VMA Welcomes descote, Inc.

Founded in 1974 and with a deep history in the French nuclear industry, descote specializes in the design, manufacturing and sales of globe valves for chemical industries handling hazardous fluids.

Today, descote exports 80% of its products worldwide and remains a leader for bellows sealed globe valves for hazardous applications in the chemical, petrochemical and nuclear industries.

descote is a medium size company, cultivating excellence thanks to the involvement of its founder and employees. The company brings the most adapted solutions to the problems encountered by its customers.

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