Texas Manufacturing Sector Finishes 2021 Strong
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Dallas Fed’s production index, a key measure of manufacturing conditions, held fairly steady at 26.7; any sum above zero signals expansion.
DOE Awards over $16 Million for Carbon Emissions Projects in the Manufacturing Sector
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
These projects will advance the technology needed to increase the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling of industrial materials.
Emerson's Fisher V280 Control Valve Awarded 2021 Breakthrough Product Honor from Processing Magazine
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
This year, Processing recognized manufacturers who introduced solutions that help end users effectively manage tough processing environments, meet stringent safety requirements, reduce unplanned downtime and drive overall profitability.
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ITT Upgrade to PfuZion Bonnet Assembly
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The PfuZion bonnet assembly is a performance, reliability and maintainability upgrade for the ITT Pure-Flo Bio-Tek range of fractional diaphragm valves.
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Purchasing Managers' Index Shows Output Growth
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
December’s Purchasing Managers’ Index showed resilient output growth with increased inflation but reduced supply shortages, according to IHS Markit.
Megatrends Global Predictions for Manufacturers
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything” categorizes population trends, trends about emerging markets and technological trends.
Biden's Plan to Remove Lead Pipes Released
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The plan, announced Thursday in a fact sheet, notes that the Environmental Protection Agency will “begin to develop” new regulations for lead and copper pipes.
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VMA Awards William "Bill" Sandler Scholarship to Three Students
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Now entering its third year, the scholarship program was established to provide educational opportunities to the children of VMA and VRC member company employees.
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U.S. DOE Looks at Nuclear Reactor Fuel Supply
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The development of commercial advanced nuclear reactors intended to help combat climate change and enhance national security will need a better supply of the right type of nuclear fuel, U.S. officials said.
OPEC, EIA, IEA 2022 Forecasts Differ
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Oil forecasters have parted company on their views about demand in the coming months, as the omicron variant spreads rapidly around the world.
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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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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