Curtiss-Wright Monitoring Software Receives Entergy Premier Vendor Award
Curtiss-Wright's FAMOS software received the Premier Vendor Award from Entergy Corp. after the successful implementation throughout Entergy’s nuclear power fleet.
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New VP of Global Sales for Continental Disc Corporation
With more than 25 years of experience, Trey Rothenberger is appointed the new vice president of global sales for Continental Disc Corporation.
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The VMA Welcomes its Newest Member, JACQUET Mid-Atlantic
JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steels and nickel alloys, specializing in the storage, processing and distribution of high-value metals in the form of plate and bar products.
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FloWorks, Backed by Clearlake Capital Group, Acquires netMercury
FloWorks expands its network with the acquirement of netMercury, further supporting customers’ needs in multiple end markets with parts and service distribution.
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Shell Invests $25 Million in LSU to Establish Institute for Energy Innovation
Shell's gift establishes the company as a founding partner for the Institute for Energy Innovation, responsible for the advancement of reliable, environmentally responsible energy. In addition, Shell also donated money to construct the institute’s building on campus.
Distributors Facing the Reality of Upcoming Potential Setbacks
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Last year’s momentum carried over into a strong first half of 2022 for many distributors, but a mishmash of headwinds and tailwinds reveal uncertainties for the rest of the year and into 2023.
Retiring Illinois Coal Plants Plan Shift to Energy Storage Facilities
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In order to qualify for grant money, the plants must have burned coal, have a generating capacity of at least 150 MW and commit to hiring a diverse workforce.
Mark Ruffin Joins Teadit North America as Technical Director
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Ruffin is one of the nation’s leading bolted flange joint subject matter experts.
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Reshoring Initiative 2021 Data Report
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Essential product industries drive job announcements to a record high.
Manufacturing Supply Disruptions Could Last Into 2023
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A combination of factors is causing fundamental shifts in supply chain approaches across the industry. These include pandemic lockdowns, blocked shipping lanes, container scarcity, material and component shortages, extreme weather events, rising prices and military conflict.