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%.
Baker Hughes Foundation's $60,000 Grant Supports Water Access Projects
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The contribution to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ humanitarian outreach program Geoscientists Without Borders enables greater access to clean water around the world.
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Tips to Attract Manufacturing Talent
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Texting, mental health and company culture. Recruiters competing for top talent in a tight labor market are developing innovative strategies to fill open positions.