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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

Purchasing Managers’ Index Shows Output Growth

December’s Purchasing Managers’ Index showed resilient output growth with increased inflation but reduced supply shortages, according to IHS Markit.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

December 27, 2021

Megatrends Global Predictions for Manufacturers

Megatrends Global Predictions for Manufacturers

“2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything” categorizes population trends, trends about emerging markets and technological trends.

Manufacturing

December 27, 2021

VMA Awards William “Bill” Sandler Scholarship to Three Students

Now entering its third year, the scholarship program was established to provide educational opportunities to the children of VMA and VRC member company employees.

Education VMAnews

December 21, 2021

Emerson Acquires European Wind Turbine Firm Mita-Teknik

The industrial giant has expanded, buying a European-based company that provides control system technology and software designed to help wind turbine and wind farm operators improve operation and optimize energy usage.

Automation VMAnews

December 20, 2021

U.S. DOE Looks at Nuclear Reactor Fuel Supply

The development of commercial advanced nuclear reactors intended to help combat climate change and enhance national security will need a better supply of the right type of nuclear fuel, U.S. officials said.

General Supply Chain Sustainability

December 20, 2021

OPEC, EIA, IEA 2022 Forecasts Differ

OPEC, EIA, IEA 2022 Forecasts Differ

Oil forecasters have parted company on their views about demand in the coming months, as the omicron variant spreads rapidly around the world.

General

December 20, 2021

ACEC Research Institute Releases Engineering and Design Services Reports

ACEC Research Institute Releases Engineering and Design Services Reports

The data show the industry has rebounded from project postponements due to COVID, though firms identify a tight labor market and lack of qualified workers as continued barriers to growth across public and private markets.

December 15, 2021

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