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The VMA Welcomes its Newest Member, JACQUET Mid-Atlantic

JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steels and nickel alloys, specializing in the storage, processing and distribution of high-value metals in the form of plate and bar products.

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June 29, 2022

MRC Global Appoints Emily Shields to Lead Sustainability Organization

MRC Global Inc., the leading global distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and infrastructure products and services to diversified energy, industrial and gas utilities end-markets, has announced the appointment of Emily Shields as senior vice president – sustainability and assistant general counsel.

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June 28, 2022

Curtiss-Wright Signs Exclusive Agreement with Thermal Energy International to Bring Gem Steam Traps to NA Nuclear Power Market and DOE

Curtiss-Wright’s Nuclear Division announced that it has signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Thermal Energy International, Inc. (TEI) to bring GEM steam traps to the North American nuclear power market and Department of Energy.

General Valves

June 28, 2022

Emerson Helping Albioma Become a Fully Renewable Energy Provider

Independent French energy provider Albioma selects Emerson to help transform one of its coal-powered plant into renewable energy. This is but a part of Albioma’s overall goal of transforming all of its fossil fuel stations into renewable energy.

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June 28, 2022

FloWorks, Backed by Clearlake Capital Group, Acquires netMercury

FloWorks expands its network with the acquirement of netMercury, further supporting customers’ needs in multiple end markets with parts and service distribution.

MRO VMAnews

June 28, 2022

DistributionNOW Opens New Branch in Jal, NM

DistributionNOW has opened a new DistributionNOW branch in Jal, NM; it will serve the Lea County and Southeastern New Mexico area with a wide range of oilfield supplies.

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June 24, 2022

ValvTechnologies Launches New Brand and Website

“We see these changes as energizing and a great way to highlight our history of quality and reliability."

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June 24, 2022

MRC Global Publishes 2022 ESG Report

MRC Global Publishes 2022 ESG Report

Environmental, Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance Report Outlines MRC Global’s Strategic Efforts

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June 24, 2022

Emerson and Neste Engineering Provide Solutions to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations

Fintoil, together with Neste Engineering Solutions, has selected Emerson’s automation software and technologies to maximize the operational performance of its biorefinery being constructed in the port of Hamina-Kotka, Finland.

Automation

June 24, 2022

U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges

U.S. coal production expected to increase 3.9% this year, another 2.1% in 2023

General MRO

June 23, 2022

LEGO Carbon-neutral Facility to be Built in Virginia

LEGO Group to invest more than $1 billion to build a new factory in Virginia.

General Manufacturing

June 23, 2022

Shell Invests $25 Million in LSU to Establish Institute for Energy Innovation

Shell’s gift establishes the company as a founding partner for the Institute for Energy Innovation, responsible for the advancement of reliable, environmentally responsible energy. In addition, Shell also donated money to construct the institute’s building on campus.

Education Valves

June 23, 2022

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