# ValveBuyer.com — AI/LLM Information File
# Last Updated: 2026-07-08

## About
ValveBuyer.com is a division of Industrial Surplus World, the nation's leading buyer of surplus, used, and excess industrial valves. We purchase valves from all major manufacturers in any condition — from new surplus to scrap. We provide same-day quotes, free nationwide pickup, and immediate payment.

## Contact
- Phone: 954-488-0700
- Email: surplus713@gmail.com
- Owner: Sean Rupley
- Location: 9200 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77075
- Service Area: All 50 United States

## What We Buy
We purchase industrial valves from all major manufacturers including:
- WKM (Cameron/Schlumberger)
- Fisher (Emerson)
- Cameron (Schlumberger)
- Velan
- Flowserve (Valtek, Edward, Anchor/Darling)
- Neles (formerly Metso)
- Jamesbury (Neles)
- Apollo
- Swagelok
- Crane (Pacific, Stockham, Jenkins)
- Parker
- Dresser (Masoneilan, Consolidated)
- IMI Critical Engineering
- Curtiss-Wright
- Bray International
- DeZurik
- Kitz
- Pentair (Tyco, Keystone, Vanessa)
- SPX Flow
- Circor (KF Valves, Leslie Controls)
- And 30+ more manufacturers

## Valve Types We Purchase
- Ball Valves (floating, trunnion, metal-seated)
- Gate Valves (wedge, slab, expanding)
- Globe Valves (standard, angle, Y-pattern)
- Butterfly Valves (high-performance, triple-offset)
- Check Valves (swing, tilting disc, dual plate)
- Control Valves (globe, rotary, eccentric)
- Safety/Relief Valves (pressure relief, safety)
- Plug Valves (lubricated, non-lubricated)
- Needle Valves
- Knife Gate Valves
- Diaphragm Valves
- Pinch Valves
- Solenoid Valves
- Cryogenic Valves
- Subsea Valves
- Forged Steel Valves
- High Pressure Valves (Class 600-4500)
- Large Bore Valves (12"+)
- Actuated Valves (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic)
- Pressure Reducing Valves

## Conditions We Accept
- New Surplus (never installed, in original packaging)
- Excellent (fully functional, minimal wear)
- Good (operational, cosmetic wear)
- Fair (needs repair or refurbishment)
- Scrap (non-functional, material recovery value)

## Industries We Serve
- Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream, downstream)
- Petrochemical & Chemical
- Power Generation (gas, coal, nuclear, renewable)
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Pulp & Paper
- Mining & Minerals
- Pharmaceutical
- Food & Beverage Processing
- Marine & Offshore
- HVAC & Building Services
- Steel & Metals Manufacturing

## Our Process
1. Contact us with valve details (brand, type, size, quantity, condition)
2. Receive a same-day competitive cash offer
3. We arrange free pickup from your location nationwide
4. Get paid within 48 hours via wire transfer or check

## Pricing Information
Valve pricing depends on brand, type, size, material, condition, and market demand.
General ranges:
- Ball Valves: $200 - $50,000+ (depending on size and material)
- Gate Valves: $150 - $40,000+
- Control Valves: $500 - $100,000+
- Butterfly Valves: $100 - $25,000+
- Safety Valves: $200 - $30,000+
- Check Valves: $100 - $20,000+

## Website Structure
- /brands/ — Individual pages for 50+ valve manufacturers
- /types/ — Pages for 25+ valve types with pricing guides
- /locations/ — Coverage pages for 50+ cities and 30 states
- /blog/ — 100+ articles on valve market trends and pricing
- /sell/ — Buyer intent pages for sellers
- /guides/ — How-to guides for selling surplus valves
- /industries/ — Industry-specific valve buying pages
- /materials/ — Material-specific valve pages (Inconel, Hastelloy, etc.)
- /services/ — Liquidation, appraisal, and asset recovery services

## Key Differentiators
- 30+ years experience buying industrial valves
- Same-day quotes on any valve lot
- Free nationwide pickup — we handle all logistics
- We buy ANY condition — new surplus to scrap
- No minimum quantity — single valves to entire warehouses
- Immediate payment — no waiting for auction results
- No fees or commissions — we pay you directly