Velan — Based in Montréal, Québec, Velan is a leading global manufacturer of steel indus

About

Founded in 1950 in Montréal, Canada by A.K. Velan, the company has grown into a world-renowned manufacturer of steel industrial valves. Guided by its founder's core philosophy of 'Quality that lasts', Velan has built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and performance. With an unwavering commitment to quality, the company designs and manufactures flow control solutions for the world's most critical and demanding applications, backed by a rich history of over seven decades of service and reliability in vital industries. Velan's technical strength lies in its ability to offer one of the industry's most comprehensive product lines from a single source. Its manufacturing capabilities encompass a wide spectrum of valves, including industry-standard gate, globe, and check valves, as well as high-performance metal-seated ball valves and specialized valves for nuclear service. Velan is a recognized pioneer, notably in the use of titanium valves for the hydrometallurgy HPAL market, demonstrating its expertise in engineering solutions for severe service conditions involving high temperatures, extreme pressures, and abrasive or corrosive media. Its proprietary engineering solutions are developed to ensure maximum reliability and long service life. Velan serves a diverse global customer base across essential sectors. The company is a preeminent supplier to the nuclear power industry, with an unparalleled installed base in plants worldwide. Other key markets include power generation (fossil & cogeneration), oil & gas (upstream, midstream, and downstream), refining & petrochemical, chemical, mining, and cryogenic applications such as liquefied natural gas (LNG). This broad market scope is a testament to the versatility and robustness of Velan products. Holding numerous international certifications, including the prestigious ASME Section III 'N' Stamp for nuclear applications, Velan guarantees product compliance and safety. The company supports its extensive installed base with comprehensive aftermarket services and the provision of genuine OEM spare parts, ensuring operational continuity and extending asset life for its clients. By collaborating closely with customers to engineer tailored solutions, Velan stands as a strategic partner for optimizing the performance and safety of critical industrial processes.

Products

Nuclear Power Valves

Vannes spécialisées pour l'industrie de l'énergie nucléaire, avec une expertise reconnue dans une vaste gamme de technologies de réacteurs, incluant les PWR, CANDU et SMR.

Velan's Nuclear Power Valves are engineered to provide uncompromising reliability and safety in the world's most regulated and demanding environments. As a market leader, Velan has unparalleled experience and the largest installed base of valves in nuclear power plants globally. These valves are manufactured in strict accordance with international standards, including ASME Section III, and hold 'N' and 'NPT' stamp authorizations, ensuring complete integrity and traceability. The product range includes gate, globe, check, ball, and knife gate valves designed for both the primary and secondary circuits of reactors, as well as for ancillary safety systems. They are constructed from meticulously selected materials, such as stainless steel and special alloys, to withstand radiation, high pressures, and high temperatures. Every valve undergoes rigorous testing to ensure superior sealing performance and operational longevity, thereby minimizing maintenance interventions and contributing to overall plant safety and efficiency. Velan’s support extends throughout the plant's lifecycle, from construction to decommissioning, with dedicated engineering solutions and aftermarket support.

Velan valves are compatible with a wide range of reactor technologies, including PWR, VVER, BWR, PHWR, CANDU, Sodium FBR, AGR, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Velan's leadership in the nuclear sector is established by its proprietary valve solutions, an extensive global installed-base, and longstanding experience in critical nuclear applications.

Metal-Seated Ball Valves

Robinet à tournant sphérique à siège métallique, y compris la gamme Securaseal®, conçue pour les services sévères dans des applications exigeantes comme l'exploitation minière et le pétrole et gaz.

Velan's Metal-Seated Ball Valves are engineered for superior performance in severe service applications characterized by high temperatures, extreme pressures, and abrasive or corrosive media. They provide tight, zero-leakage shutoff, even after repeated cycling in harsh conditions. Velan’s proprietary technology includes advanced hard coatings on the ball and seats, such as chromium carbide and tungsten carbide, which deliver exceptional resistance to wear, erosion, and corrosion. This robust design significantly extends valve service life and reduces maintenance costs. These valves are widely used in critical industries like mining, particularly in high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) hydrometallurgy processes, where Velan was a pioneer in introducing titanium valves. They are also essential in refining, petrochemical, power generation, and chemical industries for applications like catalytic cracking, slurry processing, and handling media with suspended solids. The quarter-turn design allows for quick actuation, while the rugged construction ensures maximum operational reliability in the most demanding processes.

Velan's Securaseal® valves excel in demanding mining applications, such as acid injection and slurry transportation, due to their robust metal-seated design and proven performance in highly corrosive environments.

Gate, Globe & Check Valves

Une gamme complète de robinets-vannes, robinets à soupape et clapets de non-retour fabriqués en acier moulé et forgé pour diverses industries.

Gate, Globe, and Check (GGC) valves form the core of Velan's product portfolio and are fundamental components for fluid control in nearly every industry. Gate valves are primarily used for on/off service, providing minimal flow restriction when fully open. Globe valves are ideal for throttling and flow regulation, allowing for precise fluid control. Check valves are automatic valves that prevent backflow, thereby protecting upstream equipment. Velan manufactures these valves in a vast range of sizes, pressure classes, and materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, and exotic alloys like titanium, to meet the exact specifications of applications in oil & gas, power generation, chemical, and refining. Designed and built to stringent international standards such as API and ASME, Velan's GGC valves are known for their robust construction, reliability, and long service life, even in corrosive or high-temperature services. This versatile lineup ensures that Velan can provide a standard or specialized valve solution for virtually any industrial application.

They are widely used for critical applications in industries such as power (fossil and nuclear), oil and gas, refining, chemical, and petrochemical.

Services

Aftermarket Services (Repair, Refurbishment, Maintenance)

Portefeuille de services après-vente incluant la réparation de vannes, la remise à neuf et la maintenance pour assurer une performance optimale de l'équipement.

Velan's Aftermarket Services are designed to maximize the lifecycle, safety, and performance of its extensive installed base of valves around the world. Understanding that every minute of downtime is costly, Velan offers comprehensive repair, refurbishment, and maintenance solutions. The process begins with detailed inspection and diagnosis, conducted either at the customer's site by qualified field technicians or within Velan's authorized service centers. Repairs are carried out to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, using genuine spare parts and approved procedures to restore valve integrity. For older or heavily worn valves, refurbishment can bring equipment back to an 'as-new' condition, often incorporating the latest material and design upgrades. Preventive maintenance programs help clients identify potential issues before they lead to failure, improving plant reliability and reducing the total cost of ownership. These services are crucial for critical industries such as nuclear, power generation, and refining, where valve performance is directly linked to operational safety and efficiency.

The main goal is to keep equipment operating at peak performance long after installation, through repair, refurbishment, and maintenance services.

Solutions-Engineering & Genuine OEM Spare Parts

Services d'ingénierie de solutions pour optimiser la performance des vannes et fourniture de pièces de rechange d'origine (OEM) pour garantir la conformité et la sécurité.

Velan's Solutions-Engineering & Genuine OEM Spare Parts service is central to its commitment to providing long-term value to its customers. The solutions-engineering division collaborates directly with clients to solve unique or complex flow-control challenges. Leveraging over 75 years of expertise, Velan's engineers develop custom valve designs, modify existing products, or select specialized materials to meet specific service conditions that standard products cannot. This partnership-driven service ensures an optimized, reliable, and efficient solution for the most critical applications. In parallel, the provision of Genuine Velan OEM Spare Parts is essential for maintaining the valve's original integrity, safety, and performance. Every authentic spare part is manufactured to the same stringent quality standards, materials, and specifications as the original component. Using OEM parts guarantees perfect fit and function, preserves the valve's certifications (e.g., nuclear, fire-safe), and maintains warranty validity. Customers also benefit from any design or material upgrades made since the valve was first manufactured, ensuring their equipment remains at the forefront of technology and reliability.

Using genuine Velan OEM spare parts is essential to keep equipment operating at peak performance and to ensure valves maintain their original safety and compliance certifications.

Industries served

Nuclear Power
Power Generation (Fossil & Cogeneration)
Mining
Oil & Gas (Upstream & Midstream)
Refining & Petrochemical
Chemical
Cryogenic

What sets us apart

Market leader in valves for the nuclear power industry
One of the most comprehensive valve product lines from a single manufacturer
Pioneer in using titanium valves for the hydrometallurgy HPAL market
Over 75 years of innovation and service since 1950
Core philosophy of 'Quality that lasts'
Proprietary valve solutions and extensive installed-base in critical markets

Frequently asked questions

Velan's headquarters is located at 7007 Côte de Liesse, Montreal, Quebec, H4T 1G2, Canada.

Velan was founded in 1950.

Velan serves many critical industries, including nuclear power, power generation, oil and gas, mining, chemical, petrochemical, and cryogenic industries.

Yes, Velan is a Publicly Traded Company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker VLN.

You can access product literature, maintenance manuals, and data sheets by registering for 'MyVelan' on the Velan website.

Velan's motto is 'Quality that lasts'. This uncompromising standard drives every aspect of the business, from cutting-edge design and manufacturing to rigorous testing and service.

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