"Blue hydrogen" complex slated for Louisiana
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
$4.5 billion clean energy facility will create 170 permanent jobs.
Chevron commits to 2050 net zero "aspiration"
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company responds to rising investor and societal pressure to play a bigger role in a transition to a low-carbon future.
Velan announces its CEO transition plan
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Velan Inc. announced Oct. 21 in a press release that in accordance with its succession plan, CEO Yves Leduc will leave Velan after seven years leading the corporation.
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Coal on the rise in U.S. electricity forecast
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
As natural-gas prices surge, coal-fired generation in the United States is set to increase for the first time in seven years
VMA announces Person of the Year Award and Service Awards Winners
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
During the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting Oct. 6-8 in Scottsdale, AZ, the Valve Manufacturers Association honored its 2021 Person of the Year and Service Awards.
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Laudable Heroes MAKE America shines bright
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Manufacturing Institute’s program has expanded and added new features in 2021 to prepare more members of the military community for manufacturing careers.
Net zero emissions likely to entail nuclear role
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Growing support for new federal and state initiatives to support nuclear power as part of transition to decarbonization.
Long-term and compounding labor issues remain a challenge
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
COVID notwithstanding, a talent crisis has been spreading across U.S. factories and warehouses for some time as fewer workers have gone into manufacturing and distribution than in the past.
Velan reports highest sales volume in last six quarters
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Sales for the company have grown almost 50% compared to this same period last year.
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Supply chain woes exacerbated by software breaches
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Software supply chain weaknesses have become pervasive in the enterprise.
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.
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