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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Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute: Big Gains in Perceptions of U.S. Manufacturing as Innovative, Critical and High Tech
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“The pandemic has raised awareness of the essential role of manufacturing in our lives. We are now at a watershed moment when a new wave of workers is needed to further advance our use of technology and maintain U.S. economic competitiveness. This industry is critical to bolstering our economy long term,” said Paul Wellener, vice chair and U.S. industrial products and construction leader, Deloitte LLP.
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
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.
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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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VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced
The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.
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Exhibits and Sponsorships Still Available for Valve Forum
The event, April 13-15, is taking place in Greater Houston and draws attendees from all over the U.S. and Canada.
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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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