Materials & Manufacturing

The design and manufacturing process of valves and actuators is instrumental in attaining and maintaining the desired quality of the product. We cover the foundry and casting sector and also more modern technologies, such as CNC machining and 3D or additive manufacturing.

PHMSA releases new rule on emergency authority

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (a US Department of Transportation agency) (PHMSA) recently released an interim final rule (IFR) establishing procedures to implement new imminent hazard authority created by the PIPES Act of 2016.

Victalic brings Bermad valves to North America

Victaulic, a producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions and grooved pipe joining systems, recently introduced the latest line of Bermad hydraulic control and air valve offerings to the North American mining industry.

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The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) in cooperation with KCI Publishing are organizing a two-day Conference devoted to the topic of 'Managing Aging Plants' (MAP), from November 9th to 10th, 2016 at the George R.

New handbook from Hunt Valve

Ohio-based Hunt Valve, a fluid power engineering company specializing in severe-duty valves and components, has released a High-Pressure Water Valve Selection and Maintenance Handbook to help plant and maintenance engineers increase the safety and reliability of their high-pressure hydraulic systems.

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The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) in cooperation with KCI Publishing are organizing a two-day Conference devoted to the topic of 'Managing Aging Plants' (MAP), from November 9th to 10th, 2016 at the George R.

ExxonMobil issues best practice guidance

ExxonMobil, with a US office in Texas, has released best practice guidance for oil and gas operators in selecting environmentally acceptable lubricants that help limit environmental impact without compromising performance.

Hunt Valve releases directional control valves

Hunt Valve, whose headquarters are based in Salem, Ohio, has released directional control valves that offer the hydraulic directional control and long-term dependability needed for steel and aluminum production.

MAP USA conference schedule now available!

The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) in cooperation with KCI Publishing are organizing a two-day Conference devoted to the topic of 'Managing Aging Plants' (MAP), from November 9th to 10th, 2016 at the George R.

Merger between Johnson Controls and Tyco approved

Shareholders have approved the USD $14 billion merger between Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI), a global technology and industrial company, and Tyco International PLC (TYC), a company which develops practical, integrated fire protection and security solutions for increasingly complex environments.

MAP USA 2016 conference schedule now available!

The Materials Technology Institute (MTI), in cooperation with KCI Publishing, are organizing a two-day conference devoted to the topic of 'Managing Aging Plants' (MAP), from November 9th to 10th, 2016 at the George R.