Automated Valve & Equipment Company Acquires TechniQuip, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio  Automated Valve Equipment, the specialty valve and automation division of Ohio Pipe Valves Fittings, Inc, today announced that they are acquiring TechniQuip, Inc., a representative and distributor of valves and actuators since 1990.
The purchase of TechniQuip, based in Eastlake, Ohio, further increases Automated Valve & Equipment's share in the customized piping products market. "This merger brings with it some prominent product lines to better serve our customers" said Michael Resch, president of Automated Valve & Equipment. "The acquisition of TechniQuip will enhance the breadth and depth of our product offering and provide even greater value to our customers" added Resch.
The integration of both companies will take place on July 1, 2015. Customers will continue to receive the same high quality expertise and service, which they have come to expect.
Jack Ambrose, founder of TechniQuip, will take on the role of Vice President of Sales at Automated Valve & Equipment and Tom McNamara will join Joanne Wynn on the inside sales team.
Automated Valve's updated line of products can be found at www.valvepros.com.
About Automated Valve & Equipment Company
As a division of Ohio Pipe, Valves, & Fittings, Inc., Automated Valve & Equipment Co. can supply a full range of process piping products. Gate, globe, and check valves are available in bronze, iron, cast steel, forged steel, and stainless steel. We stock a full inventory of carbon and stainless steel pipe, fittings, and flanges. Pipeline ancillaries are also available, including gauges, thermometers, instrumentation, steam traps, gaskets, pipe hangers, and lockout, tag-out kits.
Serving a variety of industrial and institutional markets, our customers include power generation, chemical refining, steel mills, water, wastewater, food processing, pulp and paper, original equipment manufacturers, contractors, and governmental and municipal agencies. Our building maintenance products encompass work with commercial and institutional facilities.
Automated Valve & Equipment Co. has built its reputation on helping our customer succeed with the right product in each individual application. Years of experience and product knowledge enable us to help you select the best equipment for your process. We're familiar with systems that include elevated temperature, pressure, corrosion, abrasion, process upset caused by fire and earthquakes. www.valvepros.com
For more information please contact:
Michael F. Resch
Automated Valve & Equipment Company
4000 Trent Avenue
Cleveland, OHÂ 44109
Phone:Â 216.631.6200
Email:Â mresch@valvepros.com
