 Adanac
release the Flexi-Jacket –
Cost effective and reliable 3-piece Ball Valve Jacketing:
Adanac are pleased to announce the release of the innovative Flexi-Jacket. This unique design of heating
Jacket offers universal jacketing of 3-piece Ball Valves at a fraction of the cost involved in bespoke heating jacket design and fabrication.
The Adanac Flexi-Jacket is available in 3 sizes covering a range from ½”to 2” 3-piece
ball valves. Simply purchase the Adanac Flexi-Jacket required for your valve size and fit to your 3-piece
valve. The Adanac Flexi-Jacket can also be applied to valves already in service.
For further details please CLICK HERE.
25 years and still going strong!
 Adanac
co-founder Michael Ball reflects on the last 25 years. From humble beginnings to global supply.
 Adanac commenced
trading nearly 25 yrs ago on Dec 1st 1986 having been formed by Michael and Susan Ball following their return from Canada with some
initial assistance from Susan’s father the late Derek Ogden. The main focus of the company was to provide valve users and distributors
with a quality source for non-standard or modified valves.
The first premises were an 1100sq ft workshop with office at 7 Chamberlayne Road, Bury St Edmunds, a range of suitable machinery
was purchased and “metal cutting” commenced about 10 days later. Workshop staff consisted of Michael doing the machining
,fitting and welding in between taking enquiries and quoting with Susan manning the phones , doing the books and carrying out hydro-testing
, eventually we got heat in the workshop! As things progressed we took the plunge to increase staff and our Engineering Director Neil
West joined us in June 1988. As things got busier we employed more people including Andrew Gillespy (Chief test Specialist) and Richard
Sharpe (Production Manager) who are still with us today.
After about 6 yrs more orders, more staff and more machinery meant a move across the street to Unit 11, a palatial 3000sqft workshop
with second floor offices where we stayed for about 3 years; until we quickly ran out of space again.
A lack of suitable property to rent or buy in Bury St. Edmunds sent us looking elsewhere and we moved to our current 10,000 sq ft
factory at Woolpit Business Park which was built to our requirements and more latterly has seen  the
addition of a fabrication and welding shop, mezzanine floor for stock and component storage and the dedicated ATaCS
high pressure gas and low temperature test area. Staffing is currently in the low twenties with a wide range of workshop and engineering
skills available in a comprehensive manufacturing facility supported by QA and design functions and an efficient general office and
sales team. Adanac now actively seek motivated school leavers to join our staff by operating an apprenticeship scheme. This scheme,
coupled with our continued commitment to training, ensures Adanac are at the forefront of industry developments and engineering techniques.
Over the years, Adanac’s range of products and services has gradually increased. After initially
focusing on modest modification and machining, we have progressed to the advanced engineering techniques involved in our Cryogenic
conversions, Cryogenic testing and valve jacketing services currently offered.
From our initial humble beginnings we are now recognised throughout the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries as the specialist modification
shop of choice and have close working relationships with many major worldwide valve manufacturers including Flowserve, Kitz, Velan,
OMB, Conbraco and Tyco. Our current client portfolio consists of a number of global blue chip organisations such as Air Products,
BOC, National Grid, Shell, Ineos and British Sugar and further highlights Adanac’s reputation for quality and service within
the industry.
Adanac continues to grow and in February 2011 we opened our Midlands Sales office in Cannock, Staffordshire.
The central location enables our external sales team to maintain contact with our customers within the UK and Worldwide.
We look forward to the next 25 yrs with eager anticipation!!
Adanac successfully Fire test Apollo Cryogenic Top Entry Ball Valves:
Adanac have a long term business relationship with Conbraco Industries based in North Carolina in the
USA. Conbraco manufacture a range of Valves and fittings under the name of Apollo Valves, a range which includes a High Quality, Top
Entry Ball Valve.
 The design of the Top Entry Ball Valve lends itself to
critical applications. With minimal leak paths and ease of inline maintenance, it is favoured by engineers and maintenance personnel
alike and is now the preferred valve type for the LNG Industry.
Due to the close relationship between the Top Entry Ball Valve and LNG, Adanac have worked very closely
with Conbraco over the last year to develop the Valve for Cryogenic service, a development which culminated in a successful fire test
on March 24th 2011.
 The tests were undertaken at Technical Valve Services in
Leicester, and saw 2” and 3” valves successfully tested. The sizes and pressure ratings of the valves tested ensure a
size range of ½” to 6” and pressure rating up to Class 600 are now certified Firesafe to API 607. The certified
range also covers reduced and full bore valves in Stainless Steel with Flanged, Socket weld and Butt weld end connections. We plan
to have this product range available from stock by the end of 2011, enabling the supply of Cryogenic valves on delivery times from
4 working weeks.
For immediate requirements, please contact our sales office.
New brochure available now!
In March 2011 Adanac released their new brochure. Over the past few years we have substantially developed
the products and services we offer and a revamp of our literature gives us the perfect opportunity to showcase these additions.
The updated brochure contains details of all of our traditional products and services such as Cryogenic
valve supply, modification and test,
valve jacketing, oxygen
cleaning and spring return levers, but also provides information on
additional services including standard product supply, welding
and fabrication services, valve refurbishment and our design
and drafting services.
To receive a copy of Adanac’s latest brochure please  or alternatively download
a copy here.
Adanac Midlands Sales Office opens its doors.
Monday 7th February 2011 marked the opening of Adanac’s Midlands Sales office. After continued
growth and investment, it was seen as a necessary step for Adanac to have a Midlands base from which the
external sales team can operate. Headed by Business Development Manager Steve Busby and based in Cannock, Staffordshire, the Midlands
Sales Office provides the perfect location for the external sales team, with excellent access to all of the major motorways and rail
networks, and only 30 minutes from Birmingham International Airport.
 Since the company was founded in 1986, Adanac
has recognised the importance of customer satisfaction and service. Over the years Adanac has managed
to forge excellent business relationships with a large number of the world’s best known and respected valve manufacturers, valve
stockists, OEM’s, and end users across the globe. This is largely based upon our commitment to supply quality product, coupled
with excellent customer service. This commitment has prompted the opening of the Midlands Sales Office, from where Adanac
are able to offer ‘face to face’ technical assistance and support to our customers, at any location across the UK, and
indeed worldwide, and gives Adanac the scope to further increase our focus on product development and
ensure sustained growth of our business.
All manufacturing, testing and valve modification will continue from our Head Office in Woolpit, Suffolk, along with all sales, under
the guidance of Internal Sales Manager Dale Kingfisher.
 ADANAC TAKEN BACK 10 YEARS (19/05/10)
10 YEARS AGO...
Workers at a Woolpit firm made a deadly discovery when they found a black widow spider tucked away in a wooden crate. Lee Grist,
of Adanac Valve Specialities Limited, spotted the poisonous spider curled up in a corner of a crate which
had been imported from America's deep south.
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 ADANAC 1000TH LOW TEMPERATURE TEST (14/04/09)
"Adanac have recently completed their 1000th low temperature test since they officially began offering
cryogenic testing as an in house service in 2003."
To download the article from the latest "VALVEuser" by the BVAA, please use the following link
below.
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 ADANAC & APOLLO
RENEW APPROVAL
On Wednesday 26th August 2009, Adanac were pleased to welcome Allen Bellamy from Apollo valves, who presented
Adanac with their renewed approval certificate for modification of the Apollo top entry ball valve for
cryogenic application. We thank Apollo for their continued support.
ADANAC vs. AC VALVES
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday 17th June 2009 was the date for this years 'Adanac and AC Valves annual Golf Challenge'. With
AC Valves holding the trophy from the previous encounter, the pressure was certainly on Adanac to produce
the goods. A late team change for Adanac saw the introduction of new boy Steve Busby as a replacement
for Neil West, partnering seasoned pro Dale Kingfisher. AC Valves continued with the pairing of Simon Lane and Mark Conway, which
had proved successful last year.
 The first few holes saw
a cagey start from AC with Adanac taking a 3 up advantage after 4 holes. This then increased to 4 up after
the 7th. The back 9 saw a change in fortune, with AC upping their game and taking the 10th, 11th and 12th leaving Adanac
with a slender 1 hole advantage.
The Adanac team seemed to be losing their nerve but somehow managed to steady the ship and halved the
13th, 14th and 15th. The 16th then saw Adanac increase their advantage once again forcing a dramatic final
two holes with AC requiring just a draw to retain the trophy. Again Adanac coped well under the pressure
winning the 17th, and the trophy, by 2 up with 1 to play.
This years challenge proved to be very close and thanks to the AC lads for a great game followed by a great curry. Bring on next
year!!
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