VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson Announces Retirement
Alice DeBiasio named as successor and president of Flowserve’s Flow Control Division.
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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.
Oceaneering Awarded U.S. Navy Corporate Component Repair Program Contract
The company is one of three suppliers awarded contracts.
#maintenance-repair
Alléo Energy Unveils Carbon-Negative Green Hydrogen System
Bay Minette plant produces green hydrogen at commercial scale.
Pentair to Acquire Hydra-Stop
The valve manufacturer is being purchased for $290 million.
#water-wastewater
VMA Member News
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.
#VMAnews #standards
VMA Board Member Rachel Hollinger Promoted to COO at DeZURIK
Hollinger’s promotion to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer is effective immediately.
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