editor ’ s PAge
Volume 29 , Issue 1 , February 2024
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A chilly start
As temperatures drop here in the Northern Hemisphere and the days feel shorter than ever , there is a sense that winter is finally closing in . Ice skaters are enjoying the freezing temperatures , making the most of the opportunity to flex their muscles while the ice allows it . There is also a sense of new beginnings ; the days are slowly getting longer , and we ’ ve welcomed in a new year .
This will undoubtedly be another busy year for valve and actuator manufacturers , distributors , suppliers and users worldwide . I hope 2024 is a healthy , happy and prosperous year for all of our flow control community , wherever you may be around the globe .
Sadly , we have said a final farewell to a prominent member of our community , control valve expert Jon Monsen , who passed away after a long illness on December 1 . Jon was passionate about his work , with a brilliant mind and a real talent for explaining complex issues in an understandable way . He worked hard to complete his series of columns for Valve World , which he saw as his last opportunity to share his knowledge and help the global valve community . Writing his columns was a welcome distraction in the last year of his life , and as agreed with him , we will continue to publish these until the series is complete . Jon ’ s arranged for his website www . Control-Valve-Application-Tools . com to remain active for another six months , so I encourage you to visit the site and download the various free valve tools he made available there .
This month we welcome back BAC Valves to the magazine cover . Based in Catalonia , Spain , the company designs , manufactures and sells high-quality ball and butterfly valves for the chemical , petrochemical , gas and processing industries . It has built up a strong client base in these demanding applications around the globe , and you can read more from page 8 .
Valve World welcomes a new regular columnist this year ; Bob Donnelly will write in every second issue about hot topics and projects affecting our industry . This month , he showcases a large water project , and how precise coordination and high-quality valve performance is enhancing a city ’ s water infrastructure . You can read Bob ’ s first column on page 46 .
If you ’ d like to be more involved with Valve World in 2024 by submitting an article , case study , or news to share with the global community , drop me an email and learn about the possibilities .
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I hope you enjoy this month ’ s magazine , and as always , your feedback is welcome .
Best wishes ,
Joanne McIntyre Editorial Manager j . mcintyre @ kci-world . com www . valve-world . net Valve World February 2024
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