ChemValve

What ChemValve does

ChemValve is a privately held, family-owned industrial valve manufacturer headquartered in Tomball, Texas (approximately 35 miles northwest of Houston). Founded in 1987 and under current ownership since 1993, the company designs and produces fully lined plug valves, ball check valves, and ball valves engineered for corrosive and abrasive flow applications. The core technology is in-house injection-molded plastic liners (PPL polypropylene, PVDF Kynar, PFA, and GRPFA glass-reinforced PFA) locked into machined dovetail grooves in the metal bodies, which the company positions as differentiating on liner density, vacuum service capability, and field serviceability.

The product portfolio is anchored by three lines: the Model 790 fully lined plug valve (in 150 and 300 psi ratings, with Double Block and Bleed and Throttling Control variants), the Model 880 lined ball check valve (with spring-assisted designs in 150 and 300 psi), and the Model 990 high-performance lined ball valve featuring a copyrighted Flexible Super Seat. Across all lines the firm emphasizes field-replaceable seats, adjustable chevron PTFE packing to mitigate fugitive emissions, custom Cv curves for throttling, and extended face-to-face options for retrofit compatibility. The company holds AAR M-1003 facility certification and Model 790 design approval for rail tank car service, TSSA approval in Canada, and Chlorine Institute membership.

ChemValve sells direct to industrial end users via an enterprise field sales motion and an inside sales function, with quote-based pricing and no public list prices. Customers are spread across chemical processing (primary vertical), oil and gas, rail tank car transportation, agriculture, and water and waste treatment. The leadership team is dominated by the Klopfenstein family (Owner/Chairman, President, Inside Sales Manager) alongside a Vice President of Engineering, a recently hired Sales Manager, and functional managers in supply chain, QA, and accounting. The company does not disclose revenue and operates as a tightly held, debt- and equity-private business.

Name

ChemValve

Legal name

ChemValve, Inc.

Website

https://chemvalve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChemValve is a privately held, family-owned Tomball, Texas manufacturer of fully lined plug, ball check, and ball valves for corrosive and abrasive flow applications across chemical processing, oil and gas, rail tank car, agriculture, and water treatment end markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Lined plug valves
• Ball check valves
• Industrial flow control
• Corrosion-resistant valves
• Lined ball valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomball

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: ChemValve manufactures and sells high-performance fully lined plug valves, ball check valves, and ball valves for corrosive and abrasive flow applications. Revenue is generated through direct sales of engineered valves to industrial customers, with customization options including custom Cv curves and specialized designs. The company serves diverse industries including chemical processing, oil and gas, rail transportation, agriculture, and water treatment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ChemValve manufactures and sells fully lined plug valves, ball check valves, and lined ball valves (Models 790, 880, 990) with injection-molded thermoplastic liners (PPL, PVDF, PFA, GRPFA) for corrosive and abrasive flow applications. The company custom-engineers valves for chemical processing, oil and gas, rail tank cars, water treatment, and agriculture customers, offering adjustable packing, field-replaceable seats, and V-Port throttling options.

Product overview

ChemValve is an industrial valve manufacturer producing fully lined plug and ball check valves since 1987. The product portfolio centers on three main valve lines: Model 790 fully lined plug valves (including 790EB-150, 790EB-300, and Double Block and Bleed variants) for corrosive/abrasive applications with adjustable seating and field replaceable components; Model 880 lined ball check valves (880-150, 880S-150, 880S-300) with spring-assisted designs offering extended life; and Model 990 high performance lined ball valves featuring patented Flexible Super Seat technology. All valves utilize injection molded liners available in four material options (PPL Polypropylene, PVDF Kynar, PFA, and GRPFA) selected based on service conditions. The Model 790 also serves as the basis for throttling control valves with V-Port characterized seats. ChemValve specializes in custom solutions for challenging flow applications across chemical processing, oil and gas, water treatment, and rail tank car transportation industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Model 790EB-150 Fully Lined Plug Valve High performance fully lined plug valve for corrosive and abrasive applications, manufactured in sizes 1" through 8" with adjustable chevron PTFE packing, field-replaceable seats, and injection-molded liners locked into machined dovetail grooves.
• Model 790EB-300 Fully Lined Plug Valve High performance fully lined plug valve rated for 300 psi applications with the same adjustable design, field-replaceable seats, and injection-molded liner construction as the 790EB-150 for corrosive and abrasive service.
• Model 790EB Double Block and Bleed (DBB) Valve Double block and bleed valve combining upstream and downstream seats with an integrated bleed pipe, reducing the requirement from two valves plus bleed valve to one valve plus bleed valve. Features a true 1" ANSI class 150 pound rated bottom flange.
• Model 790 Throttling Control Valve Throttling control valve based on the Model 790EB with V-Port style characterized seats designed to match specific application Cv requirements, including zero point suppression for positioners and oversized pneumatic actuator recommendations for tighter control.
• Model 880 Lined Ball Check Valve High performance extended-life fully lined ball check valve with spring-assisted design, available in models 880-150, 880S-150, and 880S-300 in sizes 1" to 8". Features injection-molded liners and a Hastelloy C-276 spring as standard material.
• Model 990 High Performance Lined Ball Valve High performance lined ball valve featuring the patented Flexible Super Seat design that cushions the ball during operation, integrated one-piece ball and stem construction for longer life, and a secondary PTFE seal for lasting stem protection.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of American Railroads (AAR)coreOthersChemValve's facility is certified under AAR Quality Assurance Program M-1003 for manufacture and qualification of tank car service equipment (C4m). The ChemValve 790 plug valve design has been approved by the AAR for use on rail tank cars.
• Chlorine InstitutecoreOthersChemValve is a member of The Chlorine Institute, indicating specialization in chlorine service applications and compliance with industry standards for chlorine handling equipment.
• Technical Standards and Safety Authority of Canada (TSSA)minorOthersChemValve has received approval from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority of Canada for tank car service equipment, enabling market access in Canada for rail applications.
• NFIBminorOthersMember of National Federation of Independent Business, representing small business interests.
• Tomball Chamber of CommerceminorOthersActive member of the Tomball Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community and networking.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asahi/America (Asahi Kasei): Manufacturer of corrosion-resistant lined and unlined valves, pipes, and fittings used in chemical, semiconductor, and water-treatment applications. Highly comparable to ChemValve because both specialize in plastic-lined plug, ball, and check valves for aggressive fluids.
• ITT Engineered Valves (Fabri-Valve): Producer of fully lined plug valves (Fabri-Valve) and other severe-service valves for chemical processing. Overlaps directly with ChemValve's Model 790 type product in corrosive chemical service.
• Crane ChemPharma & Energy (XOMOX): Crane division offering lined plug valves, ball valves, and check valves for chemical processing. Direct competitor in fully lined plug and ball check valves, including for chlorine and corrosive chemical applications.
• GF Piping Systems (Georg Fischer): Manufactures plastic-lined and all-plastic valves, pipes, and fittings for corrosive service across chemical, water, and industrial markets. Comparable to ChemValve's lined valve / plastic liner offerings and chemical-industry focus.
• Asepco: Specialist in aseptic and corrosion-resistant valves for pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical processing. Comparable niche manufacturer of high-purity / severe-service valves competing for similar engineered-spec opportunities.
• AZ-Armaturen GmbH (Pfeiffer Vacuum / AZ portfolio): European specialty manufacturer of lined and corrosion-resistant valves for chemical and petrochemical service. Comparable niche competitor, particularly for export-style projects that ChemValve could potentially serve or complement with.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair (Flow & Filtration Solutions): Diversified flow-control and water-treatment company whose valve portfolio overlaps with ChemValve in water/waste treatment and chemical applications. A much broader incumbent that competes for spec-in opportunities but does not specialize only in lined plug/ball check.
• Flowserve: Global flow-control major serving chemical, oil and gas, and power with a broad valve, seal, and pump portfolio. Competes with ChemValve for severe-service chemical valves but at much broader scale and with multi-product packages.
• Emerson (Fisher): Major valve and process controls supplier with strong presence in chemical and refining. Competes indirectly with ChemValve for process-industry valve slots, especially in larger chemical and refining projects.
• Velan Inc. Industrial valve manufacturer with strong severe-service and chemical-industry presence, including lined and alloy valves. A larger incumbent competing for similar engineered chemical service work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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