Carl Hyltin Appointed Vice President at Conval
As VP of sales and marketing, he succeeds Don Bowers Jr. who is retiring.
Welsford Co. Partners with SVF Flow Controls
Company will contribute SVF’s sanitary and high-purity quarter-turn valves.
SAMSON Awarded Certification for Additively Manufactured Pressure Equipment
Major milestone for valve engineering and manufacturing of pressure equipment.
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"Metalflow Alliance" Presents Itself with Seven Trade Fairs in Saudi Arabia in 2025
With the global umbrella brand “Metalflow Alliance,” the seven Düsseldorf (Germany) trade fairs wire, Tube, Valve World Expo and GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST at two Saudi trade fairs Metal & Steel Saudi Arabia and Saudi Projects.
US Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine
The decision, handed down in 1984, required courts to defer to government agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes including environmental regulations.
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Westinghouse’s Additive Manufacturing Innovation Improves Safety and Efficiency in Operating Nuclear Reactors
This industry-first milestone increases bottom nozzle debris resistance from 65% to 96%.
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Queens Carbon Set to Receive $14.5M Scaleup Funding to Pilot Carbon Neutral Technology
Government funding and commercial partnership to pilot Queens Carbon’s low-temperature technology that aims to lower carbon emissions of the cement industry.
ESS' Iron Flow Batteries Selected to Demonstrate Utility-Scale Microgrids
Selected by Indian Energy and the California Energy Commission, the non-lithium, long-duration energy storage technologies will enable resiliency and affordability.
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Endeavor Management and University of Houston Announce Strategic Partnership
The MOU will leverage the strengths of both organizations to promote innovation, research and implementation of sustainable energy.
DOE Announces $900 Million to Accelerate the Deployment of Next-Generation Light-Water Small Modular Reactors
Anticipated funding aims to promote advanced reactor orderbook and prepare domestic nuclear industry for deployments.

VMA MEMBER NEWS
VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Register Now for Valve Repair Seminar
Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson
Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
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