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The Singer In-Line Strainer is Now Available in Additional Sizes

The Singer In-Line Strainer from Mueller Water Products is carefully designed to protect valves and regulators from pipeline debris, so utilities don’t have to worry about costly maintenance, downtime and repairs.

General VMAnews Water/wastewater

April 13, 2022

Admiral Valve LLC dba CPV Manufacturing Launches the Next Generation of Ergonomic Handles

The next generation of handles provide less hand discomfort and easy operation to workers who maintain CPV valves on a regular basis.

General VMAnews

April 12, 2022

Clean Steam Generator for Food and Beverage Eliminates Risks of Using Plant Steam

The new Clean Steam Generator (CSG-FB) for Food and Beverage is used to deliver food-quality steam, specifically for direct injection processes within the food and beverage industry sector.

General VMAnews

April 12, 2022

Cleco Planning $900M Carbon Capture Project at Central Louisiana Electric Plant

“Cleco’s Diamond Vault project positions both the company and the region for new leadership roles in the emerging green energy economy,” Louisiana Central president and CEO Jim Clinton said.

General

April 12, 2022

NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It

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.

Leadership Manufacturing Quality/Compliance

April 11, 2022

ITT Donates $100,000 to CARE to Support Ukrainian Refugees

In addition to its $100,000 company donation, ITT has also launched a special 1:1 employee matching gift program where it will match the total contributions ITT employees make to CARE in 2022 up to $50,000.

VMAnews

April 11, 2022

Hunt Valve Awarded $2M Contract by Newport News Shipbuilding for Ford Class Carrier Essential Parts

“In light of the post-pandemic supply chain challenges and uncertainty about the war in Ukraine, NNS is being extremely prudent by stocking the parts necessary,” said FMD CEO George Whittier.

General VMAnews

April 6, 2022

PHMSA Announces Requirements for Pipeline Shutoff Valves to Strengthen Safety, Reduce Emissions

“More than a decade in the making, this new rule requires the installation of modern technology to mitigate the impacts of pipeline failures on people, first responders and our environment,” said PHMSA Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown.

Quality/Compliance

April 5, 2022

Plant Equipment Inc. Becomes Rep for Trillium Valves USA

Trillium Valves USA announced the appointment of Plant Equipment Inc. as an authorized representative, effective immediately.

VMAnews

April 5, 2022

Emerson: Improved Cloud-Hosted Industrial Control Platform Supports Sustainability

Zedi Cloud SCADA platform moves to Microsoft Azure for superior scalability and tighter security to help industries meet sustainability goals.

General Sustainability VMAnews

April 4, 2022

EPA Grants $32 Million to Oregon for Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

The loans help communities keep water rates more affordable while addressing local water infrastructure challenges.

General Quality/Compliance Water/wastewater

April 4, 2022

U.S. Adds 431K Jobs in March in Sign of Economic Health

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.

Manufacturing Workforce Development

April 4, 2022

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