The Capital Valves Group has been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in this year’s Awards for Enterprise in the International Trade category 2006. Formed in 1979, Capital Valves has become one of the largest independent valve suppliers in Europe. It specialises in quality valves for the upstream oil & gas production, downstream refining and chemical plants including the pharmaceutical industry. It is particularly known for its ability to put together complex valve packages requiring high degrees of technical input and also for its international supply to the cryogenic and industrial gas industry. Current products include high performance butterfly valves, PTFE lined ball and check valves, and carbon and stainless high pressure ball, gate and globe valves.