As we head out of the “Great Recession” into a New Year, I would like to thank you for your business and announce our new name. Effective January 1st, Riley Valve Services becomes VRC Protx.

In 1997, the Dale Prentice Company, a privately held family business since 1926, purchased the D.E. Riley and Riley Valve Services companies from Don Riley. The business has continued to grow and our new name reflects a transformation to a higher level of performance and a combination of four technical product and service businesses serving the Great Lakes Region.

Riley Valve Services, Engineered Resources, Valve Repair Consultants and Industrial Instruments will be combined to form VRC Protx and will be represented in the Great Lakes by the Dale Prentice Company. The new service team combines the local support of the Sales Consultants and Customer Service contacts that you work with today and the expertise of all our Engineers, Quality Control Foremen and Technicians who are dedicated in maintaining industry leading process safety with shop and on-site technical service.

Our promise is to be your full-service flow and process safety management partner that keeps equipment and processes operating and safe. VRC Protx works to understand and anticipate your needs reducing downtime. As critical service application experts, we solve problems safety and effectively, advocating for our customers at global manufacturing leaders. Through knowledgeable people, quality products and innovative solutions, VRC Protx responds quickly to challenges, making your life easier. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your sales representative or click on the “Contact Us” link in the Quick Links section of this email.

Thank you for your support and business.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

Larry Prentice, VRC Protx