Business View Magazine | May 2019

93 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2019 THE PRESSURE VESSEL MANUFACTURERS ASSOC I AT ION representation to attend the meetings as well. Throughout the years, great progress has been made in revising the ASME Code to include sections that are more specific to the multiple duplicate vessel manufacturers.” Jeff Church, PVMA Executive Director: “In its short history, PVMA has established a proven record for communicating fabricator needs and viewpoints - based on industry consensus - to code-writing and enforcement agencies, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and appropriate state agencies.” BVM: What is PVMA’s membership? Has the number changed significantly over the years, and if so, why? Are there different tiers of membership? Are there any associate members from different industries? How do you communicate with the membership? What are the benefits of membership? Larry Dildine: “The membership represents the very best and well-known industry manufacturers of multiple duplicate ASME Section VIII (c) (2) shops. The membership further includes manufacturers of specialty design pressure vessels. Supplier members consist of fittings, heads, welding, steel, etc. components to the vessels. Service members consist of major insurance companies, software, etc.