Emerson to Help Accelerate Green Hydrogen Production
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The PosHYdon project is a pilot that aims to validate the integration of offshore wind power and offshore natural gas and hydrogen production at sea—generating renewable fuels by harnessing a green energy source.
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MDM's 2022 Industry Outlook Webcast Cites Positive Momentum
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The forecast for 2022 and beyond is positive as the economy is expected to stabilize.
Trillium Flow Technologies to Acquire Termomeccanica Pompe
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The joint agreement will bring the Termomeccanica Pompe, Gabbioneta pumps and Begemann brands together under the Trillium umbrella in Italy.
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Control Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards Include Several VMA Members
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Awards were bestowed to Bray International, Neles, Flowserve, Emerson and Baker Hughes across the magazine’s Final Control Elements category.
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Backed by Ferguson, Newport News Waterworks Receives Sustainable Water Utility Award
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies is in recognition for one of the largest smart metering overhauls in the country.
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Canada's Natural Gas and Oil Sector Investment on the Rise
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is forecasting a 22% increase in investment in 2022.
Offshore Wind Farm Construction to Begin Soon
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The U.S. Department of the Interior approved it in November, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued its approval letter for the construction and operations plan, a major step in the federal process before construction can start.
EIA Forecasts U.S. Crude Oil Production in 2023 to Exceed 2019 Record High
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The EIA also expects U.S. commercial crude oil inventories will reach 465 million barrels at the end of 2023—about 11% more than inventories at the end of 2021.
Victaulic Wins Gold in 2021 Product of the Year Contest
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Consulting-Specifying Engineer awards top spot to Victaulic Tools for AutoCAD software.
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Baker Hughes Posts 2021 Q4 Orders Up 24%
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The increase helped push the company to a $428 million pre-tax profit for full-year 2021, turning around losses of $15.2 billion in 2020.
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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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