News

ESG-driven Innovation in the Chemical Industry

Because they are essential participants in the manufacturing value chain, chemical companies that prepare early to comply with more rigorous environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards will build an advantage.

General Manufacturing

March 30, 2022

Ferguson Industrial Acquires AP Supply Chain Co.

The acquisition allows for geographic expansion into areas of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas where Ferguson does not currently have a brick-and-mortar location.

General Supply Chain VMAnews

March 28, 2022

Neles Introduces a Renewed Nelprof Selection Tool for Automated Process Valves

The valve-sizing and selection software for all intelligent automated process valves is now available.

General VMAnews

March 24, 2022

Baker Hughes Collaborates With C3 AI, Accenture and Microsoft on Industrial Asset Management Solutions

The companies will also explore collaborating on solutions that help achieve net zero carbon emissions and decarbonize energy and industrial sectors, including emissions management.

Automation General Leadership VMAnews

March 24, 2022

Southern States Join Hydrogen Hub Chase

Southern States Join Hydrogen Hub Chase

The governors said their advantages include pipelines, rail systems and an inland seaport system that run through all three states.

General

March 23, 2022

CASE STUDY: New Diaphragm Material Improves Reliability and Life of Steam Sterilizer

Steam sterilization is an essential procedure in medical, surgical and dental practices as part of their decontamination and sterilization process.

General

March 23, 2022

NAM’s Q1 Outlook Survey Reveals Inflation, Hiring and Tax Concerns

While manufacturers remain mostly optimistic in their economic outlook (88.8%, up from 86.8% in Q4), the survey was conducted prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Leadership Manufacturing

March 22, 2022

U.S. DOE Backs Lithium Battery Efforts

U.S. DOE Backs Lithium Battery Efforts

This workforce initiative is intended to boost the nation’s global competitiveness within battery manufacturing, while strengthening the domestic economy and clean energy supply chains.

General Manufacturing

March 22, 2022

Energy Startup SPARKZ to Build West Virginia Battery Factory

The company will partner with the United Mine Workers of America to recruit and train dislocated miners to be the factory’s first production workers.

Manufacturing

March 22, 2022

SAMSON Develops High-pressure Top-entry Valve

As the demand for industrial gases increases, so does the size of production facilities to match this demand, increasing piping size and operating pressures result in more requirements for valve equipment.

General VMAnews

March 22, 2022

Hunt Valve Company Acquires Montreal Bronze Ltd.

The Quebec-based supplier, known to customers as MB, becomes a division of Hunt Valve Company and will be named MB Valve.

General VMAnews

March 17, 2022

Manufacturers Urge Caution on EPA “Good Neighbor” Plan

NAM: While the intent of this proposal is right and one that we share, it could have significant effects on American families.

Quality/Compliance

March 16, 2022

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