VALVE MAGAZINE Winter 2024

VMA NEWS

VMA had a good year in 2023! A few highlights are listed below from our programs and activities areas. There was a strong focus on government The Year in Review: 2023

to call for reinstatement on certain expensing items in the tax code. Globally, there were also a number of changes and alerts regarding various tariffs that we continue to keep members abreast of. VMA realized high attendance at all of our events, and held the Market Outlook Workshop in person again for the first time since the pandemic. Additionally, the Valve Repair Council also held a workshop this summer for the first time since the pandemic. Participants enjoyed learning and being in person again. Education remains a key pillar of VMA, and in addition to in-person events, the Valve Basics program expanded in the on-demand format with both companies and individuals taking advantage of the program. A statement on sustainability that members can use in their communications with customers was created, and a membership “pulse survey” on business and economic trends was expanded and relaunched. VMA also made updates to both the VMA and Valve media brand and content areas to continue to be as relevant as possible, hired new staff and moved our offices to Alexan dria, Virginia. A busy year! A more complete look at 2023 will be provided in our Annual Report. It was a foundational year for the organi zation which will help us continue to deliver on our core priorities going forward.

affairs, especially on legis lative and regulatory issues affecting our industry like PFAS, trade and tariffs, tax policy, Buy America Build America and supporting the workforce. Two “fly-ins” to Washington D.C. were held where we met with 20 Senate and House of Representative’s offices on Capitol Hill. VMA also filed comments on proposed EPA regulations related to PFAS in the environment, to explain the substantial implications of treating all PFAS materials in the same

This section of Valve will provide readers with a look into some of key issues and activities VMA is actively addressing. Members can contact VMA for more detailed information. To learn about becoming a VMA or VRC member, contact VMA President Heather Rhoderick at hrhoderick@vma.org

manner. VMA also joined with other associations to pro mote new ways to obtain workforce training money and

October 2-4, 2024 2024 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting * Park City, Utah

August 1-2, 2024 Market Outlook Workshop with The Hydraulic Institute * Oakbrook, IL

April 9, 2024 Inaugural Hydrogen Valve Summit Houston, Texas

April 9-11, 2024 The Valve Forum: Exhibits and Conference Houston, Texas

* VMA/VRC Members Only

Registration Open for Valve Forum and New Hydrogen Valve Summit The entire industry is invited to attend two VMA events this spring: the the new Hydrogen Valve Summit, followed by the 2024 Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits. VMA’s Valve Forum is the premier gathering for the entire valve industry value chain, offering insights, business opportunities and the latest products. The new Hydrogen Valve Summit, is a day dedicated to exploring hydrogen and carbon capture market opportunities. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are also available, providing a cost-effective place to showcase your latest innovations in valves and actu ators, new services and equipment to valve manufacturers and end users.

New Year, New Look

Working with various Committees, we are excited to introduce not only a refreshed look and feel to the Valve media products, but also to VMA! Our goals for the refresh were to ensure that the VMA and Valve logos and brand elements worked seamlessly with one another to help reinforce the relationship between the magazine and Association. Additionally, we wanted to provide a fresh update to the brands to expand their appeal to new audiences, without losing their recognition. If you haven’t already, you’ll start to see the new logo and other new de signs for VMA over the next quarter. For those who have been involved with VMA for many years, you may notice the logo looks similar to one used years ago!

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