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.
U.S. Water-Network Pipes Reflect Aging Infrastructure
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
According to projections from the EPA, water-pipe replacement rates will peak in 2035 at 16,000 to 20,000 miles of pipes replaced per year—four times the current annual replacement rate of 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
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Biden Administration Aims to Overhaul Oil and Gas Leasing
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The report seeks a middle ground that would continue the multi billion-dollar leasing program while reforming it to end what many officials consider overly favorable terms for the industry.
Samsung to Build $17B Semiconductor Factory in Texas
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The tech giant looks to ease the global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other devices.
52 Nations Sign Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Zero of the countries with the top three largest coal-fired power fleets – China, India and the U.S. – are signatories.
Infrastructure Bill Becomes Law
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The law includes $550 billion worth of new spending; it is reportedly funded by unspent COVID-19 relief funds, increased tax enforcement on cryptocurrency, spectrum auctions for 5G and petroleum reserve sales.