What Precision Valve & Automation does

Precision Valve & Automation (PVA), founded in 1992 and headquartered in Halfmoon, New York, designs and manufactures precision fluid dispensing equipment and selective conformal coating systems used in industrial manufacturing. The company's product architecture spans manual valves and handheld diaphragm dispensers, mid-tier configurable automation platforms (Delta 6, Delta 8 with PathMaster X motion control, Flex Cell, Emergence PRO, PVA350), a broad specialty valve portfolio (jet dispense, dynamic mixing, progressive cavity, high-pressure, spray, and two-component valves), fluid delivery modules (cartridge pumps, metering systems, GPU-based thermal interface material applicators), and supporting curing/part-handling equipment (UV, IR, rotary ovens, board inverters, queue modules). The underlying technology is rooted in proprietary valve and pump designs that enable accurate and repeatable dosing across a wide range of chemistries, supporting applications including bonding, dam & fill, encapsulation, gasketing, masking, meter mix, optical bonding, potting, staking, surface mount adhesive, thermal interface materials, and underfill.

PVA's commercial model is primarily hardware sales of capital equipment and consumables (aluminum jackets, dynamic mixers, dispense nozzles, cartridges, needles), supplemented by professional services including preventative maintenance, process optimization, ISO calibration, and customer training. Pricing is quote-based and varies by configuration and customization, with multi-year contracts typical for larger automation systems. Go-to-market combines a regional direct field sales force (representatives spending approximately 50% of time on customer site visits in assigned U.S. territories) with a global distributor network for international reach and a direct eShop storefront at shop.pva.net for consumables and smaller items.

The company serves ten or more vertical end markets, including aerospace and new space, automotive and e-mobility, medical devices, military and defense, renewable energy, telecommunications, electronics and consumer goods, agriculture, and architecture. The company is privately held under founder/CEO Anthony Hynes, employs 251-500 people, and reports no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional ownership in the source data. Distribution is global via the distributor and applications/service network, with manufacturing consolidated at the Halfmoon, NY headquarters.

Name

Precision Valve & Automation

Legal name

Precision Valve & Automation, Inc.

Website

https://pva.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Precision Valve & Automation (PVA) designs and manufactures precision fluid dispensing and selective conformal coating systems, plus custom automation, for industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive/e-mobility, medical devices, defense, renewable energy, telecom, and electronics. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (equipment and consumables), custom automation projects, and recurring support services via a global distributor and direct field sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Fluid dispensing systems
• Conformal coating equipment
• Custom automation solutions
• Precision dispensing valves
• PCB protective coating

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dispensing and Coating Equipment: Sale of automated dispensing systems, conformal coating equipment, valves, pumps, and curing/part handling equipment ranging from manual systems to custom automation solutions.
2. Consumables: Sale of consumable products including aluminum jackets, dynamic mixers, micro dispense nozzles, plastic cartridges, air pistons, precision dispensing tips, and dispense needles.
3. Custom Automation Systems: Design and manufacture of custom robotic automation systems for specific customer applications, following machines from design through shipment.
4. Support and Service: Support packages, customer training, preventative maintenance, process optimization, and ISO calibration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PVA designs and manufactures precision fluid dispensing systems, selective conformal coating equipment, and custom robotic automation platforms used by industrial manufacturers. Its product portfolio includes automated dispensing systems, valves, pumps, curing and part-handling equipment, and consumables that support applications such as bonding, potting, gasketing, encapsulation, masking, dam & fill, optical bonding, and thermal interface material application across aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, electronics, and renewable energy markets.

Product overview

Precision Valve & Automation (PVA) offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid dispensing, conformal coating, and custom automation solutions. The product lineup centers on automation systems (Delta 6, Delta 8, Flex Cell, PVA350, Emergence PRO) that serve as the core platforms, complemented by a broad range of precision valves (diaphragm valves CA300/CAM series, high-pressure FC100/FC300 series, jet dispense JDX, dynamic mixing DX100/DX150 series, spray valves FCS300/PCS150/FCC150 series, progressive cavity pumps PCP/PDP, and specialty valves BP50, SB300, SD100, SVX). Fluid delivery products include cartridge pumps, metering systems (Endurance, SMR Series), and thermal interface material modules (PVA-1GPU, PVA-5GPU, 55GDP, 5GPP). Curing and part handling equipment encompasses UV and IR cure systems (Spectra, DeltaTherm, RIVO), board inverters (BI2000), and queue modules. Manual dispensing systems (CA300 handheld series, CAM200 series) provide entry-level solutions, while consumables (dynamic mixers, dispense needles, cartridges, nozzles) complete the ecosystem. The portfolio serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, e-mobility/battery, medical devices, military/defense, electronics, renewable energy, agriculture, architecture, and telecommunications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Delta 6

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of industry experience supporting high-reliability aerospace applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nordson: Nordson is a global precision dispensing and fluid management incumbent with multiple business units covering adhesives, coatings, and electronics; directly comparable as a broad-line competitor to PVA across conformal coating, fluid dispensing, and industrial automation in the same end markets.
• Graco: Graco manufactures fluid handling equipment, pumps, and metering systems for industrial and process applications, overlapping with PVA's pneumatic cartridge pumps, progressive cavity pumps, and Endurance/SMR metering product family.
• Sulzer Mixpac: Sulzer Mixpac produces mixers, cartridges, and dispensing components for two-component industrial fluids, directly comparable to PVA's plastic cartridges, air pistons, dynamic mixers, and two-component valve portfolio (FC100, PC200R-SS).
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): ITW is a diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple precision dispensing, fluid management, and electronics assembly businesses, providing a broad incumbent comparable to PVA's diversified vertical market exposure and custom automation approach.

Direct peers

• Asymtek: Asymtek (Nordson Electronics Solutions) manufactures precision fluid dispensing systems for PCB assembly, semiconductor packaging, and conformal coating — directly overlapping PVA's core Delta and Flex Cell automation platforms and core valve/jetting product lines.
• Musashi Engineering: Musashi Engineering is a Japan-based precision dispensing equipment and valve specialist serving electronics and automotive assembly — a like-for-like competitor to PVA's jet dispensing valves (JDX), diaphragm valves, and automated dispensing cells.
• Dymax: Dymax produces light-cure conformal coatings and dispense/curing systems used in electronics, medical, and aerospace — closely comparable to PVA's Spectra UV cure oven, DeltaTherm IR cure, and selective conformal coating valves (FCS300, FC100 series).
• bdtronic: bdtronic specializes in meter-mix and two-component dispensing systems for bonding, potting, gasketing, and sealing — directly comparable to PVA's PDP progressive cavity dual pumps, DX dynamic mixing valves, BP50 two-component valve, and meter-mix automation offering.
• Scheugenpflug: Scheugenpflug manufactures high-precision dispensing systems for adhesives, sealants, and potting used in automotive electronics and EV battery assembly, overlapping with PVA's Endurance, SMR, and PVA-1GPU/PVA-5GPU thermal interface material application modules.
• Fisnar: Fisnar manufactures industrial dispensing equipment, valves, and consumable tips/needles for fluid assembly — comparable to PVA's manual dispensing systems (CA300, CAM200) and broader consumables line (R-Series needles, precision tips, cartridges).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/pvatalk
• Facebookfacebook.com/PVATalk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pva
• Xx.com/PVATalk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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