U.S. Mines Produced $90.4 Billion in Commodities in 2021
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Increases in consumption of nonfuel mineral commodities were attributed to the restarting of markets in 2021 following closures in 2020 due to COVID-19.
ExxonMobil Combines Chemical and Downstream, Centralizes Technology and Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Effective April 1, the company will be organized along three business lines: ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
NAM 2030 Manufacturing Outlook
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Everything in manufacturing is changing, driven by technologies capable of giving decision makers more information than ever before.
Mueller Gate Valve and Hydrant Available with the HYMAX Grip Restraint
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The HYMAX grip restraint is available on the 4 to 12-in. A-2361 Resilient Wedge Gate valves (RWGV) and Super Centurion 250 fire hydrants.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater
DOE Revives Clean Energy Loan Guarantee Program
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
It would guarantee up to $1 billion in loans to help a Nebraska company scale up production of “clean” hydrogen to convert natural gas into commercial products used in manufacturing and agriculture.
Emerson's New Edge Solutions Simplify Creation of Advanced IIoT Applications
Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
PACSystems Edge Solutions help OEMs and end users rapidly configure and implement advanced edge computing, visualization and IIoT technology
#iiot #VMAnews #automation
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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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.
#actuators #VMAnews #controls
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.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater
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.
VMA Member News
Valve Forum Opens with Industry Leadership Perspective
The upcoming Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits will open with a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industrial valve industry, as leaders from across the value chain convene for the General Session on Monday, April 13 at The Westin in The Woodlands, Texas.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died
Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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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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