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Infrastructure Czar Pushes for State-level Implementation Coordinators

Infrastructure Czar Pushes for State-level Implementation Coordinators

President Biden’s infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation’s governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.

General Manufacturing

January 7, 2022

Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks Acquires SemiTorr

Transformational acquisition of specialty flow control distribution platform enhances FloWorks’ product suite and establishes new end markets and geographies.

Manufacturing VMAnews

January 6, 2022

Spirax Sarco’s Spira-trol Steam-tight Control Valve

The control valve features a double-life, flip-over seat, lengthening the lifespan of a conventional valve.

Manufacturing VMAnews

January 6, 2022

Geothermal Energy Project MOU Signed by Baker Hughes and CAUSEWAYGT

The companies will work together to develop geothermal heat systems technology, particularly subsurface and wells components.

General VMAnews

January 6, 2022

$500M Paper Mill and Box Factory to be Built in KY

It’s the largest regional investment in the commonwealth in more than 25 years.

General

January 6, 2022

Flowserve is Winner of 2021 Chemours Supplier Award

With hundreds of eligible suppliers, Flowserve is one of only four to receive this award for its performance in sustainability and improving its EcoVadis rating.

Manufacturing Sustainability VMAnews

January 5, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Warns of Threats

The critical manufacturing sector is at risk from increased cyber-attack surface areas and limited cybersecurity workforces related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leadership Manufacturing

January 3, 2022

Utilities and Manufacturing Industries Set Out 2022 Expectations

Utilities and Manufacturing Industries Set Out 2022 Expectations

Despite the challenges, 2021 was a bright year for many economies. The manufacturing and utilities industries have been making strides with embracing digital transformation.

Manufacturing

January 3, 2022

Texas Manufacturing Sector Finishes 2021 Strong

The Dallas Fed’s production index, a key measure of manufacturing conditions, held fairly steady at 26.7; any sum above zero signals expansion.

Manufacturing

December 29, 2021

Emerson’s Fisher V280 Control Valve Awarded 2021 Breakthrough Product Honor from Processing Magazine

This year, Processing recognized manufacturers who introduced solutions that help end users effectively manage tough processing environments, meet stringent safety requirements, reduce unplanned downtime and drive overall profitability.

General VMAnews

December 28, 2021

DOE Awards over $16 Million for Carbon Emissions Projects in the Manufacturing Sector

DOE Awards over $16 Million for Carbon Emissions Projects in the Manufacturing Sector

These projects will advance the technology needed to increase the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling of industrial materials.

Manufacturing Sustainability

December 28, 2021

ITT Upgrade to PfuZion Bonnet Assembly

The PfuZion bonnet assembly is a performance, reliability and maintainability upgrade for the ITT Pure-Flo Bio-Tek range of fractional diaphragm valves.

Manufacturing VMAnews

December 27, 2021

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