Welcomed In Belgium Last week, a few members of our North American team traveled overseas for something special—a cross-functional, international team meetup. Hosted by our colleagues at the Clayton Steam offices in Bornem, Belgium, this trip brought together members from engineering, marketing, sales, and service for several days of collaboration and conversation. While we maintain regular contact with our international teams, this meeting marked a greater level of connection and collaboration. Over the course of three focused workdays in Bornem and Ostend, we explored a wide range of topics: from social media training and updates on the latest product developments, regional market differences, and shared goals across continents. One of the most valuable takeaways? Just how strong our European team is. Many of us hadn’t met in person before, but

When the topic of boiler operation is discussed, feedwater is an often-overlooked area. Despite being a vital part of any steam system, discussion of boiler efficiency, fuel savings, and general maintenance tend to dominate the conversation. While these topics are important, it in no way minimizes the importance of maintaining proper feedwater treatment practices, especially when you consider that most boiler shutdowns can be traced back to poor feedwater practices. Summed up, the quality of your water has a direct impact on the quality of your steam, and without taking the proper steps to ensure its treatment, you’re left dealing with low quality steam, poor efficiency, or an outright shutdown. In the following article, we’ll take a look at why water treatment is necessary for any industrial steam boiler system,