Market Outlook Workshop Speakers Offer Insight Into Possible Recession, Ongoing Supply Chain Issues and Political Impacts for 2023
By: Heather Gaynor
From the positive impacts of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the negative repercussions from the war in Ukraine, external forces continue to shape an uncertain future.
#controls #water-wastewater
New Study: U.S. LNG to Meet Europe’s Energy Needs in Short- and Long-Term
The study, conducted by Rystad Energy, found that while the short-term outlook is challenging, new long-term supplies from abundant and affordable resources could fully replace Russian natural gas and rebalance the European market.
Perspectives
By: Heather Rhoderick
Over the past six weeks, VMA held its Market Outlook Workshop, 84th Annual Meeting and had a presence, along with VALVE Magazine, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). I was fortunate to attend all three events, and enjoyed connecting in person with VMA’s manufacturer, distributor, and service provider members, as well as members from the Valve Repair Council.
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Department of Energy Releases Bold Agenda to Reduce Industrial Emissions
DOE report identifies pathways for decarbonizing critical components of American industry.
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High Turnout at 2022 Annual Meeting Signals Strength of Industrial Valve Industry
VMA News Networking during awards dinner The 2022 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting welcomed VMA and VRC members for three days of networking and programming that tackled today’s issues and offered opportunities designed to create meaningful partnerships.
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OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations at NSC Safety Congress & Expo
Most cited violation of workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2022 was fall protection general requirements.
An Interview With ... Matt Thiel
Edited by Heather Gaynor
Matt Thiel, president of AUMA Actuators, was named chairman at VMA’s 2022 annual meeting.
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2022 State of Hiring and the (Future) State of Manufacturing and Distribution
Survey results reveal expectations about the two sectors and possibilities for the future of Gen Z workforce.
Manufacturers’ Third Quarter Outlook Shows Continued Supply Chain Issues, Growing Workforce Needs and Rising Costs
Supply chain issues, workforce retention and inflation cited in lower outlook
Partnership Delivers Nuclear Detection Technology
Reuter-Stokes and Paragon Energy are teaming up with NuScale Power to develop neutron monitoring detectors for NuScale's SMRs
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