Berkshire Hathaway Reportedly Buying OxyChem from Occidental
The petrochemical business deal is estimated to be nearly $10 billion.
Equilibar Introduces IC Series for High-Flow Applications
The new valve and regulator line offers dome-loaded multiple orifice technology.
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
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.
VMA Member News
Valve Forum Opens with Industry Leadership Perspective
The upcoming Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits will open with a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industrial valve industry, as leaders from across the value chain convene for the General Session on Monday, April 13 at The Westin in The Woodlands, Texas.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died
Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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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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