Reshoring Initiative 2021 Data Report
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Essential product industries drive job announcements to a record high.
Carbon Capture Emerges as Top Priority for Exxon, Others
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Industrial Info is tracking more than $34 billion worth of active CCS projects across the United States, nearly half of which is attributed to projects in Texas and Louisiana.
ITT Releases the i-ALERT3 Sensor to Expand Machine Health Protection
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The sensor is designed to monitor and log the vibration and temperature of any rotating machine more quickly, accurately and cost-efficiently.
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Manufacturing Supply Disruptions Could Last Into 2023
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A combination of factors is causing fundamental shifts in supply chain approaches across the industry. These include pandemic lockdowns, blocked shipping lanes, container scarcity, material and component shortages, extreme weather events, rising prices and military conflict.
New SEC Plan Requires Emissions Disclosure from Companies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Investors representing literally tens of trillions of dollars support climate-related disclosures because they recognize that climate risks can pose significant financial risks to companies, and investors need reliable information about climate risks to make informed investment decisions.
Emerson’s New Emergency Shutdown Discrete Valve Controller Improves Safety, Uptime in Hazardous Applications
TopWorx DX Partial Stroke Test with HART 7 provides detailed valve assembly data and diagnostics, enabling predictive maintenance and reliable operation.
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Hydrocarbon Demand Continues Despite Rise of EVs
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
"We have a rapid scenario that sees at least a 70% emission reduction in line with a Paris Accord scenario,” BP chief U.S. economist Michael Cohen said. "That rapid scenario sees oil demand plateauing in the 2020s”.
Survey Finds Manufacturers Lag in Modernization Despite Surge of Pandemic-Driven Investments
A lack of digital maturity in United States and United Kingdom manufacturing remains a serious roadblock to productivity.
Flowserve Valves Selected for Waste-to-Product Chemical Recycling Plant in Austria
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The plant will employ their patented ReOil technology to convert plastic waste into synthetic feedstock, which can then be used to produce base chemicals and plastics for all types of applications.
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Phillips 66 Makes Final Investment Decision to Convert CA Refinery to a Renewable Fuels Facility
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Production of these fuels is projected to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by approximately 65% — the equivalent of taking 1.4 million cars off California roads each year.
VMA MEMBER NEWS
VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Register Now for Valve Repair Seminar
Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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