November 2021 Gardner Business Index Closing Reading at 59.0
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
Gardner Business Index November results pointed to a narrowing spread between new orders and production activity as the expansion in new orders decelerated relatively quicker.
Tips to Attract Manufacturing Talent
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Texting, mental health and company culture. Recruiters competing for top talent in a tight labor market are developing innovative strategies to fill open positions.
Carbon Capture's Moment Has (Possibly) Arrived
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The market for carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies (CCUS) could be at a turning point following a decade of project cancelations and concerns about cost and scalability, according to the International Energy Agency.
Exxon Mobil Takes Aim at GHG in U.S. Permian Basin by 2030
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new target is part of a company-wide effort to reduce the intensity of upstream GHG emissions by 40% to 50% by 2030, compared with 2016 levels.
Several VMA Members Named on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Most Responsible Companies" List
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., is based off of publicly available environmental, social and governance data as well as an independent survey of U.S. residents.
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Severn Group Acquires ValvTechnologies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The deal, which follows the strategic partnership announced in June of this year, represents a step toward Severn Group’s vision to become the leading global severe service valve specialist in the energy and industrials sectors.
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$7.4 Billion from Infrastructure Bill Heads to Water and Wastewater
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
States, Native American tribes and U.S. territories will receive $7.4 billion in 2022 to improve water quality and access, the first installment from the infrastructure bill.
Cybersecurity Reminders for Manufacturers
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A recent webinar produced by the NAM, “Go Phish: Building Cyber-Resilience with Managed Phishing and Security Awareness Training,” provides needed information and advice for manufacturers, specifically.
Setpoint Integrated Solutions Acquires Valsource International
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires Houston-based Valsource International in a customer-focused move, adding additional territory to Setpoint’s Gulf Coast footprint.
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Baker Hughes Reports 16 Straight Months of Added Oil and Gas Rigs
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
U.S. energy firms added oil and natural gas rigs for a record 16 consecutive months as crude prices in recent weeks rose to a seven-year high, prompting some drillers to return to the wellpad.
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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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