Pipe Center in UK launch of Apollo valves from leading US manufacturer Conbraco

Phil Black - PII Editor 14/05/2013

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Pipe Center has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with leading US manufacturer Conbraco to supply the company’s Apollo range of valves in the UK.

The high quality cast steel and stainless steel ball valves are designed primarily for use in the oil and gas, power and chemical industries.

The agreement, which comes into effect now, gives Pipe Center selected rights to sell the highly regarded Apollo range in the UK.

John Walker, who heads up Pipe Center’s industrial business, said: “Conbraco is one of only a handful of fully integrated valve manufacturers in the global market today with the capability to manufacture all the components in a modern ball valve. They have a reputation for excellent quality at a competitive price point, which we believe will be very attractive in the UK market.”

Bill McNamara, Conbraco’s International Sales Director, said: “We are delighted to have entered into a distribution agreement with Wolseley UK’s Pipe Center. The company has an excellent network and a well-established UK customer base that offers huge potential for the Apollo range. We very much look forward to working with them to fulfil the potential.”

Pipe Center will initially supply the popular Apollo Series 76, 87A and 88A and top entry ball valves, with further models in the range being added over time.

Under the agreement, Conbraco will operate a mirror stocking system, holding a matching complement of stock in the US to that held by Pipe Center in the UK, offering excellent availability and support for customers.

Scott Craig, Pipe Center’s sales and marketing director, said: “Conbraco is a world leader in its field and we are extremely pleased to be able to distribute the Apollo range in the UK.

“We believe it offers an unbeatable combination of engineering and build quality plus keen pricing – which amounts to a great deal for both existing and new potential Pipe Center customers across the UK.”