Manufacturers Urge Caution on EPA “Good Neighbor” Plan
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
NAM: While the intent of this proposal is right and one that we share, it could have significant effects on American families.
National Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Process Design to be Established in the U.S.
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Onshoring this capability will enable faster pharma response times and fewer supply chain disruptions.
EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2022
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Through 2050, petroleum and natural gas remain as the most consumed energy sources, but the fastest growing sector is renewable energy.
City Approves Economic Development Agreement for Emerson Expansion
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Round Rock City Council approved an economic incentive agreement with Emerson that will result in $9 million in new investment and at least 50 new jobs created in Texas.
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Additive Manufacturing Expected to Impact Oil and Gas Supply Chain
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The potential for AM, specifically on the metals side, to create an agile, distributed supply chain has been a discussion point in the industry for a while, but obstacles have remained in real-world implementation.
Biden Looks to Reshoring as Inflation Continues to Climb
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the United States.
Great Lakes Process Controls Joins Recent Allied Valve Acquisitions
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The four companies have been merged to form Allied Instrumentation.
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New Green Hydrogen 60GW Project to be Built in Texas
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Dubbed “Hydrogen City,” the project is being developed by Green Hydrogen International (GHI) and will include integrated green hydrogen production, storage and transportation capabilities able to produce 2.5 billion kilograms of green hydrogen each year.
U.S. Job Openings Remain High
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Average hourly pay increased 5.1% in February compared with a year earlier — a rapid gain that forces companies to either become more efficient or raise prices to offset their higher labor costs.
Solar and Batteries Account for 60% of Planned New U.S. Electric Generation Capacity
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Battery storage capacity, as well as renewable capacity, significantly increased in the United States during 2021, partly because of tax credits and partly because of falling technology costs, especially for batteries.
VMA Member News
VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Scholarships are awarded to VMA member company dependents studying engineering or manufacturing.
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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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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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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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