Infrastructure Czar Pushes for State-level Implementation Coordinators
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
President Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation’s governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.
Geothermal Energy Project MOU Signed by Baker Hughes and CAUSEWAYGT
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The companies will work together to develop geothermal heat systems technology, particularly subsurface and wells components.
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Spirax Sarco's Spira-trol Steam-tight Control Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The control valve features a double-life, flip-over seat, lengthening the lifespan of a conventional valve.
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$500M Paper Mill and Box Factory to be Built in KY
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
It’s the largest regional investment in the commonwealth in more than 25 years.
Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks Acquires SemiTorr
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Transformational acquisition of specialty flow control distribution platform enhances FloWorks’ product suite and establishes new end markets and geographies.
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Flowserve is Winner of 2021 Chemours Supplier Award
With hundreds of eligible suppliers, Flowserve is one of only four to receive this award for its performance in sustainability and improving its EcoVadis rating.
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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.
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.
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.
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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