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The Valve Manufacturers Association of America has unveiled the latest version of its Web site at www.VMA.org.

McJunkin Red Man (Charleston, WV) announced the acquisition of St. Louis-based LaBarge Pipe & Steel Co.

As a result of the retirement of one of Central States’ principal owners, seven of the Omaha, NE-based company’s key associates have acquired ownership in the company.

Spears Manufacturing Co. has acquired Coastline Plastics from Victaulic.

North American steel price declines are forecast to continue into the beginning of next year, according to British metals research firm MEPS.

Preliminary figures released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) show that global stainless steel crude steel production decreased in the first half of 2008 by 1.8% compared to the same period of 2007.

Flowserve Corp., a provider of flow control products and services for the global power, chemical, water, oil and gas and general industries, has been named to join the select membership of the S&P 500 Index.

Apollo Valves said it is the first U.S. valve manufacturer to meet ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation for its engineering laboratory in Pageland, SC.

Central States Group (Omaha,  NE) promoted Todd Ford to chief operating officer, according to President & CEO Steve Anderson.

Deacon Industrial Supply Co. (King of Prussia, PA) has hired Rob Laird as actuation & controls manager.