Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
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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.  
#VMAnews #standards

Industry Profile: Stephane Meunier
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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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By: Heather Gaynor, Editor, Valve Magazine

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MSS Publishes New and Revised Standards
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MSS Publishes New and Revised Standards

These standards have been released in the past few months.
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Rope, Steam & Sealing: The Basics of Valve Packing

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.
#basics #knowyourvalves

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New Methane Meter Captures Levels 4 and 5 Emissions

Bridger Photonics has expanded its capabilities to meet OGMP 2.0 framework.

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Veir Successfully Demonstrates Superconducting Power for Data Centers

First-gen technology delivers 10x more power within compact footprint.

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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.  
#VMAnews #standards

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VMA Board Member Rachel Hollinger Promoted to COO at DeZURIK

VMA Board Member Rachel Hollinger Promoted to COO at DeZURIK

Hollinger’s promotion to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer is effective immediately.
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VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson Announces Retirement

VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson Announces Retirement

Alice DeBiasio named as successor and president of Flowserve’s Flow Control Division.
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Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

Gather with top executives from across the industrial valve and flow control industry.
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VMA Board Member Rachel Hollinger Promoted to COO at DeZURIK

VMA Board Member Rachel Hollinger Promoted to COO at DeZURIK

Hollinger’s promotion to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer is effective immediately.
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Market Outlook for the Valve and Flow Control Industry
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Market Outlook for the Valve and Flow Control Industry

The recent workshop highlighted key sectors and optimism seemed to prevail.
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Valcor Engineering Adds Vibration Lab
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Valcor Engineering Adds Vibration Lab

Lab offers comprehensive and efficient testing capabilities, eliminating lead times of using external facilities.

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Competitions Launch for Solutions to Fouling and Corrosion

Emerson and HeroX launch challenges to enhance reliability, accuracy and lifespan of flow measurement products.

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UL Solutions Launches Certification for Industrial Products

The new certification program for energy and industrial automation equipment helps manufacturers advance sustainability goals.

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BWXT and Rolls Royce Sign MoU for SMR Development

The nuclear steam generator design conract supports future collaboration on the development of small modular reactor.

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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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