Manufacturing Technology Orders Highest in Two Decades for First Two Months of 2022
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
However, several headwinds stand in the way of growth, most notably inflation. Persistent inflation, exacerbated by geopolitical events, threatens to undermine the base of consumer demand that has supported the manufacturing technology industry the last twelve months.
Kearney Reshoring Index Remains Negative, but the Tide is Turning
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Annual report on the extent of reshoring shows little change over the previous year but predicts that a redefinition of reshoring will soon create dramatic change, with companies combining reshoring and nearshoring to create a best cost — rather than a lowest cost — supply chain.
Research Finds Limited Economic Cost to Carbon Emission Goals
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While researchers find that immediate economic benefits of carbon emissions reductions are limited, most scenarios have net economic benefits after 2050, and the vast majority (more than 75%) by 2080.
EPA Rule Would Finally Ban Asbestos
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Asbestos, which was once common in home insulation and other products, is banned in more than 50 countries and its use in the United States has been declining for decades.
NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
MEP Centers in every state are helping companies in new and different ways that include helping protect their workforce during the pandemic, finding sources of capital, stabilizing their supply chains and protecting manufacturers from cybersecurity threats.
The Biggest Valves: Sizes Growing in Step with Greater Demand
Valve manufacturers that have the expertise, skills, equipment and facilities to produce large valves are rare.
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ITT Acquires Habonim, a Leading Provider of Industrial Valves and Actuators
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ITT Inc. announced on April 4, 2022, that it has acquired privately held Habonim for $140 million in an all-cash transaction.
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U.S. Adds 431K Jobs in March in Sign of Economic Health
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Across the economy in March, hiring gains were widespread. Restaurants and bars added 61,000 jobs, retailers 49,000, manufacturers 38,000 and hotels 25,000.
Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute: Big Gains in Perceptions of U.S. Manufacturing as Innovative, Critical and High Tech
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“The pandemic has raised awareness of the essential role of manufacturing in our lives. We are now at a watershed moment when a new wave of workers is needed to further advance our use of technology and maintain U.S. economic competitiveness. This industry is critical to bolstering our economy long term,” said Paul Wellener, vice chair and U.S. industrial products and construction leader, Deloitte LLP.
Crane Co. Board Approves Plan to Separate into Two Companies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Upon completion, Crane Co.’s shareholders will benefit from ownership in two focused and simplified businesses that are both leaders in their respective industries and well-positioned for continued success.
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