Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.
April 16, 2021
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.
December 17, 2020
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 245,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.7%, the U.S.
December 4, 2020
The new year presents several exciting opportunities for those who manufacture and work with valves, actuators and related products.
January 15, 2020
As immersive reality technologies continue to grow in scope and scale, more industrial applications are being developed to solve longstanding issues.
December 2, 2019
Seventy-plus attendees participated in the Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, TX.
November 7, 2018
Emerson recently honored three top officials for their many long years of service in promoting and growing the Fisher brand of valves within the process industries.
October 5, 2018
Industrial valves perform key functions in fluid processes and their failure can be detrimental to any major piping system or process.
September 25, 2018
The manufacturing industry has struggled to attract younger workers over the last two decades and now, with nearly 25% of the manufacturing workforce being comprised of baby boomers who are about to retire, the situation is becoming critical.
September 10, 2018
It is no news to the valve manufacturing industry, and it is something VMA with its Valve Careers initiative is working to alleviate: As the most experienced and knowledgeable workers retire from manufacturing and process control, business leaders must find ways to fill the positions they leave.
June 25, 2018
This year’s Valve Repair Council Meeting, Tour & Exhibits in Houston, June 6-8, provided the attendees with an excellent program of sessions designed for skilled professionals in the valve repair and rebuild industry.
June 20, 2018
From technical to manufacturing to human resources, attendees of the Valve Industry Knowledge Forum will benefit from the best of three different VMA meetings in one education-packed event open to the industry.
December 19, 2017
