Victaulic Acquires Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation
On September 9, 2022, Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, acquired the business assets of Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation (TMF). The acquisition supports the company’s growth in the infrastructure market and increases its capacity for large-diameter piping solutions.
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Manufacturers Help Hurricane-Hit Communities
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) mobilizes members after Hurricane Ian.
High Turnout at 2022 Annual Meeting Signals Strength of Industrial Valve Industry
VMA News Networking during awards dinner The 2022 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting welcomed VMA and VRC members for three days of networking and programming that tackled today’s issues and offered opportunities designed to create meaningful partnerships.
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Eastern Controls, Inc., Expands its Reach as a SICK, Inc. Authorized Representative
Expansion add more territories in the northeast U.S. coverage.
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Flowserve Flood Control Technology Featured in New Online Film Series
With rising sea levels, projects like this will become more necessary.
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Editor's Picks
Crane now offers an improved version of its Saunders P345 polymer pneumatic actuator, designed to reduce operating pressure requirements to 4.5 bar, which in turn, can reduce carbon footprint and energy cost by 11%. The lightweight piston-type pneumatic actuator has been developed to deliver sustainable performance for sterile biopharm applications.
Pinch Valve Offers Solution for Flow Control Problems
Designed for tough slurry applications, Red Valves says this air-actuated Type A pinch valves is a cost-effective solution for problems with flow control.
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2022 State of Hiring and the (Future) State of Manufacturing and Distribution
Survey results reveal expectations about the two sectors and possibilities for the future of Gen Z workforce.
Retrofit3D is now Available for Valve Components up to 20″
3D printing enables new opportunities in the world of valve manufacturing.
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PDC LLC Launches Line of Electrohydraulic Actuators
Electrohydraulic actuators are just one step the brand is taking to diversify its portfolio.
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VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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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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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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