MRC Global Appoints Emily Shields to Lead Sustainability Organization
MRC Global Inc., the leading global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and infrastructure products and services to diversified energy, industrial and gas utilities end-markets, has announced the appointment of Emily Shields as senior vice president – sustainability and assistant general counsel.
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Curtiss-Wright Signs Exclusive Agreement with Thermal Energy International to Bring Gem Steam Traps to NA Nuclear Power Market and DOE
Curtiss-Wright’s Nuclear Division announced that it has signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Thermal Energy International, Inc. (TEI) to bring GEM steam traps to the North American nuclear power market and Department of Energy.
FloWorks, Backed by Clearlake Capital Group, Acquires netMercury
FloWorks expands its network with the acquirement of netMercury, further supporting customers’ needs in multiple end markets with parts and service distribution.
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Emerson Helping Albioma Become a Fully Renewable Energy Provider
Independent French energy provider Albioma selects Emerson to help transform one of its coal-powered plant into renewable energy. This is but a part of Albioma’s overall goal of transforming all of its fossil fuel stations into renewable energy.
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DistributionNOW Opens New Branch in Jal, NM
DistributionNOW has opened a new DistributionNOW branch in Jal, NM; it will serve the Lea County and Southeastern New Mexico area with a wide range of oilfield supplies.
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ValvTechnologies Launches New Brand and Website
“We see these changes as energizing and a great way to highlight our history of quality and reliability."
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MRC Global Publishes 2022 ESG Report
Environmental, Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance Report Outlines MRC Global’s Strategic Efforts
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Emerson and Neste Engineering Provide Solutions to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations
Fintoil, together with Neste Engineering Solutions, has selected Emerson’s automation software and technologies to maximize the operational performance of its biorefinery being constructed in the port of Hamina-Kotka, Finland.
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The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy
Funds will support the conservancy’s mission to preserve EPC's integrity and enrich its heritage as a local, state, national and international landmark.
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U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges
U.S. coal production expected to increase 3.9% this year, another 2.1% in 2023
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