INSIGHTS

Insights

Hunt Valve Company Acquires Montreal Bronze Ltd.

The Quebec-based supplier, known to customers as MB, becomes a division of Hunt Valve Company and will be named MB Valve.
#VMAnews

Insights

City Approves Economic Development Agreement for Emerson Expansion

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Round Rock City Council approved an economic incentive agreement with Emerson that will result in $9 million in new investment and at least 50 new jobs created in Texas. 
#VMAnews

Insights

Great Lakes Process Controls Joins Recent Allied Valve Acquisitions

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The four companies have been merged to form Allied Instrumentation.
#VMAnews #controls

Insights

New Green Hydrogen 60GW Project to be Built in Texas

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Dubbed “Hydrogen City,” the project is being developed by Green Hydrogen International (GHI) and will include integrated green hydrogen production, storage and transportation capabilities able to produce 2.5 billion kilograms of green hydrogen each year.

Insights

U.S. Job Openings Remain High

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Average hourly pay increased 5.1% in February compared with a year earlier — a rapid gain that forces companies to either become more efficient or raise prices to offset their higher labor costs. 

Insights

Emerson to Sell Therm-O-Disc Business to One Rock Capital Partners

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The sale of Therm-O-Disc represents the next step in the company’s drive toward a higher-growth, more diversified and cohesive portfolio.
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

IBM Reports Manufacturing as a Top Target for Ransomware Attacks

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

For the first time in five years, manufacturing outpaced finance and insurance in the number of cyberattacks levied against these industries, extending global supply chain woes. 

Insights

Majority of Women in Manufacturing Recommend a Career in the Industry

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Based on responses from 663 industry professionals, the second-annual report unveils key insights into representation across industry; shares state- and sector-specific data, and highlights strategies for closing the gender gap in an effort to further diversify the manufacturing sector.

Applications

U.S. Energy Prices in Flux with Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The administration has been working to secure alternate sources of natural gas for Europe should Russia shut off exports, as well as pursue measures to keep U.S. gas prices in check.

Insights

Equilibar Granted NC Governor's Award of Excellence

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The manufacturer was recognized for working with the state to increase its international presence and sales.
#VMAnews