VMA Welcomes Cornerstone Valve

Cornerstone Valve is an employee-owned company that designs and manufactures specialty ball valves for severe service applications in industrial and defense markets.
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VALVE Magazine Editorial Team

Cornerstone Valve is an employee-owned company that designs and manufactures specialty ball valves for severe service applications in industrial and defense markets. Their core competency is custom engineered, fit-for-purpose unique solutions. Founded in 1990, Cornerstone Valve has proven to be a leader in custom engineered ball valves built around very challenging applications and providing value addition to customers.

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