News

OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Mandate Suspended

the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to stay OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard, published on November 5, 2021.

VMAnews

November 18, 2021

MRC Global’s Biannual InSight Magazine is Out

MRC Global’s reporting explores timely issues of transportation delays, capacity challenges and pricing instability that affects valve and fitting product costs and lead times, among other important topics impacting business this year.

Manufacturing VMAnews

November 16, 2021

“Creators Wanted” Program Focuses on the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce

“Creators Wanted” Program Focuses on the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce

By 2025, Creators Wanted aims to reduce the skills gap in the United States by 600,000, as well as increase the number of students enrolling in technical and vocational schools or reskilling programs by 25% and increase the positive perception of the industry among parents to 50% from 27%.

Manufacturing Workforce Development

November 16, 2021

“Build America, Buy America” Signals Increased Commitment to U.S. Manufactured Goods

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes major domestic procurement (“Buy America”) requirements for infrastructure materials.

Manufacturing

November 16, 2021

Shell and Norsk Hydro to Jointly Produce Green Hydrogen

Shell and Norsk Hydro to Jointly Produce Green Hydrogen

The Anglo-Dutch oil giant and the Norwegian aluminum maker’s green hydrogen unit, Hydro Havrand, have signed an MoU and begun initial work to identify opportunities to produce and supply renewable hydrogen.

General

November 15, 2021

Emerson Reports Q4 and Full Year 2021 Results and 2022 Outlook

Fourth quarter net sales were $4.9 billion, up 9 percent from the year prior despite an estimated $175 million impact due to supply chain, logistics and labor constraints.

VMAnews

November 15, 2021

Setpoint Integrated Solutions Inc. Receives the Gold Safety Award

The safety evaluation program reviews the company’s safety performance, how employees are kept safe and current safety management systems.

Quality/Compliance VMAnews

November 12, 2021

Baker Hughes and Shell Sign Agreement Toward Net-Zero Emissions

Broad collaboration accelerates climate-related energy transition.

General VMAnews

November 12, 2021

An Interview with VMA’s New Board Chairman

At VMA’s 83rd Annual Meeting, Ron Warren, President and COO of Bray International Inc., was elected the board chairman of VMA for the next year.

VMAnews

November 12, 2021

Neles Completes Acquisition of Flowrox

Neles’ acquisition of the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox has been successfully completed. With this acquisition, Neles expands its offering and exposure to the mining and metals industry.

General VMAnews

November 10, 2021

Mueller Water Products Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year Results

In the face of many obstacles, including COVID, significant raw material and other cost inflation issues, supply chain disruptions and labor availability challenges, it marks the end to a strong fiscal year.

VMAnews

November 10, 2021

GE to Split Into Three Public Companies

GE to Split Into Three Public Companies

The storied U.S. industrial conglomerate seeks to simplify its business.

General Manufacturing

November 10, 2021

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