VRC: Yesterday and Today
In 1989, VMA formed the VRC to create a way for facilities that have good quality control procedures, use quality parts and have access to OEM specifications a way to band together to reach common goals.
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VMA Manufacturers Workshop: Touring Mazak, Learning Lean
Nearly 60 attendees at VMA’s Manufacturers Workshop in Cincinnati, April 30-May 2, had in-depth learning experiences that revolved around the LEAN system, machine manufacturer Mazak and the MT Connect program.
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Issues Affecting Today’s Corporate Finance Leaders
Being a corporate “finance leader” today means wearing multiple hats, if the spectrum of people who attended the 2014 VMA Finance Leaders Seminar April 10-11 in Arlington, VA is any indication.
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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.
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Emissions’ Standards, Innovation and Safety Highlight Technical Seminar
The theme of VMA’s 2014 Technical Seminar and Exhibition event was “Valve Emissions for Compliance, Standards and Technology” and the presenters covered the subject from every angle.
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Valve Basics: It’s a Zoo Out There!
When VMA launched its Valve Basics course in 2009, it soon became clear the program would be in great demand.
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Valve Shipments This Year Will Reach a 5-year High
In 2014, the U.S. industrial valve industry will see the fifth straight year of increases in annual shipments.
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The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves
During the Valve Manufacturers Association’s last Market Outlook event, one of the issues raised was who the new chairman of the Federal Reserve would be and what that would mean for the economy.
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VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership
Cyber security, trends in distribution and how to become a better leader were among the topics presented at the 32nd Annual Valve Industry Leadership Forum, which took place in Atlanta on Jan. 16 and 17.
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Richard Coffman: Doing Business with Humor and Humility
Like so many of the people involved in the valve industry, 40-year-veteran Richard Coffman can trace much of his success to being in the right place at the right time, and being confident enough to take advantage of an opportunity.
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Valve Basics in New Orleans: It’s a Wrap
By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine
More than 130 professionals from across the valve industry, including manufacturers, end users, EPC firm personnel, distributors and students from the University of New Orleans came together at Harrah's New Orleans for VMA's first two-full day seminar, Nov. 6-7.
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Employment Snapshot Report
During a briefing at the 75th anniversary annual meeting in October, the results of the VMA’s latest research project were revealed.
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VMA Annual Meeting Speakers Deliver Insights on Growth
While there was indeed a great deal of celebration surrounding the 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Valve Manufacturers Association, the nearly 200 attendees were also there to do business.
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VMA’s 75th Annual Meeting: Elections, Honors and Celebration
By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine
At its 75th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 3-5 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL, members of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America elected Ivan Velan, executive vice president of Velan to serve as 2013-14 chairman of the VMA Board of Directors, filling the slot held by 2012-13 chairman Mark Cordell of Cameron Valves & Measurement.
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2014 MARKET OUTLOOK: Use 2014 to Get Ready for Good Times Ahead
Attendees at this year’s workshop Aug. 8-9 in San Diego received mostly positive reports from speakers who agreed that, while the nation is in recovery, the road forward is filled with more than a few bumps.
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What Lies Ahead for Institutional Construction?
At VMA’s annual Market Outlook event held in August 2013, Harvey Bernstein, vice president of industry insights and alliances at McGraw Hill Construction, appeared for the first time as a speaker and shared important insights into the key trends and outlook for institutional construction.
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Valve Basics Online Training Program Set to Launch
By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine
Although VMA’s entry-level basics seminars have been extremely popular since introduced to the industry in 2009, the association has worked toward a broader way to reach people hungry for knowledge.
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Get Ready: 2014 Market Outlook
As it did at last year’s Market Outlook event, the boom in natural gas dominated discussions at this year’s meeting held in San Diego, Aug. 8-9, and attendees were once again buoyed by relatively positive messages from all of the speakers.
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Notes on a Notable Career: Former VMA Chairman Tom Mignogna
Like many of the valve industry icons we’ve interviewed, Tom Mignogna’s notable career in the valve industry started out not so much by design, perhaps, but by good fortune.
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Valves & Actuators 101 Course Set for Valve World Americas Event
The second Valve World Americas 2013 Expo & Conference begins at Houston’s George R.
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