Tariff Pressure Builds on Valve Industry
In the last year, one word has dominated U.S. trade policy: tariffs.
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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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VALVE Magazine: Readers’ Choice 2018
Happy New Year to our VALVE Magazine readers and contributors.
The Dynamics between Manufacturers and Distributors
The relationship between valve manufacturers and their sales channels is intriguing, dynamic and at times challenging.
How Does the Gig Economy Affect Your Search for Good Employees?
In November, the latest 2018 skills gap study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projected that 2.4 million skilled jobs will go unfilled in manufacturing between 2018 and 2028.
John Spears: Advisor to the “Oil Patch”
Many people in the valve industry recognize the name John Spears because he has been a featured speaker at VMA’s Market Outlook for many years.
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Looking Toward 2019 at Power Gen and Valve World
Two recent events over the last month brought together valve manufacturers and end users, and VMA members and staff were there to learn all that’s new in the industry.
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The Adventures of Duke Waters
Editor’s Note: In 2016, John Ballun, released a collection of enlightening and sometimes humorous engineering stories based on what he learned over the years from numerous mentors.
Managing Unconscious Bias
Many believe that if we hire people of different nationality, race and gender, we have a diverse workplace.
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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