PBV Valve Receiving Excellence in Manufacturing Award

May 2010

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHARLIE HOWARD TEAMS WITH UH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY TO PRESENT ‘EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING AWARD’ TO PBV VALVE

As the search for new sources of oil and energy continues, the University of Houston’s College of Technology and State Representative Charlie Howard have identified a company that is leading the way in assisting the offshore drilling industry in this effort.

PBV Valve, a subsidiary of Global Flow Technologies, manufactures and supplies an array of valves for demanding industrial applications and environments. Their advanced production, testing and inventory procedures ensure strict specification conformance, fast delivery and reliable operational performance. On May 14th, Friday at 10:30 PBV Valve is presented with the “Excellence in Manufacturing Award” by Representative Howard and Ann Pham, Director of the College of Technology’s Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center Gulf Coast (TMACGC).

Following consultation from TMACGC, PBV Valve recently gained further insight into efficient manufacturing solutions by targeting areas for a rapid improvement event. The management team focused on continuous improvement in quality, technology, processes, company culture, productivity, safety and leadership.

“TMAC launched the lean program at PBV Valve and truly helped transform the company,” says Steve Twellman, CEO of Global Flow Technologies. “Even during the current recession and industry downturn, we continue to break revenue, backlog, and profitability records. Outstanding!”

“We firmly believe that the rapid improvement event strategies have helped PBV Valve standardize and sustain quality while reducing wastes,” said Ann Pham, Director of TMACGC.

TMACGC at UH is one of the partner institutions comprising the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), which is an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

“The College of Technology, with the support of the NIST, operates TMACGC as an extension center to provide technical and training support to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing,” said William Fitzgibbon, Dean of the College of Technology.

About TMAC
The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) works with manufactures, business leaders, and educators to improve their competitiveness by identifying opportunities and implementing appropriate solutions. TMAC's provides objective, credible expertise to solve today’s challenges with the bottom line of Texas industries in mind. TMAC delivers training, provides technical assistance and implements best business practices in lean manufacturing and lean office principles, technology solutions, strategic management, quality systems, environment and safety. TMAC is an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). For more information, visit http://www.tmacgc.org

About State Representative Charlie Howard
Charlie Howard has been a member of the Texas House of Representation since 1995. He served as President of the Fort Bend Chamber Of Commerce, which is highly influential in Fort Bend County and also of which he is a life member. He is also a founding director of the Fort Bend Economic Development Council and has served as President of The C. Howard Company, which specializes in real estate development. Prior experience included serving as Executive Vice President and Operating Officer of Sugarland Properties, which developed the First Colony master-planned community that now comprises most of the southern and southeastern areas of both Sugar Land and State House District 26.For more information, visit http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist26/howard.php.

About PBV Valve
PBV manufactures and supplies an array of valves for demanding industrial applications and environments. Their advanced production, testing and inventory procedures ensure strict specification conformance, fast delivery and reliable operational performance. The 150,000 square foot facility in Houston, Texas specializes in Floating Ball Valves, Severe Service Ball Valves, Swing Style Check Valves, and custom modifications. PBV Valve is a subsidiary of Global Flow Technologies.For more information, visit http://www.pbvvalve.com/.

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