Kingston Valves
Kingston Valves designs and manufactures engineered, ASME-certified industrial safety and relief valves, including cryogenic and high-pressure models, serving oil and gas, chemical, power, pharmaceutical, and other process industries from its U.S. manufacturing base within Flow Control Management's Aquatrol division.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersTorrance, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kingston Valves does
Kingston Valves designs and manufactures engineered industrial safety and relief valves for process industries, operating as a retained brand within Flow Control Management's Aquatrol division since its acquisition by FCM on February 18, 2026. The product portfolio spans ASME Section I & VIII certified steam safety valves, air and gas safety valves, liquid relief valves, cryogenic safety valves rated to -320°F (-196°C) for LNG/nitrogen/oxygen service, and high-pressure compact ball-type relief valves, organized across multiple numbered series (740, 560/570, 69, 140, 88/89, 120/130, 55). Adjacent lines include check valves, control valves, ball valves, condensate drain valves, pressure regulators, and air-powered actuators, with every valve custom-configured to customer-specified pressure, temperature, material, and connection requirements. Manufacturing heritage traces to the Aquatrol division's founding in 1947 in Elburn, Illinois, with 98% of content made in the USA. (Note: firmographics record a 1908 founding year, which appears to refer to a broader corporate predecessor; all operational and brand history sources consistently reference 1947.)
The company operates a quote-based, engineer-to-order business model selling directly to industrial buyers across nine documented verticals: oil and gas (primary), pharmaceutical and biotech, food and beverage, chemical processing, power generation, HVAC and refrigeration, cryogenic applications, manufacturing, and waste/wastewater. Channel strategy emphasizes direct industrial engagement with engineering-grade content, supported by a valve-finder tool, technical resources portal, and CAD file downloads for downstream specification. Manufacturing, assembly, and testing occur at the Elburn, Illinois facility, and management cites most orders built, tested, and shipped within days. Products are certified for use in 86+ countries through ASME, National Board NBBI, ISO 9001:2015, CRN (Canada), and CE Marking (EU) certifications.
Prior to acquisition, Kingston Valve Co operated as a division of Storm Manufacturing Group, Inc. The February 18, 2026 transaction transferred ownership to Flow Control Management, which consolidated Kingston into its existing Aquatrol division as part of an expansion of FCM's mission-critical flow-safety portfolio. FCM's CEO characterized the deal as a natural fit that enhances the parent's existing safety valve offerings and short lead-time capabilities. No public financials, ownership percentages, investor composition, or post-integration operating metrics are disclosed in available data.
Kingston Valves firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kingston Valves
- Legal name
- Kingston Valve Co
- Website
- https://kingstonvalves.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Kingston Valves designs and manufactures engineered, ASME-certified industrial safety and relief valves, including cryogenic and high-pressure models, serving oil and gas, chemical, power, pharmaceutical, and other process industries from its U.S. manufacturing base within Flow Control Management's Aquatrol division.
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- akta.pro rank
Kingston Valves industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Valves
- NAICS
- Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)
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Where Kingston Valves is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Torrance
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kingston Valves business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Kingston Valves product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kingston Valves designs and manufactures precision-engineered industrial safety and relief valves for overpressure protection in critical applications. Its portfolio spans ASME-certified steam safety valves, air and gas safety valves, liquid relief valves, cryogenic safety valves rated to -320°F, plus check valves, control valves, ball valves, condensate drain valves, pressure regulators, and air-powered actuators. The valves are custom-configured to meet exact pressure, temperature, material, and connection specifications and are certified for use in 86+ countries.
Product overview
Kingston Valves, now part of Flow Control Management's Aquatrol division following a 2026 acquisition, offers mission-critical safety and relief valve solutions. The company specializes in precision-engineered flow control products including safety valves, relief valves, check valves, control valves, ball valves, condensate drain valves, pressure regulators, and air-powered actuators. Product lines span multiple series (740, 560/570, 69, 140, 88/89, 130, 120, 55) serving diverse industries including oil and gas, cryogenic applications, pharmaceutical/biotech, food and beverage, chemical processing, HVAC/refrigeration, power generation, and wastewater treatment.
Differentiator
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Brands
- Kingston Valves: Safety and relief valve products acquired by Flow Control Management and integrated into the Aquatrol division.
Products and services
- Series 740 Safety Relief Valves Heavy-duty ASME Section VIII certified safety relief valves providing overpressure protection for steam, air, gas, and liquid service in steam, air and gas, and liquid applications, with pressure ratings to 1500 psig.
- Series 560/570 Steam Safety Valves ASME Section I and VIII certified steam safety valves purpose-built for boiler and steam system overpressure protection.
- Series 69 Liquid Relief Valves Field-adjustable liquid relief valves for hydraulic systems, pumps, and liquid process applications.
- Series 140 High-Pressure Compact Valves Ball-type high-pressure compact relief valves for air and inert gas systems up to 450 psig, featuring a compact design for tight installations.
- Series 88/89 Air & Gas Safety Valves ASME Section VIII certified air and gas safety valves providing overpressure protection for compressors, receivers, and pneumatic systems.
- Series 120/130 Compact Safety Valves Space-efficient compact safety valves for lighter capacity applications, available in top and side outlet configurations.
- Series 55 Relief Valves Relief valves for lighter duty pressure relief applications within the Kingston/Aquatrol product range.
- Coded Safety Valves ASME and National Board certified coded safety valves for boiler, pressure vessel, and steam service overpressure protection.
- Non-code Relief Valves Non-code relief valves for general industrial overpressure protection where formal code certification is not required.
- Cryogenic Safety Valves Cryogenic service safety valves rated to -320°F (-196°C) for LNG, nitrogen, oxygen, and other cryogenic applications.
- Check Valves Check valves for industrial flow control applications within the Kingston/Aquatrol product lineup.
- Control Valves Control valves for industrial flow regulation within the Kingston/Aquatrol product lineup.
- Ball Valves Ball valves for industrial flow isolation and control within the Kingston/Aquatrol product lineup.
- Condensate Drain Valves Condensate drain valves for steam system drainage applications within the Kingston/Aquatrol product lineup.
- Pressure Regulators Pressure regulators for industrial pressure management within the Kingston/Aquatrol product lineup.
- Air-Powered Actuators Air-powered actuators for automated valve actuation within the Kingston/Aquatrol product lineup.
- Valve Finder Tool Online Valve Finder tool that helps engineers and procurement teams select Kingston/Aquatrol valves by application parameters.
Quantifiable outcome
- Most orders built, tested, and shipped within days
Companies that use Kingston Valves
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Kingston Valves technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kingston Valves partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Flow Control Management (FCM)coreFlow Control Management acquired Kingston Valve Co, a division of Storm Manufacturing Group, Inc. Kingston's operations were integrated into FCM's existing Aquatrol division in Elburn, Illinois. The acquisition expands FCM's portfolio of mission-critical flow-safety solutions and enhances their current safety valve offerings and short lead-time capabilities.
- Storm Manufacturing Group, Inc.minorKingston Valve Co was a division of Storm Manufacturing Group, Inc. prior to acquisition by Flow Control Management. Storm Manufacturing Group divested Kingston as part of the transaction.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Kingston Valves competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kunkle Valve (Flowserve): Kunkle is a long-established manufacturer of safety and relief valves for steam, air, and liquid service, overlapping directly with Kingston's product lines in industrial and process safety.
- Anderson Greenwood (Emerson): Anderson Greenwood is a recognized brand of pilot-operated and direct-acting safety relief valves, competing head-to-head with Kingston in overpressure protection for process and power applications.
- Mercer Valve: Mercer Valve is a US-based manufacturer of safety relief valves serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and process industries, directly comparable to Kingston's American-made, certified safety valve offering.
- Farris Engineering (Curtiss-Wright): Farris Engineering manufactures pressure relief valves and rupture disc devices for process industries, directly comparable to Kingston's safety and relief valve portfolio.
- Crosby Valve (Emerson): Crosby is a leading manufacturer of pressure relief valves and safety valves, directly competing with Kingston/Aquatrol in ASME-certified safety relief products for oil & gas, refining, and process industries.
- Velan Inc. Velan is a global manufacturer of industrial valves including safety relief valves, gate, globe, and check valves, serving oil & gas, power, and process industries comparable to Kingston's end markets.
- Leslie Controls: Leslie Controls manufactures safety relief valves, regulators, and control valves for severe service applications, closely mirroring Kingston's engineered-to-specification safety valve offering.
Broad incumbents
- Pentair Flow & Filtration Solutions: Pentair's flow control division offers valves, filtration, and fluid handling solutions for industrial and commercial applications, including safety and relief products in adjacent verticals to Kingston.
- Spirax-Sarco Engineering: Spirax-Sarco is a global leader in steam specialties and fluid handling solutions including safety valves, condensate management, and control valves, serving overlapping end markets with a much broader product portfolio.
Regional players
- Bopp & Reuther: Bopp & Reuther is a European manufacturer of safety, control, and regulating valves for power, process, and cryogenic applications, comparable in product scope to Kingston but primarily serving the EMEA market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Kingston Valves financial estimates
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Investors
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Kingston Valves M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Kingston Valves
What does Kingston Valves do?
Kingston Valves designs and manufactures precision-engineered industrial safety and relief valves for overpressure protection in critical applications. Its portfolio spans ASME-certified steam safety valves, air and gas safety valves, liquid relief valves, cryogenic safety valves rated to -320°F, plus check valves, control valves, ball valves, condensate drain valves, pressure regulators, and air-powered actuators. The valves are custom-configured to meet exact pressure, temperature, material, and connection specifications and are certified for use in 86+ countries.
Is Kingston Valves a public or private company?
Kingston Valves is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Kingston Valves founded?
Kingston Valves was founded in 1947. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Kingston Valves based?
Kingston Valves is headquartered in Torrance, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Kingston Valves's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kunkle Valve (Flowserve), Anderson Greenwood (Emerson), Mercer Valve, Farris Engineering (Curtiss-Wright), Crosby Valve (Emerson), Velan Inc. and Leslie Controls. Broad incumbents are Pentair Flow & Filtration Solutions and Spirax-Sarco Engineering. Bopp & Reuther is listed as a regional player.
Does Kingston Valves have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kingston Valves.
What industry is Kingston Valves in?
Kingston Valves's product category is Industrial Valves. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAL, Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAE, Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control). Its NAICS code is 332911.