Members V thru Z
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
The largest refiner in North America, Valero has an extensive refining system with a throughput capacity of approximately 3.3 million barrels per day. The company's geographically diverse refining network stretches from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast and West Coast to the Caribbean.
PVF Roundtable Member: Kenneth S. Felder
E-mail: kenneth.felder@valero.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Kenneth S. Felder
E-mail: kenneth.felder@valero.com
VAL-FIT
Val-Fit is a leading master distributor of carbon steel weld fittings, flanges, and forged steel. Known for friendly and quick response times, as well as straightforward dealings, Val-Fit has forged a top notch worldwide reputation and solid relationships with both customers and vendors.
Val-Fit has 3 stocking facilities in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston with over 300,000 sq ft of covered warehouse space. We ship mainly throughout the continental USA, Mexico, and Canada; but we also sell projects worldwide.
Weld Fittings: ½” to 60” in STD, XH, and schedules 20,40,60,80,100,120,160, and XXH. We stock elbows, tees, reducers, laterals, stub ends, caps, and crosses in both import generic and import approved.
Flanges: ½” to 60” in 150 lbs. to 2,500 lbs. We stock SO, WN, Blind, SW, Orifice, LJ, Threaded, and Reducing in both import generic and import approved.
Forged Steel: ½” to 4” in 2000 lbs., 3000 lbs., and 6000 lbs. We carry both SW and Threaded and all outlets. We stock import generic, import approved, and domestic.
Val-Fit – The Master distributor you can trust.
PVF Roundtable Member: Gyl Grinberg
E-mail: gyl@valfit.com
Val-Fit has 3 stocking facilities in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston with over 300,000 sq ft of covered warehouse space. We ship mainly throughout the continental USA, Mexico, and Canada; but we also sell projects worldwide.
Weld Fittings: ½” to 60” in STD, XH, and schedules 20,40,60,80,100,120,160, and XXH. We stock elbows, tees, reducers, laterals, stub ends, caps, and crosses in both import generic and import approved.
Flanges: ½” to 60” in 150 lbs. to 2,500 lbs. We stock SO, WN, Blind, SW, Orifice, LJ, Threaded, and Reducing in both import generic and import approved.
Forged Steel: ½” to 4” in 2000 lbs., 3000 lbs., and 6000 lbs. We carry both SW and Threaded and all outlets. We stock import generic, import approved, and domestic.
Val-Fit – The Master distributor you can trust.
PVF Roundtable Member: Gyl Grinberg
E-mail: gyl@valfit.com
VALVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (VMA)
The Valve Manufacturers Association of America represents the interests of nearly 100 North American manufacturers of valves and actuators. Collectively, members account for approximately 80% of the total industrial valve shipments out of U.S. and Canadian facilities.
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VALVE SOURCE, INC.
Valve Source, Inc is a full line distributor of piping components including, valves, strainers, pipe, fittings and flanges. We are located in Houston, Texas – the “Heart” of the PVF world. If you can't find it here, you can't find it anywhere. VSI began in April of 2001 and has grown steadily from two people to the current 9 employed. Servicing a variety of industries, Valve Source, Inc concentrates its efforts in providing real time answers to our clients needs. The PVF world has consolidated over the last 10 years to a number of large multi-national manufacturing and distribution entities whose only concern is volume. At VSI our main concern is YOU the client. We strive to provide each and every client with superior service and value to ensure their satisfaction.
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VALVES UNLIMITED
Since 1985, Valves Unlimited, Inc. has meant Service Unlimited. We strive to provide the highest quality valve products and exceptional customer service to the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. Valves Unlimited, Inc. delivers what you need, any where, at any time, for any reason; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
PVF Roundtable Member: Greg Talley
E-Mail: greg.talley@valvesunlimited.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Chris Talley
E-Mail: chris.talley@valvesunlimited.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Greg Talley
E-Mail: greg.talley@valvesunlimited.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Chris Talley
E-Mail: chris.talley@valvesunlimited.com
VELAN
Velan manufactures a world leading range of cast and forged steel gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, knife gate and engineered severe service valves offering superior performance across all major industrial applications.
PVF Roundtable Member: Charlie Pogue
E-Mail: charlie.pogue@velan.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Charlie Pogue
E-Mail: charlie.pogue@velan.com
VIAR PIPING U.S.A., INC.
Viar Piping U.S.A., Inc. is a distributor of piping components, and a manufacturers rep. for various leading Italian companies in the oil and gas, chemical and power industries. The range of products of these Italian manufacturers includes: forged fittings, inlet and outlet fittings, special flanges, clamp connectors and special forged pieces (Viar S.p.A.); welded pipes in stainless steel, nickel alloys pipe and other exotic materials such as duplex and superduplex (Rivit S.p.A.); seamless forged pipes (Forge Fedriga Srl); Bolts, stud bolts and nuts (BEA Srl); Reactor internals and separators (Costacurta S.p.A.-VICO)
PVF Roundtable Member: Pier Francesco Piazza
E-Mail: pier@viarpipingusa.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Pier Francesco Piazza
E-Mail: pier@viarpipingusa.com
VIEGA
Founded in 1899, Viega manufactures and distributes the highest quality plumbing, heating and pipe joining systems in the world. Viega is dedicated to furthering the industry through the innovation of highly engineered products and expert training of industry professionals. Viega is best known for innovative press technology systems like Viega ProPress® for copper and stainless and Viega MegaPress® for black iron pipe. Viega currently offers more than 3,000 products in North America. Viega is the global leader in residential, commercial and industrial piping applications. For more information, visit www.viega.com.
PVF Roundtable Member: Heath Williams
E-Mail: heath.williams@viega.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Heath Williams
E-Mail: heath.williams@viega.com
W&O
W&O focuses exclusively on the maritime industry. And we serve all segments, including barge owners, upstream oil and natural-gas rigs, shipyards that build and repair vessels of all sizes, the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, MARAD, U.S. Coast Guard, commercial shipping and cruise lines.
At W&O, we are proud to represent the most recognizable brands and to offer more products at more locations than any other marine-products distributor in the United States. We provide convenient access to complete valve-automation networked systems that are assembled, tested, delivered and ready to install in ships or upstream oil and gas platforms being built or repaired.
Established in 1975, W&O is a wholly owned subsidiary of PON Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. As a part of PON Holdings' group, PVI, W&O and its sister companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia focus on serving the global maritime industry and its needs for piping-related products, marine engines and power-system solutions.
PVF Members: David Stone and Debbie Garner
Email: info@wosupply.com
At W&O, we are proud to represent the most recognizable brands and to offer more products at more locations than any other marine-products distributor in the United States. We provide convenient access to complete valve-automation networked systems that are assembled, tested, delivered and ready to install in ships or upstream oil and gas platforms being built or repaired.
Established in 1975, W&O is a wholly owned subsidiary of PON Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands. As a part of PON Holdings' group, PVI, W&O and its sister companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia focus on serving the global maritime industry and its needs for piping-related products, marine engines and power-system solutions.
PVF Members: David Stone and Debbie Garner
Email: info@wosupply.com
WARD MANUFACTURING
In 1924, Mr. Joseph Ward founded Ward Manufacturing, L.L.C. in Blossburg, Pennsylvania. With approximately thirty employees, the company began producing a small line of cast iron steam and drainage fittings along with cast iron plugs and bushings.
Over the next four years, the demand for Ward products increased rapidly. In 1928 the manufacturing facilities doubled in size and Class 150 malleable iron fittings were introduced. During the next decade, Ward continued to grow and added a facility to produce malleable iron pipe unions in 1938.
To stay ahead of growing customer preference for competitively priced Ward products, a highly automated foundry was erected in
1955. Through constant maintenance, continued improvement and reinvestment, this facility continues to produces fittings using the most current molding equipment available.
In May 1980, a series of new Ward products were introduced including: Class 300 brass-to-brass seated unions, beam clamps, C-clamps, Wardlox plain-end fittings, and Couplox grooved end fittings. In 1990, the Ward product line expanded again to include Teelox mechanical branch connectors, meter swivels and ferrules and connecting nuts. Also added was a revolutionary new product called WARDFLEX.
WARDFLEX Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for piping of fuel gases was originally introduced into the U.S. in 1986 under the name of SOFLEX. At that time, Hitachi Metals America (Piping Components Division) was actively working on developing SOFLEX product standards with the American Gas Association and the Gas Research Institute.
In 1990, Ward Manufacturing became part of the Hitachi family and was responsible for promoting the unique SOFLEX technology under a new WARDFLEX product name. Soon after, the American Gas Association certified the WARDFLEX system for use throughout the U.S. Since that time, WARDFLEX has gained recognition in the four major model codes in the U.S. and has Code recognition in all 50 states. The product is manufactured in Pennsylvania.
In 2006, Ward Manufacturing acquired Wisconsin Nipple and Fitting Corporation of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Primarily a manufacturer of carbon welded and seamless pipe nipples for the industrial pipe-valve-fittings (PVF) market, Wisconsin Nipple also manufactures stainless steel and brass nipples for the sprinkler and plumbing applications. Cutting and threading pipe and
nipples since 1950, Wisconsin Nipple has earned a reputation as the nipple industry quickest shipper.
Today, Ward, WARDFLEX and Wisconsin Nipple are distributed through plumbing and heating or HVAC wholesalers. Ward has established a distributor network that maintains inventories in thousands of locations across the United States and Canada.
PVF Roundtable Member: Curtis Engel
E-Mail: Curtis.Engel@wardmfg.com
Over the next four years, the demand for Ward products increased rapidly. In 1928 the manufacturing facilities doubled in size and Class 150 malleable iron fittings were introduced. During the next decade, Ward continued to grow and added a facility to produce malleable iron pipe unions in 1938.
To stay ahead of growing customer preference for competitively priced Ward products, a highly automated foundry was erected in
1955. Through constant maintenance, continued improvement and reinvestment, this facility continues to produces fittings using the most current molding equipment available.
In May 1980, a series of new Ward products were introduced including: Class 300 brass-to-brass seated unions, beam clamps, C-clamps, Wardlox plain-end fittings, and Couplox grooved end fittings. In 1990, the Ward product line expanded again to include Teelox mechanical branch connectors, meter swivels and ferrules and connecting nuts. Also added was a revolutionary new product called WARDFLEX.
WARDFLEX Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for piping of fuel gases was originally introduced into the U.S. in 1986 under the name of SOFLEX. At that time, Hitachi Metals America (Piping Components Division) was actively working on developing SOFLEX product standards with the American Gas Association and the Gas Research Institute.
In 1990, Ward Manufacturing became part of the Hitachi family and was responsible for promoting the unique SOFLEX technology under a new WARDFLEX product name. Soon after, the American Gas Association certified the WARDFLEX system for use throughout the U.S. Since that time, WARDFLEX has gained recognition in the four major model codes in the U.S. and has Code recognition in all 50 states. The product is manufactured in Pennsylvania.
In 2006, Ward Manufacturing acquired Wisconsin Nipple and Fitting Corporation of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Primarily a manufacturer of carbon welded and seamless pipe nipples for the industrial pipe-valve-fittings (PVF) market, Wisconsin Nipple also manufactures stainless steel and brass nipples for the sprinkler and plumbing applications. Cutting and threading pipe and
nipples since 1950, Wisconsin Nipple has earned a reputation as the nipple industry quickest shipper.
Today, Ward, WARDFLEX and Wisconsin Nipple are distributed through plumbing and heating or HVAC wholesalers. Ward has established a distributor network that maintains inventories in thousands of locations across the United States and Canada.
PVF Roundtable Member: Curtis Engel
E-Mail: Curtis.Engel@wardmfg.com
WATSON VALVE SERVICES
Watson Valve Services specializes in the custom design, repair and modification of severe service ball valves. Our line of severe service ball valves is unique because we utilize over 50 years of experience and proven coatings technology of Watson Grinding & Manufacturing. Not only do we make the valve, we coat the ball, seats and other components in-house at our fully automated robotic HVOF & Plasma Thermal Spray Coatings facility! Our coatings are tested and approved by our on-site Metallurgical Laboratory. We have extended the life of Autoclave Agitator Blades from 9 months to 50 months runtime. Our valves have been proven in Autoclave Operations, Mining and Chemical plants around the world. We are ISO 9001:2008.
PVF Roundtable Member: Kelly L. Watson
E-Mail: kelly@watsongrinding.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Kelly L. Watson
E-Mail: kelly@watsongrinding.com
WELDBEND MANUFACTURING
For over 60 years, Weldbend had produced the highest quality domestically manufactured carbon steel
fittings and flanges in the industry. Situated on 36 acres and with over 300,000 square feet dedicated to production and stock, Weldbend can ship any size order the same day. As a family owned company, it is our pledge, and our mission to deliver a level of service unrivaled in our industry.
Weldbend is the ONLY domestic manufacture of both carbon steel fittings and flanges. Weldbend is proud to be America's choice for domestically manufactured carbon steel butt-weld fittings & flanges ½" – 60"
PVF Roundtable Members: James Coulas Jr., Richard Burke & Stephen Letko
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fittings and flanges in the industry. Situated on 36 acres and with over 300,000 square feet dedicated to production and stock, Weldbend can ship any size order the same day. As a family owned company, it is our pledge, and our mission to deliver a level of service unrivaled in our industry.
Weldbend is the ONLY domestic manufacture of both carbon steel fittings and flanges. Weldbend is proud to be America's choice for domestically manufactured carbon steel butt-weld fittings & flanges ½" – 60"
PVF Roundtable Members: James Coulas Jr., Richard Burke & Stephen Letko
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WELDING OUTLETS, INC.
Welding Outlets, Inc. “WOI” is a certified Woman-owned Manufacturer of high pressure piping components. We are a domestic manufacturer producing products in over 40 grades of steel. The piping components we produce are known in the ASME code as “Branch Connections” (Branchettes™). Our Branchettes™ are used in a wide variety of industries including Pipeline, Refinery/Chemical, Power Plants, Shipbuilding as well as Beverages, Food Processing, Pulp and Paper, Pharmaceuticals and Commercial HVAC Systems.
PVF Roundtable Member: Sheryl Michalak
E-mail: sheryl@woihouston.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Sheryl Michalak
E-mail: sheryl@woihouston.com
WESTBROOK MANUFACTURING
Westbrook has been making quality pipe fittings since 1965. Originally an emergency and specialty manufacturer, Westbrook has steadily grown and broadened our product line to include a full spectrum of pipe nipples, swage nipples, plugs, forged fittings, unions and welding outlets.
PVF Roundtable Member: Danny Westbrook
E-Mail: dannyw@westbrookmfg.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Danny Westbrook
E-Mail: dannyw@westbrookmfg.com
WESTERN OF TEXAS FORGE AND FLANGE COMPANY
Western of Texas Forge and Flange Company is an ISO 9001: 2008 and PED certified domestic flange manufacturer centrally located on the Gulf Coast since 1984. Western of Texas is a flange manufacturer of a complete line of quality pipe flanges and custom forgings.
As a flange manufacturer, we have a complete forging and machining facility. Our in house capabilities include Forging, Heat-Treating, Machining, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and PMI. Our products meet a variety of industry standards including; ASTM, ASME, API, NACE, MSS, and CSA Standard B51 (CRN).
Western of Texas has built a reputation for “on-time” shipments and specializes in expedited production. When it is an emergency and you need a forging or flange fast, you’ll receive it on time… sometimes the same day!
Certified testing is available including chemical analysis, mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, ultra sonic and liquid penetrant. All work is performed by certified technicians and is fully traceable to national standards.
Our comprehensive production process means you get quality and performance you can depend on. Call Western of Texas Forge and Flange for quality pipe flanges and custom forgings.
PVF Roundtable Member: Eric Weimar
E-Mail: eric@westernoftexas.com
As a flange manufacturer, we have a complete forging and machining facility. Our in house capabilities include Forging, Heat-Treating, Machining, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and PMI. Our products meet a variety of industry standards including; ASTM, ASME, API, NACE, MSS, and CSA Standard B51 (CRN).
Western of Texas has built a reputation for “on-time” shipments and specializes in expedited production. When it is an emergency and you need a forging or flange fast, you’ll receive it on time… sometimes the same day!
Certified testing is available including chemical analysis, mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, ultra sonic and liquid penetrant. All work is performed by certified technicians and is fully traceable to national standards.
Our comprehensive production process means you get quality and performance you can depend on. Call Western of Texas Forge and Flange for quality pipe flanges and custom forgings.
PVF Roundtable Member: Eric Weimar
E-Mail: eric@westernoftexas.com
WHITLIEJO SPECIALTY COMPANY, LLC
Whitliejo Specialty Company, LLC was established in 2008 as a specialty flange manufacturing company and fastener supply distributor. Our facility consists of a total of 51,000 square feet and is located on 1311 Smede Highway in Broussard, Louisiana. Whitliejo has a 10,000 square-foot machine shop and over 41,000 square feet in flange preparation and organized inventory warehouses. We specialize in servicing the oilfield and industrial supply chain. Our machining and manufacturing capabilities include Flanges made to API 6A Specs, Specialty ANSI Flanges, and Wellhead Equipment. Whitliejo Specialty is a full line stocking distributor of B7 Studs and Nuts, Ring/Flex Gaskets, Fasteners, O-rings, ANSI Flanges, Weld Fittings, and Threaded Pipe Fittings.
PVF Roundtable Member: Toby Rich
E-Mail: toby@whitliejospecialty.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Toby Rich
E-Mail: toby@whitliejospecialty.com
WILSON
Leading provider of pipe, valve and valve automation, fittings, mill supplies, artificial lift systems, tools and safety products to the energy and industrial markets.
PVF Roundtable Member: Jim Owsley
E-mail: jowsley@iwilson.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Jim Owsley
E-mail: jowsley@iwilson.com
WINWHOLESALE INC.
WinWholesale Inc. (www.winwholesale.com) is a leading supplier of residential and commercial construction and industrial supplies and materials headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The privately-held company has more than 500 wholesaling locations in 44 states and offers entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to own part of the local business.
Collectively, WinWholesale is known as “The Win Group of Companies.” In the group are companies conducting business-to-business wholesale distribution of industrial pipe, valves and fittings; plumbing and heating supplies; hydronics; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; electrical equipment; industrial and commercial fastening hardware; waterworks and utility supplies; domestic, commercial and industrial pumps, and turf irrigation and landscape supplies. Follow WinWholesale on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
PVF Roundtable Member: Eddie Gibbs
E-mail: egibbs@winwholesale.com
Collectively, WinWholesale is known as “The Win Group of Companies.” In the group are companies conducting business-to-business wholesale distribution of industrial pipe, valves and fittings; plumbing and heating supplies; hydronics; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; electrical equipment; industrial and commercial fastening hardware; waterworks and utility supplies; domestic, commercial and industrial pumps, and turf irrigation and landscape supplies. Follow WinWholesale on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
PVF Roundtable Member: Eddie Gibbs
E-mail: egibbs@winwholesale.com
ZUMASYS
Zumasys delivers one of the only software applications designed specifically for the metals distribution industry. MetalTrack is a customizable accounting, sales and inventory management program built for companies of all sizes. MetalTrack is available as an onsite application or as a cloud-based application. In addition to MetalTrack, Zumasys helps companies of every size elevate their business by transitioning their IT infrastructure and applications to the cloud. Our personalized approach to cloud computing means we take the time to listen to our customers, understand their business objectives, and develop a customized solution that accommodates any application. Our state-of-the-art hosting platform uses the latest technologies to deliver world-class reliability, integrated disaster recovery, and the peace of mind that only an expert cloud solution can offer. We are the premiere cloud services and custom software provider for the metals industry.
PVF Roundtable Member: Dave McCary
E-mail: davem@zumasys.com
PVF Roundtable Member: Dave McCary
E-mail: davem@zumasys.com
