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Although VMA members might think the valve industry began with formation of the Valve Manufacturers Association on Sept. 1, 1938, in reality, the industry in this nation was around for 100 years before that date, its roots firmly attached to the American industrial landscape.
April 12, 2012
The Valve Manufacturers Association held its annual Technical Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston, March 8-9.
April 5, 2012
While it is an extremely rare event, bellows can and do fail.
April 2, 2012
Instrument, mechanical or project engineers may see a multitude of temperature applications cross their desks.
March 19, 2012
Q: I have a material certified to be compliant with NACE MR0175.
March 12, 2012
For most of us, the purchasing process is relatively simple: Find the lowest cost for the desired item, make the purchase and then move on to the next task.
February 27, 2012
The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently released its latest annual market forecast for valve shipments.
February 16, 2012
Valve and actuator end users are operating with tighter budgets and deadlines than ever before, which means increasing challenges in the distribution channels.
February 6, 2012
In his State of the Union address on Jan. 18, President Obama presented several programs and initiatives to Congress and to the American people, many of which could have a noticeable impact on manufacturing—which, of course, includes valve, actuator and control manufacturing.
February 1, 2012
If you’re a part of the valve industry, you likely are aware of the huge need for valve education and training.
January 23, 2012
This segment of the chemical processing industry must deal with levels of cleanability and sterility that will ensure the safety of those who use or make the products.
January 20, 2012
When President Obama called Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to tell him the U.S. had rejected TransCanada’s proposed $7 billion Keystone XL project, he made sure to point out that TransCanada was free to submit an amended plan for the pipeline.
January 19, 2012
