PVF Roundtable Magazine December 2025 | Page 3

IN THIS ISSUE

7 Caroline Capelle Elected to BOD

8 2025 Board of Directors

11 PVF Roundtable: Growing the Future of the Industry by Krystal Hatfield

15 PVF RT Approves College of the Mainland to be added as a scholarship recipient

20 PVF Roundtable Recognized for Scholarship Support at Del Mar College

24 Precision in Every Turn: NEWCO Angle Globe & Angle Globe Stop Check Valves

32 OVC Press Release

36  GEMBA by Joan Adams

42 Seals, Seats, and Packing: The Unseen Heart of Every Valve by Courtney Rau

50 The Cost of ‘Best Cost’ in Commodity Cast Steel Valves by Kyle Nix

58 TroutBlast

76 Double Brokering: The Freight Problem Hurting the Gulf Coast PVF Industry by Joe Walker

84 Cement Lining: Applications, Benefits, and Installation Methods by Daniel Levin

92 The Cost-Saving Secret: When HVOF Ball Valve Repair Meets Replacement by Kelly Songer

100 A Year of Growth and New Leadership: PVF RT Young Professionals Reflect on 2025 by Shanna McKelvain

108 PVF YP Cornhole Tournament

121 PVF Permian Basin YP Happy Hour

127 Member Index

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Sara Alford

PVF Roundtable President

President Newmans Valve

As we approach the end of the year—and the conclusion of my second term as President—I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for entrusting me with the opportunity to help grow the PVF Roundtable alongside our dedicated board members. It has been an honor to support an organization that provides a vital platform for Pipe, Valve, and Fitting companies to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our industry.

I am especially proud of the impact we have made in supporting the next generation of PVF professionals by hosting meaningful events and funding scholarships for students entering our field. None of this would be possible without the unwavering commitment of our volunteers, board members, and committee leads—you are truly the heart of this organization, and I cannot thank you enough.

In 2026, our newly elected President, Jamie Meade, will step into this leadership role. I am excited to see her guide the PVF Roundtable to new heights, and I look forward to continuing to serve on the board and support her initiatives alongside the PVF Board of Directors.