National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund
In the wake of the Albertville tragedy, National Compassion Fund, a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, announced the launch of the Albertville Survivors’ Fund with support from GoFundMe and Mueller Water Products.
#water-wastewater #VMAnews
N.A. Manufacturers: Shifting Sourcing Requirements
A major trend in North American manufacturing this year is widespread interest in bringing sourcing and production back from offshore, according to the State of North American Manufacturing 2021 Annual Report from Thomasnet.
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MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards
The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is excited to announce publication of the new Standard Practice SP-158-2021, Supplemental High-Pressure Gas Test Procedures for Valves.
#standards #pressure-relief
Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship
Emerson reminds U.S. college students to apply, by May 31, to its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.
Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager
Spirax Sarco has appointed Ivan Gottberg as President and General Manager.
Small Business Optimism Declined in December
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index declined to 95.9 in December, down 5.5. points from November.
A Snapshot of Women in the Manufacturing Workforce
A comprehensive study of women who work in manufacturing was released in December 2020 byThomas (www.thomasnet.com) and Women in Manufacturing (WiM, www.womeninmanufacturing.com). It will serve as a benchmark for following progress and gaining insight into various areas, including the lack of women in management, improving diversity and inclusion practices in the industry and how increasing the number of women employees can help address the manufacturing skills gap.
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VMA Welcomes CGIS as a New Distributor/Channel Partner (Associate) Member
CGIS is a global supplier of high-performance valves, controls and automation.
#controls #VMAnews #automation
Highland Foundry Honored at Annual Pinnacle Awards
Highland Foundry has won multiple Pinnacle Awards at the annual Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC awards event this year.
ISM: Manufacturing Grew at Slower Rate in November
Manufacturing grew in November, as the Manufacturing PMI registered 57.5%, 1.8% lower than the October reading of 59.3%.