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

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

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

Neles Appoints Interim President

Simo Sääskilahti, CFO of Neles, Appointed as Interim President and CEO Beginning January 1, 2022.

Manufacturing VMAnews

December 15, 2021

Emerson Announces Recipients of 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program

Merit-based scholarships invest in students’ leadership potential and vision for the future.

Education VMAnews

December 15, 2021

Update from Capitol Hill: Expectations Going Into 2022 and Reshoring Discussion

Amber Thomas from AMT speaks to Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

December 15, 2021

Jordan Valve Releases New Mark 75A Wafer-style Control Valve

Jordan Valve announced the release of a new product, the Mark 75A wafer style control valve.

Manufacturing VMAnews

December 15, 2021

Quality Valve Acquires Griffco Valve

Griffco Valve, based in Amherst, NY, has been acquired by Quality Valve as of Nov. 15, 2021.

MRO VMAnews

December 14, 2021

Valtek Multi-Z Control Valve is Updated

Photo credit: Courtesy of Flowserve The updated Multi-Z valve is available in globe and angle configurations and multiple material options, enabling it to be tailored to meet specific application requirements.

General VMAnews

December 13, 2021

Resignations Slowed in October; Job Openings Climb

While the quits rate dropped, the level of job openings accelerated to just below its all-time high. That number totaled 11.03 million, an increase of 4.1% as the rate rose to 6.9% from 6.7%.

Workforce Development

December 9, 2021

Baker Hughes Foundation’s $60,000 Grant Supports Water Access Projects

The contribution to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ humanitarian outreach program Geoscientists Without Borders enables greater access to clean water around the world.

General VMAnews

December 8, 2021