VMA President Bill Sandler Announces Retirement
After more than four decades as a VMA staff member and more than two as its leader, VMA President Bill Sandler announced he will retire at the end of 2019.
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National Compassion Fund and Mueller Create Aurora/Pratt Survivors’ Fund
On Feb. 25, 2019, the National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products announced creation of the Aurora/Pratt Survivors’ Fund to aid families of victims and employees physically injured or traumatized by their presence at the February 15 shooting in Aurora, IL, at Henry Pratt Company, a Mueller subsidiary.
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2019 VMA Knowledge Forum Tackles Broad Range of Issues
When VMA first combined three meetings into one—the Valve Industry Knowledge Forum—it did so with the idea that attendees would have a much more varied range of topics from which to choose as well as an opportunity to mingle and exchange information with peers in positions that are different from their day-to-day jobs.
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VMA’s New Chair Cites Deep Need for Technical Know-How
Ask David Hughes, the new chairman of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA), what he sees as the most significant pressure the valve industry of today faces and he’ll point to the need to find new ways to offer and create expertise.
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Employee Retirements Show Depth of Industry Expertise
Emerson recently honored three top officials for their many long years of service in promoting and growing the Fisher brand of valves within the process industries.
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Nahorski is New Chairman; Pecora and Sandler Receive Awards
At VMA’s 2017 Annual Meeting, Oct. 13-15 at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida, members elected a new slate of officers, while several individuals were recognized for their service to the valve industry and the association.
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Sharing Knowledge at 2017 Valve World Americas Conference
VMA and VALVE Magazine staff were on hand for the recently completed Valve World Americas Expo & Conference, June 20-21.
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Valve World Americas Event Set for June 20-21
By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine
End users, distributors, EPC/AEC personnel, valve makers and a host of other flow control professionals will gather June 20-21, 2017 at the George R.
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Is Your Favorite a 2016 Top 10 Article?
Since VALVEMagazine.com was inaugurated many years ago, valve professionals have increasingly taken advantage of the valuable information and insights provided in content created exclusively for and by our readers.
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HR Professionals Gather at VMA Workshop
Human resources managers, executives representing their companies and YVPs (young valve professionals) from VMA companies gathered Nov. 14-15 at the Valve Manufacturers Association’s Human Resources Workshop in Houston.
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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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Register Now for Valve Repair Seminar
Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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