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Velan awarded contracts worth USD $55M

Velan Inc., an industrial valve manufacturing company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, CA, will provide NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited nuclear valves to equip the primary and safety auxiliary systems of the two new-generation EPR™ reactors at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant located in Somerset, United Kingdom.

Velan appoints Yves Leduc as CEO

Velan Inc., whose world headquarters are located in Montreal, Quebec, has announced the completion of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) succession plan with the appointment of Yves Leduc as CEO.

Velan announces new cable drive actuator

A subsidiary of Velan, whose US headquarters are located in Williston, Vermont, has introduced a new patent-protected cable drive actuator.

Velan awarded nuclear valve contracts in China

Velan Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary located in Lyon, France, has been awarded contracts for the supply of nuclear class valves to China Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation, China Nuclear Power Engineering Co.

Velan announces future leadership changes

Tom Velan, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based Velan Inc., recently announced his plan to retire from his CEO position, effective March 1st, 2017.

Velan replaces XB series bonnetless globe valve

Montreal, Quebec-based Velan traditionally offered two versions of bonnetless globe valves: the XB series with a rotating stem and the Z series with a non-rotating stem.

Velan Valves partners with AIV

A recent announcement from AIV Europe has confirmed its new partnership with Velan Valves, a valve manufacturer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Velan appoints new president

Velan announced the appointment of Yves Leduc as the president of the company. Leduc will report to Tom Velan, CEO and formerly president. He will be joining Velan on 26 January 2015. As part of Velan’s leadership succession planning process, a Leadership and Talent Committee of the board of directors was formed and the committee hired Egon Zehnder, an executive search firm, to help with the search for a new president.

Velan website get new look, features

Velan has updated its website with a new look and feel and many new features to improve the usability of the site.

Velan opens India facility

Velan Inc. wholly owned subsidiary Velan Valves India Pvt. Ltd. (VVI) located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, opened its new manufacturing plant in December. The opening was celebrated with a special inauguration ceremony, presided over by President and Chief Executive Officer of Velan Inc.