Food and Beverage Manufacturers Expand with New Construction
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Major brands like PepsiCo and Nestle plan to translate increasing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic into expansions.
Understanding the Term and Mission of "Water Positivity"
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In an effort to fight water scarcity, companies like Microsoft, Google and Facebook have all pledged to become water-positive by 2030.
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Valmet Oyj and Neles Corp. Push Merger to April 2022
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Valmet Oyj and Neles Corp. shift completion of the merger from January 2022 to April 2022, as the regulatory review process is taking longer than estimated.
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Hy Store Energy Unveils Plan to Scale Hydrogen in U.S.
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Hy Store Energy plans to develop the Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub, a network of production and storage sites in the southern part of the state that will reportedly produce about 110 million kilograms of green hydrogen per year.
Global Lighthouse Network Members Discuss Industry 4.0
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The Global Lighthouse Network says the most viable way to turn Industry 4.0 into a reality is to put an empowered workforce at the center of digital transformation.
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Environment and Energy Receive Funding from Senate for 2022
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Appropriators allocated the Energy-Water bill and the Interior-EPA a combined 22% of total earmark spending.
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Manufacturers Supplying the Defense Industry Face New Cybersecurity Standards
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The measure is designed to enhance national security and install a unified cybersecurity front to protect every manufacturer that contributes to a government project, even if it’s a single, small component.
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill's Absence Ripples Out Across Industries
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
With Congress failing to act, manufacturers in the United States are bearing the brunt of an avoidable burden.
U.S. and Other Nations Set Methane-reduction Target
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Biden administration announced a plan to sharply cut greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
Flowserve Corp. Reports 2021 Q3 Results
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Flowserve’s Q3 results reflect disruptions associated with global supply chain, logistics and labor woes, but confidence remains high that the company will rebound in 2022.
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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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Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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