United Valve Acquires Global Service & Repair's Assets
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The acquisition and installation of GSR’s special grinding equipment will allow United Valve to better perform repair and service on all types of metallic plug valve designs.
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Parsing Out and Breaking Down the Great Resignation
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
At 2.3%, manufacturing quit rates were below the national average of 3% in November 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Sustainability Transition is a Priority Among Manufacturing Execs
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The question now is no longer if, or whether, manufacturing needs to work to create a cleaner, greener and more globally responsible industrial future. It’s all about the when and how it can get there in the most effective and swiftest way possible.
Gardner Business Index for December 2021: 57.6
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
GBI ends 2021 slightly better than where the year started.
Infrastructure Czar Pushes for State-level Implementation Coordinators
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
President Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation’s governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.
Geothermal Energy Project MOU Signed by Baker Hughes and CAUSEWAYGT
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The companies will work together to develop geothermal heat systems technology, particularly subsurface and wells components.
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Spirax Sarco's Spira-trol Steam-tight Control Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The control valve features a double-life, flip-over seat, lengthening the lifespan of a conventional valve.
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$500M Paper Mill and Box Factory to be Built in KY
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
It’s the largest regional investment in the commonwealth in more than 25 years.
Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks Acquires SemiTorr
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Transformational acquisition of specialty flow control distribution platform enhances FloWorks’ product suite and establishes new end markets and geographies.
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Flowserve is Winner of 2021 Chemours Supplier Award
With hundreds of eligible suppliers, Flowserve is one of only four to receive this award for its performance in sustainability and improving its EcoVadis rating.
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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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Register Now for Valve Repair Seminar
Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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