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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME was formed to help “the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges.” The nonprofit was founded in 1880 to enable collaborations, sharing of knowledge and skills across engineering and to promote engineering to the general public.

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Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.
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New Year and New Opportunities

Talk about coming in like a lion! 2025 is already posing great challenges and opportunities.

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VMA's Policy Agenda and President Trump's Priorities

Update from the VMA on recent Executive Orders signed by President Trump and their impact on the flow control industry.  
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Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge

A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.
#actuators #pressure-relief

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Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career

Giving your team autonomy and always listening and learning leads to strong teams and confident salespeople.  

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Successful Conference on Fluoropolymer Restriction Impact on Flow Control Industry

VMA, the Hydraulic Institute and the Fluid Sealing Association collaborated as part of the Flow Control Coalition to bring together industry experts and stakeholders on this topic.  
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Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Industry events help us learn, connect and grow and everyone should try to be more involved.
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Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.  
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

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Industry Profile: Phil Mahoney

Valve Magazine talks with Phil Mahoney of A. W. Chesterton Company about his industry experience and what he does for fun.

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Perspectives: A Thank You to Valves

I recently heard a radio story that the “Potomac River Tunnel Project” run by DC Water had broken ground.
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Moving from Fossil Fuels to a Hydrogen Economy

Manufacturers, standards organizations and industry are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen as a replacement fuel to power our grid and our economy.
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Ready for Life Cycle Assessment?

Suppliers are increasingly being asked to report data related to carbon footprint and environmental impact. The requirements are likely to spread through the supply chain. Here is an introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA).

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High-Purity Labs Require Careful Planning and Care

When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” consistently, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state.
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Industry Profile: Jean Dockendorf

We recently asked Valve Magazine Editorial Advisory Board member some questions about what got her into this world of fluid controls, and what she does outside of the world of valves and actuators.

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From the Editor: Time Keeps on Ticking into the Future

Welcome to the Summer issue of Valve.