Finding and Developing the People We Need
If industry is to address one of its most significant problems—the lack of skilled workers—it must face two realities: 1) the millennial generation, which in 2015 surpassed all other groups as the largest in the labor force, is significantly different than the generations that proceeded it, and 2) the toolbox for attracting and retaining millennials is different as a result.
Introduction to Pressure Relief Devices - Part 1
When the pressure inside equipment such as boilers or pressure vessels increases beyond a specified value, the excess pressure may result in a catastrophic failure.
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Changing the Way Americans Think About Manufacturing Careers
The Valve Manufacturers Association is focusing a major effort on developing a solution to a problem that plagues this industry as well as most of the industrial world: how to find and attract talented new workers.
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VMA Human Resources Workshop Focuses on the Next Generation of Workers
At VMA’s first-ever Human Resources Workshop: Promoting Valve Careers to the Next Generation, member HR professionals gathered in Arlington, VA, Nov. 9-10, to hear from recruiting experts on how to attract and develop manufacturing talent, build a strong workforce, employ essential mobile and social media tools, expand college presence, and employ best practices in recruiting.
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University of Kentucky Helps Students Prepare for Real World Engineering
Knowledge in instrumentation and control is critical in the process and manufacturing industries.
Flashing and Cavitation
Some of the following questions may seem unrelated, but they all involve key concepts that explain the sometimes-misunderstood phenomena of flashing and cavitation:
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VMA, Manufacturers Work to Bridge the Skills Gap
Across the world of manufacturing, the talent gap is getting broader as top positions are vacated and companies struggle to entice qualified candidates.
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The Industry Comes Together at the 2015 Valve World Americas Show
The expo floor was filled with some 200 exhibitors representing many facets of the valve industry including manufacturers, suppliers and distributors.
Training Is a Crucial Part of the Picture
A swiftly growing fire erupts from a piece of malfunctioning equipment at a plant that has a reputation for reliable operations and very few workplace accidents.
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Valve Basics Program Meets Deeply Felt Industry Need
Leafing through comments made by those who attended the most recent Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits quickly reveals why these courses are so vital to the industry.
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