Cover Story
The company manufacturers high-quality ball and butterfly valves for demanding applications .
BAC Valves is also actively promoting its high end valves in the USA to service customers in the Americas with the aim to move to a production facility . “ Providing local content means we are able to lower our CO2 footprint and reduce lead times .”
Global coverage and service
To ensure global coverage , BAC Valves works with multiple distribution channels , explains Mr Bach . “ We essentially have three distribution channels : one is direct with the end user , the second is through distributors , and the third important distribution
channel is through EPC contractors and engineering companies that work for the end customers .” BAC also provides supporting services to their customers . “ In addition to the engineering that we do in-house based on the clients ’ requirements , we offer a huge range of special tests such as cryogenic tests , fugitive emission tests , hydrostatic , high temperature and so on . Looking at our after-sales market , we give our warranty for our products and we have a team dedicated to helping customers on site if required .”
Resilience and flexibility
Mr Bach is justifiably proud of how the company ’ s business philosophy ensures that it is resilient to change and market forces , while remaining flexible enough to meet and evolve with its customer needs . “ In recent years , events such as the pandemic and the sudden drop in oil and gas prices have tested us , and we have emerged triumphant on each occasion . We have proven our resilience to our customers , to ourselves , and to our staff . We decided not to downsize our staff at all during these downturns to keep our people and know-how . As a company we are adaptable , and while we can grow easily in good years we are also strong enough to withstand the occasional down-turns that the industry encounters . We are a resilient company and will be around for many more decades to come , supplying high-quality valves to our customers around the world .”
Over 40 % of the company ’ s staff are qualified engineers .
Facts & Figures
Name : |
BAC Valves |
Founded : |
1958 |
Headquarters : |
Girona , Spain |
Website : |
bacvalves . com / en / |
Products : |
Quarter-turn ball and |
butterfly valves |
Employees : |
100 + |
Locations : |
Spain , China , Saudi |
Arabia , USA , Korea |
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