Gardner Business Index—October 2021
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
Business activity quickens thanks to broad-based gains.
Exxon Calling on Industry and Government to Raise $100 Billion for CCS
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Carbon capture storage is essential to meeting the goals of decarbonization and also to acheive the world’s growing energy needs.
EPA Grants L.A. $224 Million Loan for Water Recycling Project
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The project will purify wastewater and replenish the drought-stricken San Fernando Basin.
#water-wastewater
NAM's Stance on Pass-through Tax Adjustment
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The NAM is urging Congress to scrap a proposed set of tax changes that would harm pass-through entities, including many manufacturers.
Emerson introduces new miniature Rocker Isolation Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ASCO Series 062 Rocker Isolation Valve 16 mm interchangeable design enables customization of compact fluid-handling manifolds, maximizing functionality and flexibility.
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Skilled labor recruiting targets young workers
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Skilled trade companies are desperate for talent.
Emerson receives Gold LEAP Award from Design World magazine
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Wireless Auto Recovery Module (ARM) is top in Pneumatics category.
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Move toward Industry 5.0 and upcoming digital trends
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
IoT, 3D printing and remote servicing to become more prevalent.
Onshoring Project seeks to reverse 50 years of offshoring
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new endeavor will provide the incentive and guidance to show purchasing agents that lean supply chains are a healthier, more sustainable alternative.
Emerson introduces SIL 3-certified valve assemblies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson has introduced the first valve assemblies that meet the design process requirements of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per the International Electrotechnical Commission’s IEC 61508 standard.
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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.
#VMAnews #standards
