Trade Shows and Associations

Valve World Conference and Expo
http://www.valve-world.net/vw2008/ShowPage.aspx?pageID=1042

International Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigerating Exposition
http://www.ahrexpo.com

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
http://www.otcnet.org
Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA)
http://www.vma.org
Phone: 202-331-8105
An association that is a leading voice within the flow control industry. The VMA represents U.S. and Canadian actuator and valve manufacturers.

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS)
http://www.mss-hq.com
Phone: 703-281-6613
A non-profit organization that seeks to develop standards in industries such as valves, flanges, valve actuators and valve modification. MSS is compiled of 25 committees that write, reaffirm and revise industry standards.

Valve Repair Council (VRC)
http://www.unitedvalve.com/vr_council.htm
Phone: 202-331-0104
An affiliate association of the VMA that deals with the promotion of safe rebuilding and repair of valves, guidelines for correct repair service and education for valve customers, manufacturers and repairers.