Willamette
Trusted For Performance & Reliability
Almost 100 years ago, a young Chicago Water Department engineer named Dave Davis Goldberg realized that existing valves did not adequately serve expanding municipal water systems and their increased capacity. As water systems were enlarged to meet expanding populations, system pressures became higher, flow rates increased, lines lengthened and pipe sizes expanded. The new conditions introduced new problems. A better pump control valve was needed.
In 1926 Davis introduced the Cone Valve, the first conical plug valve, and applied for a patent in 1932. In 1949, Davis introduced the world’s first rotary Ball Valve and founded the Davis Manufacturing Company.
Willamette Today
The Willamette Valve Company was acquired by APCO Valve & Primer Corporation, which was acquired by DeZURIK in 2011. Today, Willamette Ball and Cone Valves are recognized as superior pump control valves and are trusted worldwide for performance and reliability.
Willamette Ball and Cone Valves perform for decades and are the absolute premium quality valve for municipal applications. Water and sewage districts the world over recognize them as the best valve available for performance and reliability in critical service applications.
Willamette Brand Products
Willamette brand products include AWWA Metal Seated Ball Valves and Cone Valves. Click the link below to learn more.
