DOE Launches Cybersecurity Program to Modernize Grid
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Lab have launched the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator to support efforts to modernize the grid and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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U.S. Coal-Fired Capacity Faces Nearly 60 GW in Retirements by 2035
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
However, the existing U.S. coal-fired facilities are actually generating more electricity for the first time since 2014, reports the Energy Information Administration.
Curtiss-Wright and Teledyne FLIR Defense Sign Agreement to Provide Unmanned Systems to the U.S. Nuclear Power Market and DOE
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
As the largest ground robot supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense, Teledyne FLIR has delivered more than 20,000 unmanned platforms to over 50 countries.
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Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division Engineer Honored
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Recipients of Technical Fellow Program honors are selected for exhibiting the pinnacle of engineering capability and expertise in their field of study.
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NAM's "Navigating Current Supply Chain Disruptions"
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The National Association of Manufacturers hosted panelists for a webinar, share key suggestions to help maneuver the hurdles of supply chain, worker shortages and wage inflation.
Overall Economy Sees Big Job Growth, Industry Gains Slowed
Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Manufacturing added 13,000 new jobs in January, according to preliminary Department of Labor data.
Richards Industrials Appoints Jim Gray as Global VP of Sales
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Gray’s responsibilities will encompass sales team leadership, development of new channels, accelerating revenue through expanding the company’s presence in new geographies and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies.
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ExxonMobil is Moving its Headquarters to Campus North of Houston
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The largest oil company in the country is relocating its corporate headquarters from Irving to the Houston area to further collaboration and integration.
January 2022 Gardner Business Index Closes at 58.4
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
The index reported a modest one-month gain but still four points above the level from one year ago.
Allied Valve Expands its Brands
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company has acquired Power Specialties Inc., PROMAC Inc. and JMI Instrument Co. to form Allied Instrumentation.
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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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