Conference Program

VMA, along with partners in the flow control industry The Hydraulic Institute and the Fluid Sealing Association, are proud to offer this conference and workshop on the most significant challenge to materials and products used in 20+ years.

The current focus on banning all PFAS raises a significant threat to our industry, as many components and other parts rely on this substance to protect health, the environment and meet regulatory requirements. This conference will provide an overview of the global, federal and state PFAS activities to date and further discuss potential implications. Additionally, topics such as research into replacements, testing, legal and liability, current compliance requirements, and more will also be discussed.

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the PFAS discussion, where PFAS is used by our industry and its benefits, activities and approaches your company can consider now in order to help prepare for compliance requirements, manufacturing impacts, supply chain disruptions and customer questions. Attendees will also leave with an increased understanding of testing data and approaches, legal implications, and more.

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Insurance Considerations

Regardless of the type of insurance your company carries, it is important to understand how insurance companies and actuaries may look at PFAS exposure. This session will review considerations that companies should be reviewing now so that they are ready to have positive conversations with insurance companies on coverage. Types of insurance coverage and where PFAS may or may not be included will also be reviewed.