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The Valves Association is the network of manufacturers of building and industrial valves in the VDMA.

We represent their interests at national and international institutions, vis-à-vis legislators, authorities, supplier and customer organisations and take influence on technical regulations. In addition, we inform and advise our currently around 170 member companies on all product-related issues and thus create a solid basis for business decisions. Our services include industry statistics, economic and market information, trade fair analyses, technical guidelines, research promotion and press and public relations work.

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In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.

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Economic Committee for Industrial Valves (WAI)

Together with our host GSR Ventiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, we would like to cordially invite you to the next WAI meeting with a pre-event on 21–22 May 2025 in East Westphalia.

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Technical Regulations & Standardization
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Working group safety devices fittings

As discussed at the last meeting of our working group on February 26, 2025, the AD 2000 A2 is currently being revised.

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Information event: The new European product law I Focus on building fittings and sanitary products

Online information event: The new European product law I Focus on building fittings and sanitary products

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Tue. 17.06.25 Tue. 17.06.25

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VDMA Valve PCR Project

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Building Automation
Home Controls, Building Automation and Services
Building Control and Management
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VDI 3805 working group

Adaptation of guideline sheets 2 and 17

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Hydrogen & Green Molecules Markets: European Experts Meeting (EN)

Yearly meeting for European market experts in H2 and H2 derivatives including CO2 markets. Component and plant manufacturers, EPCs and selected project developers as well as process industries players meet here to discuss trends and perspectives in D-A-CH, Europe and overseas. Open to members and non-VDMA members from the industry. Language: EN

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Initiatives and projects
The valve industry is in constant motion. Thus, the tasks of the trade association are characterised by constant change.

Staying on track
In the past years, the manufacturers of valves have proven how flexible and resilient they are.

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Valves - World Energy Outlook 2022

World Energy Outlook: Current crisis accelerates energy transition

The International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest World Energy Outlook expects that the current global energy crisis could accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system.

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Markets & Economy Committee

Industrial Valves Economic Committee - WAI

In the Industrial Valves Economic Committee, managing directors, sales and marketing managers exchange views on the current economic situation and sector development in the industrial valves

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Kelkenberg, Inga

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Do you have individual questions or need professional advice? Our experts will be happy to advise you in person, by telephone or at your premises.

With cost-free listings in our online directories, you can present yourself to potential customers.

By participating in research activities and utilizing the results, we offer your company access to the best minds in science. What is more, we help you to recognize relevant mechanical engineering trends and disruptions at an early stage to make them useful for your business.

We provide you with survey results and benchmarks from various business areas that will help you evaluating and classifying your company’s performance, amongst other things.

Access to an extensive statistics data base, forecasts, country reports and much more will help you manage your business activities.

Take advantage of the many opportunities at VDMA for networking and collaboration along the entire industrial value chain and mechanical engineering topics - in person or online.

With our VDMA newsletters we inform you by email about current trends, news, and events from the VDMA and the world of mechanical engineering – you decide which newsletters you need.

We represent the issues of mechanical engineering in Germany and Europe on your behalf. Our technical expertise, our knowledge of the industry, and our straightforward positioning makes us a recognized and valued contact for companies, as well as for the public, science, administration, and politics.

The VDMA offers you a comprehensive range of further education and training courses relevant to mechanical engineering: Conferences, courses, seminars as well as digital learning.

Stay on top of technical legislation with our support. In addition, the VDMA promotes the competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry through its participation in the DIN Standards Committee for Mechanical Engineering (NAM).

With our publications, we impart knowledge and provide insights into the latest developments in our industry and in our association.

The VDMA magazine is aimed exclusively at VDMA member companies and gives them unusual insights into the mechanical engineering industry. What challenges is it dealing with? What projects is it working on? And how does it envision the future? To find out, we talk to our members and visit them on site. In doing so, we don't shy away from presenting controversial viewpoints that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of mechanical engineering.

We offer various networking events, including high-level congresses and target-group specific experience exchanges on expert level. In addition, VDMA connects you with your customers during numerous trade fairs and exhibition activities; in Germany and all over the world.

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Dr. Laura Dorfer

Managing Director Valves, Sanitary Technology and Design, Welding and Pressure Gas Equipment

laura.dorfer@vdma.org

+49 69 6603-1241

laura.dorfer@vdma.org

+49 69 6603-1241

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