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
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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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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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After You Sell it You Have to Deliver
One of the most important factors to consider when encountering business growth is to ensure that capacity is strategically expanded to minimize the chaos that can accompany rapidly fluctuating demand.
Get Ready: 2014 Market Outlook
As it did at last year’s Market Outlook event, the boom in natural gas dominated discussions at this year’s meeting held in San Diego, Aug. 8-9, and attendees were once again buoyed by relatively positive messages from all of the speakers.
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