Pipes and Fittings News & Trends

Steam systems serve as the backbone of numerous industrial processes, providing the essential thermal energy required for a wide range of applications across various sectors. From powering machinery in manufacturing facilities to sterilizing equipment in healthcare settings, the importance of steam cannot be overstated. Improving Steam Operations American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) offers specialized services aimed at optimizing steam systemsDespite their critical role, steam systems often...

Prima Power, a pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, highlights its BCe Smart 2220 panel bending machine, designed to elevate productivity, ensure operator safety, and provide unparalleled flexibility for a wide range of bending applications. This innovative machine addresses the evolving needs of the manufacturing landscape, offering a perfect blend of efficiency, precision, and user-friendly operation. Benefits of servo electric technology The BCe Smart 2220 uses cutt...

The global energy landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by the need for more efficient, flexible and sustainable power generation. As energy demands increase, dispatchable generation units and innovative energy storage systems are critical to ensuring both supply security and system stability.  In this context, supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂) power cycles have emerged as a groundbreaking alternative to traditional water-steam cycles, offering significant advantages in efficiency a...

The second week of Big 5 Construct Saudi continues to draw visitors from all over the Kingdom, with a focus on circular economy in architecture, an important strategy for promoting sustainability in the built environment. Adopting a circular economy in architecture enables sustainable, adaptable and resource-efficient buildings, emphasized one of the speakers on the closing day of the Architect Leaders Forum Saudi. Circular design and advanced technologies Shahira Fahmy Architects stressed th...

Cool Air Products introduces the patented Sigma Cap designed for users in the HVAC industry to quickly and efficiently replace a wide variety of capacitor sizes from singles and duals. Simple to use, the Sigma Cap can be used as a standalone unit or stacked to get the MFD value needed. Individual pods are available to adjust stock for common builds. Users can rotate and stack the pods to add capacitance on the correct side to build the dual capacitor when needed. Sigma Cap starter ki...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) named Liz Fong, Operations Integration Manager, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions in Seattle, Washington, as the recipient of its 2025 SMACNA Innovator of the Year Award. The honor recognizes contractors who are pioneers of innovative approaches to industry-wide challenges and pacesetters who harness the latest construction technology to drive the industry forward, celebrating outstanding achievements by an indivi...