TPi September 2013

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Pipe Center has secured rights to sell Conbraco’s Apollo valves in the UK

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

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 availability and support for customers.

The cast steel and stainless steel ball valves are designed primarily for use in the oil and gas, power and chemical industries. The agreement, with immediate effect, gives Pipe Center selected rights to sell the Apollo range in the UK.

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

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John Walker, who heads Pipe Center’s industrial business, commented,

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