Biden Launches AM Forward Program to Spur Growth of 3D-printed Parts
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The goal is to strengthen the manufacturing workforce and domestic supply chain through additive manufacturing (3D printing).
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Emerson Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson also announced a decision to exit its Russia business and, as part of this exit, is exploring strategic options to divest Metran, its Russia-based manufacturing subsidiary
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U.S. DOE Commits $2.25B to Carbon Capture and Storage
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Advances in storing carbon underground on a virtually permanent basis without leaks can give companies confidence to move ahead with capturing the gas.
ITT Reports First-Quarter Year-over-Year Increase of 4.0%
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company has dealt with significant labor shortages at the beginning of 2022 stemming from the sudden and sharp rise in the COVID-19 omicron variant, inflation that was higher than planned in raw materials and more recently the impacts of the war in Ukraine.
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IMI Critical Engineering Joins VMA
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The VMA is proud to welcome three of IMI Critical Engineering’s U.S. brands to the membership along with IMI PBM, which remains a member.
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NAM Launches Supply Chain Hub
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new hub was assembled with critical assistance from the NAM’s Manufacturing Leadership Council and Innovation Research Interchange.
Ohio University Graduate Builds a Career in Valves After Completing his Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“I didn’t want to be at a company where I was another number. I wanted to be a specialist, which is why I chose valves,” said Lowery.
U.S. Energy Secretary Says Oil, Gas Output Will Continue to Increase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration expects domestic oil production will increase as well in coming months and help stabilize prices for crude and gasoline.
Gardner Intelligence: Business Index of 61.4 Reflects Expansion in New Orders and Production at Accelerated Rates
By: Jan Schafer
With the exceptions of exports and supplier deliveries, 2022 has been good for trends in manufacturing activity measured as part of GBI.
Trillium Flow Technologies Acquires Termomeccanica Pompe
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company has completed its acquisition of Termomeccanica Pompe with its wide range of vertical turbine and split case pumps used in water transmission, desalination, power generation and oil and gas markets.
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