NEWS

Manufacturing

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. 

Manufacturing

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.
#actuators #VMAnews

Applications

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.

Applications

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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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.

Insights

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.
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

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.

Applications

EPA Grants $32 Million to Oregon for Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The loans help communities keep water rates more affordable while addressing local water infrastructure challenges. 
#water-wastewater

Insights

Emerson Pledges $200 Million in Charitable Giving Over 10 Years Focused on Education Equity in St. Louis

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

“Our vision is to make our communities a better place to live, work and thrive for all residents by focusing on the education inequities that prevent all youth from achieving their full potential,” said Lal Karsanbhai, Emerson’s president and CEO.
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Technical

Emerson: Improved Cloud-Hosted Industrial Control Platform Supports Sustainability

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Zedi Cloud SCADA platform moves to Microsoft Azure for superior scalability and tighter security to help industries meet sustainability goals.
#VMAnews