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VMA President Bill Sandler Announces Retirement

VMA President Bill Sandler Announces Retirement

After more than four decades as a VMA staff member and more than two as its leader, VMA President Bill Sandler announced he will retire at the end of 2019.

VMAnews

April 8, 2019

National Compassion Fund and Mueller Create Aurora/Pratt Survivors’ Fund

National Compassion Fund and Mueller Create Aurora/Pratt Survivors’ Fund

On Feb. 25, 2019, the National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products announced creation of the Aurora/Pratt Survivors’ Fund to aid families of victims and employees physically injured or traumatized by their presence at the February 15 shooting in Aurora, IL, at Henry Pratt Company, a Mueller subsidiary.

VMAnews Water/wastewater

February 27, 2019

2019 VMA Knowledge Forum Tackles Broad Range of Issues

2019 VMA Knowledge Forum Tackles Broad Range of Issues

When VMA first combined three meetings into one—the Valve Industry Knowledge Forum—it did so with the idea that attendees would have a much more varied range of topics from which to choose as well as an opportunity to mingle and exchange information with peers in positions that are different from their day-to-day jobs.

Education VMAnews

January 16, 2019

VMA’s New Chair Cites Deep Need for Technical Know-How

VMA’s New Chair Cites Deep Need for Technical Know-How

Ask David Hughes, the new chairman of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA), what he sees as the most significant pressure the valve industry of today faces and he’ll point to the need to find new ways to offer and create expertise.

Valves VMAnews

October 24, 2018

Employee Retirements Show Depth of Industry Expertise

Employee Retirements Show Depth of Industry Expertise

Emerson recently honored three top officials for their many long years of service in promoting and growing the Fisher brand of valves within the process industries.

MRO VMAnews Workforce Development

October 5, 2018

Nahorski is New Chairman; Pecora and Sandler Receive Awards

Nahorski is New Chairman; Pecora and Sandler Receive Awards

At VMA’s 2017 Annual Meeting, Oct. 13-15 at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida, members elected a new slate of officers, while several individuals were recognized for their service to the valve industry and the association.

VMAnews

October 26, 2017

Sharing Knowledge at 2017 Valve World Americas Conference

Sharing Knowledge at 2017 Valve World Americas Conference

VMA and VALVE Magazine staff were on hand for the recently completed Valve World Americas Expo & Conference, June 20-21.

VMAnews

June 26, 2017

Valve World Americas Event Set for June 20-21

Valve World Americas Event Set for June 20-21

End users, distributors, EPC/AEC personnel, valve makers and a host of other flow control professionals will gather June 20-21, 2017 at the George R.

VMAnews

May 9, 2017

Is Your Favorite a 2016 Top 10 Article?

Is Your Favorite a 2016 Top 10 Article?

Since VALVEMagazine.com was inaugurated many years ago, valve professionals have increasingly taken advantage of the valuable information and insights provided in content created exclusively for and by our readers.

VMAnews

January 3, 2017

HR Professionals Gather at VMA Workshop

HR Professionals Gather at VMA Workshop

Human resources managers, executives representing their companies and YVPs (young valve professionals) from VMA companies gathered Nov. 14-15 at the Valve Manufacturers Association’s Human Resources Workshop in Houston.

Education VMAnews Workforce Development

November 30, 2016

VMA Welcomes New Leaders, Honors Members and Looks Forward

VMA Welcomes New Leaders, Honors Members and Looks Forward

The Valve Manufacturers Association elected new board members, presented awards to people who have served the organization and listened to speakers share their ideas on how the economy and the industry are faring at the 77th Annual VMA/VRC (Valve Repair Council) Meeting Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Naples, FL.

MRO VMAnews

October 15, 2015

New Oil Flow Research May Mean Improved Reservoir Yields

New Oil Flow Research May Mean Improved Reservoir Yields

The amount of oil recoverable from reservoirs in deep rock formations could be improved, following a new discovery by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt.

General

February 24, 2015

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