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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact
Tim Ward H+A International 312.332.4650 ext. 18
tward@h-a-intl.com
VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION TO OFFER
FREE SEMINARS AT THE NEW CHEM SHOW
Sessions Round Out Robust Educational Program
WESTPORT, Connecticut…August 12, 2009 – The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA)
has announced that it will be presenting two informative educational sessions on the use of valves and
actuators in the chemical processing industry during the NEW CHEM SHOW, November 17-19 at the
Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Designed for both newcomers to the process industries as well as experienced engineers who need
a refresher course in valves and actuators, attendees will benefit from the free 3-hour session that is
divided into two parts:
- Valves 101 – Starts with a broad overview of the valve industry and then narrows its focus on
key elements such as valve standards, basic piping information and application issues that are
critical to effective valve specification and usage. Detailed discussions of the major valve
types, including gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, plug, control and pressure relief, will
provide attendees with valuable knowledge that can be applied in their daily PVF work,
whether in sales, as a specifying engineer or an end-user.
- Actuators 101 – Begins with a description of the various actions, such as linear, rotary, etc.,
that are employed to operate the valve types discussed in Valves 101. Each actuator type
(electric, pneumatic, hydraulic) is defined in expanded detail to impart an understanding of
their variations, characteristics and relative technical matters. It provides sufficient information
to educate users about their options and to gain a firm understanding of how each actuator type
may apply to their specific needs.
“We’re confident the 2009 CHEM SHOW will be an excellent event for all of our members
because so many of the top executives and buyers from companies in the chemical process
industries will be in attendance,” said William Sandler, president of the VMA. “We’re
looking forward to working with show management to make the event the most memorable in
its history.”
This session was developed by members of the Valve Manufacturers Association, which
represents the majority of U.S. and Canadian valve, actuator and control manufacturers.
Presenters for the Valves 101 and Actuators 101 are:
- Greg Johnson, President, United Valve, Houston, TX
- Leon Brooks, Director of Sales for Distributed Valves, Cameron Valves & Measurement,
Houston, TX
- Ed Holtgraver, CEO, QTRCO, Inc., Tomball, TX
- Paul Souza, Quality Assurance Manager, AUMA Actuators, Inc., Canonsburg, PA
“Valves and actuators are a critical component of the chemical process industries and these
sessions will be very beneficial to many of the Show attendees,” said Clay Stevens, President of
International Exposition Company, which produces and manages The NEW CHEM SHOW.
These new education sessions will complement a comprehensive offering of educational
programming offered during all three days of the 53rd edition of the industry-leading North American
processing event.
For information on the 2009 NEW CHEM SHOW visit www.chemshow.com or call (203) 221-
9232.
About The NEW CHEM SHOW
Since 1915, the Chem Show (www.chemshow.com) has been the CPI professional’s single best
resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It’s a hands-on, interactive event that showcases
a wide spectrum of emerging technologies. The unique industry forum creates a dynamic marketing
environment unequaled by any other process industries event in North America. The NEW Chem Show is
produced and managed by International Exposition Company (IEC), 15 Franklin Street, Westport, CT
06880; phone: (203) 221-9232; fax: (203) 221-9260; e-mail: info@chemshow.com; website:
www.chemshow.com.
About VMA
Founded in 1938, the VMA is the leading voice of the flow control industry and the only organization
exclusively serving U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of industrial valves and actuators. With more than
100 members, the VMA accounts for approximately 85% of the total industrial valve shipments out of
U.S. facilities.
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