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By: Heather Rhoderick, President, Valve Manufacturers Association

Over the past six weeks, VMA held its Market Outlook Workshop, 84th Annual Meeting and had a presence, along with VALVE Magazine, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). I was fortunate to attend all three events, and enjoyed connecting in person with VMA’s manufacturer, distributor, and service provider members, as well as members from the Valve Repair Council.
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Department of Energy Releases Bold Agenda to Reduce Industrial Emissions

DOE report identifies pathways for decarbonizing critical components of American industry.
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High Turnout at 2022 Annual Meeting Signals Strength of Industrial Valve Industry

VMA News Networking during awards dinner The 2022 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting welcomed VMA and VRC members for three days of networking and programming that tackled today’s issues and offered opportunities designed to create meaningful partnerships.
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OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations at NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Most cited violation of workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2022 was fall protection general requirements.

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An Interview With ... Matt Thiel

Edited by Heather Gaynor, Editor, Valve Magazine

Matt Thiel, president of AUMA Actuators, was named chairman at VMA’s 2022 annual meeting.
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2022 State of Hiring and the (Future) State of Manufacturing and Distribution

Survey results reveal expectations about the two sectors and possibilities for the future of Gen Z workforce.  

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Manufacturers’ Third Quarter Outlook Shows Continued Supply Chain Issues, Growing Workforce Needs and Rising Costs

Supply chain issues, workforce retention and inflation cited in lower outlook

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Partnership Delivers Nuclear Detection Technology

Reuter-Stokes and Paragon Energy are teaming up with NuScale Power to develop neutron monitoring detectors for NuScale's SMRs
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U.S. Leads Global LNG Exports with More Growth on the Horizon

Three new facilities will expand production by about 50%.