Tech Giants Stripe, Alphabet, Meta, McKinsey and Shopify Pledge $925M for Carbon Capture and Storage
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Frontier is an advance market commitment (AMC) that aims to accelerate the development of carbon-removal technologies by guaranteeing future demand for them. The goal is to send a strong demand signal to researchers, entrepreneurs and investors that there is a growing market for these technologies.
Biden to Require U.S.-made Steel and Iron for Infrastructure
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration hopes to create more jobs, ease supply chain strains and reduce the reliance on China and other nations with interests that diverge from America's.
Emerson Condition-monitoring Software Expands Visibility to Asset Health
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The latest release of AMS Machine Works enables holistic condition monitoring programs for critical assets.
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U.S. DOE Invests $5M in Advancing Lithium Battery Manufacturing and Workforce
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“I am glad to see the Department of Energy collaborating with our industry partners to invest in the next generation of our clean energy workforce,” said U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
EPA Rule Would Finally Ban Asbestos
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Asbestos, which was once common in home insulation and other products, is banned in more than 50 countries and its use in the United States has been declining for decades.
Flowserve Receives Top Scores in Performance and Reliability in EnergyPoint’s 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“This recognition is a testament to our continued commitment to operational excellence and providing our customers with an enhanced customer experience and reliable products and services,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve president and CEO.
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The Singer In-Line Strainer is Now Available in Additional Sizes
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Singer In-Line Strainer from Mueller Water Products is carefully designed to protect valves and regulators from pipeline debris, so utilities don’t have to worry about costly maintenance, downtime and repairs.
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Research Finds Limited Economic Cost to Carbon Emission Goals
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While researchers find that immediate economic benefits of carbon emissions reductions are limited, most scenarios have net economic benefits after 2050, and the vast majority (more than 75%) by 2080.
New Three-way Miniature Solenoid Valve Expands Flexibility in Medical Product Design
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new ASCO Series 090 three-way miniature solenoid valve enables designers to create lighter, more space-efficient solutions for gas control in oxygen therapy, compression therapy and gas analyzer devices
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Kearney Reshoring Index Remains Negative, but the Tide is Turning
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Annual report on the extent of reshoring shows little change over the previous year but predicts that a redefinition of reshoring will soon create dramatic change, with companies combining reshoring and nearshoring to create a best cost — rather than a lowest cost — supply chain.
VMA Member News
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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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.
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