VMA News
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U.S. Energy Development Corporation Expands Permian Footprint
Transaction is part of the company’s plan to invest up to $1 billion in oil and gas properties.
Valero Notifies State that Plant Will Idle or Cease Production
Valero’s Benicia refinery will either cease refining, restructure or go idle by the end of April 2026.
New Sensor Offers More Metrics and Data
The new F.Core flow sensor from Norstat offers flow measurement, temperature, pressure and energy consumption – offering up a wide range of applications for machines, systems and compressed air applications.
Fully Functioning Single-Phase Solar Project Operating in Texas
Vesper Energy’s Hornet Solar is one of the largest installations in the U.S.
Executive Leadership Changes at Victaulic
Retirement of EVP and CRO leads to new appointment as EVP of sales.
Emerson Announces Newest Updates to DeltaV
New capabilities help users collaborate across the enterprise for better business outcomes.
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New Tariffs Announced Impact Valve Industry
Some tariffs will be as high as 49% on specific countries.
DoD-Funded Project Announced to Eliminate "Forever Chemicals"
The program aims to destroy “forever chemicals.”
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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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