FG Valvole

THE ITALIAN

VALVE EXPERTS

FG Valvole is a specialist valve manufacturer that has been in operation since the turn of the century. Known for its ability to supply a diverse range of valves to all kinds of industries, the company excels in designing and manufacturing the very best quality products. Deputy Managing Director Asia Pellegrini and Sales Account Manager Simona Bonadei discussed the company’s impressive capabilities and its latest investments, in a report by Imogen Ward.

FGValvole always goes the extra mile to ensure client contentment. With a diverse product range, the company can provide its customers with the best valves for any project.

“We offer our clients customised solutions and incredibly flexible delivery lead times,” Deputy Managing Director Asia Pellegrini said. “Our clients can count on us as a unique designer, manufacturer and supplier of an extensive range of valves.”

With more than 25 years’ experience, FG Valvole is a strong competitor in the valve industry: serving a global market, the company’s 50 employees work hard to maintain a stellar reputation. From its origins as a Ball Valve manufacturer, to producing the full range of valves, FG

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During the years, FG Valvole designed more and more valves for critical applications such as cryogenic, dirty service and high-pressure or temperature. FG Valvole can be counted on to supply all highspecification projects with dependable valves that will stand the test of time.

“We supply highly-engineered valves, not only for oil and gas sector,” Sales Account Manager Simona Bonadei

said, “but for more than 20 different industries; this includes water, mining, hydrogen and geothermal.”

Defining dependability

With an impressive range of more than 20 valve categories, FG Valvole designs and manufactures high-performance manual a nd actuated valves for industries requiring liquid-handling equipment. The v alves can be completely customised from small sizes up to 60 inches, and from low pressure up

to API 20000. This range is enhanced by the selection of construction materials from the common to the most exotic, and the application of the specific design or construction characteristics required by the Client.

One of FG Valvole’s focal points is the Engineering Department, where the engineers use the latest available software to simulate the valves’ operating conditions. This rigorous testing regime helps to avoid any critical issues after product installation. Another important aspect for the company is to maintain the investment programme in Research and Development, because the engineers provide FG Valvole with powerful knowledge and insights. This process leads to improvements in existing processes. In this way, the R&D department has played a significant role in finding the right solution for clients. Every year, FG Valvole invests more than 10% of its turnover to support innovation within the company.

FG Valvole’s production valves would not be possible without the key partnerships that the company has formed with its local suppliers. As a supplier itself, FG Valvole understands the impor tance of a well-maintained supply chain. “We rely on our suppliers to provide the very best quality parts, and we select our suppliers for their high

standards,” Ms Pellegrini said. “We have a quality department in place that regularly monitors and audits our supply chain to ensure it maintains our expectations and requirements.”

Facility finalisations

The 2021 financial year ended with FG Valvole announcing plans to expand its manufacturing plant (located at its headquarters in the Province of Bergamo, Italy). The construction began in March this year and, when complete, will result in a substantial increase in output. “The completion of our plant expansion will

give us an additional 10,000 square metres of manufacturing space,” Ms Pellegrini said, “this will double our production capacity and enable us to expand our test equipment considerably.”

The build is projected to take one year to complete – with the opening of the building expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024 – and will be surrounded by 15,000sqm of green land. An agricultural terrace and a running path for employees will be built to encourage employee wellbeing and the utilisation of the expansive outdoor environment.

“Employee wellbeing is so important to us,” Ms Pellegrini explained, “one of the most exciting elements of the job is having the opportunity to work with young and inspiring people every day; they work i ncredibly hard towards their own personal

growth goals and, at the same time, contribute to the success and expansion of the company too.”

From grey to green

Once the construction is complete, the company plans to utilise renewable energy to run its facilities. “We will install additional p hotovoltaic solar panels at our expanded factory,” Ms Pellegrini said. “We expect this to cover our total energy demand by the end of 2024.”

The solar panel system is predicted to produce up to 400kWp, which will help the company maintain the facility’s status as a nearly zero-energy building.

Alongside this installation, the company also aims to go plastic free – starting with focused initiatives, including offering employees FG Valvole-branded water

bottles to reduce consumption of singleuse plastic. The company also intends to help all employees further reduce their carbon emissions. “We are currently making really important steps towards the introduction of electric vehicles at FG Valvole,” Ms Bonadei explained. “The plan is for 100% of our employees to have electric vehicles by 2026.”

The company maintains a stringent code of ethics that protects all employees with the implementation of behavioural expectations and general principles. On top of this, FG Valvole also has a sustainability policy that was created to encourage the development of a positive eco-friendly business.

“At first glance, oil and gas production and sustainability could seem like an oxymoron,” Ms Pellegrini concluded. “However, we believe that every organisation should take a more proactive role in reducing its carbon footprint, and we encourage everyone to invest in new technologies to become as sustainable as possible.” n