Empowering Members for a Safer, Sustainable future in the Gas Equipment Industry
Join the Gas Valves And Regulators Association (GVARA) to unlock exclusive resources, connect with industry leaders, and drive your professional growth.
Introducing GVARA
In Spring 2024 GVARA was formed to represent the interests of Gas Valve and Regulator Manufacturers globally serving the Industrial, Medical and Speciality Gas Industry. Incorporated as GVARA Ltd in the UK.
Our Aims
To establish good rapport with regulatory authorities, Government Departments and Agencies, as well as other trade bodies, in order to be in a position to anticipate, interpret and influence potential regulatory and convention changes which may be ‘coming down the track’ towards our industry sector.
The Association’s remit has been established on the basis of 5 Pillars which will frame our activities and growth.
Association 5 Pillars
Pillar 1 - Guidance in evolving standards/specifications
Combined interest in achieving standards / guidance for current and future evolving equipment specifications, including equipment test periodicity.
We aim to participate in Standards work at National, CEN and ISO levels, alongside other relevant trade associations and in parallel with making representations to Competent Authorities.
Pillar 2 - Platform/Forum for sharing Association position
Create a Forum / Document sharing platform for standards / compliance / materials/questions. Reduce re-work and multiple repeat conversation with Gas Companies and others.
Ensure uniformity and reliability of responses (avoiding individual employee responses – data security) Information alignment, and reduced company risk exposure from misaligned / misunderstood communication streams (achieve SPOC).
Pillar 3 - Supply Chain security and resiliency
Work on current and ongoing supply security and supply chain resilience for raw materials required by Valve and Regulator manufacturers, which are increasingly in high demand from significantly more powerful industry sectors, specifically.
Pillar 4 - Presence in the standards committees
Development and proposal of standards in the relative committees of ISO, CEN and National committees.
Pillar 5 - Lobbying
Lobbying at political levels to review and align to the association requirements with norms and laws.
Our 2026 Gas Valves and Regulators Guide
We’re proud to share the Gas Valves and Regulators Association’s official industry brochure for 2026, your go-to starter resource for understanding and navigating the world of gas valves and regulators.
Inside, you’ll find: More ‘About GVARA’, information about the industry and its evolution, our gas valve and regulator guide now updated with information on the safe operation of VIPRs, our guide for gases and more on why you should join GVARA and how…
You can download the full brochure here.