Jobs increase by 194,000 in September; unemployment falls to 4.8%
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Both measures are improved considerably from the end of the February-April 2020 recession.
Survey shows likely energy transition paths for oil and gas companies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Important and different pathways to meet climate goals and keep oil prices stable are revealed.
Curtiss-Wright releases new motor and actuator with integral controls
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The SAL080 linear actuator is reportedly capable of continuous force ratings up to 2330 lb-ft (linear) and the SA-R080 is capable of torque up to 24.7 lb-in. (rotary).
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Baker Hughes to deliver valves to new plant in Texas
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Baker Hughes Masoneilan will supply 335 control valves—ranging from ball valves to severe service valves—to Diamond Green Diesel’s new plant in Port Arthur, TX.
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Emerson and AspenTech enter agreement on new software strategy
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson and AspenTech announced in a press release on Oct. 11 that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to contribute Emerson’s industrial software businesses—OSI Inc. and the Geological Simulation Software business—to AspenTech to create a diversified, high-performance industrial software leader with greater scale, capabilities and technologies.
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AMT and GBM launch of MT United
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The new joint venture between the Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media intends to drive and strengthen the manufacturing community.
Manufacturing Technology Orders report shows 20% increase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The year-to-date total reached $3.55 billion, the highest value through the first eight months of any year since 1998.
Australian mining industry works toward net zero
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Australia’s largest and most valuable industry is mining, according to Baker Hughes. Organizations in the country are working to decarbonize the nation through research and technological advancements.
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Survey reports Gen Z views manufacturing more positively due to COVID-19
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
A recent survey by Parsable reports 58% of respondents who had graduated from a four-year college or university said they were interested in a career in manufacturing, which was likely influenced by their access to STEM and related educational programs while in school.
Legislation moves on INFORM bill
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Senators Richard Durbin, Democrat, Illinois and Bill Cassidy, Republican, Louisiana have introduced legislation the past two Congresses called the INFORM Consumers Act, which would increase online marketplace transparency for consumers and ensure that marketplaces verify who their high-volume third-party sellers are.
VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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