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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.

December 4, 2025

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.

Manufacturing Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

December 3, 2025

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!

Actuators Sustainability Thought Leadership

December 1, 2025

Keeping Track: PFAS Bans in Industrial Operations Continue to Evolve

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.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership

November 26, 2025

Rope, Steam & Sealing: The Basics of Valve Packing

Mechanical packing may look simple, but it has a long history shaped by ships, steam engines, industrial growth and environmental responsibility.

General Valve Basics

November 25, 2025

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Looking back and ahead at the same time.

Thought Leadership

November 24, 2025

Market Outlook for the Valve and Flow Control Industry

The recent workshop highlighted key sectors and optimism seemed to prevail.

Conventional Power General Pulp & paper Sustainability Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

November 17, 2025

Valves for Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Durability, reliability and proper sizing are just a few considerations when selecting valves for building systems.

General

August 18, 2025

Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere

Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere

Regulatory changes and updates, as well as tariff uncertainty, are keeping us on our toes.

Quality/Compliance Sustainability Thought Leadership

August 5, 2025

Standards Spotlight: The American Petroleum Institute

Standards Spotlight: The American Petroleum Institute

A key organization supporting the flow control industry.

Oil & gas Quality/Compliance Sustainability Thought Leadership

August 1, 2025

Industry News

The flow control sector is seeing rapid change. Here’s the latest on major projects, acquisitions and innovations making headlines.

Sustainability

July 31, 2025

Going Beyond Torque

The values of ASME PCC-1 Appendix O on bolted flange joint assembly.

General Quality/Compliance

July 31, 2025

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