Industry News

What’s happening and hot in the valve and actuation industry? Mergers and acquisitions, promotions, interesting development in end-user sectors, new project deals and so on.

DistributionNOW Appoints Cherechinsky CEO

DistributionNOW has announced that its board of directors appointed David Cherechinsky to lead the company as full-time CEO, effective immediately.

Richards Industrials Names New President & CEO

The Richards Industrials Board of Directors has named Jordan Bast as president and CEO. Bast will join Richards Industrials on July 13, 2020.

Neles Appoints Deputy CEO & Begins Trading

Neles has previously reported that Olli Isotalo will serve as president and CEO of Neles Corporation. Recently, the Neles board of directors also appointed its CFO, Simo Sääskilahti, to be deputy CEO as well.

Hose + Coupling World is Partnering with NAHAD!

The Hose + Coupling World team is excited to announce its partnership with the National Association of Hose and Accessories Distributors (NAHAD) for the second biannual Hose + Coupling World Americas Conference & Expo 2020.

The Story of a Global Crisis and of New Opportunities

The demand for LNG is expected to grow in the coming years, with Asia being one of the main drivers. Bearing in mind the market volatility and the effects of the Corona-outbreak on the global economy, the LNG sector has to be cautious when it comes down to long cycle investments and long-term supply contracts.

Coronavirus and U.S. Valve Industry Revenues

There has never been more difficulty in predicting the future of the valve industry in the U.S. The coronavirus has already claimed 100,000 lives.

Crane Co. Chairman Retires After Almost 5 Decades

Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, recently announced that the Chairman R.S.

The Importance of Hose Knowledge for the Valve Industry

The Hose + Coupling World Americas Conference & Expo 2020, taking place on October 6th and 7th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, will be a meeting point for manufacturers, distributors and end users to learn about the latest technologies, components and systems in the field of industrial fluid transfer.

The U.S. Valve Market in the Pandemic Era

The United States valve market is going to shrink in 2020 and will not return to 2019 levels for several years. The impacts of COVID-19 will be substantial.

Movement Industries Announces South Texas Division

Movement Industries Corporation recently announced the creation of its new South Texas Sales Division set to open January 2020.