Elster Perfection and National Fuel Celebrate 20 Years of Joint Success in the Development of the Polyethylene Shut-Off Valve
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Cleveland, OH, July 16, 2008 Elster Perfection part of Elster Group, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of highly accurate, high-quality, integrated metering and utilization solutions, and National Fuel, Williamsville, New York, celebrate 20 years of success as partners in the development of the Elster Perfection Polyethylene Shut-Off Valve (PSV).
In 1988, Elster Perfection and National Fuel began collaborative development of the Polyethylene Shut-off Valve. Elster Perfection provided the laboratory testing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of the product, while National Fuel provided project parameters, engineering expertise and led the evaluation of the field performance of the product during pilot installations.
"Nearly all of Elster Perfection's gas products have been designed with this type of partnership. It allows us to bring innovative new products to the market that solve problems found across the industry," said Dave Robison, Elster Perfection's Director of Engineering.
After more than a year in development, the PSV product line was introduced at the 1989 AGA Distribution/Transmission Conference in New Orleans.
"National Fuel had installed a variety of valves in our system where plastic pipe was being used, but for the last 20 years, the Perfection PSV has been the preferred valve for our service lines and mainlines. This technology has helped us improve the service we offer to our customers and has been of great benefit to our Company," said Kevin House, General Manager of Engineering Services for National Fuel.
As a result of this revolutionary design concept and proprietary molding process, Elster Perfection's PSV product line offers proven performance and total compatibility with all PE gas distribution systems. PSV valves are an excellent choice for replacing non-PE plastic curb valves and metallic valves, as well as for new installations on polyethylene mains and services. The polyethylene construction of PSV valves eliminates the need for metal-to-plastic transitions, as well as corrosion inhibiting coatings, cathodic protection, federally mandated corrosion control inspection, and the record keeping required of metallic valves.
About Elster Perfection
Elster Perfection is the world's leading manufacturer of non-metallic mechanical joining products for natural gas and propane gas distribution systems. Elster Perfection's complete mechanical polyethylene gas distribution system allows installers to connect with integrity, safety, and speed without using special tools or expensive equipment.
About Elster Group
A world leader in advanced metering infrastructure, integrated metering, and utilization solutions to the gas, electricity and water industries, Elster's systems and solutions reflect over 170 years of knowledge and experience in measuring precious resources and energy.
Elster provides solutions and advanced technologies to help utilities more easily, efficiently and reliably obtain and use advanced metering intelligence to improve customer service, enhance operational efficiency, and increase revenues. Elster's AMI solutions enable utilities to cost-effectively generate, deliver, manage, and conserve the life-essential resources of gas, electricity, and water.
Elster has over 7500 staff and operations in 38 countries in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
For further information contact:
Deborah Sill, Elster Gas North America, 440-417-1167, dsill@americanmeter.com
