Founded in 1921 by brothers Theodore and Herman Strahman, Strahman Group manufactures sanitary washdown equipment and industrial valves from its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania headquarters. The company is known for pioneering the first free-flowing, non-clogging piston valve for the U.S. dairy industry and now combines Strahman process valves and washdown equipment with BI-TORQ valve automation. Its domestic manufacturing facility supports engineering-to-order work and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
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Steriflow ValveSteriflow Valve has been part of the sanitary-processing story since 1988, becoming an autonomous Richards Industrials division in 2007 after growing alongside the biopharmaceutical industry. Based in Cincinnati, the company designs and manufactures sanitary valves for pharmaceutical and other hygienic applications, with ISO 9001:2015 certification supporting its quality system. It is especially known for the Jorlon diaphragm’s lifetime warranty, an industry-first feature for its regulators and control valves.CINCINNATI, OH
GA IndustriesFounded in Pittsburgh in 1895, GA Industries makes valves for municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems, continuing a line of work that began with boiler-work valves. The company’s valves are manufactured by VAG USA, LLC at its Mars, Pennsylvania facility, where GA Industries’ brand serves North American customers as part of the VAG Group. Its long-running specialty includes automatic and wastewater valves supported by application engineers and parts kept for equipment that has been in service for 50 years or more.MARS, PA
Spartan ScientificFounded in 1987, Spartan Scientific manufactures American-made solenoid valves and valve operators for fluid-power and automation systems. The Youngstown company is particularly known for building special versions of standard valves, combining fluid-power components with electronics, and developing compact solutions for demanding applications such as medical equipment and chemical handling. Its quality management system is certified to ISO 9001 standards.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
ITT Engineered ValvesWith roots reaching back to a 1939 Grinnell diaphragm-valve operation, ITT Engineered Valves is a long-established manufacturer serving demanding industrial processes. The company develops and makes engineered valves for applications ranging from mining and chemical processing to biopharmaceutical production, with facilities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and other locations worldwide. Its Lancaster operation holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and carries ASME Nuclear N and NPT stamps.LANCASTER, PA