LNG Industry Rebounds in 2021 Amid Constraints and Volatility
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The volatility emphasizes the need for a more strategic approach to secure reliable and flexible gas supply in future to avoid exposure to price spikes.
Manufacturing Resiliency to Hold Steady in 2022
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
These six tech investments will prove beneficial not just this year but also in the long term.
Equilibar Granted NC Governor's Award of Excellence
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The manufacturer was recognized for working with the state to increase its international presence and sales.
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ValvTechnologies Welcomes New Distributor SVI Industrial
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ValvTechnologies welcomes new distributor SVI Industrial that represents the company in North Carolina and South Carolina.
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MRC Global Reports Full-year 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
U.S. sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 were $566 million, a $118 million (26%) increase from the same quarter in 2020
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Emerson Expands Cylinder Manufacturing Capacity in Canada
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Local production of Emerson’s AVENTICS Series PRA and Series TRB ISO actuators and Series TM5 NFPA actuators will shorten lead times.
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Biden Administration Launches Program to Curb Industrial GHG Emissions
Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While previous federal policies to combat climate change have focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy and transportation sectors, this will be the first major initiative targeting industrial emissions.
Baker Hughes Expands Presence in Guyana
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The opening of the new local supercenter facility for oilfield services and equipment, which spans more than 8 acres, will support regional customers and bolster Baker Hughes’ localization efforts within South America.
MRC Global Announces Chairman of the Board Succession
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Rhys J. Best will retire upon completion of his term as a director at the annual meeting of the company’s stockholders in May.
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Lack of Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Threatens Manufacturing Operations
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Currently, no federal agency has responsibility for natural gas pipeline reliability.
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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