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The founder of Conval, Chester A. Siver, developed an innovative and technologically advanced line of forged steel globe valves for high pressure and high temperature steam service applications primarily for the power generation industry. In 1967, Conval was incorporated and manufacturing facilities were established in Somers, Connecticut. Conval has developed extensions to the original product line which include: • "T" and angle pattern bodies • 3500 pound and a 4500 pound series • 2 1/2, 3, and 4 inch sizes • Bellows seal valves • 3 way valves • A variety of material options • Cryogenic valves • Multiple orifice blowdown valves • Ball Valves • Nuclear Power Plant Valves Convals provides basic valve products that are durable, maintainable, and yield a low cost solution over the serviceable life of the valve. Markets for Conval include the power generation industry, refining, oil and gas production, chemical, fertilizer, and pulp industries. Besides the domestic United States market, other projected growth markets are Canada, Australia, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, and developing third world countries. Over one half of Convals sales are made internationally. Conval became a Certified ISO 9001 manufacturer in September 1992. BVQI (Bureau Veritas Quality International, N.A., Inc.) semi-annually certifies that Convals Quality Management System is in accordance with appropriate international standards for design, development, production, installation, and servicing. Also, Convals quality program meets the requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix B of the Code of Federal Regulations and ASME N Stamp for its nuclear customers, and the European Pressure Equipment Directive. Conval employs approximately 100 employees working on two shifts. Convals operations consist of the machining of most parts used to assemble finished valves, the maintenance of adequate parts inventory to support production, and the development of new valve products.
DistroKid is a digital music distribution service based in the United States, founded in 2013 by Philip Kaplan. It emerged from a social media platform for musicians called Fandalism. DistroKid specializes in helping independent artists and labels distribute their music to major online retailers, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. The company offers a range of services to support musicians, including music distribution, monetization of sales and streams, and metadata customization. DistroKid also provides storage solutions for music files and additional features like customized YouTube URLs and Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs). With a competitive pricing model, artists can upload unlimited songs and albums for an annual fee, while retaining 100% of their earnings. DistroKid has been utilized by various notable artists, showcasing its effectiveness in the DIY music distribution space.
Advia Credit Unions mission is to provide financial advantages. We look to proactively seek the quickest and easiest solutions available for members to maximize the financial value provided to them. Our name means something – we provide advice, we are member advocates, and we offer advantages. We do this via innovative financial solutions. Advia Credit Union became official on January 1, 2014, but our story began long before that. Advia Credit Union is the result of a powerful partnership between two very healthy and thriving credit unions - formerly First Community Federal Credit Union (originated in 1938) and E & A Credit Union (originated in 1935). Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, our 28 full-service branch locations and over 35,000 CO-OP and Alliance One fee-free ATM & Video Teller Machines keep growing. Advia offers easy-access financial solutions to to anyone who resides, works, worships, or attends school within the lower peninsula of Michigan as well as a growing number of counties in Wisconsin (Dane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha) and Illinois (Boone, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Winnebago). Our credit union is chartered by the state of Michigan. Living to Advia Credit Unions core values has helped to position us within the top 3% of credit unions nationally in terms of financial soundness and asset size. Now serving over 200,000 members with assets over $2 Billion, we are poised to bring even better advantages to our communities and members. Experience the advantage via innovative financial solutions. Advia is an Equal Opportunity Lender. Federally Insured by NCUA. Core Values: Act with Integrity - Drive Progress - Build & Strengthen Relationships - Keep People at the Core
Superior Industries is a leading global manufacturer of aluminum wheels for light vehicles, founded in 1957 and based in Southfield, Michigan. The company operates nine manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe, employing around 8,000 people. With over six decades of experience, Superior Industries focuses on innovation in lightweighting and advanced finishing technologies to meet the needs of the automotive market. The company specializes in producing light vehicle aluminum wheels, offering custom finishes and designs. It also has expertise in wheel lightweighting, which enhances fuel efficiency and performance. Superior Industries is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SUP and positions itself as a supplier to automotive manufacturers that require high-volume, quality wheel solutions.