Water valves are suitable for any company looking for more water efficiency and lower costs. There’s a wide range of such devices. They can handle and control hot and cold water, potable water, salt water, or wastewater, being an essential part of the daily use, stopping or starting flow whenever needed, and delivering what is required according to the device features such as flow control, material, applications, pressure regulation, maintenances.
There is a sea of water valve options in the market for businesses to reach different needs, from agriculture to textile factories, and we talked about it in our articles “Why and How Water Valves Can Help Businesses Save” and “Meter Efficiency Valve (MEV) vs. SMART VALVE vs. Watergater”.
In Canada, for example, the installation of backwater (another water valve type) is even mandatory in all new homes to prevent sewer backup flooding. For businesses, it is required to install backflow prevention devices to avoid contamination, especially in areas such as Toronto and Mississauga.
Across the country, another popular solution is water flow control systems, such as the Smart Valve™ or the Meter Efficiency Valve (MEV), which can decrease the water bills by 15 to 35% or 5 to 15%, depending on the business type and sector.
As we mentioned earlier, there are numerous options to better align with the business’s goals (Air Valves, Ball Valves, Wastewater Valves, Solenoid Valves, Control Valves, and much more), and we have listed below the main companies in Canada that specialize in water valves, whether distributors or manufacturers.
Active Business
Active Business Services assists commercial, industrial, and institutional clients in taking control of their energy expenses and becoming more sustainable. With many services, such as audit, analysis, and product evaluation, the company also offers the product MEV (Meter Efficiency Valve) on the water side.
The ABS Meter Efficiency Valve (MEV) is a patented solution designed to reduce water bills by compressing air pockets in water lines, ensuring you only pay for the water you use. Their innovative water solution, utilizing NSF-certified technology, enhances meter accuracy and prevents overbilling, making it a game-changer for water-intensive organizations seeking cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
ICONIX Waterworks
ICONIX Waterworks is at the forefront of distributing products for water, wastewater, and civil construction. As a leading distributor, they support essential projects across North America, with 30 locations across Canada. According to their website, the company distributes a wide range of valves to help serve industrial, mechanical, fire line, water distribution, transmission, water,r and wastewater treatment service customers.
Their knowledgeable staff identifies the best product and solution for all your valve control needs. The work consists in distribute a wide range of valves to help serve industrial, mechanical, fire line, water distribution, transmission, water, and wastewater treatment service customers.
Frontier Valve
In operation since 1976, Frontier Valve has experienced design and engineering staff who have the tools to create the solution the business needs. Valve engineering and design is a growing part of the company, and according to the Frontier, their reliable valves are being put to use in offshore drilling projects in many different markets, from North America to Europe.
Besides operating out of Canada, the company is recognized internationally for high-quality custom valves, ball valves, pig valves, and more. In addition to manufacturing, Frontier Valve offers a range of services such as hydro testing, gas nitriding, and repair, custom design and engineering.
Elite Valve
Elite Valve is a Canadian-owned valve manufacturer, recognized for delivering engineered valve solutions to process industries worldwide. The company provides customized solutions for corrosive, high-pressure, and demanding process applications that help customers improve their process reliability and productivity.
Elite Valve is an ISO 9001 registered company. They are also members of AWWA and coauthors of the AWWA manual of water supply practices, M72, for the selection and operation of knife gate valves. According to their website, they work closely with our customers to understand any unique application requirements and provide a tailored valve solution to meet those needs.
Flomatic Valves
Flomatic Valve is one of the first valve manufacturers to achieve and maintain both ISO 9001 & ISO 14001. Their valves are used in domestic, municipal, and industrial applications for water and wastewater, aiding in water conservation. According to the company, they recognize the value in protecting the environment to improve the standard of living for all.
Air Release and Vacuum, Automatic control valves, butterfly valves, break-off plugs, gate valves, plug valves, foot valves, flow regulators, VFD valves, strainers, swing check valves, and many other valve types are some of the products offered.
DM Valve & Controls
Since 1982, DM Valve & Controls has grown to be a leader in the distribution of valves, actuation, and automated valve products. The company represents industry-leading manufacturers for valves and actuators to clients that manage the flow of drinking water.
Their valves exceed the latest versions of AWWA standards and are NSF-61 certified for potable water. The vendors include Bray, Cla-Val, Henry Pratt, JASH, PMP, Rite-Pro, Teekay, and Romac. According to the company, on the industrial side, they continue to provide valve solutions for difficult and demanding process applications, striving to be a leader in the field of valve and automation products that comply with process control standards.
Watts Canada
In 2023, Watts acquired Bradley Corporation, a veteran manufacturer of commercial washroom and emergency safety solutions. Serving the commercial and industrial end markets for over 100 years, the Bradley acquisition provided Watts a strong foundation to build an industry-leading water application portfolio, adding front-of-wall applications,s including plumbing fixtures, specialty washroom products, and emergency safety products to its back-of-wall products.
On the water side, some of the products offered are Automatic Control Valves, Pressure Reducing Valves, Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Relief Valves, and Shutoff Valves. Devices that aim to control the flow of water, reduce incoming water or steam pressure, blend hot water with cold water, control water flow or pressure, and much more, depending on the company’s necessities.
SVPL
SVPL Canada Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Canadian-owned, family-run business registered in Alberta and British Columbia. Actuation, Brass Valves, Bronze Valves, Cart Iron, Forget Pipe, Forget Steel, Stainless Steel Valves are some of the offered devices with the required certifications. According to their website, they stock, market, and provide technical support to the Oil & Gas, Mining, Refining, Chemical, Water, and Wastewater Industries.
The company also develops, modifies, and supplies valves and fittings as per customers’ specific requirements.
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