Tackling the “Skilled Trades Stigma”
Mikel Janitz, Territory Manager & Applications Engineer for Bezares USA, discusses his various roles and opportunities he has had in his career. As president of the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Chapter 63, an association dedicated to advancing professional careers in the fluid power workforce and Mid-Continent Tulsa Executive Board Chairman for ASME, Janitz had a lot to say about the importance of mentorship and working to promote careers in the industrial sectors.
LNG: Significant Opportunities for Cryogenic Valves
Quenching the world’s thirst for energy while mitigating climate change and air pollution is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Natural gas, particularly in liquefied form, is becoming increasingly utilized as a bridge to a low-carbon economy. To support this trend, additional LNG infrastructure is required, which provides significant opportunities for manufacturers of cryogenic valves.By Matjaž Matošec – Research Manager, Resolute Research
Engineering at Sea and on Land with ExxonMobil
Running the engineering department on an aircraft carrier during the first Gulf War prepared Bruce Ames for a lifelong career that kept him busy in all types of industries— paper, power, trucking, and more. Now, a lubrication engineer with ExxonMobil, he uses his diverse skills to develop programs to help his customers save money, energy, and time. By Michelle Segrest - Contributing Editor
Valve Purchases by the Six Largest Food Companies
The food industry will spend $1.8 billion per year for valves over the next five years. (1) Many U.S. food companies have become truly international and make valve decisions in the U.S. for installation in the rest of the world. Four of the top six purchasers are U.S based. By Bob McIlvaine - The McIlvaine Company
How Valves are Used Throughout a Candy Manufacturing Plant
On a recent trip to Arizona, the Valve World Americas team took a behind-the-scenes factory tour of the Ceretta Candy Company in the city of Glendale to see the many different ways components such as valves can be used throughout a candy manufacturing plant. By Candace Allison