Winn & Coales International, a manufacturer of corrosion prevention and sealing products, announced the acquisition of the global Viscotaq business, including Amcorr Products and Services, manufacturer of viscoelastic protective coatings. Amcorr Products & Services, based in San Antonio (USA), Dante Valve, a family-owned, international manufacturer and distributor of valves and related products, will invest USD 1.9m to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk (Virginia, USA). The company will add 10,000 square feet to its facility to increase production and better serve its East Coast customers. Virginia successfully competed with Arizona, Nevada, and Texas for the project, which will create 40 new jobs. "Dante Valve's continued investment in Hampton Roads sends a clear message that manufacturers know they have a strong partner in our Commonwealth," said Governor Northam. "A Mid-Atlantic location with close proximity to the world's largest naval base in Norfolk positions the company to reach target markets and better fulfil the needs of its customers. We thank Dante Valve for expanding again in Virginia and look forward to building on our strong partnership in the years to come." Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, Dante Valve manufactures Danco pressure relief valves that are used primarily in naval applications, including aircraft carriers, submarines, and other vessels. The company is also a factoryauthorized loose assembler for Kunkle Valve safety relief valves and industrial products, a distributor of automatic pressure and temperature regulators, and a distributor of fittings and flanges for the United States Navy and commercial are the formulators and manufacturers of viscoelastic protective coating technology, Viscotaq. The patented Viscotaq product range is used for corrosion prevention and sealing applications on vital infrastructure across a broad range of sectors. The unique, self-healing technology of Viscotaq offers asset owners outstanding, long-term protection against corrosion, the company states.
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