AFFCO Flow Control (Shanghai) Co.

What AFFCO Flow Control (Shanghai) Co. does

AFFCO Flow Control (Shanghai) Co., Ltd is a Chinese-headquartered, privately held industrial valve and actuator manufacturer with operating roots traceable to 1964 and 501–1,000 employees. The company designs and produces a comprehensive valve portfolio led by butterfly valves (concentric, double-eccentric with replaceable seat, and triple-eccentric metal-to-metal-seal designs), and extending to ball valves (floating, trunnion, V-port, three-way, and double block & bleed), gate, globe, check, plug, plunger, blind flange, damper, and cryogenic variants, alongside pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, gear-box, and manual actuators. Differentiated engineering content centers on eccentric butterfly geometries that reduce operating torque and extend sealing life, premium copper-alloy and super-duplex stainless constructions for corrosive and cryogenic service, and a newly introduced intelligent valve line with real-time health monitoring and remote diagnostics.

The company operates a global subsidiary footprint of five facilities — Shanghai (HQ and manufacturing), Telford UK, Schoonhoven Netherlands, Singapore, and Sharjah UAE — with ALFA Casting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd providing captive casting capacity. It serves offshore oil & gas (notably FPSO operators including PETROBRAS, ExxonMobil, ONGC, MODEC, and YINSON), marine and shipbuilding (cruise, tanker, container, car carriers such as BYD Explorer No.1), water and desalination (Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, TUAS), power generation (Southern California Edison Big Creek 2A hydroelectric), LNG, ammonia and hydrogen, and petrochemical/refining (Petronas RAPID), supported by type approvals from LR, BV, ABS, CCS, DNV, RMRS, RINA, ClassNK, KR, API monograms (609, 6D, 600, 602, 6FA), WRAS/Kiwa, PED, ATEX, TUV fire-safe and TA-LUFT, and SIL.

Commercially, AFFCO runs a sales-led, project-based go-to-market: quote-based pricing (no public rates), standard product lines distributed from subsidiary-held stock for fast delivery, and special/custom valves manufactured to order for critical and small-quantity applications. Lead generation is driven primarily by participation in major international exhibitions (Marintec China, ADIPEC, WETEX, FLOWTECH, Global Water Expo, FPSO/FLNG/FSRU, OEEG, NEFTEGAZ, Valve World Americas), supported by a brochure-rich website and direct enterprise engagement through the regional subsidiary engineering teams.

Name

AFFCO Flow Control (Shanghai) Co.

Legal name

AFFCO Flow Control (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

Website

https://affco-flowcontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AFFCO Flow Control (Shanghai) Co. is a Chinese-headquartered manufacturer of industrial valves and actuators — butterfly, ball, gate, cryogenic, damper, and intelligent variants — serving offshore oil & gas, marine, water/desalination, power, LNG, and ammonia/hydrogen markets worldwide through five regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valves & Flow Control Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Industrial valves manufacturing
• Butterfly valves supplier
• Flow control equipment
• Cryogenic valves LNG
• Valve actuators automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fengxian

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Valve and Actuator Sales: AFFCO generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-quality industrial valves (butterfly valves, ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves, plug valves, plunger valves, damper valves, cryogenic valves, and double block & bleed valves) and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and manual). Products are sold in both standard ranges and as custom/special valves made to order in large or small quantities. The company maintains healthy stocks of standard range and sizes at strategically located subsidiaries.
2. Special / Custom Valve Manufacturing: AFFCO manufactures special valves to order for critical applications, small quantities, and stringent international standards. The company produces concentric, double eccentric, triple eccentric, and even quadruple valves, with capability to complete customer scope with other valves through partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AFFCO manufactures and globally supplies industrial valves (butterfly, ball, gate, globe, check, plug, plunger, cryogenic, DBB, damper, PTFE-lined, AWWA, blind flange, hose pressure regulator) and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, gearbox, hand lever) for critical applications across oil & gas, offshore/FPSO, marine/shipbuilding, water & desalination, power generation, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen and chemical processing industries. The company produces both standard stocked ranges and custom-engineered special valves through its 5 global subsidiaries and in-house foundry (ALFA Casting).

Product overview

AFFCO Flow Control is a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial valves and flow control systems. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of valve products including Concentric Butterfly Valves (vulcanized and replaceable seat designs), High Performance Double Eccentric Butterfly Valves, Triple Eccentric Butterfly Valves with metal-to-metal seals, PTFE-Lined Butterfly Valves, AWWA Butterfly Valves, Cryogenic Valves (ball, butterfly, gate, globe, check valves), Damper Valves, Ball Valves (floating and trunnion mounted including DBB configurations), V-Port Ball Valves, Three-Way Ball Valves, Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Check Valves, Plug Valves, Plunger Valves, Blind Flange Valves, and Hose Pressure Regulator Valves. The product range is complemented by a complete actuation portfolio including Pneumatic Actuators (Scotch Yoke PMAS/PMAC series), Hydraulic Actuators, Electric Actuators, Gear Boxes (AMQ series), and Hand Levers. These products serve critical applications across water treatment, desalination, marine, offshore, oil & gas, power generation, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, petrochemical, and general industrial markets worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Butterfly Valves (Concentric, Double Eccentric, Triple Eccentric; vulcanized and replaceable seat) AFFCO's flagship butterfly valve portfolio spanning concentric through quadruple-eccentric designs in vulcanized, replaceable-seat, PTFE-lined, AWWA-compliant and high-performance variants for general industrial, oil & gas, water and power service.
• Cryogenic Valves (Ball, Butterfly, Gate, Globe, Check) Full cryogenic valve range engineered for LNG service and other ultra-low-temperature applications, integrating ball, butterfly, gate, globe and check designs in cryogenic-rated materials.
• Damper Valves Industrial damper valves for exhaust gas systems, scrubbers and SOx-compliance applications on marine vessels and power/exhaust installations.
• Ball Valves (Floating, Trunnion, V-Port, Three-Way, DBB) Full ball valve range covering floating and trunnion mounted configurations, V-port throttling, three-way flow diversion and Double Block & Bleed (DBB) safety assemblies.
• Gate, Globe and Check Valves Standard gate, globe and non-return (check) valves across multiple pressure classes, end connections and seat/body materials for industrial isolation and backflow prevention.
• Plug Valves Quarter-turn plug valves for isolation and diversion, including DN800-class units supplied for high-pressure desalination in super duplex stainless steel.
• Plunger Valve Balanced-spool plunger valve for precision flow control applications across industrial process systems.
• Blind Flange Valve Compact isolation valves with streamlined interior for pipeline sectioning and maintenance isolation.
• Hose Pressure Regulator Valve Pressure regulator valves designed for hose-based fluid handling applications.
• Pneumatic Actuators (Scotch Yoke PMAS/PMAC) Scotch-yoke pneumatic actuators providing high torque output across wide temperature ranges for automated valve operation in hazardous and demanding environments.
• Hydraulic Actuators Hydraulic actuators in scotch yoke, rack-and-pinion and helix designs for valve automation requiring high-thrust and reliable positioning.
• Electric Actuators Electric multi-turn and quarter-turn actuators for remote or automated valve control in industrial process systems.
• Gear Box Actuators (Manual / Motorized) Manual and motorized gearboxes for hand or powered operation of multi-turn and quarter-turn valves.
• Hand Lever Actuators Manual hand-lever actuators for on/off operation of quarter-turn valves such as butterfly and ball valves.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lower operating torque compared to conventional valve designs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMI plc: UK-listed specialist in flow control solutions for energy, process, and industrial markets — comparable engineered valve business with strong installed base in oil & gas and power generation.
• Pentair plc: Global water solutions company supplying valves, filtration, and flow control for residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment — directly overlapping AFFCO's water and desalination segment.
• Crane Company: US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer with a focused process flow technologies segment serving chemical, energy, and general industrial markets with valves and related fluid handling equipment.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems for water, energy, mining, and process industries — comparable scope in flow control and fluid handling with broad industrial valve range.
• Flowserve Corporation: US-listed global leader in industrial pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation serving oil & gas, power, water, and chemical end markets — directly overlapping AFFCO's primary customer segments including FPSO and power generation.
• Watts Water Technologies, Inc. US-listed manufacturer of valves, flow control, and water treatment products for plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks — comparable product range in water-focused valves with WRAS-class approvals.
• CIRCOR International, Inc. US-listed manufacturer of engineered valves and flow control products for energy, process, and maritime applications — comparable specialty valve portfolio including severe-service and cryogenic offerings.
• Velan Inc. Canadian manufacturer of industrial severe-service valves (gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, triple-offset) for oil & gas, power, and chemical — directly comparable product portfolio including cryogenic and high-performance butterfly valves.
• Neway Valve (Suzhou Neway Valve Co., Ltd.): China-headquartered industrial valve manufacturer producing ball, gate, globe, check, and butterfly valves for oil & gas, power, and chemicals — directly comparable Chinese-origin competitor serving similar global enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Electric Co. (Fisher Controls): US-listed automation major whose Fisher valve brand competes directly with AFFCO in oil & gas and power, while offering a much broader automation and digital portfolio beyond valves alone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance23 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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