uptime by Controlling Corrosion

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported in early September that U.S. electricity generation is expected to grow by 2.3% through to the end of 2025 and an additional 3.0% in 2026, doubling the EIA’s forecasted average increase of 1.5 % each year.

Hidden Leaks: The Role of Bellows Sealed Valves in Fugitive Emissions Service

Fugitive emissions are the unintentional release of gases or vapors from pressurized equipment due to faulty seals, connections, or other mechanical failures.

Sealing Solutions in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas

Offshore oil and gas resources are integral to the U.S. energy supply. According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which oversees the development of the National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, offshore production on the OCS reached approximately 667.5 million barrels in fiscal year 2024 alone.

Navigating Tariffs & Trade Restrictions in the PVF Sector

In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, the industrial pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) distribution sector finds itself at the intersection of policy, politics, and economic strategy.

Is the Valve Industry at a Generational Crossroads?

The U.S. industrial workforce is undergoing one of the most significant transitions in modern history. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Reserve, approximately 10,000 baby boomers retire each day, amounting to more than 3.6 million annually.

Fluid Structure Interaction & Modeling in Valve Design

Industrial valves operate under challenging service conditions involving high pressure, temperature, and frequent cycling. These complex environments often lead to structural deflection, sealing distortion, and unpredictable performance behavior.

The New “One-Stop Shop”

Realizing all the benefits of streamlined manufacturing, processing, and shipping in today’s valve industry.

Stainless Steel Valves in the Chemical Industry

Valves are critical components with a wide range of applications, from power plants to water systems.

Valves for Hydraulic Fracturing and Deep-Sea Drilling

There is substantial - and growing - valve markets in hydraulic fracturing and deep-sea oil drilling.