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Have an Outage Coming Up? 4 Ways To Stay On Schedule and Within Budget

The end of summer is fast approaching, and for many in the energy and chemical sectors, that means a planned outage. But this fall outage season will look a little different from most. The onset of the pandemic earlier this … Continue reading →
Planning for Your Spring Outage? Don’t Forget About Your Valves

Spring is in the air! If you’re in the power industry, you know this as the short period between when people turn off their heaters and turn on their air conditioners. Spring also tends to be a slower time for … Continue reading →
How Valve Suppliers Can Help the Power Industry Meet Their Biggest Challenges

From aging plants and an aging workforce to the push for sustainability, the power generation industry today faces many challenges. As we look to the future, these challenges will only grow, and the power companies that act now to address … Continue reading →
4 Reasons Your Valve Technicians Should Be Factory Trained

We understand that you have choices when it comes to valve maintenance and repair. You may even have technicians on-site that you task with keeping your valves in good working order. Here are four reasons why anyone who performs any … Continue reading →
Winter Flush and Lube: Allied Develops New Process for Pipeline Preventative Maintenance in Sub-Freezing Temperatures

Every winter, sub-freezing temperatures blanket much of the United States for months at a time, putting many outdoor service operations on hold. Until recently, that included pipeline valve maintenance. In the past, it was a challenge to perform this maintenance … Continue reading →
Getting Ready for Winter: Q&A on Protecting Your Valves and Actuators from the Cold

Winter is just around the corner. And according to the current predictions, this one will be quite a doozy. Most of the northern part of the country is expected to get hit pretty hard. The Midwest should prepare for bitter … Continue reading →
A New Option: EVT 2.0 Pro X Pressure Relief Valve Recertification

We understand that you face numerous regulations regarding the ongoing certification of pressure relief valves. These regulations and timeframes can vary from state to state, and from OSHA 1910.119 process safety requirements, to insurance carrier requirements, even to local jurisdictional … Continue reading →
Valves: Sustainability and Cost Savings for the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil prices fluctuate, but environmental sustainability needs to remain a constant focus, even during downturns like we’re seeing now. The good news for oil and gas companies looking to comply with the EPA and environmental guidelines is that the sustainable … Continue reading →
What is a Masoneilan Authorized Repair Center (MARC)?

Earlier this year, we announced an expansion of our relationship with GE. Allied Valve is now authorized to sell, service, and repair GE’s complete line of Masoneilan products, including control valves, smart positioners, instrumentation, and the associated software within our … Continue reading →
Is Unplanned Downtime Eating Away at Your Profits?

Do you know what downtime at your facility costs you every year? A frequently cited statistic is that downtime eats up about 5% of a plant’s productivity. As big as that number sounds, the real statistic is likely higher — … Continue reading →