H.S. Pipequipment (HSP) is a stockist and distributor of valves to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry. The company represents a wide range of the world’s leading valve manufacturers. The Company has further extended its valve offering, by becoming the authorised UK stockist of Audco India Ltd ball valves. Audco are the world’s leading gate, globe and check valve manufacture, having a presence in more than 50 countries and an international reputation for providing engineered solutions for the oil, gas, refining and petrochemical industries. The new stock range of ball valves manufactured by Audco is available with flanged ends, in sizes up to 150mm and in pressure ratings up to ASME Class 300. The ball valves are of a floating ball design, where seating takes place by allowing the ball under pressure to move towards the downstream seat to affect a tight seal. By becoming the authorised distributor for Audco in the UK, HSP will carry stock in both its Aberdeen and Teesside warehouses. The stocking of Audco Ball valves complements HSP’s portfolio of on the shelf products including: Bonney Forge, Larsen and Tubro Gate, Globe and Check valves, Maxseal, Crane Stockham and Hobbs Valves.