Tag: pipe
Featured Story – Piping Design as an Art
Piping design is an integrated process which combines designers, engineers, and end users. Covering a lot of ground, a piping designer needs to not only be knowledgeable, but creative and approachable. Charles Johnson, Senior Piping Designer for Evergreen Engineering, spoke with Valve World Americas to explain how he became what he calls a piping design artist, and why this is an integral role in the industry.
ASC Engineered Solutions Acquire Trenton Pipe Nipple Co
ASC Engineered Solutions, producer and supplier of precision engineered pipe connections, valves, support solutions and related services, recently acquired Trenton Pipe Nipple Company of Federalsburg, Maryland, U.S.A.
Wolseley Industrial Group — Your Industrial PVF Supply and Service Partner
For over 60 years, Wolseley Industrial Group has served industrial organizations with quick and reliable access to high quality pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and technical product expertise. As a leading supplier of industrial PVF and general MRO products across North America, their customers have come to trust in their experience in offering solutions that deliver results.
What is Best – Pipe Repair or Replacement?
Aging infrastructure in the waterworks sector is an ongoing problem. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provides a four-year report card on the state of our infrastructure, and the water sector in the United States received a grade of “D” on the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card. Clearly, much work is needed to bring our water systems up to par. An Interview with John Lamica - Cobb County- Marietta Water Authority & Cody Snell - Mueller Water Products
New pipe & valve support system
Mechanical stress on plastic piping systems is one of the leading causes of premature leaks. Typical pipe clamp products often create unintended fixed points throughout piping systems that permanently lock in stress.
MRC Global ranks top for PVF distribution
Houston, Texas-based MRC Global has been ranked #1 industrial pipe, valve and fittings (PVF) distributor, according to Modern Distribution Management’s (MDM) 2016 Top Industrial PVF Distributors list.
Wolseley sells EPG business to Emco
Wolseley Industrial Canada recently announced the sale of its Engineered Pipe Group (EPG) to Emco Corp.
With the purchase, Emco acquires Wolseley Industrial’s high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, fittings and flanges, and fabricated vessels business.
Victaulic announces JV with Bermad
Victaulic, manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining and fire-protection systems, announced a joint business venture with Bermad, a leading global producer of hydraulic water and air valve technologies. The new business partnership, called Victaulic Bermad Technologies (VBT), will be based in Houston, Texas, and will be focusing on select markets and applications, including commercial fire protection – expanding the Victaulic valve and device offering in the US and Canadian regions.
Dorot launches new vacuum air valve
Dorot Control Valves launched its new Vacuum (Kinetic) Air Valve model DAV-LP-K in 2" diameter, a product designed for efficient discharge and intake of air during filling or emptying of water systems.
Victaulic wins 2015 workplace award
The Pennsylvania-based Victaulic, the mechanical pipe joining solutions and grooved pipe joining systems, has received the top workplace award for 2015 bestowed by the Morning Call newspaper.