VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Scholarships are awarded to VMA member company dependents studying engineering or manufacturing.
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Emerson Releases ValveLink Pro Software
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Emerson Releases ValveLink Pro Software

Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities quickly diagnose issues and maximize uptime.
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Key Milestones Reached in First-Ever Production of Cobalt-60 in U.S. PWRs

Key Milestones Reached in First-Ever Production of Cobalt-60 in U.S. PWRs

Senior leaders from Nordion, PSEG and Westinghouse attend signing ceremony.
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Exhibits and Sponsorships Still Available for Valve Forum

The event, April 13-15, is taking place in Greater Houston and draws attendees from all over the U.S. and Canada.

NEWS

DOE Realigns Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Programs

Effective immediately, CMEI will be divided into three pillars, each of which will be led by a corresponding Deputy Assistant Secretary.

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PFAS Advocacy Continues

VMA submits comments to EPA and joins coalition letter on New Mexico PFAS labeling.

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VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced

VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced

The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died

Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died

Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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Emerson Named IIOT Company of the Year

Emerson Named IIOT Company of the Year

Source: Emerson Emerson today announced it has been named the “2026 Industrial IoT Company of the Year” in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards.
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Snowflake Launches Energy Solutions for the AI Data Cloud

30+ new partner solutions help unify IT, OT, and business data — powering predictive maintenance, grid optimization, and emissions reduction for a more reliable and lower-carbon future. 

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Velan Holding to Sell Entire Holdings to Birch Hill Equity

The sales transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

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Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Build Industrial AI OS

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VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

VMA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Scholarships are awarded to VMA member company dependents studying engineering or manufacturing.
#VMAnews

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Exhibits and Sponsorships Still Available for Valve Forum

The event, April 13-15, is taking place in Greater Houston and draws attendees from all over the U.S. and Canada.
#VMAnews

Read More
VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced

VMA's Valve Basics Seminar and Valve Forum Programs Announced

The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the most dynamic gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain.
#VMAnews #basics

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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died

Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died

Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
#VMAnews

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First HALEU Feedstock Delivered to Standard Nuclear

First HALEU Feedstock Delivered to Standard Nuclear

First load to be used in reactor at Idaho National Laboratory.

Jabil Acquires Hanley Energy Group to Support Data Center Power Management

Jabil Acquires Hanley Energy Group to Support Data Center Power Management

Hanley Energy Group’s system and energy optimization expertise will help expand Jabil’s rack-level data center infrastructure capabilities.  

ARI USA Offers Zetrix High-Performance Process Valve

ARI USA Offers Zetrix High-Performance Process Valve

Designed for high performance in industrial environments the metal-seated process valves work just as well at high temperatures and during rapid thermal cycling.
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Valmet to Acquire Severn Group

The acquisition covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies and LB Bentley. 

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FloWorks Acquires Cranford Equipment

This marks the seventh acquisition by FloWorks under Wynnchurch ownership.

Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan

Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.

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3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

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