U.S. DOE Looks at Nuclear Reactor Fuel Supply
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The development of commercial advanced nuclear reactors intended to help combat climate change and enhance national security will need a better supply of the right type of nuclear fuel, U.S. officials said.
OPEC, EIA, IEA 2022 Forecasts Differ
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Oil forecasters have parted company on their views about demand in the coming months, as the omicron variant spreads rapidly around the world.
Emerson Acquires European Wind Turbine Firm Mita-Teknik
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The industrial giant has expanded, buying a European-based company that provides control system technology and software designed to help wind turbine and wind farm operators improve operation and optimize energy usage.
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Emerson Announces Recipients of 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Merit-based scholarships invest in students' leadership potential and vision for the future.
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Crane ChemPharma and Energy Announces New Saunders Valves Facility
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The 100,000-sq-ft facility is planned to open in the fall of 2022.
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ACEC Research Institute Releases Engineering and Design Services Reports
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The data show the industry has rebounded from project postponements due to COVID, though firms identify a tight labor market and lack of qualified workers as continued barriers to growth across public and private markets.
Update from Capitol Hill: Expectations Going Into 2022 and Reshoring Discussion
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Amber Thomas from AMT speaks to Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.
Jordan Valve Releases New Mark 75A Wafer-style Control Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Jordan Valve announced the release of a new product, the Mark 75A wafer style control valve.
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Neles Appoints Interim President
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Simo Sääskilahti, CFO of Neles, Appointed as Interim President and CEO Beginning January 1, 2022.
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Quality Valve Acquires Griffco Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Griffco Valve, based in Amherst, NY, has been acquired by Quality Valve as of Nov. 15, 2021.
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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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