What Hex Valve does

Hex Valve is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of precision instrumentation valves serving the oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, refining, and life sciences industries. Founded in 1984 as a division of Richards Industrials, the company designs and produces needle valves, ball valves, manifold valves, monoflange valves, double block and bleed valves, and natural gas measurement valves. Core engineering is built around compact integrated assemblies that reduce component count, leak points, and installation footprint, anchored by proprietary non-rotating tip (NRT) stem technology, hydro-formed bellows stem seals, and modular designs such as HexBlok (70% length reduction, 80% weight reduction versus conventional piping). Products are certified to API 607 fire-safe, ASME VIII, PED, ANSI B16.5, and EPA VOC emission standards, making them suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature, and hazardous-media service.

The company sells exclusively through a quote-based, direct-sales model supported by a global network of authorized sales representatives and regional sales managers covering the United States, Europe, China, and Asia-Pacific. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of configured-to-order valves, with no subscription, recurring, or software revenue streams. The product portfolio spans 50+ SKUs organized into needle and ball valves, primary/gauge/block and bleed valves, manifold valves, monoflange valves, power valves, HexBlok modular valves, HexConnect gas measurement valves, and specialty accessories. The company operates within the Richards Industrials family of seven fluid-control brands, benefiting from cross-brand sales coverage and shared back-office infrastructure.

Hex Valve is a privately held division with no external institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees, with recent sales leadership expansion (multiple regional managers hired in 2025-2026) and a dedicated push into the life sciences vertical. Geographic presence spans the United States (Cincinnati headquarters), China (Beijing office), and Asia-Pacific (Bangkok-based regional manager), with European sales managed through dedicated regional sales leadership.

Name

Hex Valve

Legal name

Hex Valve (a division of Richards Industrials)

Website

https://hexvalve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hex Valve is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of precision instrumentation valves, including needle, ball, manifold, monoflange, and double block and bleed valves, serving oil and gas, power, petrochemical, and life sciences customers globally through a direct sales rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Instrumentation Valves

NAICS

Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Pipe Fittings, Couplings & Connectors (IMADALAD)

Keywords

• Instrumentation valves
• Needle ball valves
• Manifold valves
• Monoflange valves
• Double block bleed valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Instrumentation Valves: Hex Valve manufactures and sells instrumentation valves (needle, ball, manifold, monoflange, power valves) primarily to oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and power generation industries. Revenue is generated through direct sales of products, likely as one-time purchases with potential for after-market service, spare parts, and accessories. No subscription or recurring revenue streams are described on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hex Valve designs and manufactures precision instrumentation valves — including needle valves, ball valves, manifold valves, monoflange valves, primary/gauge/block & bleed valves, double block & bleed (HexBlok) valves, and natural gas measurement (HexConnect) valves — for oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, power generation, and life sciences industries. The company emphasizes compact integrated assemblies that replace multiple individual valves, nipples, tees, and fittings, reducing leak points, installation labor, weight, and footprint in high-pressure, high-temperature instrumentation applications.

Product overview

Hex Valve is a manufacturer of precision instrumentation valves for the oil and gas, power, and process industries. The product portfolio includes Needle and Ball Valves (HFN, HH, HN29, HN39, HN41, HN49 series, Instrument Ball Valves), Primary/Gauge/Block and Bleed Valves (HB50/51, HB52, HB59, HB24-27, HG35, HG46, HG47, HG48, HG Series, HO25, HT01/03, Gauge Syphons, Bellows Stem Seal), Manifold Valves (HM20, HM37, HM37A, HM40, HM45, HM46, HM50, HM53, HM54, HM56/55, HM57, HM58, HM59, HM72, HM73, HM88, HM10/13/14/16/18, HA Series, HA162, HE30, HE40/HE44), Monoflange Valves (HK02, Monoflange Products, Monoweld), Power Valves (PG46/47/48, PG65, PN49/PB59, PM13/16, PM45/46/53/54/51, PM50, PM57, PM59, PM76), HexBlok Double Block and Bleed Valves, HexConnect Natural Gas Measurement Valves, E Series Valves, and Specialty/Options/Accessories (Condensate and Seal Pots, Gauge Mounting Kits, HGP Series, HGY Series, HS31 Sample/Drain Valves, Integral Tube Fittings, Isolation Rings, Purge/Drain Ports, Safety Handles, Steam Blocks, Steam Jackets, Swivel Gauge Adapters). These products are used for pressure measurement, flow control, custody transfer, and process monitoring in upstream offshore/onshore oil and gas, downstream refining, petrochemical, and power generation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Needle & Ball Valves Instrument needle valves, integral-bonnet needle valves, and instrument ball valves used as block, drain, on/off, and panel-mount valves in high-pressure and high-temperature instrumentation service. Product families include HFN Series (severe service integral-bonnet for super-heated steam power plant), HH Series (heavy duty high pressure, available in Titanium/Hastelloy/Inconel), HN29 (gas sampling/OEM/reseller), HN39 (compact panel mount, 316 stainless), HN41 (straight-thru Delrin seat, NACE MR-01-75 oil & gas), HN49 (heavy duty high pressure/high temperature), and Instrument Ball Valves (up to 10,000 psi pressure rating).
• Primary / Gauge / Block & Bleed Valves Block and bleed valves, gauge/block valves, orifice block valves, bleed tees, high-temperature globe valves, gauge syphons, and bellows stem seal options. Product families include HB50/51 (packed backseated block + bleed), HB52 (bleed tee for modernizing non-bleed gauge installations), HB59 (integral block and bleed for hazardous media), HB24/25/26/27 (bleed valves with various handle/discharge styles), HG35/46/47/48 (gauge/block valves with OS&Y bonnets), HG Series HG12/HG65 (orifice block valves, VOC emission compliant), HO25 (orifice block with shorter profile), HT01/HT03 (high-temperature globe valves to 1500°F at 500 psi), Gauge Syphons (thermal/liquid seal barriers), and Bellows Stem Seal Option (hydro-formed/laser-welded in 316L or Monel).
• Manifold Valves Two-valve, three-valve, and five-valve manifolds; rigid mount manifolds; specialty manifolds; and distribution manifolds for differential pressure transmitters, static pressure transmitters, custody transfer, and air/gas distribution. Product families include HM20 (single instrument-mount), HM37 (five valve, hydrocarbon measurement/custody transfer), HM37A (horizontal twist adapter), HM40 (double instrument-mount), HM45 (in-line three valve, 1/2" NPT), HM46 (in-line three valve with integrated vent), HM50 (single flanged static pressure), HM53/HM54 (flanged three valve), HM56/55 (five valve blowdown), HM57 (five valve custody transfer with double equalizing), HM58 (level manifold), HM59 (line-mounted two valve), HM72 (two valve direct mount connector), HM73 (angle pattern shutoff), HM88 (three valve direct mount), HM10/13/14/16/18 (rigid mount), HA Series and HA162 (multi-valve distribution to up to 12 work stations), HE30 (3-valve equalizing, Delrin soft seat), and HE40/HE44 (equalizing manifolds).
• Monoflange Valves Compact, lightweight monoflange valves for upstream offshore/onshore gas and oil production and processing installations, used for primary and/or secondary isolation, vent, and calibration of gas gauge pressure instruments. Product families include Monoflange Products (general monoflange series), HK02 Series (mono ball valve for direct shutoff, API 607 5th Edition Fire Safe certified), and Monoweld Series (integral Weldolet design reducing installation height and weight).
• Power Valves Power industry instrumentation valves conforming to ANSI B31.1 and B31.3 power standards, including power instrument manifolds, gauge/block valves, and needle valves for power plants. Product families include PM50 (two valve static pressure manifold), PG46/47/48 (gauge/block with three outlet connections), PG65 (orifice flanges side-by-side mounting), PN49/PB59 (PN49 needle valve, PB59 block and bleed for critical service), PM13/16 (rigid mount manifolds), PM45/46/53/54/51 (three valve instrument manifolds), PM57 (five valve differential pressure), PM59 (line-mounted two valve), and PM76 (direct mounted compact wafer five valve differential pressure).
• HexBlok Modular Double Block & Bleed Valves Modular double block and bleed valves for upstream offshore/onshore oil production, reducing overall length by 70% and weight by 80% compared to conventional piping methods. Adjustable live-loaded Teflon or Grafoil packing on ball valves. Compliant with API 607 5th Edition Fire Safe, ASME VIII pressure boundaries, PED, ANSI B16.5, and EN10204.3.1 material traceability.
• HexConnect Natural Gas Measurement Valves Direct mount system for orifice metering of natural gas with a short couple system and large 3/8 inch bore manifolds to reduce pulsation and maintain consistent flow to measurement devices. Designed for natural gas custody transfer and measurement accuracy.
• E Series Valves Wide range of hand and gauge isolation valves including needle valves, gauge valves, block and bleed valves, and manifold valves for gauge and differential pressure applications across industrial instrumentation service.
• Specialty Options & Accessories Complementary accessories and specialty options for Hex Valve instrumentation products, including Condensate & Seal Pots (barriers between main line and secondary instruments for steam/vapor measurement), Gauge Mounting Kit (rigid universal mount), HGP Series (globe valves with NACE/oxygen/chlorine service options), HGY Series (Y pattern forged body globe style valve with Stellite seat), HS31 Series (sample/drain valve with reciprocating stem for viscous liquids/slurries), Integral Tube Fittings (pre-assembled inverted nut and ferrule), Isolation Rings (flange protection for delicate instrumentation), Purge/Drain Port Series (draining impulse lines or purge gas introduction), Safety Handle Series (tool-required operation to prevent tampering), Steam Block Series (modular steam heating method for field instruments), Steam Jacket Series (steam jacketed sample valves for viscous liquids), and Swivel Gauge Adapters (360 degree rotational gauge positioning, up to 10,000 psig).

Quantifiable outcome

• HexBlok reduces overall length by 70% and weight by 80% compared to conventional piping methods
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered parent and minor.

• Richards IndustrialsparentOthersHex Valve is a division/brand of Richards Industrials, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of fluid control products. Richards Industrials includes multiple valve brands: Steri-Flow (sterile process valves), Jordan Valve (control valves), Low Flow Valve (low-flow precision valves), Marwin Valve (instrumentation valves), Bestobell Steam Traps (steam products), Equilibar (precision regulators), and Colesco. Hex Valve operates as a business unit within the parent company's portfolio.
• Fluid Control InstituteminorOthersHex Valve is listed as a member of the Fluid Control Institute, a trade association for the fluid control industry. Membership indicates industry affiliation and adherence to industry standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Swagelok: Swagelok manufactures instrumentation fittings, valves (including needle and ball valves), and manifold assemblies for fluid and gas systems in oil & gas, chemical, and power — directly overlapping Hex Valve's needle, ball, and manifold product lines and serving the same instrumentation buyers.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannafin (including its Instrumentation Products Division) makes instrumentation valves, manifolds, and fittings used in process control and oil & gas applications, competing head-to-head with Hex Valve in needle, ball, and manifold valves for pressure measurement.
• Ham-Let Group: Ham-Let manufactures instrumentation valves, fittings, and manifolds for oil & gas, power, and process industries with comparable high-pressure product offerings, competing directly with Hex Valve in needle valves, block-and-bleed, and manifold assemblies.
• SSP Fittings / Cast Iron Valve Corp: SSP Fittings makes instrumentation valves, ball valves, and double block-and-bleed products for oil & gas and process industries, directly competing with Hex Valve's instrument ball valve, block-and-bleed, and manifold product lines.
• DK-LOK: DK-LOK (owned by Value Valve) manufactures instrumentation valves, tube fittings, and manifolds for oil & gas, petrochemical, and power applications, directly overlapping Hex Valve's needle valve, gauge valve, and manifold offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Electric (Fisher Controls): Emerson's Fisher Controls division produces control valves, manifolds, and field instrumentation for process industries at much larger scale; an incumbent competitor in control and isolation valves that overlaps Hex Valve's downstream/refining and power generation use cases.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a large established manufacturer of industrial valves, pumps, and seals serving oil & gas, power, and chemical process industries — a broader incumbent competitor whose valve portfolio overlaps Hex Valve's monoflange and severe-service offerings.

Others

• Marwin Valve (Richards Industrials sibling): Marwin Valve is a sister brand within Richards Industrials manufacturing instrumentation valves for similar oil & gas and process applications; an intra-portfolio peer that shares channels, sales force, and parent but serves slightly different customer niches.
• Jordan Valve (Richards Industrials sibling): Jordan Valve is another Richards Industrials brand making industrial control valves and regulators, sharing the same parent and sales channels as Hex Valve but addressing control valve rather than instrumentation valve use cases.

Regional players

• Bifold Group: Bifold Group manufactures instrumentation valves, manifolds, and fluid control products primarily for upstream oil & gas applications in Europe and the Middle East; comparable product categories with regional rather than global commercial overlap with Hex Valve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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