Valence Industrial took shape in 2020 when two family-owned Midwestern companies, JR Buck Industries of Lexington and HB Products of Sidney, joined forces. Today, the company applies in-house engineering and fabrication to difficult custom manufacturing projects for industrial customers, with 79,000 square feet of space across Kentucky and Ohio. Its Lexington operation is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and the company is registered for private military contract work under CAGE Code 06N26.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System
AWS D1.1 Welder Performance Qualification
CAGE Code 06N26
Registration
Richards IndustrialsFrom a 100,000-square-foot Cincinnati manufacturing operation, Richards Industrials makes industrial valves and pressure-control equipment through a family of specialized product lines. Its in-house CNC machining, assembly, painting and testing support demanding applications across process industries, while more than 200 representatives worldwide provide local application assistance. The company’s quality management system complies with ISO 9001:2015 standards, and custom engineering is backed by an experienced veteran workforce.CINCINNATI, OH
Valley Metal WorksFounded in 1932, Cincinnati’s Valley Metal Works provides custom metal fabrication and precision laser cutting for small- and medium-sized OEM and industrial production runs. The 34-person company grew from a sheet-metal shop and a 1950 tank-company acquisition into a one-stop operation that pairs engineering support with fabrication, machining partnerships, and finishing. Its welders are certified to AWS standards, while its sales engineers bring a combined century of fabrication experience to solving project details early.CINCINNATI, OH
VALCO Industries, IncFounded in 1972, VALCO Industries is an employee-owned Springfield, Ohio manufacturer of fabricated metal parts and value-added services. The company grew from buying and selling steel sheets and coils into a metal fabrication business, and now operates more than 125,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. Its work ranges from prototype design through production, with customers in markets including specialized vehicles and automated material handling.SPRINGFIELD, OH
Midlake Products & Manufacturing Company IncThe Rich family has owned and operated Midlake Products & Manufacturing since 1987, growing the business from a garage operation into an 85,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Louisville, Ohio. Known for its long history with custom hinges, Midlake now serves OEMs and industrial manufacturers through production metal fabrication, with the Canton operation extending its reach into heavier work. Its two facilities together provide more than 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space.LOUISVILLE, OH