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.

Mitigating Wait Times in the Valve Sourcing Process

While efficiency is key in any industry, having fast and effective solutions is integral to a successful operation in the oil & gas sector.

Converting Methane Powered Actuators to Zero-Emitting Technology

What do successful organizations, large and small, have in common? When they are confronted with required changes to their operating systems, based on new governmental regulations, they have little recourse other than to find a solution.

Power Plant Market: A Chess Game for Valve Suppliers

The power plant market is somewhat of a chess game for valve suppliers. Suppliers should think of their position this way because winning requires analyzing all the moves from the opposition while grasping all the strategic options.

Exploring the Many Benefits of Constant Pressure Pump Control Valves

Adequate and dependable water pressure is one of the simplest yet greatest luxuries of the modern-day household.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Supply Chains: An Interview with Lewis Black

Based on the supply chains disruptions currently experienced by most industrial sectors, it is no surprise that many individuals are looking for ways to mitigate the impact these ongo­ing challenges might have on not only their businesses, but their customers as well.

Maintaining Integrity and Exceeding the Status Quo

Zwick Valves has been an established name within the valve industry since its foundation in 1977. After opening a distribution center in Deer Park, TX, the company’s global presence and expertise earned it a reputation as the go-to source for engineered and specialty valves worldwide.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Defining and Promoting a Company’s Unique ESG Values

The old days of mission and vision statements are over. To be competi­tive in today’s marketplace, a com­pany must be able to clearly define its Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) values and practices in place. In fact, many companies require ESG policies to even consider partnering to do business.

The Value in Valves in Pipeline Applications: An Interview with Sam Fuqua

The use of valves in pipeline applications is one which is often overlooked, yet they play a crucial role in the functionality of the pipeline. Alongside valves, are the engineers who ensure that said valves are working to the best of their ability.

Asset Integrity Management Systems: Pipeline Provers – Traditional Vs Compact

Pipeline Provers are used in a custody transfer system to ensure that the system provides the most accurate measurement possible.

Navigating the Challenging Waters of the Supply Chain

The global supply chain has experienced unprecedented strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Just as COVID-19-related challenges with labor shortages and transportation delays began to ease, the Russia-Ukraine conflict generated new problems for the global economy.