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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 190 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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The VDMA Regulatory Cockpit provides clear, practical fact sheets on the most important regulations for mechanical and plant engineering, offering an at-a-glance overview. You can find out which industries are affected, what the schedule looks like, where action is needed and what sanctions can be expected. It is a valuable guide for any company looking to prepare for new requirements at an early stage.

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Trade fairs and events

Trade fairs and events

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Thu. 12.03.26 Fri. 13.03.26

  • Management

The third VDMA European Summit 2026 goes to Bella Italia. Look forward to interesting topics and excellent networking opportunities and don't miss THE meeting of the European machinery and equipment manufacturing industry.

Places available

Tue. 14.04.26 Wed. 15.04.26

  • Industrial Valves
  • Product safety
  • Welding and Pressure Gas Equipment
  • Certification
  • Functional Safety
  • VDMA Specifications
  • Valves
  • Welding Technology

The VDMA working group "High Purity Gases" prepares and revises VDMA standard sheets of the 4390 series "Planning and installation of new or expansion of existing high purity gas supply systems". Three parts have been published so far: fittings, piping systems and examples of monitoring as part of the risk assessment and process safety.

The VDMA working group "High Purity Gases" prepares and revises VDMA standard sheets of the 4390 series "Planning and installation of new or expansion of existing high purity gas supply systems". Three parts have been published so far: fittings, piping systems and examples of monitoring as part of the risk assessment and process safety.

Wed. 22.04.26 Wed. 22.04.26

  • Industrial Valves
  • Welding and Pressure Gas Equipment
  • Pressure Gas Technology
  • Autogenous Technology
  • Product Management
  • Valves
  • Welding Technology

The Equipment department focuses on oxyfuel technology and draws up position papers on the interpretation of various regulations. It is dedicated to standardization, certification and issues relating to materials.

The Equipment department focuses on oxyfuel technology and draws up position papers on the interpretation of various regulations. It is dedicated to standardization, certification and issues relating to materials.

Mon. 04.05.26 Thu. 07.05.26

  • Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology
  • Process Plant and Equipment.
  • Air Handling Technology
  • Water and Wastewater Technology

The next IFAT Munich will be held from May 13th to 17th, 2024.

Places available

Tue. 05.05.26 Tue. 05.05.26

  • Power-to-X

On 5 May 2026, the VDMA will hold the 3rd European Market Experts Meeting on H2 and H2 Derivatives in Frankfurt. The agenda will focus primarily on the exchange of information on major projects in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Europe and overseas. This time, the focus will be on Australia and Canada. Language: EN

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Wed. 10.06.26 Wed. 10.06.26

  • Industrial Valves
  • Quality Management
  • Valves

Exchange of experience on topics such as: ISO 9000ff and 14001ff, material certificates, suppliers, pressure equipment directive, European standardization, AD regulations and many more. In addition, development of position papers and guidelines on valve-related issues.

Exchange of experience on topics such as: ISO 9000ff and 14001ff, material certificates, suppliers, pressure equipment directive, European standardization, AD regulations and many more. In addition, development of position papers and guidelines on valve-related issues.

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