• COVER STORY: COMBET VALVES •
The company’ s high-pressure, high-performing compact valves have a three-piece, modular design. This enables different configurations for a variety of applications.
Combet’ s stock of 8-inch valves.
Since its valves are manufactured in the Netherlands within proximity to a large network of automated machine shops, they are afforded quick access to capacity and flexibility. This also enables Combet to deliver valves at competitive prices with precision and quality.
As compared to managing operations in the U. S.— where distances are greater and machining facilities are more dispersed— valve companies often face increased logistical costs and longer lead times.
“ Most of the raw materials for valves that are approved for use in the U. S. generally come from Western Europe,” Smit added.“ So, if a company is domiciled in the U. S., they are likely still buying Western European material. This affords us an advantage in that we are only paying for our transportation and shipping once.”
High Stocking Levels and Optimal Efficiency
While Combet is currently making efforts to establish onshore distributors in the U. S. including popular territories such as North Dakota, Colorado,
Pennsylvania, and Ohio, valve production at its facility in Houten is running strong. The company’ s investments in automated design processes can accelerate the delivery of project documents, which provides significant cost savings and the ability to deliver project documentation quickly.
The automated process removes a considerable amount of human error to ensure that clients receive orders on time and on budget.
Combet currently has USD $ 6,000,000 stock available at their European manufacturing location and over USD $ 500,000 worth of stock available at any given time in the U. S. and its increasing. This reduces lead times, and its customers are provided with valves essentially when they require them.
“ Right now, Combet is the only non- U. S. manufacturer who ' s making these valves in the country,” said Smit.“ We are strong in Asia and Europe, and as the U. S. market is very large, we are now continuing to be a part of that. Companies who like to sell our products are always welcome to contact us.” •
Its valves are manufactured( in the Netherlands) within proximity to a large network of automated machine shops. So, they are afforded quick access to capacity and flexibility.
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