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Exploring District Energy Systems: Key Component...

Ambitious net-zero plans are driving demand for district energy systems (DESs). Many campuses and municipalities are now introducing district heating

Engineering a Carbon-Neutral Future: The Role of...

Reducing carbon emissions has become a top priority for energy and industrial facilities worldwide. As they face increasing pressure to

Selecting the Right Valves for Urea Processes: K...

When dealing with urea applications, selecting the right valve is not just a matter of choice but a critical aspect

Navigating Corporate Purpose: Insights from Cana...

As the business world’s conversations about success change rapidly, more attention is being paid to the concept of the Purpose

Armour Valve’s Aftermarket Services

At Armour Valve, our commitment extends far beyond the initial sale of our high-quality valves, piping, and other equipment. We

CMO Valves: Our New Exclusive Partner in Canada ...

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Armour Valve and CMO Valves, marking a significant expansion in

Armour Valve’s Journey Towards a Sustainable F...

At Armour Valve, our journey over the past five decades has been steered by a desire to be a responsible

Boehmer’s Experience with Carbon Capture: A Ke...

In the fight against climate change, carbon capture emerges as a pivotal technology. This process involves capturing CO2 emissions from

Armour Valve Catalog Maker

Digital technology has ushered in a new era in the world of sales, transforming the traditional dynamics between buyers and

Thriving Together: A Spotlight on Career Develop...

Armour Valve’s leadership is passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique experiences and talents of all employees.

Boehmer’s Role in Advancing Hydrogen Blending

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led to innovative approaches to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One such approach

The Importance of Actuated Isolation Valves in S...

Steam systems are essential in many industries, from papermaking to district energy. However, like any system, they are not immune

Armour Valve Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (R...

The world is undergoing a significant shift towards cleaner energy sources as a means to combat climate change and reduce

Armour Valve Solutions for Potash

The potash industry plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, providing an essential nutrient for plant growth and contributing to

Armour Valve Industrial Gas Solutions

Gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen, play a vital role in numerous industries, from chemicals and pharmaceuticals to energy

Embracing Sustainable Promotional Products

Promotional products enable businesses to increase brand awareness and strengthen connection with the brand. They can also be produced,

DeltaPValve Brings Increased Capacity and Energy...

Armour Valve’s supplier, Flow Control Industries, Inc. (FCI), is a specialty manufacturer of high-performance Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs), delivering

The Power of Partnership

Delivering Innovative, Engineered Solutions Through Collaborative Research & Development Armour Valve is proud to be Conval’s exclusive representative in Canada.

Armour Valve Solutions for Marine Shipping

The marine shipping industry is crucial for global trade, transporting commodities and resources across the world. With the industry experiencing

Maximizing Performance: Servicing Conval Urea Valves

Urea valves play a critical role in the fertilizer industry. Urea, a white crystalline compound, is widely used as a

Rethinking Valve Selection Can Save You Money

Purchasing low-cost valves can be tempting, especially on a project with tight budget constraints. While this saves dollars in the

Armour Valve’s New Purpose Statement

We are excited to announce that Armour Valve has adopted a new purpose statement: “We exist to transform infrastructure for

At VRG Controls, ESG Performance is Embedded in ...

The natural gas industry has seen significant technological advancement as the global focus on ESG (environment, social, and governance) challenges

Why Standard Globe Valves Leak in Continuous Blo...

Blowdown is an essential process for the continuous production of steam required in most power plant boiler applications. Blowdown is

Armour Valve Solutions for Steel Making

Armour Valve is proud to be a trusted source for specialty valves and process equipment for critical and severe service

Armour Valve: Celebrating 50 Years of Success

Armour Valve recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and its long-standing success as a company. Since 1971, Armour Valve has provided

2022 District Energy User Group Session

Armour Valve recently hosted a User Group Training Session for district energy (DE) professionals at its head office in Toronto.

Armour Valve Talks Diversity & Healthy Work...

Armour Valve was recently featured in the Globe and Mail with an article highlighting women in business and the trends

Handling Black Liquor Efficiently and Effectivel...

Pulp mills using the kraft process to convert wood into wood pulp invariably must deal with black liquor. This by-product

Improving Batch Digester Blowdown Valve Reliability

Batch digesters are a critical component of the pulping process and subjected to extreme conditions. Vapour flashing and accelerated material

Our Case Studies

We are proud of the positive impact that our products and services have delivered to our customers. The successes highlighted in these case studies are the result of close collaboration with customers and suppliers to identify best-fit solutions to process and project challenges.

Chemical Plant Installs 120+ SchuF Line Blinds f...

Issue & Importance A project engineer at a chemical manufacturing plant depended on a particular brand of line blinds for

CRN Certified Globe and Check Valves for Urea an...

Issue & Importance The engineering team at a major fertilizer plant was at a crossroads. A process section of their

Flexible Piping Enables Complex District Energy ...

Issue & Importance A district energy utility needed to connect a new building to an existing hot water main for

Steel Plant Achieves Extra Heat Per Day with Aut...

Issue & Importance A steel plant installed two new boilers and a cogeneration facility for redundancy within their system. The

Methanol Producer Achieves 87.5% Savings with Sa...

Issue & Importance A Canadian methanol producer was using a line blocking system designed when the plant was originally built

Campus Saves Significant Time & Cost with F...

Brugg CASAFLEX reduced installation time and project costs for a campus energy hot water project.

Improved Combined Cycle Main Steam Attemperator ...

Armour Valve reduced maintenance requirements and improved system performance in a combined cycle plant.

Municipality Minimizes Disruption Using Flexible...

A new construction was connected to a city district heating system with minimal disruption using Brugg flexible piping.

A New Cam-Set Line Blind Throttling Solution

The SchuF Cam-set was modified to provide a quick-change, low-maintenance throttling solution.

How a Fire at a Lubricants Plant Sparked Innovation

A fire in a customer facility led to the development of the Conval Clampseal Fire-Safe valve.

Network-wide Benefits for a Natural Gas Utility

A major natural gas distribution company replaced plug valves with Boehmer Ball valves for massive savings.

Conval Valves Deliver Major Savings in SAGD

In-line repairable valves led to significant maintenance savings in a SAGD facility when installed on their boiler blowdown line.

Multi-use Desuperheater (Attemperator) in a Pulp...

A pulp and paper mill switched to HORA desuperheaters and benefited from 3 times the service life of previous products.

Providing Better Pump Protection at a Reduced Cost

The HORA ARV valve provided massive time savings in a demanding service with no signs of wear.

Valves Excel in High Pressure at Ethylene Plant

Having excelled in a 3 year test period at a high-pressure ethylene facility, the Conval Clampseal became the plant's standard.

Major Power Plant Achieves 90% Valve Repair Success

Armour Valve valve training and maintenance support helped a major facility improve its valve repair success rate to over 90%.