The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has selected Emerson to modernize and optimize its Magnolia power plant that delivers reliable, cleaner electricity to customers. The Magnolia project is part of TVA’s five-year, $110 million investment to install digital technologies across its power generating fleet. Emerson’s software and technologies will support TVA’s efforts to digitally transform the Mississippi plant through advanced operations, enhanced cybersecurity and digital twin-enabled training.

The 980-megawatt Magnolia plant, in operation since 2003, uses combined cycle technology, generating up to 50% more electricity from natural gas while producing less emissions than other sources.

Emerson and TVA are using virtual technologies in place of face-to-face interaction to keep the project moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highland Foundry has won multiple Pinnacle Awards at the annual Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC awards event this year.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced a CEO succession plan in which Lynn M. Bamford, currently president of the defense and power segments, will be named president and CEO and a member of the board of directors, following David C. Adams’ planned retirement as CEO on January 1, 2021. To ensure a smooth transition, Adams, 67, will continue as executive chairman of the board through May 2022, at which time Bamford will assume the dual role of chairman and CEO.

Neles signed seven new distributor agreements and one agent agreement in South and Central America during the last three quarters of 2020. The new partners help to extend the availability of Neles’ valve solutions for various customer industries.