Member Feature: Velan
- Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC)
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
About Velan
Velan is a leading global manufacturer of industrial steel valves, recognized as a standard-bearer in quality and innovation since 1950. Founded in Montreal, Canada, by A.K. Velan, the company currently operates 11 specialized manufacturing plants located globally in North America, Europe, and Asia. Velan operates two stocking distribution centers, and its products are available through a large global network of distributors and service shops.
Velan produces one of the most comprehensive product lines from a single valve manufacturer, including cast- and forged steel gate, globe, check, ball, triple offset, butterfly, highly engineered severe service valves, steam traps and digital solutions. Velan valves are available in a variety of materials and design options, with sizes up to 80 inches, pressure ratings to 10,000 psi, and temperature ratings from cryogenic to 1,500 °F.
Velan holds all major industry certificates and approvals, including ASME N/NPT, API 6A, API 6D, API 624, API 641, ISO-15848-1, PED, and SIL. The company is also certified for operational quality, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IEC, and ATEX. Velan's valves are designed and manufactured with quality as a priority, incorporating many unique design features to meet performance requirements, environmental standards, simple maintenance, and reliable service. The company's advanced R&D and engineering expertise contribute to superior product design and proven performance across all major industrial applications.
Velan is the most-sold brand of valves for delayed coker in the world, offering a full portfolio of highly reliable solutions such as four-way switch and three-way diverter valves, isolation valves, valves for off-drum applications, high-pressure hydrodrill valves, heater isolation valves, actuation and monitoring solutions.
Velan is the leading valve supplier for all nuclear reactor technologies, including PWR, VVER, BWR, PHWR, CANDU, Sodium FBR, AGR, SMR, navy nuclear and research projects. The company's valves are the global power industry's clear choice for reliable nuclear service, with an installed base of 380 nuclear power reactors worldwide and uninterrupted nuclear experience since the 1950s. Velan's nuclear quality programs have been surveyed by ASME and are audited by EDF, TRACTEBEL, KHNP, ROSATOM, CGN, CNNC, SNPTC, NUPIC, NRC, DCMA, nuclear utilities, shipbuilding companies, and others.
