Interviews

Valve World features interviews with flow control specialists, materials specialists, engineers and end-users from around the world. Conducted by the Editor in Chief, the interview cover various topics such flow control issues, turn arounds, maintenance, new project development etc. A selection of these interviews can be found below.

Do You Have the Latest Copy of Valve World Americas?

Do You Have the Latest Copy of Valve World Americas?

The April 2019 edition of Valve World Americas is now available! You can now read all the latest valve news and information either in print or digital format.
The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce

The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce

Valve World Americas was delighted to speak with multipotentialite Judy Hoberman— author, trainer and executive coach — about the economic benefits of a diverseworkforce and her journey from being “the face” of a commercial roofing company tofounding her own executive coaching, consulting and certification company.
A safety perspective on valves in chemical service

A safety perspective on valves in chemical service

Valve World Americas interviewed Mr. George Gaskill, Systems Engineer with BioSafe Systems, LLC about his experiences working with valves in the chemical sector.
Monitoring valves at HollyFrontier’s Navajo Refinery

Monitoring valves at HollyFrontier’s Navajo Refinery

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Ray Smalts, an Environmental Specialist at HollyFrontier Navajo Refining in Artesia, New Mexico.
End user Interview: Chemical contamination

End user Interview: Chemical contamination

Valve World Americas had the opportunity to interview both Tom Wolf, Senior Scientist at Agrimetrix Research & Training and Katelyn Duncan, a farmer and agriculture policy analyst about their experiences.
LyondellBasell to open HDPE plant in Texas

LyondellBasell to open HDPE plant in Texas

LyondellBasell Industries (LBI) is on track to open a major new plant making high-density polyethylene resin (HDPE).
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MRC Global named top PVF distributor in MDM list

Modern Distribution Management (MDM), a specialized information provider serving the wholesale distribution industry, has named MRC Global, a global distributor of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) products and services headquartered in Houston, Texas as the #1 Industrial PVF Distributor on its Top 40 Industrial Distributors list in its annual Distribution Trends Double Issue.
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Bringing an End User Perspective to an EPC Firm

An Interview with Glen Beal, Piping Engineering Section Manager After spending 30 years working as an end user doing specifications and engineering focused work, Glen Beal took a change of direction and began working for EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) companies.
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Problem solving with hydraulic simulation models

An interview with Freese and Nichols Senior Hydraulics Engineer Tom Hill Whether onsite with his hands on the equipment, or in front of his computer utilizing simulation software, Tom Hill has spent nearly the past four decades solving problems for his clients.
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Building a Plant: Procurement in the O&G Industry

An interview with Andre Gafford, Sr. Partner, DeLeon Business Consulting Group A repeat contributor to Valve World Americas, Andre has built a reputation for hard work, extensive know-how in the oil & gas (O&G) industry and a propensity for diversity.