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2020 Can Be a Year of Education and Networking

2020 Can Be a Year of Education and Networking

The new year presents several exciting opportunities for those who manufacture and work with valves, actuators and related products.

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January 15, 2020

Heather Rhoderick Takes Over as VMA President

After an exhaustive search by the Executive Search Committee, Heather Rhoderick, CAE, was named president of the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA). “I’m honored to join the team at VMA as their president.”

VMAnews

November 20, 2019

U.S. Now Exports Crude Oil to More Places Than It Imports

U.S. Now Exports Crude Oil to More Places Than It Imports

As U.S. crude oil export volumes have increased to an average of 2.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in the first seven months of 2019, the number of destinations (which includes countries, territories, autonomous regions, and other administrative regions) that receive U.S. exports has also increased.

Automation General

October 22, 2019

Annual Meeting: Sandler Celebrated, New VMA Leaders Announced

Annual Meeting: Sandler Celebrated, New VMA Leaders Announced

Bill Sandler spent much of the 81st VMA/VRC annual meeting being surprised and honored for his 42 years of service to the association and the valve industry.

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October 9, 2019

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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