Empowering Pumps and Equipment

Manufacturing Day 2020 - #MFGDay20
2020-10-02
#MFGDay20 is More Important than Ever.
The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector across the country. Manufacturing employs more than 12.1 million people, contributes $2.36 trillion to the American economy annually, and accounts for 63% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is a powerful voice of the manufacturing community and a leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy – which is why celebrating Manufacturing Day – even if only online – is more important than ever.
The public must continue to see how critical manufacturing is to our country. Facing an unprecedented pandemic, manufacturers have stepped up to produce sanitizer, test kits, personal protective equipment, and a range of other materials to support Americans through this unique period of time. Throughout our nation’s response effort—and during Manufacturing Day in particular—we hope that more young people will see how creators respond when our country needs them most and choose to join in this effort by pursuing a career in modern manufacturing. This is why you are invited to participate in #MFGDay20 on October 2nd, which is really only the start of a month-long celebration.
Read our article in the digital magazine to learn more about #MFGDay20 and use that hashtag to follow along online!

Reliable and efficient HVAC in hospitals
2020-10-01 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
How can you ensure maximum uptime and reliability in hospital HVAC systems? Intelligent AC drives are the key!
Join this free webinar where experts, Jesper Therbo, Global Head of HVAC/R, and Gregers Geilager, Head of Global Water and Wastewater, will tell you all about how AC drives can:

Reduce EMC interference in critical hospital equipment
Ensure maximum uptime with condition-based monitoring
Provide up to 25% energy savings compared to traditional ventilation solutions and EC fans, using the Danfoss EC+ concept

Smart HVAC for a New World
2020-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Presented by
Rohit Mohindra
What You Will Learn
The world around us and the world of HVAC is changing rapidly. New emerging technologies are pushing the capabilities of equipment operation, remote connectivity, asset management and ground breaking maintenance and service tools.
This session will cover some of these new technologies and show how you can capitalize on the benefits while mitigating risk.
This presentation will be of interest to engineers, consultants, facility operators and owners especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Best Practices 2020 ONLINE EVENT
2020-09-23 10:00 - 2020-09-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Best Practices 2020 ONLINE EVENT! will produce LIVE Keynote Presentations and Forums plus hours of pre-recorded sessions featuring leading experts from around the world. This is a great opportunity for maintenance teams, energy managers, specifying engineers and sales engineers to receive training (and PDH hours) on optimizing the on-site utilities powering modern, sustainable, plant and building automation.
Registration is FREE! Registrants will receive a link to the Best Practices 2020 ONLINE EVENT! via email.

AWWA VIRTUAL SUMMIT
2020-09-23 08:00 - 2020-09-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The AWWA Virtual Summit will take place on September 23-24, 2020.
Connect virtually to exchange knowledge and collaborate during this world-class event full of innovative and educational content – all delivered to your home or office.
Register by August 20 for the early rate.
Education
Earn your CEUs/PDH with short, engaging sessions delivered by subject matter experts on today’s most relevant water sector topics.
Innovation
Explore content-rich sessions, find exhibitor solutions, and chat with fellow attendees in the summit’s interactive virtual environment.
Exchange
Engage with your peers, learn about new products, renew relationships, and contribute your ideas to help move the industry forward.
Register here!

The Road to Canada’s Economic Recovery Runs Through Indigenous Communities
2020-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
Strategic Stream | In partnership with Konstruct Digital, EnergyNow, and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
September 22, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. MDT
As Canada forges its path to economic recovery, the time is now to engage in meaningful dialogue on the best direction forward.
This includes ensuring Indigenous communities participate in the natural resource economy. The energy industry is already one of the largest employers of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a significant supporter of Indigenous-owned businesses. Yet there is an opportunity to expand Indigenous participation in this sector.
Join our esteemed panel to discuss how mutually beneficial resource development can offer such an opportunity to help rebuild the Canadian economy and contribute to the economic and social sustainability of Indigenous communities.

Frost & Sullivan and Top Marketing Leaders Discusss How to Create a Game Plan for 2021
2020-09-17 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Due to the current global health crisis, companies had to find new ways to connect and stay innovative. With planning season just around the corner, Frost & Sullivan’s experts and industry thought leaders will reveal how companies plan for the future with the uncertainty of a potentially prolonged pandemic and a looming recession.
Frost & Sullivan invites you to join us for the interactive virtual panel “Marketing in 2021: Uncertainty or Opportunity?”, on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 11:00 am EST/ 8:00 am PST, to discuss and debate strategies to propel companies forward by tackling your most pressing questions.
For more information and to register for the interactive virtual panel, please visit http://frost.ly/4cs.
This conversation will be geared around YOUR needs. All participants are encouraged to submit their questions during registration. Confirmed speakers include:

Adam Khan, Global Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Marketing Operations at Frost & Sullivan
Gary Robbins, Senior Partner of Brand and Demand Solutions, at Frost & Sullivan
Ashish Babu, CMO for Europe & UK at Tata Consultancy Services
Jyllene Miller, EVP Marketing and Emerging Business at Concentrix
Mark Wilson, CMO at Blackberry
Stacey Fontenot, Vice President of Platform Marketing at Cvent
Yasutaka Muzitani (Mizu), Vice President and Global CMO at Colt Technology Services

Key benefits of attending this webinar:

New marketing tactics for 2021.
Key factors to evaluate when planning/budgeting in-person events in the future.
Top strategies to build your 2021 marketing plan with confidence.
The event will also be recorded and available for on-demand viewing at http://frost.ly/4ct.

About Frost & Sullivan
For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

CRIN Water: Building Connections Within The Water Innovation Ecosystem
2020-09-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Konstruct Digital, EnergyNow, and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
September 16, 2020 | 3 p.m. MDT
The water innovation ecosystem is a big and busy space, with participation from entrepreneurs, municipalities, governments, NGOs, academia, and industries including energy, agriculture, mining, and more. The CRIN Water Technology Development Theme is engaging a diverse, multi-sector network to create connections within the ecosystem and to encourage collaboration to solve our shared water challenges.
In this webinar, you will learn:
How the CRIN Water Technology Development Theme is building connections within the water innovation ecosystem and how you can get engaged
About the WTDC, ACWA, and InnoTech testing facilities and the role each plays in advancing water technologies for a range of sectors.

Intro to life cycle management of AC drives
2020-09-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
In this webinar, experts, Scott Blackwell and Jörg Studer, will show you how you can keep your operations performing at their fullest potential with Danfoss life cycle management solutions. They will take you through the four phases of an AC drive’s life, and share available products, services, and potential upgrade paths. See how our life cycle management model is designed to support you throughout the life cycle of your AC drives.
Sign up for the webinar to see how you can maximize your system’s potential.

United for Infrastructure 2020: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure
2020-09-14 08:00 - 2020-09-21 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us from September 14-21 for our signature annual program, United for Infrastructure 2020: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure (formerly Infrastructure Week). For the last eight years, we have convened leaders from across America to highlight the critical role infrastructure plays in our daily lives, economy, jobs, public health, and national security.
Led by our Steering Committee and joined by more than 500 affiliates nationwide, participants host events, tours and open houses at infrastructure assets, speak out in the press, and share their stories on social media. See highlights from the Week in years past on our highlights page.
We invite you to participate in the Week in 2020 – from September 14-21. Attend one of our events or plan your own! Check out our resources page (coming soon) for template materials, event ideas, model op-eds, social media shareable, and more to help you tell your infrastructure story. Check back soon for more on participating in United for Infrastructure 2020 and join our mailing list for updates!
United for Infrastructure 2020: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure is proudly led by it’s steering committee

Drives & features for optimizing crane operations
2020-09-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Which drives are the best fit for your crane application? With the right application-dedicated features, you can optimize your crane performance using your AC drives. Learn about integrated functional safety features, sensorless anti-sway for high stability, how to harness regenerative power, and more. Our expert, Michael Müller, is ready to answer your questions.
Register Here!

VMA/VRC Annual Meeting
2020-09-09 14:00 - 2020-09-11 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW FOR VMA’S PREMIER EVENT
Whether it’s the pandemic, economic challenges and market volatility, societal unrest, political discourse – or an upcoming election – there is certainly no shortage of topics to discuss at VMA’s 2020 Annual Meeting. This is VMA’s premier event open to members only, which delivers unparalleled networking, discussion and analysis of the most important external and internal issues being faced, and how they affect the valve industry.
And while this year will be different as we hold the event online, all attendees will still know why this is a not to be missed event! Because the event is virtual, it is the ideal opportunity for a group of individuals from your company to benefit from attending and hearing the same information together. A rate for up to 10 people from each member company is available, as well as an individual registration rate.The return you’ll receive from your investment is well worth it – and if you don’t think it is, we’ll refund your registration!
WHAT TAKES PLACE?
The Virtual Annual Meeting will take place for a few hours each day, over three days. VMA’s has created a program addressing the top concerns of the industry today. With presentations, discussions, Q&A, and on-demand presentations, you’ll leave with the information you need on the status of the industry today and knowledge you need to keep leading into 2021 and beyond. And if you miss a session, view it later as all content is available for attendees to access and watch for a month after the event.
Renowned Speakers and Live Q&A
The follow sessions will all be offered live with online and verbal Q&A with the presenters. Attendees have the opportunity to ask each speaker questions and hear their answers first-hand.
KEYNOTE: Leadership in the New Normal
As the commander of Joint Task Force Katrina. Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.) became known as the “Category 5 Gen.” for his striking leadership style in coordinating military relief efforts in post-hurricane New Orleans. He is a decorated 37-year army veteran and global authority on leadership. He will share his experience in managing natural and man-made conflicts to help VMA members build a culture of preparedness to manage through crisis and change in our country’s new normal.
Political Analysis and Impacts for Manufacturing Companies
Nationally respected pollster, best-selling author and on-air election analyst John Zogby will aim to provide some context around the polarized politics of today and some analysis of the upcoming election this November. He’ll also weave in some ideas on how the manufacturing industry can prepare for the coming wave of dynamic change, and be available to answer your burning questions.
Using Organizational Change Principals in a Remote Work Environment
Currently the Director, Organizational Transformation and Change Management at JLL and a former HR consultant, Danielle Zaft will share her insights and knowledge on organizational change principles to help you adjust to a changed world.
Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection and Create High-Performing Teams
Franklin Covey’s Thought Leader on Inclusion and Bias, Pamela Fuller, will explore why our assumptions about each other and how we interact with one another has vast effects on both individual and organizational success. VMA leaders and managers will receive tools and tips to help identify and take action to overcome unconscious bias and create a workplace where everyone feels valued and volunteers their best efforts.
Impacts of a Wild and Unprecedented Economic Environment
Michael Halloran, CFA, Associate Director of Research and Senior Research Analyst at Baird, will talk to VMA members about the economy, various scenarios and what this could – or could not – mean for the valve industry in the year to come. He’ll also address how Wall Street currently views the industry, and as a speaker last year will provide updates from what he shared then.
Bonus Sessions
Engaging Discussions and Networking
Make the most your registration by also viewing the following presentations. All attendees can access them at anytime during the event, or for a month after the event.

Supply Chain, Covid-19, and Global Trade – Lessons Learned
Legal and Governmental Update for the Valve Industry
The Latest Updates on Standards
Cyber Securing Your Mined Bytes

Engaging Discussions and Networking
Make connections that continue after the event through individual online networking and facilitated topical discussions, as well as a Happy Hour! Topics include:

COVID-19 – Implications, managing the workplace, legal issues
Tariffs, Legal and Regulations
Advocacy for the Valve Industry
Selling in a Remote Environment
Being Mindful – From Leadership to Happy Hour
Open Discussion – Bring your Favorite Cocktail or Wine

VMA Business Meeting
The Annual Meeting also hosts VMA’s annual business meeting, where plans for the coming year are reviewed with the membership, including the budget and key association activities, as well as accomplishments from the previous year. Board representatives are voted on and other business is held as needed, so Official Reps are requested to attend. The Business Meeting is open to all members with no registration fee. Each company’s official representative to VMA should attend in order to provide their company’s vote. All attendees of the Annual Meeting will automatically be registered for the business meeting.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Attendees are typically C-suite or product and department heads, but this year in particular VMA is encouraging all who are interested to attend. A rate for up to 10 people from each member company is available, as well as an individual registration rate.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THIS VIRTUAL EVENT?
Even though this event takes place with attendees and speakers spread all over North America, everyone will be meeting virtually through the same website. This means attendees will hear and see speaker presentations and ask them questions in real-time, can engage in private one-one-conversations and chats, participate in robust, small-group discussions on topics of interest, and learn more about the event sponsors.

Booster Pump Maintenance Basics - Ensure Water Pressure in High Rise Residential Buildings
2020-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presenter
Kazi Nasir
Global Product Experience Specialist, Plumbing and Heat Transfer
What You Will Learn
Whether you prefer condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance as an asset management approach, the basic requirements for maintaining a pressure booster system are important components in an operations plan. This webinar will review the steps facility managers and operators should take on a regular basis to guarantee water supply for building occupants. You will also learn how to review booster system settings and performance data to identify potential issues.
Register here!

Advances in Automated Methane Detection Using InfraRed Cameras – Cost-Effectively Addressing Remote Monitoring
2020-08-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Konstruct Digital, Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
In addressing this new environmental industry requirement, accurate and reliable methane emission detection and monitoring are key capabilities and are increasingly mandated by regulatory bodies. Unfortunately, in many cases the current methods such as point sensors and periodic manual inspections are not sufficient to meet the requirements of these policies.
The industry’s response to this need is generation of technologies and solutions. This includes recent advances in InfraRed (IR) camera technology and Machine Learning that have provided new and innovative methods to reliably and automatically detect methane and establish continuous and autonomous monitoring of above ground Natural Gas facilities.
In this webinar, you will learn:
• The growing need, challenges and key targets of automated methane detection
• Recent technology advances in Infrared Methane Detection
• The advantages and practical aspects of deploying a Fixed-Platform, Intelligent Uncooled Optical Gas Imaging Based Methane Detection System
Register now!

Advanced motion control made easy
2020-08-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Integrated Motion Controller of VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 makes enabling advanced motion control features more accessible then you thought possible.
Ole Gernhøfer, Technical Product Manager at Danfoss Drives, will share his expertise on advanced motion control with AC drives. He will also cover the pros and cons between sensorless and closed-loop control performance. Let’s go through some application examples together to uncover just how accessible it really is.
To learn more, join us for this webinar
Wed, Aug 26, 2020 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
Advanced motion control made easy with standard AC drives
Register here!

Ask The Expert - A Holistic Approach to Building Operation and System Efficiency
2020-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presenter
Tony Furst
Senior Application Engineer, Sales & Sales Support
What You Will Learn
Building owners and operators face new challenges in having to open and operate buildings at reduced occupancies, and with higher ventilation rates. A solid understanding of how your building operates and where the potential problems lie is critical to maintaining efficiencies. In this session we’ll discuss how to analyze your building systems. We’ll also show you where to look to understand what areas of your system are working well and what areas need further analysis. This session will be of interest to building owners, operators, contractors and design engineers. PDH certificates are available on request.
Register here!

Armstrong Design Envelope Boosters. Energy Audit Work
2020-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Pressure booster systems in potable water applications serve an important purpose in modern-day buildings. They operate almost unnoticed, providing reliable water pressure, but unfortunately, are often inefficient from the standpoint of energy usage. Through some simple audit steps, building owners and operators can assess the energy requirements and actual energy usage of pressure booster systems, and apply that in-depth knowledge to decisions relating to retrofit projects. Join us Tuesday, August 25th for a discussion of energy audits, and the potential for savings through a retrofit of a pressure booster system.

"Ask Me Anything" Live Chat with Larry Bachus, The Pump Guy, on August 20th at Noon CST
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Empowering Pumps & Equipment is happy to announce an exclusive live chat with one of our valued Industry Contributors! This “Ask Me Anything” event will enable the #PumpTalk Community to ask pump and system related questions to Larry Bachus, The Pump Guy.
Larry is an author of several books, including “Know and Understand Centrifugal Pumps” and “Centrifugal Pumps and Everything You Need to Know About Pumps” (written in both English and Spanish). Larry continues inventing products when not lecturing and consulting, and as a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), most of Larry’s products find applications in civil and mechanical engineering.
Register to participate in this live chat with Larry, The Pump Guy, and ask as many questions as you want!

CRIN: Acceleware Breakthrough Dialogue
2020-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Konstruct Digital, Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
This panel will reflect on the value of CRIN as a “network of networks” and how it can help to accelerate development and adoption of technology through mobilizing the hydrocarbon innovation ecosystem. It is a follow up to the Breakthrough Dialogue held last year with Acceleware, which focused on the requirements for accelerating novel hydrocarbon production technologies.
Mike Tourigny, VP Commercialization of Acceleware, will share Acceleware’s story of how engaging with CRIN helped open up doors that led to new opportunities, new collaborators, and how it intends to use CRIN going forward to continue work and increase the pace of transformative technology adoption within industry. From their participation in CRIN’s innovation road show in Ottawa in May 2019, to the June 2019 Breakthrough Dialogue co-hosted by Acceleware and CRIN, the panel will explore what value has and can be created through a self-led approach to leveraging the network of networks.
Caralyn Bennett of GLJ, a newly appointed board member of Acceleware, will join the panel to share her perspective on the progress Acceleware has made through this approach over the last 18 months, her reflections on CRIN through her involvement in other CRIN initiatives and collaborations, as well as her own view of the role of consultancies within the broader ecosystem and how to effectively use CRIN as a tool to advance technologies.
Matt McCulloch, the CRIN Novel Hydrocarbon Recovery theme lead and panel host will also share the different ways CRIN has been used to bring unique value to different stakeholders, as well as what each stakeholder group can do to help the technology acceleration process. He will also unveil the new CRIN report titled “Accelerating Novel Hydrocarbon Recovery Technology”, which has lessons for all involved in the advancement of clean technology in the hydrocarbon sector.”
In this webinar you will learn:
• How CRIN can be used as a tool to help advance solutions and technologies
• Real and recent examples of how CRIN has added value to its members
• What each stakeholder group can do to help the technology acceleration process

Register now!

Improve Reliability and Reduce Operating Costs by Installing a Chesterton Water Saving System by Joe Salvaneschi
2020-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join our webinar to learn how the Chesterton WSS (Water Saving System) can improve reliability and reduce operating costs. We will cover the features and benefits of the WSS tank system along with the different operating modes that can be used to support double mechanical seals. During the webinar a short video presentation will explain how the WSS is commissioned, operated along with a simulated fault condition for detection.
By attending this webinar you will:
• Learn how the WSS can improve seal reliability
• Receive tools to calculate ROI demonstrating real world savings
• Know how to install and commission
• See how to quickly and easily increase double seal life
• Realize all of the benefits of eliminating costly ‘seal water to drain’ operation for double mechanical seals.
The webinar begins at 12pm Eastern on August 19th, registration is free.
Register Here!

Optimize Your Plant Using Variable Frequency Drives: Increase Productivity and Improve Efficiency
2020-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Every AC motor needs a drive! This webinar will provide insight into Danfoss’ solutions to improving the productivity (reduced downtime and efficiency optimization) of your plant and its processes.
Learning Objectives

Learn why every motor needs a variable speed drive.
Understand how a variable speed drive can reduce the number of needed spare parts in your plant or system.
Learn how to remotely monitor your system using a variable frequency drive.
Gain a better understanding of condition-based monitoring and how you can collect and analyze data for predictive maintenance purposes.

Practical Aspects of Foam-Assisted SAGD
2020-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Steam-foam has been used extensively in field trials to improve steam conformance, both for cyclic steam injection and steam flood. It is a proven process and very useful lessons can be drawn from these field trials to plan new projects. However, foam has not yet been used to improve SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage) performances.
The presentation provides useful physical considerations on the steam-foam process along with detailed guidelines for the implementation of the Foam-Assisted SAGD process in the field. It will be useful for engineers that are considering foam to improve the performances of SAGD by targeting a reduction of the steam consumption or the Steam Oil Ratio.
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NFPA’s 2020 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference
2020-08-11 09:30 - 2020-08-13 01:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s premier economic event that offers hard data and expert analysis for everyone in the fluid power supply chain. Both members and non-members alike are able to attend. Taking place in a series of three half-day sessions, the 2020 IEOC will offer the same exclusive economic content NFPA members have come to expect as well as exclusive opportunities to network with speakers and other attendees.
Presentations include:

Market Forecasts

Fluid Power Industry Forecast – Alex Chausovsky, ITR Economics
Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
Construction Machinery Forecast – Chuck Yengst, Yengst & Associates
Agriculture Machinery Forecast – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
Heavy Truck Market Forecast – Eric Starks, FTR Associates
Industrial Markets Overview – Scott Hazelton, IHS Markit
Metalworking/Machine Tool Market Forecast – Pat McGibbon, Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)
Gear Industry Marketing & Forecast – Tom Runiewicz, IHS Markit

Economics

Global Economics from an ITR Perspective – Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics
Global Economics from an Oxford Economics Perspective – Michael Reed, Oxford Economics
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Economic Consequences – Sergio Rebelo, Kellogg School of Management
Key Geopolitical Trends Likely to Impact Business – Sam Potolicchio, Preparing Global Leaders Forum

Technology

Packaging Equipment Sustainability – Donna Ritson, DDR Communications LLC

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2020 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop
2020-08-06 08:00 - 2020-08-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Gain insights from end-user market experts that you can use to navigate the recovery from the global crisis. The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) partner to present the 2020 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop: Navigating the Recovery. Open to everyone in the industry!
Join them for a virtual experience focusing on how the flow control and fluid handling industries can navigate the recovery from the crisis of 2020 and what’s to come next year. The Hydraulic Institute and and the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) are partnering to deliver to our industries the content, speakers, discussions, and knowledge to successfully navigate the economic recovery.

As the flow control and fluid handling industries adapt to a chaotic operating environment and economic headwinds, attendees will leave this virtual event equipped with the knowledge they need to plan for the next year. This virtual event is based on past Market Outlook Workshop models, but takes place at your desk so you can receive all the content and take part in discussions/networking, all from the convenience of your office saving you time and money.
Register here.

Empowering Women 2020
2020-08-01 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Be a part of our mission to Connect, Educate, and Empower Women that will not only inspire the next generation of leaders, but provide a community for those currently leading. Empowering Women in Industry Conference & Awards Celebration is a one-day event which will be LIVE streamed on August 1st. We will hear from successful women in industry on how to MAKE AN IMPACT and become our BEST self! As we take a deep dive into personal development topics like becoming women of influence, building allies, imposter syndrome, creating success cycles, and self-care, we also plan to cover industry topics such as how to overcome workplace challenges with co-ed panel discussions on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy!

Virtual Catalyst
2020-07-20 08:00 - 2020-07-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Virtual Catalyst focuses on the ABCS of water communication: assessment, branding, content, strategy + tribal collaboration and storytelling

About this Event

Rogue Water Lab designed our first ever Virtual Catalyst Mastermind Summit with connection, collaboration, and deep learning at the forefront, as this is the essence of Catalyst in real life.
The spirit of Virtual Catalyst is momentum.
How can this difficult transition into unknown territory be a moment of truth and an opportunity to dream up a better, richer and more inclusive ‘normal?’
How can this experience be a catalyst to reimagine the impact we bring about in our communities?
The Summit is spread across a traditional work week – 90 – 120 minute sessions focused on the ABCS— assessment, branding, content, and strategy + tribal collaboration and storytelling.
This won’t just be a series of webinars. We’re using a virtual conference platform called REMO that gets us as close to in-person as possible, with a ‘show floor’, the opportunity for impromptu networking at ‘tables’ and much more. We’ll also have interactive elements built into every session – worksheets to follow-along, homework to complete on your time that support the integration of each lesson, and opportunities to connect beyond the scheduled events.
All daytime sessions begin at 11am CT, and afternoon sessions begin at 4pm CT. Recordings will be made available to registered attendees.
As a bonus, the first 100 people to register will receive a Catalyst Care Package. This is an exclusive surprise package of goodies that is not to be opened until 10:30 am CT on July 20th at the New Box party.
Agenda:
Day 1 – Monday, July 20: Opening Session & Branding
Ben Brugler – CEO at ahkia communications
Reimagining Us: The Power of our Personal Brand.
Day 2 – Tuesday, July 21: Assessment
Rogue Water Lab Team
Pivot! Using the hierarchy of competency as your compass to reimagining your program.
Day 3 – Wednesday, July 22
Daytime Session: Strategy
Dr. Stacy Landreth Grau – Professor at Texas Christian University
Reframing Messy Wicked Problems. Using design thinking to reframe your strategy and to turn constraints into catalysts for impact.
Afternoon Session: Tribal Collaboration
Dr. Tobin Redwine – Professor at Texas A&M University
Building authentic community in a virtual world.
Day 4 – Thursday, July 23: Content
Shea Dunifon – Education Coordinator at Pinellas County, FL
Rethinking public education and engagement in a virtual world.
Special Afternoon Session: Brave Blue World Screening and Panel
Day 5- Friday, July 24: Closing Session & Storytelling
Steven Drangsholt – Sales Leader at Brown and Caldwell
Using the story model to create clarity and collaboration around your mission.

Ensuring Business Success in the Post-COVID-19 World
2020-07-16 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Virtual Event Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed all aspects of our lives. For businesses, these changes have affected revenue, growth strategies, workplaces, workforce health and safety, travel, customer relations, and even contracting protocols. It has dramatically altered how we do business, manage our work-force, and plan for the future. WWEMA has brought together a group of well-known and highly respected thought leaders to share their insights on the economy, business impacts, human resource issues, and contract considerations to help water and wastewater technology manufacturers and related businesses navigate the challenging times ahead. Join us to gain critical insights and strategies to position yourself and your company for business success now and into the future.
Speakers

Gene Marks, President and CEO, The Marks Group PC
Bob Green, Senior HR Industry Analyst, Ascentis
Ernie Goss, Professor, Creighton University
Ken Simonson, Economist, Associated General Contractors of America
Steve Fink, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Who Should Attend?

Presidents, CEOs, and Senior Executives
Human Resource Managers
Contract, Finance, and Legal Staff
Business Development Managers
Water and Wastewater Technology Manufacturers
Manufacturers Representatives
Industries Using Water Treatment Technologies
Utilities, Water Associations, Industry Media

Pump Systems Optimization (PSO) Live Virtual Course
2020-07-15 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Pump Systems Optimization (PSO) Live Virtual Course offers participants the same instructors, training systems, course materials, personal support, and face-to-face engagement with instructors and other participants that they would expect to find in a conventional classroom.
The Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter specialize in pump system related training and technical resources designed to promote energy efficiency and improve overall reliability and performance in various industrial market segment facilities.
Pump Systems Optimization Course Description
Pumping systems account for a significant portion of a facility’s energy use and maintenance costs in many industries. In the majority of pumping systems, the energy added to the working fluid by the pump is much greater than required by the process. The excess energy added to the system not only increases energy costs; it also generates heat, noise, and vibration that increase the system’s maintenance costs. The goal of the course is to understand how to identify, minimize, and reduce expenses by educating you on the variables that influence the performance of a pump system.
This course will provide in-depth instruction on the methodology and opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability in pumping systems. Pumping systems are amongst the highest energy consumers and frequently offer one of the greatest cost savings opportunity. Attendees will learn how to assess options to determine cost-effectiveness while improving both efficiency and reliability of pumping systems.
Course ObjectivesPump Systems Optimization

Learn proven engineering methods that improve pump system efficiency, reduce energy and operating costs, and increase system reliability in your facilities
Gain knowledge on pump system optimization and specific engineering improvement opportunities including:
Benefits of Pump System Optimization
Understanding the interaction of a pump with a pumping system
Pumping system fundamentals and energy consumption
Varying flows in pumping systems
Learn pre-screening pumping system assessment techniques
Pump System Assessment
Options for optimization
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Case Studies
Additional Resources

Participants will also receive the following course materials

Pump System Optimization and Assessment Course Manual in Electronic Format
Pump System Optimization Guidebook in Electronic Format
Pump System Assessment Pre-screening Checklist
Completion certificate with 7 PDH credits
Follow-up activities such as webinars and surveys

Features and Benefits

No travel costs, no time away from your company: Join from your office or from home.
Attend classes held by the same expert instructors who deliver courses at our live courses.
Cover the same content as in our traditional classroom courses. Participants will receive course materials electronically.
Participants can see each other, talk to each other, and speak to their instructor via microphone and camera. One-on-one conversations can be set up if required.

Texas Water™ 2020 Rescheduled
2020-07-13 08:00 - 2020-07-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Join the Texas Water Community in Fort Worth to help celebrate their 25th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.©!
Volunteers for Texas Water™ 2020 have been putting in long hours so that your experience in Fort Worth is educational, historic and fun! The technical sessions, carefully crafted by a strong technical program committee, will provide the information to make your work easier. In the Fort Worth Convention Center Exhibit Hall we invite you to learn about new tools and technology that solve problems some you know you have and some you may not have discovered yet. Don’t forget to stop by and see the competitions, or sign up if you dare!
After learning and networking, it is time to have fun at Thursday’s Conference Night-Out at the Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. We look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth for Texas Water™ 2020!

The New Design Envelope Pump Controller - Navigating Menus For Quick, Easy Pump Commissioning
2020-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Presenter
Peter Wolff
Training Documentation Specialist
Joe Tibando
Global Plant Optimization Delivery Manager
What You Will Learn
Experts in pumps and controls step through the features and menus of the new Design Envelope Pump Controller to show how pumps can be commissioned quickly and easily. They will present a short overview of the available controls options in the touchscreen and on the web browser interface and take questions. For new and potential users this session will show in detail what Armstrong Design Envelope pumps are really capable of. This session will be of interest to HVAC system designers, installing contractors, facility managers and operators. PDH certificates available on request.
