ValvTechnologies has successfully delivered its’ very f!rst shipment of N-stamped, ASME III, Class 2 nuclear valves to Duke Energy. The
!rst of three shipments contained (4) six inch, ASME / ANSI Class 300 ball valves with gear operators. A total of 12 valves will be delivered
in all. “This is a major milestone for ValvTechnologies footprint into the nuclear industry,” ValvTechnologies Director — Nuclear Division, Bill
Henwood states, “The overall teamwork and commitment of excellence has been showcased to one of the larger nuclear companies
in the industry.” The second set of valves is scheduled to ship late summer, and the third is scheduled for the !rst quarter of 2011. The valves
will be installed at the Oconee Nuclear Station, the !rst of three nuclear stations designed, built and operated by Duke Energy. Located
on Lake Keowee in Oconee County, South Carolina, the facility is eight miles north of Clemson. Oconee has safely and reliably generated more
than 500 million megawatt-hours of electricity – the !rst nuclear station in the United States to achieve this milestone.
