Thought Leadership

New Test Standards for Low-E Compliance
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New Test Standards for Low-E Compliance

Creating practical, unified standards for qualifying and testing valves has been a constant struggle for the industry as it seeks to meet the fugitive emission requirements established by the U.S.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

October 11, 2016

Changes in EU Directives Affect Distributors—and Manufacturers
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Changes in EU Directives Affect Distributors—and Manufacturers

The European Union’s (EU) New Legislative Framework (NLF), which was set forth in 2008, has sharpened the focus on importer and distributor responsibilities as they relate to importing or placing CE-marked (European Conformity) products on the market.

Thought Leadership

October 11, 2016

New Valve Business Realities Highlighted At Annual Meeting
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New Valve Business Realities Highlighted At Annual Meeting

In 2016, there is no “business as usual”, and speakers at VMA’s Annual Meeting offered sound advice to navigate the new reality of 21st century commerce.

General Leadership Thought Leadership

October 6, 2016

Global Economic Outlook 2017
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Global Economic Outlook 2017

While there are obvious differences from country to country, one could reasonably generalize by saying that what we have today is a combination of low growth, low inflation, increasingly ineffective economic policies, and increasingly destructive politics.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership

September 27, 2016

Caution: Horizontal Stem Installation Ahead
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Caution: Horizontal Stem Installation Ahead

When it comes to linear valve installations, gravity is our friend.

MRO Thought Leadership

September 27, 2016

An Alternative Basics Education: Valve Ed Comes to You!
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An Alternative Basics Education: Valve Ed Comes to You!

For the first time in the seven-year history of the Valve Basics education program, the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) held a company-specific training event conducted by the VMA Education Committee’s Valve-Ed team.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

September 14, 2016

Give Your Flow Meter a Happy Home
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Give Your Flow Meter a Happy Home

Increased emphasis on the need to improve process performance and reduce variability mean many control loops today are optimized.

General MRO Thought Leadership

September 13, 2016

What’s in Store for the Construction Market?
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What’s in Store for the Construction Market?

As was the case with many of the presenters at VMA’s Market Outlook Workshop held in August 2016, Randy Giggard of FMI Consulting noted that availability of labor at all levels is a major concern in the construction business.

General Thought Leadership

September 12, 2016

Safety: It’s Not About Rules and Regulations
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Safety: It’s Not About Rules and Regulations

On Aug. 2, 2016, OSHA fines increased, but critics ask: Does this higher fine actually increase safety?

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

September 6, 2016

The 2017 Market Outlook: Oil & Gas, China and U.S. Dollar Are Still Top Concerns
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The 2017 Market Outlook: Oil & Gas, China and U.S. Dollar Are Still Top Concerns

As was the case at last year’s event, speakers and attendees at this year’s Market Outlook Workshop were consistent in their concerns about the low price of oil and the high U.S. dollar.

General Manufacturing Supply Chain Thought Leadership

August 22, 2016

Valve Basics Training Helps Fill Industry Skills Gap
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Valve Basics Training Helps Fill Industry Skills Gap

One of the most keenly felt needs in today’s industrial world is the lack of skilled employees.

Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

August 17, 2016

An End-User’s Perspective on Valve Selection and Risk
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An End-User’s Perspective on Valve Selection and Risk

I am not a valve expert, although I often play one where I work.

General Thought Leadership

August 17, 2016

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