Parsing Out and Breaking Down the Great Resignation
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
At 2.3%, manufacturing quit rates were below the national average of 3% in November 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Harnessing the Hidden Power of Data to Drive Operational Certainty
Data is quite possibly the largest untapped resource that exists in our world today. The problem is not a scarcity of raw data, but rather a vast gap between raw data and the people, processes and tools required to turn the information into actionable insights that can enable data-driven operational certainty.
Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks Acquires SemiTorr
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Transformational acquisition of specialty flow control distribution platform enhances FloWorks’ product suite and establishes new end markets and geographies.
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Megatrends Global Predictions for Manufacturers
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything” categorizes population trends, trends about emerging markets and technological trends.
Emerson Acquires European Wind Turbine Firm Mita-Teknik
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The industrial giant has expanded, buying a European-based company that provides control system technology and software designed to help wind turbine and wind farm operators improve operation and optimize energy usage.
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Update from Capitol Hill: Expectations Going Into 2022 and Reshoring Discussion
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Amber Thomas from AMT speaks to Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.
Neles Appoints Interim President
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Simo Sääskilahti, CFO of Neles, Appointed as Interim President and CEO Beginning January 1, 2022.
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Quality Valve Acquires Griffco Valve
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Griffco Valve, based in Amherst, NY, has been acquired by Quality Valve as of Nov. 15, 2021.
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IoT Devices a Target of Hackers
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A Microsoft-commissioned survey, conducted by the Ponemon Institute, looked at IoT and operational technology (OT) devices and what security threats they posed to IT systems that were once separated from edge network devices.
Resignations Slowed in October; Job Openings Climb
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While the quits rate dropped, the level of job openings accelerated to just below its all-time high. That number totaled 11.03 million, an increase of 4.1% as the rate rose to 6.9% from 6.7%.