Archived Press Releases

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in fluid flow technology, recently announced the promotion of Daniel S. Anderson to the office of president and CEO. The announcement was made to Asahi/America employees December 11, 2014 by former President and CEO, Hidetoshi Hashimoto, who will remain with the Massachusetts-based company as chairman of the board of directors. Anderson assumed his new position January 1, 2015.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technology, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. George Tenhagen as a District Sales Manager for Alabama, Georgia and Florida. George joined Asahi/America on January, 5 2015. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Asahi/America team.

Asahi/America, Inc. reintroduces the Poly-Flo® co-extruded double containment piping system. Available in black PE and euro grey PP-R, Poly-Flo® is ideal for installations with space constraints and systems where thermal expansion and contraction are present.

Asahi/America, Inc., has expanded its product offering to include a 3" PVC wafer check valve. Wafer check valves are installed on the discharge side of pumps in applications such as aquariums, water attractions, water treatment and municipalities to prevent back-flow flooding that could seriously damage pump systems.

Asahi/America, Inc. announces the Series 92 electric actuators have received UL1203 certification for use in Cl1, DIV1 hazardous locations.

Proline® Pro150, Pro45 and Provent® industrial piping systems and PP-Pure® high purity piping system are now NSF 61-G certified.

Asahi/America Inc., the leading manufacturer of corrosion resistant thermoplastic fluid flow solutions, will move its corporate headquarters to Lawrence, MA in October 2014. The 200,000 square foot facility will house all of Asahi/America's current operations and provide room for the company's aggressive development plans.

Asahi/America announce our newest Asahi/America District Sales Manager, Mr. Mark Monroe. Mark will be responsible for Texas (except Houston), Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, announces the promotion of Mr. Mike Hansen to Western Regional Sales Manager. Mike will oversee Asahi/America's team of Sales Representatives west of the Mississippi River. In addition, he will continue to serve as District Sales Manager for distributors in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Mike will work in assisting Asahi/America District Sales Managers and their distributors in sales and specification efforts for Asahi/America's full family of thermoplastic fluid flow products.

Asahi/America Inc.'s Chem Proline^® and Chem Prolok® have been certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI standard 61-G.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, has expanded its offering of PVC wafer check valves to include sizes 4", 6", and 8". Wafer check valves are installed on the discharge side of pumps in applications such as aquariums, water attractions, water treatment and municipalities to prevent back-flow flooding that could seriously damage pump systems.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in fluid flow solutions, introduces the Quarter Master (QM) Remote Cycle™. A complete QM Remote Cycle™ unit consists of an Asahi/America Series 94 electric actuator with self-powered battery and open/close timer mounted to a ball or butterfly valve for use in remote areas where power sources are limited or unavailable.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in fluid flow solutions for corrosive environments, introduces the Series 10 electric actuator. The Series 10's rugged construction, proven design and customizable options make it the perfect work-horse for corrosive industrial applications. The Series 10's enclosure is a die-cast aluminum alloy with a thermally-bonded powder-coat. This combination NEMA Type 4X & 6 enclosure is bolted together in two sections by four M10 socket-head cap screws and fitted with an O-ring between the two halves, allowing the Series 10 to weather harsh environments. The Series 10 conforms to AWWA C542.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic technology, introduces Chem Proline^®, a new crack-resistant polyethylene piping system designed for the harshest liquid chemical applications. Chem Proline^® pipe and fittings possess the greatest resistance to "slow crack growth." Chem Proline^® is a lower cost alternative to metal, fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe and lined steel pipe.

Asahi/America introduces the Type-57LIS ISO-5752 short pattern butterfly valve.

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic valve technology, has recently expanded their line of valves to include the Type-57IL Isolator Lug butterfly valve. The Type-57IL Isolator Lug features a unique lug design where the 316 stainless steel lugs are inserted into the valve body during the injection molding process permanently combining the lugs and valve body into one unit.

New innovative PE100 ball valve is a corrosion-resistant solution to metal.

Asahi/America Inc. expands regulating products offerings. Now stocking PolyPure PPn Frank Regulators.

Asahi/America, Inc., introduces its new 12- page Thermoplastic Valves and Piping Systems Catalog. A valuable resource for engineers, plant managers and distributors, the catalog presents an overview of Asahi-America's thermoplastic fluid handling product lines. This full-color catalog highlights the many advantages of using thermoplastic materials in fluid handling systems, including its corrosion-resistant properties

Asahi/America Inc., introduces the new Series 83A Electromni actuator for ball valves. The Series 83 has been the actuator of choice for small quarter-turn ball valves since 1983; the new Series 83A Electromni maintains the Series 83's original look while improving on its quality, design and performance.