Thought Leadership

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Rebuilding Manufacturing in the U.S.

How tariffs, AI and geopolitical risk are fueling a resurgence in areas of manufacturing.

General Thought Leadership

March 18, 2026

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Industry Profile

David Escobar  

General Thought Leadership VMA Member News

March 16, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Decision on IEEPA
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Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Decision on IEEPA

The ruling doesn’t apply to all tariffs, only some of the reciprocal tariffs that were imposed, and those levied on Mexico, Canada and China regarding the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.

News Thought Leadership

February 20, 2026

Industrial Production and Capacity Had Slight Increases in January
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Industrial Production and Capacity Had Slight Increases in January

Increasing industrial activity is a positive sign according to AMT.

News Thought Leadership Valve Industry news

February 20, 2026

Federal Reserve Bank Webinar Highlights Workforce Needs for Reshoring
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Federal Reserve Bank Webinar Highlights Workforce Needs for Reshoring

The free webinar features speakers from workforce organizations, the Federal Reserve and educational speakers.

Education News Supply Chain Thought Leadership Workforce Development

February 9, 2026

Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
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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.

Thought Leadership

December 5, 2025

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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.

Manufacturing Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

December 3, 2025

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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!

Actuators Sustainability Thought Leadership

December 1, 2025

Keeping Track: PFAS Bans in Industrial Operations Continue to Evolve
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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.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership

November 26, 2025

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Looking back and ahead at the same time.

Thought Leadership

November 24, 2025

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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

Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere
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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

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