Three products has launched from Weir Minerals’s global BDK range of industrial valves across its European region. Both North Africa and Kazakhstan are included. Now,customers in the region can improve their work by using its Knife Gate, Diaphragm and Resilient-Seat Butterfly valves.
Weir Minerals stated that it expects the products to be used in several countries in a diverse range of applications following the roll-out. The BDK valves can be used to handle slurries in the mining and minerals industries by customers all over the world. In other sectors, like sand ,gravel, and chemicals are also utilised .
Weir Minerals’ established service network will offer support for the BDK valve range. Meanwhile, Weir Minerals has more than 20 service centres across Europe, North Africa and Kazakhstan, with three openings in 2014 strengthening the on-the-ground expertise available to customers.
Tony Locke, managing director of Weir Minerals Europe, said: “BDK valves have a loyal following among customers elsewhere in the world and we feel it is a natural step to respond to demand and make them available in Europe too. They are suitable for a wide range of duties, but are also compact, and because they offer low maintenance costs, the BDK valve range is an ideal choice in its field.”
“Crucially, as with all our products, customers can enjoy the peace of mind offered by our service. We have built an unrivalled network across the region to be closer to our customers and provide the advice and expertise they rightly expect. They can be assured that we will continue to invest in service offering to ensure minimum downtime and maximum efficiency from their Weir Minerals products.”
Weir Minerals has made plans for vital demand for BDK valves from European customers. Because the customer is based in everywhere, the company’s aftermarket team has been trained in servicing the products.