Western Valve
Benjamin Hopkins serves as the General Manager at Western Valve since August 2019, bringing extensive experience from previous roles including Standardization Officer and Flight Instructor at Training Squadron Two Two, and Advanced Jet Instructor Pilot at Training Squadron 22. Prior to this, Benjamin served in the United States Marine Corps for over 12 years, holding various positions such as Senior Marine Liaison and Infantry Battalion Air Officer / Forward Air Controller. Notable experiences include roles as a Fighter Pilot and Naval Aviator with VMFA-122, overseeing operational scheduling and maintenance, and a Squadron Powerlines Division Officer. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics and Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earned in 2007.
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Western Valve
Established in 1991, Western Valve started out as a leading remanufacturer of pipeline thru-conduit valves. Each valve is completely refurbished to same as new condition and tested to American Petroleum Institute (API) 6D standards. Laws on pipeline integrity and attention to infrastructure have led to increased pipeline maintenance and replacement of obsolete equipment. Offering reconditioned valves, as well as repairing valves, allows Western Valve to recycle and reuse equipment, which is environmentally friendly and cost efficient to our customers. In 2000, Western Valve began manufacturing the DAN-EX Double Block and Bleed Plug Valve. The engineered product line, acquired from Daniel Valve, was introduced into the industrial valve market in 1978. Western Valve manufactures the original valve design and aftermarket parts at its facility in Bakersfield, California. The facility incorporates modern computerized manufacturing cells and utilizes the latest manufacturing practices to ensure the highest quality positive sealing valve in the industry. DAN-EX Valves are used in critical service where zero leakage and seal verification are required. Typical applications include multi-product pipelines, metering skids, tank storage, equipment isolation, distribution terminals, commercial aviation and USA Military fueling facilities.