Valves & Actuators 101 Course Set for Valve World Americas Event
The second Valve World Americas 2013 Expo & Conference begins at Houston’s George R.
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The 2013 Valve World Americas Expo & Conference is the perfect complement to the valves and actuators course as it will provide an American-focused platform for the ongoing technical and commercial exchange of information and experiences on the latest technologies, developments and products for the valve industry.
The conference will feature workshops on topics including material selection, fugitive emissions, fitness for service, updates in cryo technology, unconventional energy and more. Each day has keynote sessions on topics such as the general outlook on energy and new challenges in the field.
Additionally, 147 exhibitors from 15 countries will be displaying at the expo, presenting a complete spectrum of innovations for this sector, ranging from valves, valve-related products and valve-related piping products to seals and sealing materials, engineering and leak detection, and valve repair services. In addition to exhibits hosted by a number of VMA members, Valve Manufacturers Association staff will be on hand to answer questions about the association, and distribute copies of VALVE Magazine and the latest Valve Catalog.
Visit the Valve World Americas website and register for the 101 course by June 19. The cost is $450 and attendees receive a VMA Certificate of Completion for six continuing education hours, CD with presentations, lunch and afternoon snack, plus complimentary entrance to the Valve World Americas Expo.
Two-day 101 Course to Take Place in November
More than 750 people have attended VMA’s Valves & Actuators 101 course since it was introduced in late 2009. VMA will soon release an online, narrated version of the course to provide even more access to this vital, entry-level education.
For more information and online registration, visit VMA.org > Meetings > Basics Seminar & Exhibits. The cost is $665 through Aug. 31, and then rises to $700. The fee includes a VMA Certificate of Completion awarding 12 continuing education hours, a manual with presentations and notes, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and a reception. For more information, contact Judy Tibbs, VMA director of education.
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