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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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.
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.
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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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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VMA Member News
VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Scholarships are awarded to VMA member company dependents studying engineering or manufacturing.
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Exhibits and Sponsorships Still Available for Valve Forum
The event, April 13-15, is taking place in Greater Houston and draws attendees from all over the U.S. and Canada.
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VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced
The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.
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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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