At the NISTM event in Orlando, David Murphy, Dixon Valve’s Terminals Specialist, offered a firsthand look at how the company addresses today’s challenges in industrial environments. The firm, with over 100 years of history, not only designs fluid transfer products, but prioritizes safety in every technical development.
During the interview, Murphy was emphatic that safety is paramount in his industry and this is reflected in key products such as loading arms, dry disconnects and overfill prevention systems, all designed to protect both personnel and the environment in operations that handle highly hazardous substances, such as acids, chemicals, or petroleum derivatives.
Compliance with key regulations
A central aspect of Dixon Valve’s strategy is the compatibility with the most demanding standards, such as API (American Petroleum Institute) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Each component designed by the company ensures compliance with these technical requirements to guarantee interoperability, reliability and operational safety.
In addition, Dixon performs best practice evaluations directly on site with distributors and end customers. These audits allow us to identify critical points in connection systems and propose solutions that are aligned with current regulations, reinforcing the company’s mission to be the right connection.
Innovation with a railway focus
Without revealing specific details, Murphy said that Dixon is developing solutions for the rail transportation of chemicals such as LPG, benzene and butane. These developments seek to respond to the needs of a market that is increasingly demanding safe, efficient and compliant connections.
This new development represents a natural extension of the company’s portfolio, which aims to offer solutions that anticipate industry risks and consolidate its presence in critical applications for transportation and industrial logistics.
Internal strength against the supply chain
Another challenge addressed by Dixon Valve is the disruption in supply chains, which unlike many companies in the industry, the company has three of its own foundries in North America, allowing them to be self-sufficient in the production of key components. This infrastructure not only improves delivery times, but also ensures traceability and quality control at every stage of the process.
Local manufacturing capabilities reinforce the company’s value proposition by offering products that meet the most stringent specifications without relying on third parties.
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Source: Inspenet.
