{"id":229103,"date":"2022-06-17T15:36:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T13:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=117240"},"modified":"2022-06-17T15:36:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T13:36:19","slug":"valves-supplier-highlights-the-importance-of-technical-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/valves-supplier-highlights-the-importance-of-technical-knowledge\/","title":{"rendered":"Valves Supplier highlights the importance of technical knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/valves-supplier-highlights-the-importance-of-technical-knowledge.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/valves-supplier-highlights-the-importance-of-technical-knowledge.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span>Aholistic approach should be followed when buying valves to ensure that they are appropriate for specific applications, says valves and steel supplier <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartsandlloyds.co.za\"><span>Stewarts and Lloyds<\/span><\/a><span> export manager&nbsp;<\/span><b>Andre Swart.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cThere has been a huge drive in South Africa\u2019s fluid handling and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartsandlloyds.co.za\/\"><span>irrigation industry<\/span><\/a><span> where quality is now being emphasised over price. Over the next few years, water is going to be one of the most highly sought-after commodities and people understand that the valves they install should last 20 or even 30 years,\u201d adds Stewarts and Lloyds sales manager&nbsp;<\/span><b>Gareth Manson.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>While there are many new valves suppliers in the market, Stewarts and Lloyds sales manager&nbsp;<\/span><b>Leanne Webster<\/b><span>&nbsp;says valves supplied may not necessarily be suited to the required application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Additionally, buying valves online has altered companies\u2019 buying strategies, thereby causing price sensitivity and stockholding volatility, owing to buyers\u2019 being misinformed and lacking in field experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stewarts and Lloyds sales representative&nbsp;<\/span><b>Mohammed Ismail<\/b><span>&nbsp;adds that, when buying brass products online, brass specifications can be inadequate for the valves, causing them to crack when installed or tightened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>While brass is more cost effective, Ismail cautions that lower-grade metal in valves can cause them to rust and erode quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMany metals and materials used to make valves barely meet the specification standards, whereas our valves exceed the standards.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Skills Development<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Webster adds that, owing to misinformation and lack of technical skills, buyers are often hesitant to buy newer valves that are more suitable for the applications than older valves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Hence, Stewarts and Lloyds trains its staff and equips them with a better understanding of suitable suppliers that can meet client demands. Employees are also trained to understand the relevant terminology and product specifications to assist clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Swart says the company aims to provide quarterly training to update staff on new products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>With 32 branches, the company\u2019s footprint expands throughout Africa and globally, consequently enabling the company to reach a wider client base in various industries, including water and petrochemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The company aims to further expand its footprint and service more industries to become a household name that clients can rely on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cOur extensive footprint enables us to source best materials at a competitive market price for our clients because we have multiple suppliers. We are a one-stop shop offering quality assurance and expertise, and we source materials globally, which makes us competitive in a market that is experiencing a product shortage,\u201d comments Manson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Projects<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Stewarts and Lloyds is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartsandlloyds.co.za\/\"><span>designing and installing different valves<\/span><\/a><span> for fluid handling projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The company plays a role in specifying the correct valves for the correct applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The company supplies valves for several projects and will be assisting municipalities affected by floods in KwaZulu-Natal by replacing the necessary valves and assisting with technical needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The company is also working on valve-related projects in wider Africa, for residential and industrial areas, as well as on an artificial sports field in Mozambique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Stewarts &amp; Lloyds supplies valves along with entire systems accompanying the valves.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This post was first seen at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineeringnews.co.za\/article\/valves-supplier-highlights-importance-of-technical-knowledge-2022-05-20\/rep_id:4136\"><span>https:\/\/www.engineeringnews.co.za\/article\/valves-supplier-highlights-importance-of-technical-knowledge-2022-05-20\/rep_id:4136<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>This article was published at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stewartsandlloyds.co.za\/valves-supplier-highlights-importance-of-technical-knowledge\/\"><span>https:\/\/www.stewartsandlloyds.co.za\/valves-supplier-highlights-importance-of-technical-knowledge\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>This article was first published at https:\/\/topclickblogs.co.za\/valves-supplier-highlits-the-important-of-technical-knowledge\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong> Valves Supplier highlights the importance of technical knowledge<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info on Valves Supplier highlights the importance of technical knowledge here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/topclickblogs.co.za\/valves-supplier-highlits-the-important-of-technical-knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/topclickblogs.co.za\/valves-supplier-highlits-the-important-of-technical-knowledge\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/topclickmediasa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/topclickmediasa<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/topclickmediaSA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/topclickmediaSA\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">80<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/valves-supplier-highlights-the-importance-of-technical-knowledge\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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