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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Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan

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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Siemens Unveils Affordable Solution for Small and Medium Business Operations

Siemens Unveils Affordable Solution for Small and Medium Business Operations

For SMB manufacturers navigating today's complex production landscape, the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio offers a transformative solution.
#pressure-relief #iiot #automation

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FloWorks Acquires Cranford Equipment

This marks the seventh acquisition by FloWorks under Wynnchurch ownership.

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Flowserve Wins Prestigious Innovation Award in the Chemical Industry

Innomag TB-Mag dual drive selected as top product for chemical plant operations.

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ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW

Significantly expanding leadership position in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies.

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Advanced Sealing Technologies for Subsea Ball and Gate Valves

Discover how single-piston effect (SPE) and dual-piston effect (DPE) seat designs are engineered to meet the demanding pressures and temperatures of subsea applications.
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Emerson Provide Expanded Cybersecurity Services for DeltaV Customers

Emerson Provide Expanded Cybersecurity Services for DeltaV Customers

Initiative leverages the technology and expertise of both companies to better secure OT environments across entire facilities.
#iiot #controls #automation

United Flow Technologies Announces Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners

United Flow Technologies Announces Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners

Collaboration will strengthen UFT’s mission to advance water and wastewater infrastructure across the U.S.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward

One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.

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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society

With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.  

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Industry Profile: Stephane Meunier

What inspired you to pursue a career in the world of valves and actuators? It was a matter of being at the right place and at the right time!

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Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan

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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VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Delivered Connection, Insight and Industry Intelligence VMA’s premier member gathering took place this fall in Naples, Florida, drawing more than 100 attendees for three days of high-value content, discussion and networking.
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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society

Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society

With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.  
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Fluor Hands Over Train 2 of LNG Canada Project

Fluor Hands Over Train 2 of LNG Canada Project

This marks the completion of the first phase of the Canadian mega-LNG project.

New Positioner for Safety Instrumented Systems

New Positioner for Safety Instrumented Systems

IMI has launched a new high-performance digital pneumatic positioner for use in safety instrumented systems (SIS) to provide reliable safety functions for blowdown and emergency shutdown valve actuation in critical applications.

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VMA News

VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Delivered Connection, Insight and Industry Intelligence VMA’s premier member gathering took place this fall in Naples, Florida, drawing more than 100 attendees for three days of high-value content, discussion and networking.
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Keeping Track: PFAS Bans in Industrial Operations Continue to Evolve

With the new administration still finding its footing with bans, VMA continues to work as part of a coalition to influence policy decisions.

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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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