Industry News

After a search by the Executive Search Committee, Heather Rhoderick, CAE, has been appointed to president of the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA).She will take on the role formerly held by William Sandler, who retired this year after more than 40 years with the organization.

MRC Global Inc., one of the largest global distributors of pipe, valves and fittings and related products to the energy industry, has announced Kelly Youngblood is joining MRC Global, effective November 18, 2019.

Occidental Petroleum has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum in a transaction valued at $55 billion.“With Anadarko’s world-class asset portfolio now officially part of Occidental, we begin our work to integrate our two companies and unlock the significant value of this combination for shareholders,” said Vicki Hollub, president and Chief Executive Officer.

quadax valves inc., the North American leading butterfly valve manufacturer, announced Mr. Scott Moreland as the new Vice President of Sales.

Ohio Valve Company has appointed Stephen Discianno to vice president. Discianno will provide leadership and strategy in overseeing the company's goals for growth through proven expertise, best practices and ongoing business development.

SPX FLOW has announced the appointment of Lighthouse Process as its new distributor in New England territories for its Waukesha Cherry-Burrell® (WCB), APV® components and Seital Separation® product lines.

ERIKS North America, a leading industrial service provider, today announced the appointment of Mr. Shawn Courtney as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2018.

McDermott International, Inc. has been recently awarded a contract by Bayport Polymers LLC, a joint venture of Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.

Metso Corporation's new President and CEO Pekka Vauramo will assume his duties on November 1, 2018. He joins Metso from Finnair where he has served as President and CEO since 2013.

Amanda Eversole will join API this fall as its Chief Operating Officer, a new position focused on building and implementing a strategic plan for the natural gas and oil industry.