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W&O Supply Adds BROEN Clorius Controls’ Low-leakage Valves to Its Portfolio
W&O Supply will add BROEN Clorius Controls' low-leakage valves to its portfolio of marine valves, actuated valves, pipes and engineered solutions.Engineered to helping vessel owners and operators in the international maritime industry to reduce their carbon emissions, the new product is an ultra-low leak three-way valve especially designed for HT-systems on 2-stroke main engines. It increases system efficiency…
W&O Supply Appoints Hume as President
W&O Supply, a supplier of valves, actuation, pipe, fittings and engineered solutions to the global maritime industry, announced the appointment of Michael Hume as president. Hume will replace Todd Nestel, who is leaving the business after four years in the role.Hume returns to the business having originally joined W&O Supply in 1991 as branch manager in Long Beach, Calif., rising to the position of regional manager and business development manager…
W&O Supply Acquired by MiddleGround Capital
Private equity firm MiddleGround Capital has acquired PVI Holdings, Inc., the parent company of W&O Supply, Setpoint Integrated Solutions and A-T Controls.“It was a cultural fit from our first meeting. MiddleGround brings a unique style to private equity that has my team fired up about the future,” said Brad Bergeron, PVI CEO. “We value their operational expertise, passion for continuous improvement…
W&O Launches Digital Valve Management Service
W&O Supply, a supplier of valves, actuation, pipe and fittings to the global maritime industry, is launching a digital valve management service underpinned by the use of RFID technology to identify critical valves on board.Many vessel operators lack even basic identifying information about the valves they have on board, such as type, material, age, or size and struggle to maintain a clean valve database in their ERP system to allow automatic purchasing by their teams ashore.
Jan De Nul, W&O Ink Marine Valve Deal
W&O signed a new supply agreement with Jan De Nul Group, a leading civil engineering and dredging companies, a deal which expands upon the existing 10-year relationship and will see W&O supply marine valves and instrumentation to Jan De Nul Group.The two-year supply aims to ensure product availability, a fixed price, and, when needed, technical advice for upcoming drydocks or special refit projects.
Tech File: Automating Ballast Ops When Installing BWMS
Installing ballast water treatment systems to comply with new regulations will require owners to automate ballast operations on board their vessels or barges. Retrofitting ballast water treatment systems generally requires modifications to the existing ballast systems. Many older vessels have remote operated valves, but no automation of the ballast system. EMI has been working with parent company W&O…
W&O Wins USCG OPC Valve Deal
W&O won a subcontract from Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for the United States Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC), Coast Guard Cutter ARGUS (WMSM-915)…
W&O Supply Holds a Steady Course
Michael Hume, President & CEO, holds top marine distributor W&O Supply on a steady course. W&O has been a distribution leader in the commercial marine space for more than four decades for a number of reasons, but it all starts with stability at the top, in the form of the leadership of Michael Hume, President & Chief Executive Officer. Hume has been with the company since 1992, and on a recent visit to his office in Jacksonville…
W&O Supply Appoints Two
W&O Supply, a supplier of marine valves, pipes, fittings and valve automation services, hired Jim Baur as general manager of the Automation Division. Working in…
W&O Supply Adds New Positions
W&O Supply announces one new hire and two promotions to support the company’s growth. To provide management and leadership for the company’s mission critical services…
W&O Supply Secures Contracts with Industry Leaders
W&O Supply has secured contractual agreements with Transocean Offshore, Inc. and Teekay Shipping, two recognized leaders in the offshore exploration and marine shipping industries.
W&O Supply Completes Acquisition of A-T Controls
W&O Supply a distributor of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered and automated valve systems, has completed the acquisition of A-T Controls Inc., a ball valve and automation supplier.
W&O Supply Partners with Atlantic Marine
W&O Supply, a supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings and valve automation services, signed a Master Commodity Agreement with the Atlantic Marine Holding Company and its subsidiaries.
W&O Supply Forms New Division, Announces New Leadership
(EP/A) Division. client base and 14 branch network. Hartsaw. promoted to lead the new EP/A Division. market segment. project manager for Northeast and Great Lakes customers.
W&O Supply Adds to Line
W&O Supply was selected as the exclusive U.S. marine distributor for QTRCO’s rack and gear actuators. By partnering with this automation services company, W&O Supply’s…