Cleco Planning $900M Carbon Capture Project at Central Louisiana Electric Plant
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“Cleco’s Diamond Vault project positions both the company and the region for new leadership roles in the emerging green energy economy,” Louisiana Central president and CEO Jim Clinton said.
Admiral Valve LLC dba CPV Manufacturing Launches the Next Generation of Ergonomic Handles
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The next generation of handles provide less hand discomfort and easy operation to workers who maintain CPV valves on a regular basis.
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ITT Donates $100,000 to CARE to Support Ukrainian Refugees
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In addition to its $100,000 company donation, ITT has also launched a special 1:1 employee matching gift program where it will match the total contributions ITT employees make to CARE in 2022 up to $50,000.
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NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
MEP Centers in every state are helping companies in new and different ways that include helping protect their workforce during the pandemic, finding sources of capital, stabilizing their supply chains and protecting manufacturers from cybersecurity threats.
ITT Acquires Habonim, a Leading Provider of Industrial Valves and Actuators
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ITT Inc. announced on April 4, 2022, that it has acquired privately held Habonim for $140 million in an all-cash transaction.
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Hunt Valve Awarded $2M Contract by Newport News Shipbuilding for Ford Class Carrier Essential Parts
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“In light of the post-pandemic supply chain challenges and uncertainty about the war in Ukraine, NNS is being extremely prudent by stocking the parts necessary,” said FMD CEO George Whittier.
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Canadian Provinces Release Strategic Plan to Develop and Deploy Small Nuclear Reactors
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Leading organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the IEA agree that technology and innovation can be a catalyst in the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
PHMSA Announces Requirements for Pipeline Shutoff Valves to Strengthen Safety, Reduce Emissions
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“More than a decade in the making, this new rule requires the installation of modern technology to mitigate the impacts of pipeline failures on people, first responders and our environment,” said PHMSA Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown.
Plant Equipment Inc. Becomes Rep for Trillium Valves USA
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Trillium Valves USA announced the appointment of Plant Equipment Inc. as an authorized representative, effective immediately.
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U.S. Adds 431K Jobs in March in Sign of Economic Health
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.

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