WHAT            

The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) will be hosting a press breakfast to unveil and discuss new member research that provides a snapshot about industry employment.  The breakfast takes place during VMA’s Annual Meeting—the premier gathering of valve and actuator industry leaders in North America being held from October 3-5.  During the breakfast briefing, experts will also discuss new trends affecting the economic outlook and impact of the valve industry. The briefing is part of VMA’s 75th Anniversary efforts, as it marks its important role in strengthening an industry that is the backbone for so any others. 

WHEN            

Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 7:30 am to 8:30 am

WHERE         

The Breakers – Gold Room

One South County Road

Palm Beach, FL

WHO              

• Economist Alan Beaulieu, principal of ITR Economics
• VMA Chairman Mark Cordell, president of Distributed Valves, Cameron
• VMA President Bill Sandler
• VMA Board Members

 WHY              

Founded in 1938, the Washington, DC-based Valve Manufacturers Association exclusively represents nearly 100 North American manufacturers of valves, actuators and controls, which account for about 80% of total industrial valve shipments out of U.S. and Canadian facilities, as well as suppliers to the industry and distributors/channel partners.  VMA is celebrating its 75^th anniversary, helping keep a flagship industry growing and competitive. Today, membership in VMA is recognized as the “seal of approval.”

HOW

Seating is limited. Media interested in attending should contact Shawn Flaherty at Email Contact or 703-554-3609 to reserve a seat. Following the breakfast, reporters are welcome to attend the conference general session—2014 Valve Industry Outlook—with noted economist Alan Beaulieu.