VALVE MAGAZINE Winter 2025

VMA NEWS

VMA Provides Short and Long Term PFAS Insights VMA’s conference on PFAS last November highlighted both how our industry uses and is impacted by PFAS sub stances — mostly flouropolymers — and what companies need to be doing now to meet upcoming deadlines in the U.S. and Canada. The conference also explored mid and long range issues to be planning for end of life, insurance and liability. VMA members can access tools and guid ance on the regulations through VMA’s Member Resource Library.

2025 VMA Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted VMA’s William Sandler Scholarship program provides financial assistance to the children of VMA and VRC member company employees who are attending either technical schools or 4-year universities and colleges. Those who are studying areas of importance to the valve manufacturing industry should apply by Monday, March 31, 2025. Learn more by visiting: vma.org/sandlerscholar VMA 2025 Annual Meeting Dates VMA and VRC members should save the date for the 87th VMA/VRC Annual Meeting, October 13-15, 2025, in Na ples, Florida. This meeting is a must-attend for leaders, with expert speakers on external forces affecting the industry and analysis on impacts to our industry, as well as the best networking opportunities. Learn more at vma.org/annual meeting.com. With Over 200 actuator mounting kits available (rotary and linear). Don’t reorder—REPLACE with a VAC Positioner. • Custom designed kits for specialty applications • Universal approach to mounting to facilitate standardization and simplification. • VAC provides you with current designs and competitive cost choices including: - Electropneumatic positioners - Pneumatic positioners - Digital positioners VALVE ACCESSORIES & CONTROLS

Valve Repair Seminar in Summer 2025 Offers the Latest Insights Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the sixth bian nual Valve Repair Seminar on June 2-3, 2025, at San Ja cinto College in Pasadena, Texas. Developed by the Valve Repair Council, this conference is designed specifically for professionals in the valve repair and service industry and offers a day-and-a-half of educational programming, a local facility tour, multiple networking opportunities and tabletop exhibits. This event is open to both VMA/VRC members and industry nonmember companies. Discounts are available for companies with multiple attendees. Learn more at vma.org/events.

2025 Save the Dates April 8 Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit | Orlando, FL April 8–10 The Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits | Orlando, FL June 2-3 Valve Repair Seminar | Pasadena, TX October 13-15 2025 Annual Meeting | Naples, FL

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