Clearlake Capital-Backed FloWorks Acquires Flotech
Flotech is a distributor and servicer of industrial valves and automation solutions across the southeast.
#automation #maintenance-repair #pressure-relief
Recession or Not, U.S. Economy Has Slowed Notably
NAM's August 2022 report cites mixed news for manufacturing.
DOE Selects Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Design for Versatile Test Reactor in Idaho
A sodium-cooled fast test reactor was selected to be installed at Idaho National Laboratory.
Eastern Controls Acquires Pittsburgh-based Andrews Industrial Controls
Andrews Industrial Controls has been acquired by Eastern Controls, expanding Eastern’s territory throughout Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews
The Manufacturing Sector Remains Vulnerable to Account Compromise and Supply Chain Attacks in the Cloud
Netwrix study reveals that manufacturing organizations experienced these types of attacks more often than any other industry surveyed.
New Valve for Hydrogen Fueling Stations Promotes Maintenance Safety, Minimizes Leaks
Emerson launches its TESCOM Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications.
#maintenance-repair #components
TotalEnergies Announces the Start-up of New Ethane Cracker in Port Arthur
Bayport Polymers LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Borealis, announces the start-up of commercial operations of a new ethane cracker with an annual production capacity of one million tons of ethylene.
TSA Revises and Reissues Cybersecurity Requirements for Pipeline Owners and Operators
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the revision and reissuance of its Security Directive regarding oil and natural gas pipeline cybersecurity. This revised directive will continue the effort to build cybersecurity resiliency for the nation’s critical pipelines.
U.S. Became World’s Largest LNG Exporter in First Half of 2022
The United States became the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter during the first half of 2022, according to data from CEDIGAZ.
VMA Member News
Valve Forum Opens with Industry Leadership Perspective
The upcoming Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits will open with a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industrial valve industry, as leaders from across the value chain convene for the General Session on Monday, April 13 at The Westin in The Woodlands, Texas.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died
Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan
Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
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