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3 VMA Members Make ‘Responsible Companies’ List

Three VMA members have earned a spot among the 300 named America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and research firm Statista.

Pressure Reducing Valves Safeguard Hydropower Plant

Hydropower, next to thermal generation, plays an important role in Argentina’s energy mix. Responsible for around 36% of the country’s electricity with a capacity of 10.1 GW (Gigawatt), hydropower is used for both industrial facilities and private households.

Metso Showcases New Smart Valve Solutions

Metso’s valve business will showcase their latest valve solutions for a sustainable future of the pulp, paper and bioproducts industry later this month.Global megatrends and increasing awareness of sustainable production and environmental performance are driving the need for reduced emissions, decreased water and fossil-fuel consumption and for more efficient production processes.

Conval Appoints New Midwest Regional Manager

US-based manufacturer Conval has appointed Rod Alford as their new Midwest regional manager. In this new position, Alford will serve customers in many industries, including power generation, energy production, chemical processing, pulp and paper, engineering, procurement and construction.Alford brings over 35 years of inside and field industrial sales experience at Mutual Manufacturing, Jay Instruments, Dalco and Republic Equipment.

Spirax Sarco Adds Stainless Steel Control Valves

Spirax Sarco US has announced the addition of stainless steel to its Spira-trol™ line of modular control valves, which ship in four days or less through the company’s Quick Ship program.

Actuated Valve Assemblies: End-User Suggested Practice

In June 2019 the WIB issued a recommended practice for actuated valve (AV) assemblies. Kees Meliefste (Dow Benelux) spoke to Valve World Americas about the origins of this document, how it can promote AV safety and reliability and the impact it is already having on industry.To read the full continuation of the Valve World Americas Journal November 2019 article, please contact Brittani Schroeder (b.schroeder@kci-world.com) for the full PDF version.

CPC-Cryolab Releases Coupling to Aid Maintenance

CPC-Cryolab, a Circor International brand, has announced the launch of their Uniseal Cryogenic Stainless-Steel Pipe Coupling for the industrial gas, cryogenic, and space industries.

Polygon Launches PolySlide® Tubing for Valve Actuators

Polygon Composites Technology, a manufacturer of composite tubing solutions for bearings, dielectric applications and more, recently released their new PolySlide® Composite Tubing for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders.

PJ Valves Appoints Kenneth Kmiec to Territory Leader

PJ Valves (PJV), a specialist manufacturer and supplier of valves for the global energy industry, has appointed Kenneth Kmiec as Territory Leader for the Americas to support the company’s ongoing growth in the region.

Tech Talk: Design Validation Tests &Technology Know-How

The first part of this article, presented in Valve World Americas September 2019 edition, explained several concepts about Design Validation Tests (DVT).