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Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas — A Resounding Success!

Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas Expo & Conference took place this past week, January 24th and 25th, in Pasadena, TX, at San Jacinto College’s LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology (CPET).

Applying the 80-20 Rule to the Valve Market

The 80-20 theory is based on 20% of markets generating 80% of the Earnings Before Tax, Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA).

Core & Main Signs Agreement to Acquire Dana Kepner Company LLC

Core & Main Inc., a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dana Kepner Company LLC, and associated entities.

Control Devices Acquires Gilmore

Control Devices, LLC, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, announced that it has acquired Gilmore.

Conval Offers Over 12,000 Configurations of Clampseal® Severe Service Globe Valves Available

Conval offers over 12,000 configurations of Clampseal® Y-, angle and T-pattern globe stop, check, and stop check valves for applications as extreme as cryogenic, fire-safe and urea service.

Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Electric Valve Actuator Ensures Accurate Process Control in Adverse Conditions

Emerson has introduced the Fisher™ easy-Drive™ 200R Electric Actuator for use on Fisher butterfly and ball valves.

Baker Hughes VLM Cloud: The Digital Solution for Managing Your Valves Throughout Their Lifecycle

Baker Hughes is excited to announce the release of Valve Lifecycle Management (VLM) Cloud application for our global Masoneilan Authorized Repair Center (MARC) & Green Tag Center (GTC) Channel Partner Network and End-User customers.

Oliver Hydcovalves Surface to Subsea Hydrogen Valve Solutions

Innovative design, rigorous testing and high precision engineering are why Oliver Hydcovalves are trusted valves for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture applications.

AI-Powered Translation vs. Universal Standards, The Future of Descriptions in the Valve Industry

A long-discussed topic within the pipe, valve, flange, and fitting industry revolves around adopting a universal standard for product descriptions.

Emerson Executive Elected to Lead Valve Manufacturer Association of America Board

Emerson announced that the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) has elected Andy Duffy as chairperson of its board of directors for 2023-24.