Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Warns of Threats
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The critical manufacturing sector is at risk from increased cyber-attack surface areas and limited cybersecurity workforces related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utilities and Manufacturing Industries Set Out 2022 Expectations
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Despite the challenges, 2021 was a bright year for many economies. The manufacturing and utilities industries have been making strides with embracing digital transformation.
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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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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