INSIGHTS

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The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves

During the Valve Manufacturers Association’s last Market Outlook event, one of the issues raised was who the new chairman of the Federal Reserve would be and what that would mean for the economy.
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Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned

No matter what industry or line of business people are in, or how long they have been on the job, they never stop learning.

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VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership

Cyber security, trends in distribution and how to become a better leader were among the topics presented at the 32nd Annual Valve Industry Leadership Forum, which took place in Atlanta on Jan. 16 and 17.
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VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013

At VALVE Magazine, we’re always looking for great articles that offer valuable information to our readers.

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Richard Coffman: Doing Business with Humor and Humility

Like so many of the people involved in the valve industry, 40-year-veteran Richard Coffman can trace much of his success to being in the right place at the right time, and being confident enough to take advantage of an opportunity.
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Applications

Actuator Commissioning Made Simpler

There is something about opening a box labeled “some assembly required” that causes one of two reactions—the joy of the challenge or dread.
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Employment Snapshot Report

During a briefing at the 75th anniversary annual meeting in October, the results of the VMA’s latest research project were revealed.
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VMA Annual Meeting Speakers Deliver Insights on Growth

While there was indeed a great deal of celebration surrounding the 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Valve Manufacturers Association, the nearly 200 attendees were also there to do business.
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VMA’s 75th Annual Meeting: Elections, Honors and Celebration

By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine

At its 75th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 3-5 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL, members of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America elected Ivan Velan, executive vice president of Velan to serve as 2013-14 chairman of the VMA Board of Directors, filling the slot held by 2012-13 chairman Mark Cordell of Cameron Valves & Measurement.
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2014 MARKET OUTLOOK: Use 2014 to Get Ready for Good Times Ahead

Attendees at this year’s workshop Aug. 8-9 in San Diego received mostly positive reports from speakers who agreed that, while the nation is in recovery, the road ­forward is filled with more than a few bumps.
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