Chesterton 1510 Single Cartridge Seal Offers Simple Installation and Increased Reliability
Chesterton, a global leader in equipment sealing and reliability, has released its newest mechanical seal product – The 1510 General Duty Single Cartridge Seal.
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Equilibar's Single-Use Back Pressure Regulator Wins Pharma Award
Pharma Manufacturing magazine recently awarded Equilibar a 2022 Pharma Innovation Award for the company’s Equilibar SDO Single Use Back Pressure Regulator.
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New Gilmore Check Valve Designed for Well Stimulation Pressure Control
The new Gilmore Agiliti™ Check Valve was designed from the ground up as a flow control solution for well stimulation pressure control systems.
#maintenance-repair #pressure-relief #VMAnews
German PM Says Gas Nord Stream Pipeline Will Never Begin Operations
The Russian-led US$11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline will never get the green light to start operations following the suspected sabotage of parts of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in recent weeks.
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Join us Nov. 9-11 in Pasadena, TX for a three-day program consisting of content that covers the common types of valves used in multiple applications, an advanced look at flow-control technology beyond the common valve used in specific markets, and how valves continue to evolve based on current trends.
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Industry Capsules
ACQUISITIONS
Baker Hughes Acquires Quest Integrity
Baker Hughes announces an agreement to acquire Quest Integrity, a subsidiary of Team Inc.
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.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater
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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VMA Member News
Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan
Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.
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