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Congratulations to our own Jim Barker!

Congratulations to our own Jim Barker!

5/18/2021

Congratulations to Jim Barker, as he was recently elected as President of MSS  (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valves and Fittings Industry) for a three year term (2021 – 2024). 

This is a great accomplishment and recognition because Jim has been active and worked hard on MSS standards and MSS officer structure for many years.  Jim has chaired many of the standards committees; many industry standards show his leadership and company affiliation in the introductions.  Help us to congratulate Jim!

Consultant-MSS Designated Representative for DeZURIK Inc. 48 years’ experience in engineering and management in the valve industry including Vice President of Product Engineering at DeZURIK Inc.

Currently serving on the MSS Board of Directors – 1st Vice President

Served on the MSS Coordinating Committee with oversight for Committees 203, 310, 407 and 501

Chairman of Committee 308

Chairman of Committee 407

Chairman of Committee 409

Vice Chairman of Committee 310

Voting member on Committees 114, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 407, 409, 410

Voting member on the API technical committees for valves and piping for 38 years

Currently a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for 42 years

Currently serving on ASME B16 Committee and Subcommittee N

Currently a member of the (VMA) Valve Manufacturers Association Technical Committee for 17 years

Inventor on six valve related patents

Served on the Board of Directors for Opportunity Manor Inc. for 3 years

Served on the Board of Directors for the Sartell Area Chamber of Commerce for 12 years Served as Chamber

President for 2 years and Executive Director for 10 years

Lifetime member of the Sartell Area Chamber of Commerce

11/19/2021
NEW WHITE PAPER: UNDERSTANDING WHY BONDED URETHANE LINER PROVIDES SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

NEW WHITE PAPER: UNDERSTANDING WHY BONDED URETHANE LINER PROVIDES SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

10/06/2021
NOW OPEN: DEZURIK-GULF COAST AUTOMATION & DISTRIBUTION CENTER

NOW OPEN: DEZURIK-GULF COAST AUTOMATION & DISTRIBUTION CENTER

08/26/2021
DeZURIK Precision Electric Valve Preventative Maintenance Program

DeZURIK Precision Electric Valve Preventative Maintenance Program

08/12/2021
When You Need a Valve Fast

When You Need a Valve Fast

07/27/2021
DeZURIK Knife Gate Valves Meet AIS American Iron & Steel Act

DeZURIK Knife Gate Valves Meet AIS American Iron & Steel Act

07/26/2021
Large Eccentric Plug Valves with Mechanical Joint End Connections for Underground Distribution Available

Large Eccentric Plug Valves with Mechanical Joint End Connections for Underground Distribution Available

07/20/2021
DeZURIK Eccentric Plug Valves for Acid Rock Drainage, Low pH Mine Slurry

DeZURIK Eccentric Plug Valves for Acid Rock Drainage, Low pH Mine Slurry

07/13/2021
DeZURIK BHP High Performance Butterfly Valves are NSF/ANSI 61 & 372 Certified for Drinking Water

DeZURIK BHP High Performance Butterfly Valves are NSF/ANSI 61 & 372 Certified for Drinking Water

07/08/2021
Need A High Performance Butterfly Valve Fast?

Need A High Performance Butterfly Valve Fast?

07/06/2021
DeZURIK Urethane Lined Knife Gate Valves for Hydrocyclone Applications

DeZURIK Urethane Lined Knife Gate Valves for Hydrocyclone Applications

06/28/2021
DeZURIK Earns Governor's Safety Award Again!

DeZURIK Earns Governor's Safety Award Again!

06/23/2021
Fixed Cone Replacement Project

Fixed Cone Replacement Project

06/18/2021
DeZURIK presents The Control Valve Drive Train Difference

DeZURIK presents The Control Valve Drive Train Difference

06/17/2021
Deflection Cones For DeZURIK Knife Gate Valves

Deflection Cones For DeZURIK Knife Gate Valves

06/04/2021
APCO Air Valves Video

APCO Air Valves Video

05/18/2021
Congratulations to our own Jim Barker!

Congratulations to our own Jim Barker!

05/17/2021
DeZURIK announces VPB One-piece Hardened Seat & Retainer for Recycle Service

DeZURIK announces VPB One-piece Hardened Seat & Retainer for Recycle Service

05/10/2021
DeZURIK Marietta Service Center Video

DeZURIK Marietta Service Center Video

05/05/2021
DeZURIK Knife Gate Valves in Dry Material Applications

DeZURIK Knife Gate Valves in Dry Material Applications

05/05/2021
DeZURIK 20” Double Block & Bleed Valve for Hydro Transport Drain Isolation

DeZURIK 20” Double Block & Bleed Valve for Hydro Transport Drain Isolation

05/04/2021
Willamette Metal Seated Cone Valve Video

Willamette Metal Seated Cone Valve Video

04/21/2021
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04/20/2021
DeZURIK launches an Industrial Raw Water Cooling Systems Bulletin

DeZURIK launches an Industrial Raw Water Cooling Systems Bulletin

04/14/2021
Download the Industrial Water Ebook

Download the Industrial Water Ebook

04/09/2021
DeZURIK Announces New Metal Cutting Knife Gate Valve

DeZURIK Announces New Metal Cutting Knife Gate Valve

03/23/2021
DeZURIK V-Port Ball Valve (VPB) Drop-In-Place Seat for Ease of Maintenance

DeZURIK V-Port Ball Valve (VPB) Drop-In-Place Seat for Ease of Maintenance

03/02/2021
DeZURIK adds State of the Art Machine to Sartell Facility

DeZURIK adds State of the Art Machine to Sartell Facility

02/17/2021
See DeZURIK's KGC Metal Cutting Knife Gate Valve Video

See DeZURIK's KGC Metal Cutting Knife Gate Valve Video

02/01/2021
DeZURIK Knife Gate Valve Video

DeZURIK Knife Gate Valve Video

01/22/2021
Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant Valves

Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant Valves

01/18/2021
High Performance Butterfly Valves for Extreme Service Applications

High Performance Butterfly Valves for Extreme Service Applications

01/14/2021
AIS Compliant Valves

AIS Compliant Valves

01/04/2021
Minnesota-based DeZURIK, Inc. acquires Red Valve Company, Inc. effective January 1, 2021

Minnesota-based DeZURIK, Inc. acquires Red Valve Company, Inc. effective January 1, 2021

01/04/2021
DeZURIK Butterfly Valve Introduction Video

DeZURIK Butterfly Valve Introduction Video