DOE Launches Cybersecurity Program to Modernize Grid
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Lab have launched the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator to support efforts to modernize the grid and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division Engineer Honored
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Recipients of Technical Fellow Program honors are selected for exhibiting the pinnacle of engineering capability and expertise in their field of study.
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NAM's "Navigating Current Supply Chain Disruptions"
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The National Association of Manufacturers hosted panelists for a webinar, share key suggestions to help maneuver the hurdles of supply chain, worker shortages and wage inflation.
Overall Economy Sees Big Job Growth, Industry Gains Slowed
Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Manufacturing added 13,000 new jobs in January, according to preliminary Department of Labor data.
Richards Industrials Appoints Jim Gray as Global VP of Sales
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Gray’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, development of new channels, accelerating revenue through expanding the company’s presence in new geographies and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies.
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January 2022 Gardner Business Index Closes at 58.4
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
The index reported a modest one-month gain but still four points above the level from one year ago.
ExxonMobil is Moving its Headquarters to Campus North of Houston
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The largest oil company in the country is relocating its corporate headquarters from Irving to the Houston area to further collaboration and integration.
Allied Valve Expands its Brands
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company has acquired Power Specialties Inc., PROMAC Inc. and JMI Instrument Co. to form Allied Instrumentation.
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Emerson Earns 100 on Human Rights Campaign 2022 Equality Index
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Recognition designates Emerson among Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
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NECI's NYNE Mechanical Merges with Emerson Final Control
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
NYNE will be leveraging this merger to expand its Bangor, ME operations and integrate the Emerson Auburn, MA, and both the Albany and Rochester, NY shops to serve more clients locally throughout the region.
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VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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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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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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