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- A company must be incorporated in the U.S. or Canada and be engaged in the design, manufacture, and service, from
a U.S. or Canadian facility, of valves or valve actuators.
- The company must be in production in the U.S. or Canada for a minimum of three years.
- The company's net annual sales of U.S. or Canadian manufactured valves or valve actuators must exceed U.S.
$1 million.
- The net value added to its products in the U.S. or Canada in the most recent fiscal year must be at least 50% of
sales
| ASSOCIATE MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS |
To qualify for associate membership in VMA, a manufacturer must meet the following criteria:
- U.S. or Canadian incorporation.
- Annual sales of at least U.S. $1 million
- Supplier of raw material, components, and/or process equipment.
- Net value added to its products in the U.S. or Canada in the most recent fiscal year is at least 50% of sales.
- Net value added level must be maintained for continued membership.
| HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR MEMBER DUES |
If you're applying for full membership (valve or actuator manufacturer),
click here to view a chart of dues amounts. Dues are based on annual
net sales of all valves (including commercial and industrial valves, solenoid valves, regulators, back flow
preventers, waterworks valves and fire hydrants), actuators, and spare parts. Net sales refer to U.S. and Canadian
invoiced sales less returns and freight only.
Note:
Special 1-year introductory rates are available for companies with sales less than $10 million.
For associate membership (suppliers to valve and actuator manufacturers), the annual dues is $3,090.00.
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Membership Qualifications
