EDITOR’ S PAGE
Adapting to a changing energy landscape
Volume 31, Issue 8, October 2026
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After a sunny two weeks in the south of France, coming back into the cloudy Netherlands was difficult. I find there’ s always some kind of culture shock when you go away from home and then come back. And to relate it to this month’ s issue, I also saw that in how each country uses energy and the differences between the two. Just by one example, driving through the rolling countrysides in France, you see the small electricity cables and wooden poles along the road, whereas in the Netherlands, this is all underground. It started to thunder one evening and I wondered, what would happen if lightning struck these lines and they fell? Would there be an electric outage? And I realised I had never had to consider this in the Netherlands. When you read this issue, you will see that the energy landscape is changing. New technologies, new energy sources, and new demands are reshaping the industries that valves serve. But while the applications may be changing, the fundamental need for reliable, safe and effective flow control remains the same. This October, we welcome SMS TORK to the cover. In our cover story, the company discusses its expanding capabilities in electrical actuation, its green growth initiatives, and how it is preparing its Turkish manufacturing base for its next stage of development. It is an interesting example of how established valve industry companies are adapting to changing market expectations while continuing to invest in their core capabilities. Technology is, of course, one part of this change. Across the industry, automation and digitalisation are creating new opportunities to improve performance and efficiency. In this issue, we look at the strategic advantages of modularised fluid power actuation and controls, as well as the potential of AI in power generation and energy storage. Both demonstrate how the technologies surrounding the valve are becoming increasingly important to the way systems are designed and operated. Elsewhere, we explore some of the opportunities developing beyond conventional energy applications. Geothermal energy is gaining attention as a renewable source, while hydrogen brings its own particular challenges for valve systems. Meanwhile, the expansion of electricity transmission infrastructure, such as ENGIE’ s major project in Peru, demonstrates the scale of investment required to support changing energy systems. Whatever the application, reliability remains a common theme. From nuclear supply chains and fugitive emissions to valve packing, fuel-gas optimisation and hydrogen sealing, the details matter. A valve’ s performance is not just about whether it can open and close; materials, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, emissions and the wider supply chain can all influence the eventual outcome. There are certainly challenges ahead, but there are also reasons for optimism! The latest VDMA market report suggests that the industrial valve sector is looking towards recovery with greater confidence. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, our industry has an opportunity to adapt alongside it, developing new technologies, entering new markets and finding better ways to deliver the reliability that remains at the heart of what we do. As always, I hope you enjoy reading this issue and I look forward to meeting many of you at upcoming Valve World Dusseldorf Conference and hearing your thoughts, experiences, and ideas.
Best wishes, Lyndsey Denton-Fray Editor of Valve World
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