Organizations

United Valve’s Organizations & Memberships

Using Faro armSince 1990, United Valve has been an active participant of the American Petroleum Institute (API) sub-committee on Piping and Valves Standards activities. Our company representatives have served on countless API committees helping to create and update valve standards.

United Valve has also been an active member of the Manufacturers Standardization Society since 1997. Our representatives have served on committees and even served as president of the organization.

Giving back to the industry is an important core value of the company. To that end, our leadership has been active in the Valve Manufacturer’s Association (VMA) education and training program since its inception in 2011.

United Valve – Professional Affiliations & Memberships

(ASME) American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASNT) American Society for Nondestructive Testing
(ASTM) American Society for Testing & Materials
(AWS) American Welding Society
(HACSC) Houston Area Contractors Safety Council
(MSS) Manufacturers Standardization Society
(NACE) National Association of Corrosion Engineers
(VMA) Valve Manufacturers Association
(VRC) Valve Repair Council of the VMA

United Valve – Industry Committee Participation

API API Work Group Member (1996-Present)
MSS Valve Modification Committee Chairman
MSS Steel Valve Committee Member
MSS Marking & Terminology Committee Member
MSS Quality Standards Committee Member
MSS Packing & Gaskets Committee Member
MSS Work Group Chairman
VRC 1999-2001 Chairman
VRC 2002-Present Board Member
VMA 2023 – Present Board Member (ex-officio)