ABOUT THE VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Founded in 1938, the Washington, DC-based Valve Manufacturers Association of America represents nearly 100 North American manufacturers of valves, actuators and controls. Members account for approximately 80% of total industrial valve shipments out of U.S. and Canadian facilities. The North American valve industry supplies approximately 35% of worldwide valve demand, and VMA member companies employ 20,000 men and women in supporting jobs. VMA is the only organization exclusively serving U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of industrial valves, actuators and controls. Products manufactured by members are used in numerous industries, including: chemical processing; petroleum refining; oil and gas exploration, distribution and transmission; power generation; nuclear power; water/wastewater; commercial construction; and pulp and paper. VMA is also publisher of Valve Magazine, written for buyers, specifiers, users and distributors of industrial valves, actuators and controls.
NEWS RELEASES: 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY HAS BEGUN, SPEAKERS SAY
Most industries looking at 2010 for relief and 2011 for real growth
Washington, DC
(Sept. 15, 2009) - Although most of the manufacturing and related
industries have suffered pain in the last two years, speakers at the recent VMA
Market Outlook Workshop had many positive points to make this year. In fact, if
one theme arose from the workshop, it was that recovery is already on its way,
though it may take awhile to get back up to speed. The annual workshop, which
was August 12 to 14 in Chicago, is sponsored by the Valve Manufacturers
Association, which invited 13 well-known economic experts to gaze into the
near- and long-term future of various segments of the valve and actuator
industry. CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE ENTIRE RELEASE
PA PRECISION CAST PARTS APPROVED AS VMA ASSOCIATE MEMBER (Aug. 19, 2009) - The VMA Board
of Directors approved the application of PA Precision Cast Parts, Inc. for
associate membership. Their official VMA rep. is Marketing/Sales Manager Michael
Dissinger. PA Precision Cast Parts is the 13th new member added in 2009 (6 full
and 7 associate).
PA Precision
Cast Parts, Inc. was started in 1983 in Lebanon, PA and is owned by Richard L.
Miller, Jr. PPCP, an investment casting foundry, has grown to $15,000,000 in
sales and employs approximately 150 people.
VALVE INDUSTRY'S MODEST DECLINE WILL BE SHORT-LIVED
Reason for optimism, despite projected downturn
WASHINGTON,
DC (April 7, 2009) – As in many industries, the last decade has been
kind to the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry, which has seen
a steady climb in sales and profits. But valve and actuator shipments
rise and fall with the fate of the industries in which they are used,
from power generation and chemical processing, to oil & gas and
water/wastewater. Now, with many of those industries on a downward
track, the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) estimates a 5%
decrease in industrial valve shipments in 2009 — the first such
decrease in a decade. CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE ENTIRE RELEASE
INTERSTATE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS JOINS VMA AS ASSOCIATE MEMBER
WASHINGTON, DC (Apr. 6, 2009) - VMA welcomes Interstate Specialty Products (ISP) of Sutton, MA as its newest associate member. Started in 1963, ISP converts and distributes custom solutions for Science and Industry. The company specializes in precision die cutting and fabrication of plastics, filter media, specialty elastomers and custom gaskets from a multitude of materials. ISP also stocks a complete line of Porex Porous Plastics sheets, rods and tubes.
VMA WELCOMES THREE NEW MEMBERS
WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 28, 2009) -Earlier this week, at its annual Leadership Forum in Charleston, SC, the VMA Board of Directors approved the membership of three new companies. Western Valve and Kinetrol USA, Inc. are now full members, and American Foundry Group is VMAs newest associate member.
Western Valve, based out of Bakersfield, CA, manufactures plug valves for use in terminals. Kinetrol USA, located in Plano, TX, manufactures rotary vane actuators, switches and positioners. Associate member American Foundry Group manufactures all types of casts for steel valves and calls Bixby, OK home.
NEWS RELEASES: 2008
WINTER 2009 ISSUE OFFERS MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR VALVE USERS
WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 1, 2008) - Valve Magazine, the official publication of the Valve Manufacturers Association, kicks off another year of publication with the scheduled mid-January 2009 release of its Winter 2009 issue. With the economy on everyone’s mind, we’ll be presenting an article on “Money-Saving Tips for Tough Times,” sure to be of help to valve buyers and users, as well as other plant personnel who strive to make their plants run at peak efficiency. In addition, the upcoming issue will include another in the magazine’s popular Back to Basics series on “The Globe Valve,” one of our industry’s oldest and most essential valves.
We also offer a preview of one of the topics to be covered at VMA’s Technical Seminar on Valve Design and Material Considerations for Product Globalization, to be held March 6-7, 2009, in Charleston, SC. Read this article to learn the answer to the question, “Are Your Castings of the Highest Quality?” Also slated to appear in the winter issue: “Diagnostic Software for Control Valves” and an article for beginners on “Steam: The Energy Fluid.”
Additional articles will cover maintenance & repair tips for safety-relief valves, steam traps, materials, and numerous products and projects. Watch for special sections on technology/software and products used in HVAC/commercial applications.
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VMA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND ONLINE COMMUNITY
Social networking is one of VMA.org's new features
Washington, DC (Nov. 14, 2008) - The Valve Manufacturers Association of America has unveiled the latest version of VMA.org, which offers many new features including:
An online community to enable members to form groups and connect with others who share similar interest.
The opportunity for VMA members to directly update their member profiles and contact information.
The VMA Store, which members and others canuse to purchase all products offered by VMA, from Event Registrations to Publications.
A VMA News & Press Room, which will serve as a repository of the latest association news and statistics.
Because the new website is "a work in progress," members and other visitors may have questions about how to navigate and use the site. Contact Bob O'Hara via email or call 202-331-8105 x307.
VMA ADDS TO ROSTER DURING FOURTH QUARTER
Association welcomes 3 new members
WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 14, 2008) - VMA is pleased to announce that the board has approved the membership of Portland Valve LLC, GA Industries LLC, and Quadrant EPP.
Established in 1996, new supplier member Quadrant EPP develops, manufactures and distributes high-performance polymer materials in the form of semi-finished and finished products. The company's official VMA rep is Eric Edwards, Global Market Segment Manager. Quadrant is located at 2120 Fairmont Ave., Reading, PA 77478 (phone: 281-565-6071).
GA Industries LLC, a former member of the association,
makes a wide range of water control products for municipal, industrial and hydropower applications. Jeff Mawhinney, Sales Manager, will serve as VMA's official rep. The company is located at 9025 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (phone: 724.776.1020).
VMA is also pleased to welcome back Portland Valve LLC,
a manufacturer of valves, actuators, components, sub-assemblies and fabrications, which are primarily installed on U.S. Navy ships. Portland Valve also specializes in products for Army systems and various commercial applications including power generation, aircraft, electronics, oil & gas and commercial shipbuilding industries. Chuck Keller is the official rep. The company's address is 1 Madison Street, P.O. Box 2888, South Portland, ME 04116-2888 (phone: 207.799.1944).
SAM BENNARDO OF AUMA ACTUATORS ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF VALVE MANUFACTURERS
Economic Challenge is Top Initiative
TUCSON, AZ (Oct. 25, 2008) – Sam Bennardo, president of AUMA Actuators. Inc., has been elected 2009 chairman of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America, headquartered in Washington, DC.
Bennardo began his term following VMA’s annual meeting, held Oct. 23-25 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ. Following the event, Bennardo said, “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Chairman of the VMA. The VMA is a group of dedicated men and women in an industry that is integral to the basic needs of the global economy.”
One of Bennardo’s primary initiatives in 2009 is “to provide VMA members with the strategic information and direction we will need to navigate the uncertainties in the year ahead. The valve industry has been strong but we are cognizant of the economic challenges that lie in 2009 and beyond.”
Located in Canonsburg, Penn., AUMA Actuators, Inc. has been manufacturing valve actuators for more than 40 years and is a major supplier of electric actuators and manual operators to industry. Before joining AUMA in 1992, Bennardo held various management positions in accounting and finance, and served as executive vice president of SMS Sutton Engineering, Inc.
Bennardo was preceded as chairman by Steve Twellman, president and CEO of Global Flow Technologies. Twellman will continue on the VMA board as immediate past chairman.
Elected to the position of VMA vice chairman for 2009 is Mike Mason, executive vice president, Fisher Controls, Marshalltown, Iowa. Max Mitchell, president, Fluid Handling Group, Crane Co., Stamford, Conn., will serve as VMA’s program chairman for 2009.
In addition, the following were elected to serve on the VMA Board for a three-year term: Mark Cordell, director of sales and vice president – distributed valves, Cameron Valves & Measurement, Houston, Texas; Ed Holtgraver, CEO, QTRCO, Inc., Tomball, Texas; Rick Lundgren, president of Tyco Flow Control, Americas, Houston, Texas; and Ivan Velan, executive vice president and chairman of the board, Velan Valve, Inc., Montreal, Quebec. Tom Pajonas, vice president of Flowserve Corp. and president of the Flow Control Division, Irving, Texas, was elected for a second three-year term.
Continuing on the board are: Bruce Broxterman, president, Richards Industries, Cincinnati, Ohio; Don Curtin, president, Conval, Inc., Somers, Conn.; Douglas Dunn, vice president finance and business controls for Metso Automation USA, Northborough, Mass.; Larry Elliott, president, EIM Controls, Houston, Texas; David Linton, president, Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corp., Falls Church, Va.; and David Moser, president, DFT, Inc., Exton, Penn.
VMA INVITES VALVE PROFESSIONALS TO VISIT ITS STAND AT INTERNATIONAL VALVE EVENT
Valve World Exhibition 2008 to be held Nov. 4-6
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2008) - Imagine an entire trade show devoted to valves, piping and flow control! That’s Valve World 2008, Nov. 4-6 in Maasstricht, The Netherlands, where the Valve Manufacturers Association and Valve Magazine will be exhibiting at stand (booth) S919.
The Valve Manufacturers Association/Valve Magazine exhibit will not only feature VMA’s latest offerings—including the 2008 North American Catalog of Valve and recent issues of Valve Magazine—there will also be materials from a number of VMA member companies on display. Attendees are invited to stop by and pick up a FREE copy of the Valve Catalog—while supplies last!
Industry professionals will be able update their knowledge of valve applications in a variety of sectors of the valve industry. Bringing together professionals from the global market place, this three-day event offers an excellent opportunity to meet with suppliers of valves, auxiliaries, materials and services, as well as engineers, end users and valve industry decision makers.
The sold-out Valve World Exhibition 2008 is set to be the largest event to date, with 375 valve indusry companies from around the world with to showcase their products, services and personality in front of a crowd likely to surpass 10,000 visitors.The Valve World Conference will be held in parallel to the exhibition, and will be open to all with an itnerest in the industry from students through seasonsed professionals.
For information regarding all aspects of the Valve World Conference & Exhibition 2008, including details on the conference program, lists of exhibitors, networking events and registration information, please go to www.valve-world.net.
VALVEMAGAZINE.COM COMPLETELY REVAMPED
Magazine site now offers exclusive web content and daily news updates
WASHINGTON, DC (May 5, 2008) - ValveMagazine.com, a companion to the quarterly Valve Magazine, published by the Valve Manufacturers Association, has relaunched with an all-new format and exclusive web content. The new website is designed to provide a community for industry professionals to learn about and discuss topics of importance to those who use, sell, buy, specifiy, distribute and make valves, controls and actuators.
Among the new features on the website are: web-exclusive articles developed especially for ValveMagazine.com; a Valve Industry Blog; daily news updates on valve manufacturing and a variety of industries that use valves; a complete list of articles published during the past 15 years; and much more. With content being updated numerous times a week and other new featues in the works, be sure to put the site in your favorites list and check back regularly.
VALVE MAGAZINE LAUNCHES DIGITAL VERSION OF MAGAZINE
Free site has entire issue of magazine, complete with ads, live links and searches
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2008) - A digital magazine is so much more than just reading text on a web page. Find out about this cutting-edge technology by going to ValveMagazine-digital.com. Readers will find that the digital version of Valve Magazine contains everything that is in the print version, plus more! No special software or lengthy download is required.
Each page is an exact replica of the printed page; every editorial page and every ad page is viewable. In addition, all links--both websites and emails--are live (meaning you can click right through to an advertiser, check out a website mentioned in an article, or send an email to an author. Furthermore, a comprehensive
Digital magazines are becoming increasingly more popular and provide an alternative for readers who like to have their industry publications available for viewing right on their computers. In addition, a digital publication provides an excellent way to increase foreign distribution and eliminate the problems and high costs of sending print publications around the world.
For a limited time, the spring issue of Valve Magazine is open to viewing by all, but starting with the summer issue, you will need to register to receive access to the website containing the magazine. For one year, readers can receive both the print and digital magazine, then, beginning with the spring 2009 issue, readers will be asked to select their preference to receive either a digital OR a print magazine.
VMA FORECASTS INDUSTRIAL VALVE SHIPMENTS FOR 2008
Association calls for $4 billion in shipments, up from $3.8 billion in 2007
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 29. 2008) - VMA's forecast for 2008 calls for industrial valve shipments to total $4 billion in 2008, up from $3.8 billion in 2007. Valves are supplied to a number of different end-user industries, with the largest number of North American Valves being used in Water & Wastewater (16.3%), Chemical (16.3%), Petroleum Production (12.3%), Petroleum Refining (11.5%) and Power Generation (11.1%). Other industries served include Pulp & Paper (6.3%), Oil & Gas Transmission (5.7%) and Commercial Construction (5.4%). For a complete listing of valves sold by industry, including a 10-year history, click here.
In addition, VMA has released a 10-year history of industrial valve shipments by product type. In 2007, Automated Valves were the biggest sellers, representing $1181.4 million of the $3.8 billion sold by North American industrial valve makers. Ball Valves ranked second, with sales of $690 million, followed by Gate, Globe and Check Valves ($556 million), Industrial Butterfly Valves ($385.5 million), Plug Valves ($252 million) and Pressure-Relief Valves ($219.5). To view a history of valve shipments by product type from 1997-2007, click here.
VMA PUBLISHES THE EIGHTH EDITION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN CATALOG OF VALVES
Resource is available in print and online
WASHINGTON, DC ( Feb. 12, 2008) – The North American Catalog of Valves—a sourcebook for buyers of valves, actuators and controls—is now available in both a print edition and as an Online "Product Finder." The catalog features 65 VMA members and more than 40 product categories. In addition to a 4-page product matrix, and quarter-page listings for all participating VMA members, the print catalog also contains information about different types of valve applications, as well as a valve specification checklist. The 56-page catalog can be ordered from The VMA Store for $29.95 ($24.95 for members) + $6.00 shipping/handling.
The Online Product Finder features the same companies as the print edition, but adds an interactive component. Users can click on the type of product they are seeking, then receive a list of manufacturers who make that product. Or, by clicking on one of the companies, a page opens up with detailed information about that company, as well as the types of products manufactured.
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