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In Yannick Schilly’s expansive career he has helped small and medium-sized factories accomplish the sophistication of mega corporations. In the ever-growing global drive to expand the capabilities of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Schilly has seen first-hand the advantages of using intelligent valves and equipment to build factories of the future.

Recently various industries have seen drastic changes in the technology being used to perform daily tasks. As someone who has been working in the chemical industry for 30 years, Bill Patrick has witnessed the evolution of how projects, training, and day-to-day tasks have changed with the introduction of new technology. An Improvement Leader for Piping Technology at Dow Inc., Patrick has seen this technology in action, and has also been able to use and gain experience in this changing environment

Brazil’s ‘Golden Years’ saw success and prosperity in the energy and processing industries. Due to actions carried out by the federal government, the country experienced a downfall for the past five years. Consultant, João Carlos Vitorino, Eng, MBA, discusses how the new government is bringing hope for 2020 and the importance of keeping industry workers safe, while protecting the environment by controlling fugitive emissions. By Catarina Muia and Stephanie Matas.

George Gabriel discusses his experience designing the basic and detailed processes of mega methanol plants. As a senior process engineer, he provided interesting insight into the various valves that are used in methanol plants and highlighted the importance of working on a project from its inception to its completion. The years of experience as a process chemical engineer prepared Gabriel for his current dynamic role as Engineering Manager, overseeing the production of methanol from natural gas.

Running the engineering department on an aircraft carrier during the first Gulf War prepared Bruce Ames for a lifelong career that kept him busy in all types of industries— paper, power, trucking, and more. Now, a lubrication engineer with ExxonMobil, he uses his diverse skills to develop programs to help his customers save money, energy, and time. By Michelle Segrest - Contributing Editor

For more than 130 years, the Arizona Public Service Company (APS) has powered Arizona’s growth, prosperity and innovation. APS continues to be the state’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing 2.7 million people with safe and reliable energy. Palo Verde Generating Station is the largest source of carbon-free electricity in the United States, with 6,400 MW of generating capacity and one gigawatt of renewable energy. By Candace Allison & Sarah Bradley

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.

When it comes to working with customers to solve lubrication and engineering problems, Adam McMurtrey relies on a lifetime of experience that goes all the way back to his childhood. For ExxonMobil’s Mobil Serv program, he works closely with industries ranging from lead mines to chicken rendering plants—always with energy efficient lubrication at the forefront of every solution. By Michelle Segrest, Contributing Editor

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of speaking to John-Paul Schmidt, Piping Stress Leader at Dow Chemical, about working with clients to design projects, calculating risk, common challenges with equipment, as well as the best and most challenging aspects of the job. By Jody Hewitt

As the world’s largest chemicals company, BASF operates hundreds of sites in over eighty countries. Making sure these sites – which are often highly integrated – run safely and efficiently is naturally critical to BASF’s profitability in highly competitive global markets. Strategic procurement initiatives are therefore in place that both safeguard the supply of valves as well as reduce the total cost of ownership, explains Mr. Holger Suhren, Global Category Manager Valves. By David Sear