Resignations Slowed in October; Job Openings Climb
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While the quits rate dropped, the level of job openings accelerated to just below its all-time high. That number totaled 11.03 million, an increase of 4.1% as the rate rose to 6.9% from 6.7%.
Baker Hughes Foundation's $60,000 Grant Supports Water Access Projects
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The contribution to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ humanitarian outreach program Geoscientists Without Borders enables greater access to clean water around the world.
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Major U.S. Utilities Plan Nationwide EV-charging Network
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
More than 50 U.S. power companies have joined forces to build a coast-to-coast fast charging network for electric vehicles along major U.S. travel corridors by the end of 2023.
November 2021 Gardner Business Index Closing Reading at 59.0
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
Gardner Business Index November results pointed to a narrowing spread between new orders and production activity as the expansion in new orders decelerated relatively quicker.
Tips to Attract Manufacturing Talent
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Texting, mental health and company culture. Recruiters competing for top talent in a tight labor market are developing innovative strategies to fill open positions.
Carbon Capture's Moment Has (Possibly) Arrived
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The market for carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies (CCUS) could be at a turning point following a decade of project cancelations and concerns about cost and scalability, according to the International Energy Agency.
Exxon Mobil Takes Aim at GHG in U.S. Permian Basin by 2030
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new target is part of a company-wide effort to reduce the intensity of upstream GHG emissions by 40% to 50% by 2030, compared with 2016 levels.
Several VMA Members Named on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Most Responsible Companies" List
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., is based off of publicly available environmental, social and governance data as well as an independent survey of U.S. residents.
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Severn Group Acquires ValvTechnologies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The deal, which follows the strategic partnership announced in June of this year, represents a step toward Severn Group’s vision to become the leading global severe service valve specialist in the energy and industrials sectors.
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$7.4 Billion from Infrastructure Bill Heads to Water and Wastewater
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
States, Native American tribes and U.S. territories will receive $7.4 billion in 2022 to improve water quality and access, the first installment from the infrastructure bill.
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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