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ITR’s Third Quarter Report: Onward and Mostly Upward

Similar to its last two quarterly reports, ITR Economics in its latest forecast continues to remain bullish on many end-user markets.

Manufacturing VMAnews

August 5, 2021

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Eastern Controls and DeZURIK Announce New Partnership

Eastern Controls Inc. (ECI) has officially announced its partnership with Minnesota-based DeZURIK Inc. as the exclusive Industrial representative for the Northern New Jersey and Metro New York industrial markets.

Controls Manufacturing VMAnews

August 1, 2021

Neles Acquiring Valve and Pump Businesses of Flowrox
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Neles Acquiring Valve and Pump Businesses of Flowrox

Neles signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox.

Manufacturing VMAnews

July 29, 2021

Negotiations to Continue on Bipartisan Infrastructure; VMA Sends Support for Action
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Negotiations to Continue on Bipartisan Infrastructure; VMA Sends Support for Action

A cloture vote to advance the $579 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework failed in the Senate yesterday after Republicans unsuccessfully urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to delay the vote in order to allow Senators to finalize the details of the proposal.

Manufacturing VMAnews

July 26, 2021

ValvTechnologies and Severn Form Strategic Partnership
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ValvTechnologies and Severn Form Strategic Partnership

ValvTechnologies and Severn Glocon have reached a partnership agreement that will see collaboration between two of the world’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies specializing in innovative, high-end, severe-service valves.

General Manufacturing MRO

June 23, 2021

National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund
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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.

General Manufacturing Water/wastewater

June 21, 2021

N.A. Manufacturers: Shifting Sourcing Requirements
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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.

General Manufacturing Supply Chain

June 16, 2021

MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards
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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.

General Manufacturing Quality/Compliance Valves

June 2, 2021

Emerson Accepting Applications for ASCO Engineering Scholarship
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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.

General Manufacturing

April 28, 2021

Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager
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Spirax Sarco Names Ivan Gottberg President and General Manager

Spirax Sarco has appointed Ivan Gottberg as President and General Manager.

General Manufacturing

April 27, 2021

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here
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The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

Companies in the valve and control products industry are responding to a confluence of forces that are changing the landscape of manufacturing — automation, agility and digitalization to name a few.

Automation General Manufacturing Valve Basics

April 21, 2021

Small Business Optimism Declined in December
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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.

Leadership Manufacturing

January 19, 2021

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