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.
November 2021 Gardner Business Index Closing Reading at 59.0
By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics
Gardner Business Index November results pointed to a narrowing spread between new orders and production activity as the expansion in new orders decelerated relatively quicker.
Carbon Capture's Moment Has (Possibly) Arrived
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The market for carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies (CCUS) could be at a turning point following a decade of project cancelations and concerns about cost and scalability, according to the International Energy Agency.
Severn Group Acquires ValvTechnologies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The deal, which follows the strategic partnership announced in June of this year, represents a step toward Severn Group’s vision to become the leading global severe service valve specialist in the energy and industrials sectors.
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Several VMA Members Named on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Most Responsible Companies" List
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., is based off of publicly available environmental, social and governance data as well as an independent survey of U.S. residents.
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Cybersecurity Reminders for Manufacturers
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A recent webinar produced by the NAM, “Go Phish: Building Cyber-Resilience with Managed Phishing and Security Awareness Training,” provides needed information and advice for manufacturers, specifically.
Setpoint Integrated Solutions Acquires Valsource International
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires Houston-based Valsource International in a customer-focused move, adding additional territory to Setpoint’s Gulf Coast footprint.
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Renewable Electricity Capacity Expected to Increase 4,800 GW by 2026
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The International Energy Agency reports the world is set to add nearly 290 gigawatts of renewable power capacity this year, an all-time record for new installations.
Arizona City Officials Want Limits on Data Center Construction
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Data centers that house computer and network infrastructure have made metro Phoenix an emerging hub for the industry. City officials want regulation, saying data centers aren’t sustainable, don’t generate quality jobs and produce noise that disturbs residents.