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Industrial Valve Manufacturing
NAICS 332911 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial valves and valves for water works and municipal water systems.
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For Industrial Valve Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, employee injuries, commercial property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What types of valves are manufactured, and what industries or applications are the primary end uses?
- Are any valves produced for nuclear, high-pressure steam, aerospace, or other critical-infrastructure applications?
- What quality control, testing, and lot traceability processes are in place?
- What percentage of products are exported, and to which regions?
- Has the insured experienced any product liability claims, product withdrawals, or customer complaints related to valve failures?
- What are the approximate values of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and finished goods inventory?
- For Industrial Valve Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about valves manufactured for nuclear applications, high-pressure steam, or other critical-infrastructure systems with severe failure consequences?
- For Industrial Valve Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior products liability losses involving downstream system failures, property damage, or bodily injury claims?
Activities described by this code
- Complete fire hydrants manufacturing
- Industrial-type ball valves manufacturing
- Industrial-type butterfly valves manufacturing
- Industrial-type check valves manufacturing
- Industrial-type gate valves manufacturing
- Industrial-type globe valves manufacturing
- Industrial-type plug valves manufacturing
- Industrial-type solenoid valves (except fluid power) manufacturing
- Industrial-type steam traps manufacturing
- Valves for nuclear applications manufacturing
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing fluid power valves: 332912 — Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing plumbing and heating inline valves: 332919 — Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Industrial valve manufacturers fabricate, machine, assemble, and test a range of valve types — ball, gate, globe, butterfly, check, solenoid, and specialty types — for use in pipelines, water systems, chemical plants, oil and gas facilities, and industrial process systems. Operations typically involve CNC machining, casting or forging of metal components, welding, pressure testing, and quality inspection before shipment to distributors or direct to commercial and industrial end users.
Questions to investigate
- What types of valves are manufactured, and what industries or applications are the primary end uses?
- Are any valves produced for nuclear, high-pressure steam, aerospace, or other critical-infrastructure applications?
- What quality control, testing, and lot traceability processes are in place?
- What percentage of products are exported, and to which regions?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.