Chevron, Iwatani Agree to Build 30 Hydrogen Fueling Stations in California
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Chevron plans to fund construction of the sites, which are expected to be located at Chevron-branded retail locations across the state
U.S. Ports Get $450 Million from Infrastructure Bill
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The funds are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce supply chain congestion and lower prices for American consumers, according to the AP.
Emerson Technologies Selected for Geothermal Clean Energy Production
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Geological modeling software will help HITA increase safety and reliability of sustainable geothermal energy sources
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Emerson Opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The automation leader is now accepting applications for merit-based awards recognizing U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation
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IBM Reports Manufacturing as a Top Target for Ransomware Attacks
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
For the first time in five years, manufacturing outpaced finance and insurance in the number of cyberattacks levied against these industries, extending global supply chain woes.
ExxonMobil to Expand Carbon Capture and Storage in Wyoming
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ExxonMobil has made a final investment decision to expand carbon capture and storage at its LaBarge, WY facility, which has captured more CO2 than any other facility in the world to date.
Majority of Women in Manufacturing Recommend a Career in the Industry
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Based on responses from 663 industry professionals, the second-annual report unveils key insights into representation across industry; shares state- and sector-specific data, and highlights strategies for closing the gender gap in an effort to further diversify the manufacturing sector.
MRC Global Awarded Equipment Supply Contracts for Sunrise Wind Project
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Sunrise Wind project will be the largest offshore wind farm by power generation capacity in the state of New York.
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U.S. Energy Prices in Flux with Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration has been working to secure alternate sources of natural gas for Europe should Russia shut off exports, as well as pursue measures to keep U.S. gas prices in check.
Tennessee Power Utility to Commit to Development of Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The initiative notably makes the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which is a self-funded corporate agency and the largest public power utility in the United States, one of the first utilities in the country to publicly commit to exploring the development of an advanced reactor fleet.
VMA Member News
Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan
Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.
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