Our War Efforts
The Unites States Maritime Commission grants Kerotest three “M” Awards for outstanding production effectiveness supporting War efforts, an achievement obtained by less than 5% of participating manufacturers.
Excellence In Exports
The United States Secretary of Commerce grants Kerotest the President’s “E” Certificate for Exports “for an outstanding effort to the Export Expansion Program of the United States of America.”
Uranium Enrichment Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) selects Kerotest as one of two suppliers to manufacture specialty valves supporting the Uranium Enrichment program.
First Supplier to British Gas
Kerotest becomes the FIRST approved Polyethylene Valve supplier to British Gas (BG PS/V7).
Second U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Kerotest acquires its Louisiana Manufacturing Facility under long term lease, thus opening its second American manufacturing facility.
High Quality Philosophy
Kerotest’s dedication to providing high quality, innovative products and expert services is further enhanced with the commitment to the Total Quality Management philosophy.
ANSI Class 300 WELDBALL
Kerotest introduces ANSI Class 300 Weldball™, expanding the all-welded steel ball valve product line offering to the natural gas industry.
Company of the Year
Kerotest is honored as the “Pennsylvania ESOP Company of the Year” by the ESOP Association at a ceremony in Washington DC.
Valves for Nuclear Enrichment Facility
Kerotest is awarded contract to produce valves for the American Centrifuge Plant (ACP) in Portsmouth, Ohio, a nuclear enrichment facility.