NEWS RELEASES: 2016
VMA PREDICTS MOST OF VALVE INDUSTRY WILL BE FLAT IN 2016
(February 17, 2016 – Washington, DC) For the first time since 2009, U.S. industrial valve shipments are predicted to have almost no growth in 2016, according to the annual forecast of the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA).
VMA’s forecast indicates shipments will be up just $3 million over 2015 to be about $4.5 billion total.
“Our industry crested in 2008 at about $4 billion before taking a tumble from the recession. We’ve been slowly gaining ground ever since, but this is the first year we’re predicting little to no growth,” says VMA President Bill Sandler.
“One of the reasons for the flatness from 2014 to 2015 is that the petroleum and power industries have encountered significant downturns, which affects our overall numbers,” he adds.
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NEWS RELEASES: 2014
VMA DISTRIBUTOR/CHANNEL PARTNER MEMBERSHIP OFF TO A GREAT START
(March 14, 2014 – Washington, DC) The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) has announced the addition of its fifth distributor/channel partner member. Last year, the VMA membership overwhelmingly approved a change in the
VMA bylaws to expand the Associate Membership category to include distributors/channel partners serving the industrial valve, actuator and control industry, if they meet certain criteria.
In addition to the first five members, VMA has received inquiries from many others, with several more expected to join the association in the next few months.
VMA distributor/channel partner members are:
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APRIL 2-3: VALVE BASICS SEMINAR & EXHIBITS TO TAKE PLACE IN KANSAS CITY
(Feb. 6, 2014—Washington, DC) The Valve Manufacturing Association (VMA)’s next Valves, Actuators & Controls 101 course will take place April 2-3 at the Hilton Kansas City Airport in Kansas City, MO. In response to the growing popularity of the course since it launched in 2009, VMA recently expanded the program from one-and-a-half to two full days.
Originally created specifically for newcomers to the industry, the event has received such rave reviews that it has become popular among a much larger group. The seminar brings together employees and supervisors of the plants that use valves, actuators and controls with distributors and sales reps who want to better understand the products they sell. Personnel from valve manufacturing companies are in the classroom with staff that specify and purchase valves and related equipment. They learn together with engineers in the early phase of their careers, as well as advanced-level mechanical engineering students (whose attendance is sponsored by VMA’s educational foundation, the Friends of the Crawford Library, Inc.).
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NEWS RELEASES: 2013
VALVE BASICS ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM SET TO LAUNCH FALL 2013
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First online offering of VMA’s popular Valves & Actuators 101
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Participants will receive 6 professional development hours
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Affordable entry-level valve training available for industry newcomers around the world
(Sept. 18, 2013—Washington, DC) Although VMA’s entry-level basics seminars have been extremely popular since introduced to the industry in 2009, the association has worked for a long time toward a broader way to reach people hungry for knowledge. That goal has been accomplished in the form of VMA’s Valve Basics Online Program (VBOT).
"When VMA’s Education & Training Committee began developing the Valves & Actuators 101 program in 2009, we knew we wanted to offer the course in different ways. The first leg of that program was twice yearly, instructor-led seminars,” says Greg Johnson, chairman of the committee and president of United Valve. However, the sheer need created by a graying workforce and the broad desire for a way to train newcomers to the industry meant a tool was needed to reach many more people than could attend those seminars.
Since the younger generation is so attuned to working in a digital environment, creating an online channel was really a "no brainer,” Johnson acknowledges.
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EXPANDED VALVE BASICS EDUCATION PROGRAM SET FOR NOV. 6 & 7 IN NEW ORLEANS
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The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) developed this course to help industry newcomers
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The education seminar offers in-depth sessions on valve, actuator and control fundamentals
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November event has been expanded to two full days
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Hands-on learning is featured during the "Valve Petting Zoo”
(Sept. 1, 2013—Washington, DC) In response to the popularity of its Valves & Actuators 101 course, the VMA has now expanded the program from one-and-a-half
to two full days.
Originally created for newcomers to the industry, the event has received such rave reviews that it has become popular among a much larger group. The seminar brings together employees and supervisors of the plants that use valves, actuators and controls with distributors and sales reps who want to better understand the products they sell. Personnel from valve manufacturing companies are in the classroom with staff that specify and purchase valves and related equipment. They learn together with engineers in the early phase of their careers, as well as advanced-level mechanical engineering students (whose attendance is sponsored by VMA’s educational foundation, the Friends of the Crawford Library, Inc.).
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VALVES & ACTUATORS 101 COURSE SET FOR VALVE WORLD AMERICAS EVENT
- VMA’s one-day 101 program takes place June 24, 2013 in Houston.
- This Valve Ed program has been developed for industry newcomers and for those needing a refresher course on the fundamentals.
- Registration is through the Valve World Americas website at www.valveworldamericas.com/vma.
- Contact Judy Tibbs, VMA director of education, for more information (phone 894.639.1365).
(May 23, 2013—Washington, DC) The second Valve World Americas 2013 Expo & Conference begins at Houston’s
George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on June 25, 2013, but the great opportunities for learning start even before the conference. The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) is offering a one-day version of its Valves &
Actuators 101 education program, designed to jump-start the career of industry newcomers or provide a refresher on valve, actuator and control basics. VMA member presenters will discuss the major valve and actuator types from 9
am to 5 pm on Monday, June 24. Attendees at the course receive a certificate of completion, CD with presentations, lunch and afternoon snack, plus complimentary entrance to the expo.
The 2013 Valve World Americas Expo & Conference is the perfect complement to the valves and actuators course as it will provide an international, yet American-focused platform for the ongoing technical and commercial exchange of
information and experiences on the latest technologies, developments and products for our industry. Many of the steering committee members come from VMA member companies and their end-user clients.
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U.S. INDUSTRIAL VALVE SHIPMENTS TO GROW 3% IN 2013
Continued growth bodes well for economy
(March 19, 2013—Washington, DC) Shipments for the U.S. industrial valve industry will grow 3% in 2013, increasing to nearly $4.3 billion, according to figures released
by the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) as part of its annual market forecast. The increase marks the fourth consecutive year of growth following the recession and exceeds the industry’s previous 10-year peak in 2008.
"As VMA starts its 75th year, I’m optimistic about the outlook for our industry. We have rebounded from the downturn, which is a good sign for us and the overall economy. If the end users of our products are ordering
from us, then they too are producing,” explained VMA President William Sandler. "I’m also proud of VMA’s important role in strengthening an industry that is the backbone for so many others and that stands out for its level
of excellence.” …
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NEWS RELEASES: 2012
VMA’S VALVE BASICS EDUCATION PROGRAM SET FOR DENVER, OCT. 11-12
- The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) developed this course to help industry newcomers
- Education seminar offers in-depth sessions on valve, actuator and control fundamentals
- Hands-on learning is featured during the "Valve Petting Zoo”
- For more information, contact Judy Tibbs, director of education (jtibbs@vma.org or 804-639-1365).
(July 23, 2012—Washington, DC) VMA’s Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits has drawn more than 600 people since it launched in 2009. This one-and-a-half-day program will be held in Denver at the Crowne Plaza Denver – International Airport, Oct. 11-12, 2012.
Attendees are those who want to learn the basics of industrial valves, Oct. 11-12 in Denver. At the heart of the seminar is the Valves & Actuators 101 course, which consists of lessons that guide attendees through the world of valves and the systems they help control, starting with simplest types of valves and moving into the more complicated automated products, including actuators and controls.
VALVE SHIPMENTS UP IN 2011, WITH MORE GROWTH PROJECTED FOR 2012
Domestic shipments as well as exports to rise WASHINGTON, DC
(Feb. 10, 2012) — For the third year in a row, shipments for the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry will grow, rising to about $4 billion in 2012, according to the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA). That’s a
rise of about 2.2% from 2011 levels of $3.915 billion and equal to the industry’s 10-year peak in 2008. The figures were released as part of VMA’s annual market forecast.
"Although the rise is slight compared to some year-to-year increases early in this decade, the fact that we witnessed three years of growth through a difficult economy shows how strong the valve industry is,” says VMA Chairman
Bruce Broxterman, president of Richards Industries. "We expect the gains to continue over the next few years,” he adds. ...
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HOUSTON IS THE SITE OF NEXT VALVE BASICS COURSE, MARCH 6-7
- Education seminar offers in-depth sessions on valve, actuator and control fundamentals
- Hands-on learning is featured during the "Valve Petting Zoo”
- The Valve Manufacturers Association developed this course to help industry newcomers
(Feb. 3, 2012—Washington, DC) The next Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits, an event that has drawn more than 500 people who want to learn the basics of industrial valves, is March 6-7 in Houston. The March session of the one-and-a-half-day program will be held at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake.
At the heart of the seminar is the Valves & Actuators 101 course, which consists of lessons that guide attendees through the world of valves and the systems they help control, starting with simplest types of valves and moving into the more complicated automated products, including actuators and controls.
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