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Manufacturing

Global Lighthouse Network Members Discuss Industry 4.0

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

The Global Lighthouse Network says the most viable way to turn Industry 4.0 into a reality is to put an empowered workforce at the center of digital transformation.
#iiot

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Environment and Energy Receive Funding from Senate for 2022

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Appropriators allocated the Energy-Water bill and the Interior-EPA a combined 22% of total earmark spending.
#water-wastewater

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Flowserve Corp. Reports 2021 Q3 Results

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Flowserve’s Q3 results reflect disruptions associated with global supply chain, logistics and labor woes, but confidence remains high that the company will rebound in 2022.
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Gardner Business Index—October 2021

By: Michael Guckes, Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics

Business activity quickens thanks to broad-based gains.

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Market Outlook 2022 Forecasts Stability and Cautious Optimism

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

VMA’s annual Market Outlook Workshop reflects on positive growth and looks ahead to a stabilizing 2022, although supply chain and labor issues loom large. 

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Market Outlook 2022 Additional Industries Covered

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

VMA’s 2021 Market Outlook Workshop included these four remaining sectors: Pharmaceutical; Electricity; Packaging, Tissue and Paper; and Commercial Construction.

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Velan announces its CEO transition plan

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Velan Inc. announced Oct. 21 in a press release that in accordance with its succession plan, CEO Yves Leduc will leave Velan after seven years leading the corporation.
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VMA announces Person of the Year Award and Service Awards Winners

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

During the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting Oct. 6-8 in Scottsdale, AZ, the Valve Manufacturers Association honored its 2021 Person of the Year and Service Awards.
#VMAnews #maintenance-repair

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Velan reports highest sales volume in last six quarters

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Sales for the company have grown almost 50% compared to this same period last year.
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Long-term and compounding labor issues remain a challenge

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

COVID notwithstanding, a talent crisis has been spreading across U.S. factories and warehouses for some time as fewer workers have gone into manufacturing and distribution than in the past.