What Milliken Valve does

Milliken Valve is a manufacturer of industrial flow control valves serving water, wastewater, and industrial markets. The company produces three primary product categories: plug valves (Millcentric Eccentric and Multiport variants, sizes 1/2" to 72"), check valves (Series 740G double disc, 821G globe style, 720G wafer-silent, wafer, Flex Check flexible disc, and CCNE AWWA swing check series 8001/8501/9001, sizes 2" to 72"), and butterfly valves (Models 511A flanged, 511/510 large diameter up to 144", 510A buried service, and BF Series rubber seated, sizes 2" to 144"). Products are designed and built to AWWA standards (C504, C508, C550, C111, C606), ANSI B16.1 Class 125, and are NSF/ANSI 61/372 certified for drinking water system components. Proprietary engineering features include welded 99% nickel seats for corrosion resistance, 3-point tongue and groove seat designs for higher pressure ratings, ductile iron encapsulated plug constructions, and a Flex Check valve validated at 1,000,000 continuous cycles without wear.

The company operates a manufacturing facility in Kimball, TN and a marketing office in Atlanta, GA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Founded in 1901 as a metal fabricating shop, Milliken entered the valve industry in 1926 with the first rubber seated butterfly valve. Henry Pratt Company, LLC owns the Milliken brand as an affiliate of Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a publicly traded Delaware corporation and leading North American water infrastructure products manufacturer. Distribution operates through a direct enterprise field sales model organized by U.S. geographic territories (Canada & Northeast, Southeast, Central, West) with dedicated quote emails and a centralized order entry system, complemented by international sales support and the Mueller Water Products distribution network. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of valves, with secondary streams in replacement parts and aftermarket service including project start-up, warranty support, repairs, and refurbishment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Milliken Valve

Legal name

Henry Pratt Company, LLC

Website

https://millikenvalve.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Milliken Valve manufactures AWWA-compliant industrial flow control valves (plug, check, and butterfly) for municipal water utilities and industrial water/wastewater applications, operating as a brand under Mueller Water Products (NYSE: MWA) via Henry Pratt Company, LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flow Control Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Valves & Controls (Shutoff, Mixing, Backflow) (IMADALAB)

Keywords

• Industrial valve manufacturing
• AWWA-compliant valves
• Water flow control
• Wastewater treatment valves
• Butterfly plug check valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve Sales: Milliken Valve generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of industrial flow control valves including plug valves, check valves, and butterfly valves. Products are sold direct through regional sales representatives and through Mueller Water Products distribution network. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware sales with replacement parts and aftermarket components as a secondary stream.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Milliken Valve designs and manufactures AWWA-standard industrial flow control valves—plug valves, check valves, and butterfly valves—for water, wastewater, and industrial applications. The company also provides related field services including project start-up, warranty support, repairs, and refurbishment. Products serve regulation, diversion, and isolation of water (clean or dirty), sludge, and slurries in sizes ranging from 1/2" to 144".

Product overview

Milliken Valve is a manufacturer of flow control products for the water, wastewater, and industrial markets, producing a comprehensive portfolio of plug valves, check valves, and butterfly valves. The product portfolio includes Millcentric® eccentric plug valves (1/2"-72"), multiport plug valves for flow diversion, multiple check valve types (double disc, globe style, wafer-silent, flex check, and AWWA swing check valves in series 740G, 821G, 720G, and CCNE 8001/8501/9001), and butterfly valves (Models 511A, 511/510, 510A, and BF Series). Founded in 1901 and now part of Mueller Water Products, the company offers AWWA-standard products for waterworks, wastewater, sewage, oil and gas applications with related field services including project start-up, repairs, and refurbishment.

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Products and services

• Millcentric® Eccentric Plug Valve Ball-centric eccentric plug valve designed for regulation, diversion, and isolation of water, sludge, and slurries. Available in sizes from 1/2" to 72" with round port design offering minimal resistance to flow and reduced erosion for longer service life. Used by municipal water utilities and industrial facilities.
• Millcentric® Multiport Plug Valve Multi-port (3-way) plug valve for regulation, diversion, and isolation of water and sludge. Features single tapered plug design with multiple flow configurations and can pass large solids through compact valve bodies.
• Series 740G Double Disc Check Valve Double disc check valve with stainless trim for clean water and air applications. Designed for horizontal or vertical pipeline installation with instantaneous closure upon flow reversal.
• Series 821G Globe Style Silent Check Valve Silent type globe style check valve built with stainless trim for clean water and air service applications.
• Series 720G Compact Wafer-Silent Check Valve Compact wafer-style silent check valve for clean water or air service. Designed for instantaneous closure upon flow reversal; not intended for fluids containing solids.
• Wafer Check Valve (Lever Arm) Heavy duty cast iron wafer check valve with type 316 stainless steel internals, spring assisted closure, and reversible spring arm assembly with unobstructed round port.
• Flex Check Flexible Disc Valve Single moving part check valve with resilient disc reinforced with steel. Features non-slam construction, 100% unrestricted flow, and 250 psi rating across all sizes. Validated at 1,000,000 continuous cycles with no wear or distortion.
• CCNE AWWA Swing Check Valve Series 8001 Self-contained free-swinging disc style AWWA swing check valve with outside lever and weight or spring. Sizes 2"-72", meets AWWA C508 standards for wastewater, water, sewage, oil, and gas applications.
• CCNE AWWA Swing Check Valve Series 8501 Ductile iron AWWA swing check valve with air cushion system, outside lever and weight or spring. Designed for low velocity cushioning applications (8-10 ft/s), sizes 3"-24".
• CCNE AWWA Swing Check Valve Series 9001 AWWA swing check valve available with outside lever and weight/spring, air cushion, oil decelerator, or three-stage oil cushion options. Sizes 3"-72", field convertible to various cushioning systems.
• Model 511A Flanged Butterfly Valve Flanged butterfly valve meeting AWWA C504 Class 150B standards. Sizes 3"-20" with bonded seat-in-body rubber seat and 150 psig working pressure.
• Model 511 Flanged/510 Mechanical Joint Butterfly Valve Large diameter butterfly valve for sizes 24"-144" meeting AWWA C504 standards. Available with flange, mechanical joint, or combination end connections and multiple actuator options.
• Model 510A Mechanical Joint Butterfly Valve Buried service butterfly valve designed for long-term reliability in underground distribution systems. Sizes 4"-72" meeting AWWA C504 Class 150B with MDT buried service actuator.
• BF Series Rubber Seated Butterfly Valve Rubber seated butterfly valve with innovative 3-point tongue and groove connection for higher pressure ratings and full vacuum service. Sizes 2"-48" with ductile iron body and multiple disc/stem material options.
• Field Services Field service capabilities including project start-up, warranty support, repairs, and refurbishment for Milliken valves deployed in water, wastewater, and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000 continuous cycle test completed on Flex Check Valve with no signs of wear or distortion to the valve disc or seat
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Victaulic: Grooved mechanical piping systems supplier and Milliken's specified partner for grooved-end butterfly valve connections. Adjacent competitor/partner influencing valve-and-pipe package specifications in water distribution projects.

Direct peers

• Kennedy Valve: U.S. manufacturer of AWWA gate, check and butterfly valves for waterworks and wastewater applications; competes with Milliken in similar size ranges and the same municipal utility specification process.
• DeZURIK: Direct competitor in AWWA-spec valves, particularly eccentric plug valves and knife gate valves for water/wastewater and slurry service — directly overlapping Milliken's Millcentric plug valve line.
• Henry Pratt Company: Sister brand and legal entity owner of Milliken under Mueller Water Products. Manufactures AWWA butterfly valves and related flow-control products for the same municipal and industrial water customers, often competing or co-specifying on the same projects.
• AVK (American AVK): Manufacturer of AWWA-compliant gate, butterfly, check and control valves for water and wastewater utilities; competes with Milliken on municipal specs and increasingly on resilient-seated and ductile-iron valve lines.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Water Products: Publicly traded parent (NYSE: MWA) and direct operator of complementary water brands (Mueller, Pratt, Singer, U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant). Overlaps with Milliken in waterworks valves and shares distribution, IT and customer support infrastructure.
• Pentair: Global water solutions company with valve and flow-control offerings serving municipal and industrial customers; competes with Milliken in butterfly and check valves tied to water infrastructure projects.
• Crane Co. Large diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant process flow solutions segment that competes head-to-head with Milliken in AWWA and industrial butterfly, check and plug valves for water and wastewater applications.
• Watts Water Technologies: Broadly diversified water manufacturer with valves, backflow preventers and flow-control products for municipal and industrial customers; overlaps with Milliken in AWWA valve categories and aftermarket channels.

Emerging players

• K-TORK International: Specialty manufacturer of quarter-turn and AWWA-spec butterfly and control valves; a smaller but technically focused competitor in the same municipal/industrial valve niche as Milliken.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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