Non-Code States
The ASME Code is not a law. What makes it required? It is up to each jurisdiction to pass laws that require boilers or pressure vessels operating in that jurisdiction…
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – August ’22
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) decreased slightly in July, down to 52.8 from June’s 53 mark. The new order rate contracted, supplier deliveries showed improvement, and prices began to ease. The pricing…
BENEFITS OF A SPECIALTY TURNKEY SERVICE PROVIDER – #METALMARKETUPDATE – JULY 2022.
Heat Exchanger Replacement – Ward was called on to evaluate and repair several heat exchangers in a solvent condenser system. The plant knew there were issues with at least one…
Commencement Address – Class of 2022 – Cannon School
Our President and CEO, Jon Ward, was asked to deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2022 at Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. He was honored and humbled by…
MAWP versus Corrosion Allowance
Vessel engineers first use the design pressure to find the required thickness of all components on a vessel. Next, normally a stock plate or pipe thickness is chosen for each…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – July ’22
The June ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) decreased 3 percentage points, posting a 53 mark compared to May’s 56.1. This is the lowest reading since June 2020. Survey respondents noted that supply chain…
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