7/3/2025

Alfa Laval Launches AI-Based Condition Monitoring Solution

Alfa Laval launched Clariot, a next-generation, AI-based condition monitoring solution, built for hygienic process equipment to deliver accurate analysis and support.
#components

7/2/2025

IGS Energy Becomes One of Largest Energy Retailers in U.S. and Canada

The company recently combined with Just Energy and now serves nearly 7.5 million residential customers.

7/1/2025

DNOW to Acquire MRC Global in All-Stock Transaction

The combination of the two companies will create a broader geographic reach and a more diversified product line offering.

NEWS 7/8/2025

Synderys and U.S. BESS Corp Announce Strategic Partnership

Companies form exclusive partnership to fortify battery energy storage systems across North America.

NEWS 7/8/2025

Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Sign Agreement for Nuclear New-Build Projects

MOU supports deployment of AP1000 and AP300 technology in Canada and globally.

NEWS 7/7/2025

U.S. DOE Expands Research Coordination With Norway

The commitment is to collaborate on water power research and development with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy.

LATEST ISSUES

Linde to Supply Industrial Gases to Louisiana Ammonia Facility

The facility will be a world-class, low-carbon plant.

6/27/2025

Rising Stem Ball Valve Added to Trillium's Red Point Line

The new valve was designed to reduce friction on moving components and extend service life.
#ball-butterfly-plug

6/25/2025

PSG Acquires IPP Pump Products GMBH

ipp’s products will expand Dover’s participation in a variety of industry sectors.

NEWS 7/1/2025

Parker Hannifin to Purchase Curtis Instruments from Rehlko

Rehlko, a global player in energy resilience, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to transition ownership of its Curtis Instruments business to Parker Hannifin Corporation, the motion and control technologies company, for approximately $1 billion in cash.

NEWS 7/1/2025

First Shipment Departs LNG Canada Facility

The facility has the capacity to produce 14 mtpa of LNG, mostly for export.

NEWS 6/19/2025

Baker Hughes to Acquire Continental Disc Corporation

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

VMA MEMBER NEWS

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

May 06, 2025

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
#VMAnews

VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits

Apr 30, 2025

Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
#VMAnews

VRC Welcomes Scallon Controls

Apr 30, 2025

The VRC welcomes Scallon Controls as a member!
#VMAnews #controls

Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Apr 28, 2025

Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
#VMAnews

6/24/2025

Battery Energy and Asset Management Storage Software from Emerson

Ovation Green battery energy storage solutions streamline control and reliability while increasing flexibility and battery life.

6/23/2025

Paper Mill Breaks Ground on Billion Dollar Expansion

Green Bay Packaging is investing in the Arkansas facility’s infrastructure and replacing key process components as part of the refurbishing and expansion of the plant.

6/20/2025

From Safety Silos to Strategic Insights: SIS Management Transformed

Phillips 66 charts a clear path for downstream and processing operations turning decades of data into actionable, digital insights for safety, operations and uptime.
#controls

NEWS 6/11/2025

U.S. DOE Vouchers Awarded for Advancing Nuclear

Vouchers provide companies access to extensive research facilities and expertise across DOE’s national laboratory complex.

6/11/2025

New Bolted Bonnet Valve from Emerson

The valve will initially be launched in European market.

NEWS 6/11/2025

Seeq Appoints New CFO

Ray Scheppach will oversee all aspects of global financial operations.

Design 3/18/2025

3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

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Additive Manufacturing

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