The Crane Company marked its 170th anniversary amid the buzz at the recent 2025 Valve World Americas Expo & Conference in Houston, Texas. Attendees at the Crane exhibit not only inquired about its flow-control technologies but experienced a pre-recorded speech from the company’s distinguished ambassador, former NASA astronaut and engineer Nicole Stott.
Since Richard Teller Crane founded a small brass and bell foundry on July 4, 1855, Crane Company has grown significantly in Process Flow Technologies. The company has pioneered a number of breakthroughs from advanced cryogenics to precision actuators. Most recently it was amplified by the 2024 acquisitions of CryoWorks and Technifab. These additions have bolstered its portfolio of mission-critical solutions, supporting everything from industrial processing plants to next-generation rocket propulsion systems.
Stott’s presentation captivated attendees on the expo floor. Having logged 104 days in space, becoming the 10th woman to perform a spacewalk, and the first to operate the ISS robotic arm to capture a free-flying cargo vehicle, she embodies the spirit of exploration and innovation that drives Crane.
Courtesy of Crane Company.