Berkshire Hathaway Reportedly Buying OxyChem from Occidental
The petrochemical business deal is estimated to be nearly $10 billion.
Harold Beck & Sons Launches Next-Gen Actuator
The 88-109 multiturn actuator was designed for rising and nonrising stem gate valves, butterfly valves or other multiturn applications across industries.
#actuators #ball-butterfly-plug #gate-globe-check
Equilibar Introduces IC Series for High-Flow Applications
The new valve and regulator line offers dome-loaded multiple orifice technology.
VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson Announces Retirement
Alice DeBiasio named as successor and president of Flowserve’s Flow Control Division.
#VMAnews
Aalo Atomics Becomes First U.S. Nuclear Reactor Company with Contract for Uranium
Hits crucial next milestone on path to 2026 startup.
Prometheus Powers AI With Fuel Made From Air
Orders now open for fuel for carbon-neutral AI power, delivered off-grid and at scale.
Emerson’s New Temperature Transmitter Delivers Accuracy, Stability and Usability
The Rosemount 3144S Temperature Transmitter improves ease of use with plug-and-play configuration, a large backlit display, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
Mueller Water Products Appoints New SVP
Darin Harvey joins the company as senior vice president of operations and supply chain.
#water-wastewater
Baker Hughes Completes Acquisition of Continental Disc Corporation
Baker Hughes has completed its all-cash, $540 million acquisition of Continental Disc Corporation (CDC) from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Incorporated.
Partnership to Scale Advanced Nuclear Energy for AI Infrastructure Announced
The parties aim to mobilize up to $50 billion in public and private investments for Xe-100 projects and the expansion of associated supply chain capacity.
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.
#VMAnews
Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
#VMAnews
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.
#VMAnews #standards
