Valmet acquires Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies and LB Bentley

Leading the way in severe service flow control

Leading the way in severe service flow control

Published: 10th November 2026 | Issue 108 Share article:

Complete offering and know-how at your service

Industry-leaders in valve innovation have come together around a shared mission: to provide customers with lasting process performance through mission-critical flow control.

Valmet’s acquisition of the Severn Group of companies brings together leading flow control solutions providers for severe service applications. Under a unifed Valmet banner, Severn Glocon™, ValvTechnologies™, and LB Bentley™ are joining Valmet’s already impressive portfolio of industry-leading brands – Neles™, Neles Easy Flow™, Jamesbury™, Stonel™, Valvcon™ and Flowrox™.

Reliability throughout the life cycle

The result of this acquisition is a comprehensive offering unlike anything else available on the market today, ensuring full coverage of all flow control needs for demanding operating environments and applications. Serving a wide range of industries - from oil and gas, refining, and power to renewable energy, mining, and metals - we help our customers drive the global energy transition and strengthen energy security. Through an offering that combines leading technologies, severe service expertise, and global service capabilities, our customers can rely on best-in-class lifecycle value.

Everything you need for severe service

Each of the Severn Group product brands brings its own unique value in terms of covering the widest possible scope of severe service applications with leading performance and in-depth customer understanding. Combined with our strong global R&D, manufacturing, testing, service, and maintenance capabilities, we are positioned to provide a one-stop-shop experience for our customers with demanding industrial processes at the core of their business,

Strengthening the Valmet portfolio of industry-leading brands:

Severn GloconTM
High-performing control, choke, and butterfly valve solutions designed to optimise flow control, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure reliability in demanding industrial environments.

ValvTechnologiesTM
Advanced metal-seated valve solutions engineered for zero leakage performance, delivering exceptional durability and reliability in severe applications.

LB BentleyTM
Precision engineered small bore subsea valve technologies, designed to provide reliable performance, integrity and control in critical applications.

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