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Title: Manufacturing Public Policy August Update
Published: August 29, 2025
Description:A report covering August 2025 Congressional and other governmental activity from VMA consultant, Inside the Beltway. This deck covers news on tariffs and trade actions, industry research and data and a regulatory update on issues relevant to VMA and VRC members. | Title: One Big Beautiful Bill Favors Manufacturing
Presenter: Michael Devereux, Partner, WIPFLI
Date: August 29, 2025
Description: Originally presented on August 27, 2025. A member exclusive webinar tailored specifically for valve manufacturers, where we delve into the transformative tax reforms introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, the OBBB builds upon the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) by reversing unintended tax burdens on manufacturers, making permanent lower individual rates, and introducing new incentives to boost domestic production and innovation. In this session, we will break down the key provisions of the OBBB and their specific implications for the valve manufacturing sector. | Title: August 11, 2025 Tariff Update Webinar
Presenters: Eric McClafferty, Partner, Kelley Drye; Omar Nashishibi, Owener, Inside Beltway; Heather Rhoderick, President, VMA
Published: August 15, 2025
Description: Originally presented on August 11, 2025 as a webinar, "Tariff Actions & Implications to the VMA Members". This document includes the presentation slides and a link to the webinar recording. | Title: Tariff Update
Published: July 14, 2025
Description: This slide deck is updated with the most recent tariff announcements and agreements by country as of July 14, 2025. It consolidates a number of other issues to watch regarding tariff policy, including the status of legal challenges, section 232 and section 301 tariffs, and other materials that are being reviewed such as copper. | Title: Congress Passes Reconciliation Bill with Key Tax Provisions for Manufacturers - Memorandum from Inside the Beltway, LLC.
Published: July 3, 2025
Description: On July 3, 2025, U.S. House secured a major victory for manufacturing by passing the Reconciliation Bill that retroactively eliminates the tax on R&D to 2022 for companies with under $31m in gross receipts. In this memorandum you will find some immediate highlights from this bill. | Title: July 3 QR: Award Nominations; Policy Updates; Annual Meeting Registration
Published: July 3, 2025
Description: A member-only e-newsletter with analysis and resources, industry and VMA news, and exclusive benefits. | Title: HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Ball Valves
Presenter: Kelly Songer, Director of Valve Services, Precision Spray & Coatings
Published: June 26, 2025
Description: HVOF is a thermal spray process that involves spraying molten or heated material onto a surface at high velocity, creating a dense and durable coating. Chrome carbide, applied via HVOF, is particularly effective due to its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and ability to withstand high-temperature environments. These characteristics make chrome carbide an ideal coating for ball valves that are subjected to erosive and corrosive conditions. This presentation explored the characteristics, selection and benefits of HVOF coatings for severe service ball valves. | Title: VMA Mid-Year Member Report & Tariff Update Available
Presenters: Kirk Wilson, President, Flowserve (VMA Chairman of the Board); Rachel Hollinger, EVP, DeZURIK; Heather Rhoderick, President, VMA
Published: June 25, 2025
Description: Ongoing legal challenges have left the IEEPA, Section 232, and Section 301 intact —for now. This webinar provided updates on the ongoing legal challenges related to the IEEPA, Section 232, and Section 301 tariffs. Topics covered included current tariffs in effect (including reciprocal tariffs), key court decisions and their potential implications, and strategic insights to help members prepare for possible outcomes. The session also included a brief mid-year VMA business meeting, which highlighted major initiatives and previewed activities, and member services planned for the remainder of 2025. | Title: June 19 QR: Strategic Planning Commencing; Senate Tax Bull Released; 2025 Scholarship Winners Announced
Published: June 19, 2025
Description: A member-only e-newsletter with analysis and resources, industry and VMA news, and exclusive benefits. | | Presentations from the 2025 Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits have been posted in the Past Events & Webinars Section. | | Presentations from the 2025 Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit have been posted in the Past Events & Webinars Section. | | Presentations from the 2024 PFAS Implications for Flow Control Industry Conference have been posted in the Past Events & Webinars Section. | Title: 2024 & 2025 VMA Scholarship Program Applicants Searching for Internship Opportunities
Published: June 19, 2025
Description: The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) ‘William Sandler’ Scholarship program provides scholarships to children of VMA member company employees. Scholarships are awarded to either technical school or college/university students each year. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding educational and personal achievement and apply each year. This document shows the 2024 and 2025 applicants who indicated they were interested in internship opportunities at our member companies. Interested companies may follow up with these individuals directly. | Title: 2026 VMA 'William Sandler' Scholarship Flyer
Published: June 19, 2025
Description: This is an informational flyer to forward onto others in your company. To download this flyer and share with others please click on the title. | Title: Heroes MAKE America: Connecting the Military Community with the Manufacturing Industry
Presenter: Amy Thomas, National Director, Heroes MAKE America, The Manufacturing Institute
Published: June 18, 2025
Description: This is the recording of the 'Heroes MAKE America: Connecting the Military Community with the Manufacturing Industry' webinar. The Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America initiative collaborates with manufacturers to strengthen the pipeline from military service to manufacturing careers. This program supports military hiring strategies by connecting manufacturers with the broader military community through certification training programs, hiring events, facility tours, career fairs, and other direct engagement opportunities. | Title: June 11 QR: New Tariffs; Valve Repair Seminar a Success; DOD Request
Published: June 11, 2025
Description: A member-only e-newsletter with analysis and resources, industry and VMA news, and exclusive benefits. | Title: May 22 QR: VMA Raises Concerns on PFAS Reporting; House Tax Bill; Visit Us at Valve World
Published: May 22, 2025
Description: A member-only e-newsletter with analysis and resources, industry and VMA news, and exclusive benefits. | Title: Comments Filed on Minnesota Proposed PFAS Ruling
Published: May 21, 2025
Description: The state of Minnesota is one of the first states to propose a full PFAS ban, as well as a PFAS reporting requirement. This reporting requirement starts on January 1, 2026, however there is not yet clarity on what is required to be reported. This proposed rule is the first information publicly available on what may be required; however, it is very complex and confusing, and contains elements on due diligence, concentrations and testing, timelines, and fees that are extremely burdensome to the industrial valve and flow control industry. Additionally, there is not clarity on what products are included in the reporting requirement. VMA has submitted our concerns and suggested revisions to the proposed rule, which this document contains. | Title: May VMA PFAS Interest Group Update
Published: May 19, 2025
Description: This contains the PowerPoint slides and webinar recording from the May 19, 2025, PFAS Interest Group Update. Topics included the recent reporting delay announcements by EPA, the proposed MN reporting rule and VMA’s comments to the state on the rule, and other state activities. |
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