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.

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.

Succession Planning in the Valve World: Lessons from a Third-Gen Owner

Forward planning is essential in business. You may have a great team today with in-depth product knowledge and close ties to customers, but what happens should team members retire or move on?

HVOF Coatings: Defending Components in Harsh Environments

In industries that push equipment to its limits—where searing temperatures, corrosive fluids, and abrasive slurries are everyday challenges—failure is not an option.

Build a Metrics-Driven Sales Culture in Valve Distribution

Measuring and driving performance are essential skills for any sales team—and sales leaders.

Drive Efficiency with Hybrid-Electronic and Hydraulic Valves

Conventional motorized valves typically serve a single control function with minimal capacity for electronic versatility or hydraulic backup capabilities.