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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

Filling the Gap with Valve Basics Training

Filling the Gap with Valve Basics Training

Five years after the first Valve Basics Seminar was held, the course continues to attract a diverse array of young industry professionals from across the U.S. and Canada.

Education Leadership Valve Basics VMAnews Workforce Development

November 12, 2014

VMA’s Annual Meeting: Elections, Awards and a New Initiative

VMA’s Annual Meeting: Elections, Awards and a New Initiative

Board members were elected, special members were recognized and a new career program was approved at the Valve Manufacturers Association’s 76th Annual Meeting Sept. 18-20 at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ.

VMAnews

September 29, 2014

WEFTEC 2014: Bigger than Ever

WEFTEC 2014: Bigger than Ever

The Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), the largest water event in North America, is expected to beat records for exhibits and session attendance that were set in 2013.

VMAnews Water/wastewater

September 16, 2014

Valve World Expo Opens Third Exhibit Hall

Valve World Expo Opens Third Exhibit Hall

Valve World Expo, the 9th Biennial Valve World Conference & Exhibition, Dec. 2-4, 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany, has grown significantly since the event moved to that location.

VMAnews

September 3, 2014

Ivan Velan: VMA’s New Leader Has Strong Family Roots

Ivan Velan: VMA’s New Leader Has Strong Family Roots

The Valve Manufacturers Association welcomed its first chairman from a Canadian company when Ivan Velan, executive vice president, Velan, Montreal, Quebec, was sworn into office at the 75th annual meeting last fall.

VMAnews

April 21, 2014

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