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VMA News

VMA’s mission is to serve the growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry globally by providing a forum that enhances a positive operating environment, increases knowledge, advances technology innovations, and facilitates business and government connections for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers of valves actuators and controls. This section provides readers with a look into key issues and opportunities VMA is actively addressing. For more information, or to inquire about becoming a VMA or VRC member, contact VMA President Heather Rhoderick at hrhoderick@vma.org.  
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Going Beyond Torque

 The values of ASME PCC-1 Appendix O on bolted flange joint assembly.  
#components #standards

Insights

Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere

Regulatory changes and updates, as well as tariff uncertainty, are keeping us on our toes.

Standards Spotlight: The American Petroleum Institute

A key organization supporting the flow control industry.  

Baker Hughes to Acquire Chart Industries

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) and Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”) announced Tuesday they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for $210 per share in cash, equivalent to a total enterprise value of $13.6 billion.

Industry News

Industry news from the world of flow control.

Applications

Google Partners With Energy Dome

The companies are partnering to achieve carbon-free energy at scale deploying commercially proven CO2 battery long-duration energy storage technology.  

What's the Chatter About Check Valves?

Sizing and selecting the right check valve type can avoid any problems before they start.  
#basics #gate-globe-check

NEWS

BWX Technologies' Project Pele Starts Core Manufacturing

BWX Technologies, Inc. announced that work has commenced to fabricate the reactor core for the Pele microreactor at its BWXT Innovation Campus in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Design

The Critical Role of Cooling for Data Centers

Valves, actuators, controls and pumps are the unsung heroes of managing the function of data centers, specifically when it comes to all the types of cooling systems.

NEWS

TotalEnergies and Emerson Sign Strategic Collaboration

The two companies are joining to implement large-scale industrial data collection solutions across Total’s operational sites.  

Insights

New Report Says Renewables More Cost Effective in Global Markets

Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 states.

Insights

Industry Profile: Chris Jones

Chris Jones is the Chair of the VRC Board of Directors.

Latest Launches

Emerson’s BESS solution; Trillium Flow's rising stem ball valve; Alfa Laval launches AI-based condition monitoring solution.  
#controls #ball-butterfly-plug #gate-globe-check

Insights

Looking Back, Planning Forward

Navigating a new paradigm.

NEWS

Ameresco Announces Hydropower Project for Alaska Energy Resiliency

The project will help transition local industries to 100% renewable base-load energy and connect remote communities to diversified energy sources.  

Groth Corporation's 88E and 88F Valve Released

Valves combine best-in-class flow rates with certified flame arresting protection in a compact design.