Opportunities Abound for Our Industry in 2023 and Beyond

Reflecting on 2022, it seems apparent now that it was a year of acceptance, opportunity and transition.  Acceptance as the world and businesses realized that many of the changes — both positive and not so positive — brought on during the pandemic were here to stay. Opportunity as new ideas, approaches and needs were identified. And transition as we straddled the pre- and post-pandemic world, but moved much closer to determining our new state. 

In this issue of VALVE Magazine, the VMA News section reflects on some of the Association’s accomplishments over the past year and provides a preview of what members can benefit from in the coming year. Some new programs to keep an eye out for are regional networking meetings, enhanced and new pulse surveys on the business environment, industry statistical information, sustainability and ESG programs, and more intelligence on government activities affecting our industry. Of course, providing leading educational content and networking events will continue.

VALVE also continues to provide its well-regarded technical information on fundamental knowledge, this issue with a review of check valves.  We also look at some of the challenges and new technology installed during a significant expansion of a municipal water facility in Texas. With the need to upgrade much of the infrastructure in the U.S. including water and wastewater facilities, projects like these highlight the role that valves play in providing basic needs to those in North America and across the globe.  

We also include a feature on offshore challenges and requirements for high-intensity pressure protection systems.

With the opportunity that lies ahead for the industry in 2023 and beyond, I am grateful for all of the VMA members and the new members who have joined this year. VMA is the platform for learning, knowledge sharing and problem solving, and is here to defend and promote our industry and members for all that they contribute. If your company isn’t a member and would like more information, please contact me. And if you are an end user or academic,be sure to look at a new opportunity for you to get involved with VMA on page X.

Thank you, and I wish all our readers a happy, healthy and prosperous 2023!