Large-diameter flanges are an essential component in many high-capacity piping systems, including oil and gas pipelines, water infrastructure, power generation and industrial processing facilities. As pipeline diameters increase, flange man......

Another significant development in the piping industry is the release of ASME B16.1-2026, Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings – Classes 25, 125, and 250. The new edition was approved in March 2026 and revises the previous ASME......

The steel pipeline flange industry has received an important standards update with the publication of ANSI/MSS SP-44-2026, Steel Pipeline Flanges. The revised standard was published by the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) in Febr......

The valve and piping industry is experiencing a shift in procurement strategies as manufacturers and buyers adapt to changing raw-material costs, logistics conditions, project requirements and supply-chain risks. In 2026, buyers are increas......

The global threaded flange market is entering a period of steady expansion, supported by demand from industrial maintenance, modular piping systems, semiconductor manufacturing and infrastructure upgrades. Unlike welded connections, threade......