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Onshoring Project seeks to reverse 50 years of offshoring

The new endeavor will provide the incentive and guidance to show purchasing agents that lean supply chains are a healthier, more sustainable alternative.

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sustainability

October 26, 2021

Chevron commits to 2050 net zero “aspiration”

The company responds to rising investor and societal pressure to play a bigger role in a transition to a low-carbon future.

General

October 25, 2021

“Blue hydrogen” complex slated for Louisiana

“Blue hydrogen” complex slated for Louisiana

$4.5 billion clean energy facility will create 170 permanent jobs.

General

October 25, 2021

Emerson introduces SIL 3-certified valve assemblies

Emerson has introduced the first valve assemblies that meet the design process requirements of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per the International Electrotechnical Commission’s IEC 61508 standard.

VMAnews

October 25, 2021

Velan announces its CEO transition plan

Velan Inc. announced Oct. 21 in a press release that in accordance with its succession plan, CEO Yves Leduc will leave Velan after seven years leading the corporation.

VMAnews

October 22, 2021

Laudable Heroes MAKE America shines bright

The Manufacturing Institute’s program has expanded and added new features in 2021 to prepare more members of the military community for manufacturing careers.

Manufacturing

October 20, 2021

Net zero emissions likely to entail nuclear role

Growing support for new federal and state initiatives to support nuclear power as part of transition to decarbonization.

General

October 20, 2021

VMA announces Person of the Year Award and Service Awards Winners

During the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting Oct. 6-8 in Scottsdale, AZ, the Valve Manufacturers Association honored its 2021 Person of the Year and Service Awards.

MRO VMAnews

October 20, 2021

Coal on the rise in U.S. electricity forecast

Coal on the rise in U.S. electricity forecast

As natural-gas prices surge, coal-fired generation in the United States is set to increase for the first time in seven years

General

October 20, 2021

Velan reports highest sales volume in last six quarters

Sales for the company have grown almost 50% compared to this same period last year.

VMAnews

October 19, 2021

Long-term and compounding labor issues remain a challenge

COVID notwithstanding, a talent crisis has been spreading across U.S. factories and warehouses for some time as fewer workers have gone into manufacturing and distribution than in the past.

Workforce Development

October 19, 2021

Supply chain woes exacerbated by software breaches

Software supply chain weaknesses have become pervasive in the enterprise.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

October 18, 2021

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