The last several decades have seen a change in the U.S. valve industry landscape from the mainland of "do-it-all-ourselves" companies to independent islands of commerce focusing just on what they do best-design and manufacture. The do-it-all philosophy used to include warranty, service, modification, repair and R&D work. The realities of today's valve manufacturing economy, however, make subcontracting some of this work a necessity.
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