VDMA – Valves Industry steps up the fight against product piracy at the ISH Frankfurt 2009 18th March, 2009: At the ISH 2009, the world"s leading trade fair for Bathroom Experience, Building, Energy, Air-conditioning Technology and Renewable Energies in Frankfurt that closed last Saturday (10 - 14 March), customs inspectors confiscated around 92 suspected counterfeit products and various product catalogues. The inspection, initiated by the Fachverband Armaturen, commenced on the launch day immediately after the event was opened and continued until the close of the show for the day at 18.00. Accept responsibility March 10th, 2009: Water requires sustainable commitment / Long-term initiative "Blue Responsibility"/ "Alarming conditions" / Recommendation: "Think global – act local" / 3 Pillars / Proof of industrial competence / Communication start at "ISH 2009"/ Endangered drinking water quality SIL Guidelines – Valves and valve actuators The VDMA Valve Manufacturers Association has generated guidelines to provide assistance in the interpretation of potential relevance of SIL (Safety Integrity Levels) for industrial valves and valve actuators. Wasser Berlin – The industry gathering in 2009 The International Trade Fair & Congress Water and Wastewater opens its doors in Berlin from March 30th to April 4th, 2009. The valve manufacturers association informs the visitors about the industry, its member companies" product offer and its own organization in hall 4.2 – exhibition booth 408.

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