What Flow-Tek does

Flow-Tek is an industrial ball valve product brand wholly owned by Bray International, Inc., a privately held US-based industrial flow control conglomerate. Flow-Tek manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of ball valves spanning 3-Piece (Series 7000/8000, S7500/S7700 Micro Pure for sanitary pharma/biotech service, 5000/6000, DM7000/DM8000 double block-and-bleed, Triad high-pressure, Tank Series), Flanged (Series F15/F30 standard and metal-seated), Trunnion Mounted, Severe Service, Multi-Port, Threaded, Lined Ball (Acris PFA Lined for corrosive media), V-Control modulating ball valves, and accessories including the Resolute Ball stem extension and Media Containment Unit. Pressure ratings extend from 150 PSI to 6170 PSI and sizes from sub-2 NPS to 24+ NPS, addressing high-pressure containment, corrosive media handling, sanitary processing, precision modulation, and cryogenic applications.

The brand serves 14 industry verticals including Oil & Gas, Chemical & Petrochemical, Pharma & Biotech, Food & Beverage, Power, Semiconductor, Industrial Gas, HVAC, Water & Wastewater, Marine & Shipbuilding, Mining, Pulp & Paper, Alternative Fuels, and Sugar & Ethanol. Products are sold through Bray International's enterprise field sales organization and customer portal (xtra.bray.com) on an inquiry-based, quote-priced model, with billing typically structured as multi-year contracts tied to project and plant-capex cycles.

Flow-Tek operates as an integrated product line within Bray's diversified flow control portfolio, distributed across six global regions (North America, Latin America, Europe & Middle East, Asia, Africa, Pacific). No independent founding date, standalone financials, or separate corporate milestones are disclosed in source material; revenue, headcount trends, and capital structure data specific to Flow-Tek are not publicly available, limiting standalone financial visibility.

Name

Flow-Tek

Legal name

Bray International, Inc.

Website

https://flow-tek.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flow-Tek is a wholly-owned industrial ball valve product brand of Bray International, manufacturing 3-piece, flanged, trunnion-mounted, severe-service, multi-port, lined, and control ball valves for oil & gas, chemical, pharma, power, semiconductor, and other process industries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ball Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial ball valves
• Flow control solutions
• Severe service valves
• Process valves
• Valve manufacturing

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. Industrial Valve Sales: One-time purchase of industrial ball valves and accessories with varying configurations for different pressure ratings, sizes, and materials. Professional services may include valve automation, sizing, and configuration support through integrated solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flow-Tek manufactures and sells industrial ball valves for process industries, including 3-Piece, Threaded, Flanged, Trunnion Mounted, Severe Service, Multi-Port, and Lined Ball configurations across multiple product series (Series 7000/8000, Series 5000/6000, DM7000/DM8000, F15/F30, Triad, Tank Series, V-Control, Acris PFA Lined, and Micro Pure sanitary series). Products are sold through enterprise direct sales and Bray International's global distribution network, with pressure ratings up to 6170 PSI and sizes from under 2 NPS to over 24 NPS.

Product overview

Flow-Tek is a product line under Bray International offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial ball valves and accessories. The portfolio includes multiple 3-piece ball valve series (Tank Series, Series 7000/8000, Series S7500/S7700 Micro Pure for pharma/biotech, Series 5000/6000, Series DM7000/DM8000 for double block and bleed, and Triad Series for high-pressure), flanged ball valves (Series F15/F30 in both standard and metal-seated variants), lined ball valves (Acris® PFA Lined), V-Control ball valves for modulating control, and accessory products (Resolute Ball™ stem extensions and Media Containment Units). The products serve industries including chemical & petrochemical, oil & gas, power, pharma & biotech, food & beverage, HVAC, and water/wastewater.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flow-Tek: Ball valve product line offering 3-piece, threaded, flanged, trunnion-mounted, severe service, multi-port, lined ball valves, and control ball valves including Series 7000/8000, Series 5000/6000, Series S7500/S7700 Micro Pure, Series DM7000/DM8000, Tank Series, Triad Series, V-Control, and Series F15/F30

Products and services

• 3-Piece Ball Valve - Series 7000/8000 3-piece ball valve series offering durability and versatility for general industrial applications.
• 3-Piece Ball Valve - Series 5000/6000 3-piece ball valve series for industrial flow control applications.
• 3-Piece Ball Valve - Series S7500/S7700 Micro Pure 3-piece ball valve designed for pharmaceutical and biotech applications requiring sterile processing conditions.
• 3-Piece Ball Valve - Series DM7000/DM8000 Double block and bleed 3-piece ball valve series for isolation and monitoring applications.
• 3-Piece Ball Valve - Triad Series High-pressure 3-piece ball valve series for demanding industrial environments.
• 3-Piece Ball Valve - Tank Series 2-piece ball valve designed for tank applications with reliable flow control and easy maintenance.
• Flanged Ball Valve - Series F15/F30 Standard flanged ball valve series for general industrial flow control with flexible mounting configurations.
• Flanged Ball Valve - Series F15/F30 Metal Seated Metal-seated flanged ball valve designed for high-temperature and severe service applications.
• Acris PFA Lined Ball Valves PFA-lined ball valves designed for highly corrosive chemical applications with superior chemical resistance.
• V-Control Ball Valve V-port control ball valve for precision flow regulation and modulating control applications.
• Resolute Ball Ball valve accessory providing stem extension and thermal isolation for challenging service conditions.
• Media Containment Unit Secondary containment ball valve accessory designed to contain process media in case of primary sealing failure.

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kitz Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of bronze, brass, and stainless steel industrial valves including ball valves for chemical, oil & gas, and building services — a comparable product breadth with global distribution.
• Flowserve Corporation: One of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial flow control products, including ball, butterfly, and control valves. Directly comparable to Flow-Tek across oil & gas, chemical, power, and water end markets, with overlapping severe-service and process valve offerings.
• SAMSON Controls: German manufacturer of control valves, regulators, and actuators — directly comparable to Flow-Tek's V-Control product in modulating flow regulation and process-control applications.
• Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Energy): Manufactures industrial process valves including ball, butterfly, and check valves for chemical, oil & gas, and power — directly comparable product portfolio and end-market mix to Flow-Tek.
• Cameron (SLB / Cameron): Schlumberger's Cameron sub-surface and surface valve business overlaps directly with Flow-Tek's oil & gas primary segment, particularly in trunnion-mounted and high-pressure ball valves for upstream and midstream applications.
• Velan Inc. Canadian-based manufacturer of industrial valves including severe-service ball, gate, globe, and check valves for oil & gas, nuclear, and chemical — overlapping Flow-Tek's trunnion-mounted and severe-service segments.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair (Flow & Filtration Solutions): Provides industrial valves and flow control across water, food & beverage, and chemical — overlapping several of Flow-Tek's primary verticals with a broader portfolio that includes filtration and pumping.
• Emerson Electric (Fisher / Bettis): Diversified industrial automation conglomerate whose Fisher and Bettis lines compete head-to-head with Flow-Tek in control ball valves and severe-service applications, while offering broader instrumentation and automation portfolios.
• ITT Inc. (Engineered Valves): Engineered components manufacturer whose valves and pumps serve chemical, oil & gas, and mining — directly comparable severe-service and lined valve offerings to Flow-Tek's trunnion-mounted and PFA-lined ranges.

Emerging players

• Ham-Let Group: Specializes in high-purity valves, fittings, and tubing for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and biotech — directly competing with Flow-Tek's Micro Pure sanitary series in ultra-clean applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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