Company Overview
Asahi/America pioneered the market for thermoplastic valves in the United States and Latin America during a time when there was no viable alternative to metal for piping systems. Asahi/America began by promoting valves from a company known as Asahi Yukizai Corporation and piping through AGRU GmbH in Austria. Through distributor and end-user education and acceptance, the use of thermoplastics grew. Asahi/America now manufactures and distributes a full selection of corrosion resistant thermoplastic fluid flow solutions including: valves, actuators, single and double-wall piping systems, wet process solutions and specialty components through a network of over 1,000 distributors throughout the US and Latin America. Asahi/America is a diversified ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and supplier of corrosion resistant fluid flow products. Headquartered in Lawrence, MA, where we operate a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility, Asahi/America supports all of our products with a comprehensive selection of in-depth technical documents and product catalogs. To access any of Asahi/America's technical documentation, testing information, or product catalogs, visit the company's web site at www.asahi-america.com or contact customer service at 800-343-3618. What makes Asahi/America special is our ability to provide solutions for corrosive or high purity fluid handling systems individualized to meet virtually any customer's need. The Asahi/America technical staff is able to provide superior knowledge of products, applications and installations. Asahi/America is poised to support your next project with the assistance of our large distribution network.
Performance - Environmental & Industrial PipingAsahi/America features a full selection of industrial and environmental piping systems. We offer five unique double containment systems including Pro-Lok® PVC & CPVC systems, Fluid-Lok® HDPE system, Poly-Flo® Advanced PE, Chem Prolok® Advanced PE system and the versatile Duo-Pro® line. In addition, we provide a wide array of industrial single wall piping systems including Air-Pro® for compressed air, Chem Proline® Advanced PE piping system, Ultra Proline® Halar® system, Proline® polypropylene piping system and Super Proline® chemical grade PVDF system.
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Company History
Asahi/America Fast Facts
- Asahi/America, Inc. pioneered the thermoplastic valve industry in the US during the 1970s and 1980s.
- Asahi/America has established standards in the thermoplastic industry with regard to new product development and improvement, system engineering, customer support, and scope of applications. Asahi/America has one of the industry's largest distributor networks, with nearly 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Latin America.
- Asahi Yukizai Corporation continues to be one of the largest plastic valve manufacturers in the world, in terms of size range, product variety and total sales.
- "One-Stop-Shop" philosophy - Asahi/America is able to offer end-users a turnkey approach for fluid flow systems design and equipment purchasing. With a broad product base, a large engineering and R&D staff, and over 45 years of application experience, Asahi is able to meet virtually all requirements for thermoplastic industrial valves, controls, and pipe.
Timeline
| 1971 | Utilities Supply Corporation appointed by Trans Global Metals (TGM), a sub-agent for Asahi Yukizai Corporation products for New England - Asahi Sales of New England created. |
| 1972 | TGM extends Asahi Sales of New England's territory to east coast of United States - Asahi Atlantic created. Asahi Atlantic sets up distributors for Asahi Yukizai Corporation product on the East Coast of the United States. |
| 1973 | Asahi Yukizai Corporation replaces TGM and through Ataka Trading Company appoints Utilities Supply its exclusive agent for Asahi Yukizai Corporation for all of United States. Tradestyle Asahi/America is established. |
| 1974 | Asahi/America starts a national advertising program, sets up a national distribution network, creates an Asahi Yukizai Corporation product catalog and develops a pricing structure. Asahi/America asks Asahi Yukizai Corporation to produce true union ball valves. |
| 1977 | Asahi/America is established as the master agent and distribution center for Asahi Yukizai Corporation in the US and Latin America. Asahi/America, Inc. (A/A) is registered as an independent corporation. A/A develops a national trade advertising program, full color valve catalog and technical papers. Asahi Yukizai Corporation enlarges A/A's territory to include Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. |
| 1978 | Asahi/America participates in the first New York Chem Show. Asahi/America develops the first 1/4" turn unidirectional electric valve actuators for Asahi Yukizai Corporation's Omni® series ball valve at the 1978 Chemical Show. |
| 1984 | Asahi/America becomes a US distributor of AGRU piping products of Austria. |
| 1986 | Asahi/America develops patents for double containment piping systems and begins production. |
| 1990 | Asahi/America moves to new corporate headquarters in Malden, MA. |
| 1992 | Asahi/America introduces the Series 92 Quarter Master Chief electric actuator. |
| 1993 | Asahi Yukizai Corporation and Nichimen Corp. become equity partners in Asahi/America. Air-Pro compressed air thermoplastic pipe introduced. |
| 1994 | Asahi/America acquires Poly-Flo® production line, which manufactures double containment pipe by single extrusion. Asahi/America introduces the Series 94 Quarter Master electric actuator. |
| 1996 | Asahi/America becomes a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ Exchange. (Symbol: ASAM) Asahi/America made an acquisition of The Vortex Universal Flow Meter Division of Universal Flow Monitors, Inc. |
| 1997 | Asahi/America expands headquarters and manufacturing operations to 100,000-square-feet. Asahi/America establishes Quail Piping Products as a subsidiary. |
| 1999 | Asahi Yukizai Corporation purchases all Asahi/America common stock and merges Asahi/America into a 100% whole-owned subsidiary. |
| 2006 |
Asahi/America introduces the Type-57 butterfly valves. |
| 2009 |
Asahi/America introduces PP-Pure® Pigment PP high purity piping system. |
| 2011 |
Asahi/America introduces Chem Proline® (single wall) piping system and Type-57IL and Type-57LIS butterfly valves. |
| 2012 |
Asahi/America introduces Quarter Master Remote Cycle®. |
| 2013 |
Asahi/America launches redesigned website, iPhone® app, and introduces Chem Prolok® double wall piping system and Purflon® high purity PFA piping system. |
| 2014 |
Asahi/America launches a Spanish website and moves to new corporate headquarters in Lawrence, MA. |
| 2015 | Dan Anderson becomes President and CEO. |
| 2016 | Asahi/America introduces Asahitec™ PP-RCT piping systems. |
| 2017 | Asahi/America's redesignes Omni® Type-27 ball valve and releases the Type-27 Electromni® electric actuator. |
| 2018 | Asahi/America acquires Performance Plastics, Inc. of Gramercy, LA. |
| 2019 | Asahi/America expands social media with new YouTube channel and Asahi Minute video blog. |
| 2020 | Asahi/America introduces the Type-21a SST flow control ball valve. |
| 2021 | Asahi/America releases the Series 19 smart electric actuator and expands its high purity cleanroom. |
| 2022 | Asahi/America introduces a warranty on Air-Pro® compressed air piping system. |
| 2023 | Asahi/America constructs and opens a new fabrication facility in Paulina, LA and launches a new addition to the Series 19 portfolio, the MAV MultiPack® electric actuator available for multiturn valves. |
Asahi/America Business Development & Sales Teams
Business Development
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Shane McDanielBusiness Development Team Leader Department Manager (281) 505-7884 With Asahi since 2021 |
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David StilesBusiness Development Manager (360) 921-8649 With Asahi since 2017 |
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Pat HigginsBusiness Development Manager (617) 833-5972 With Asahi since 2019 |
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Josh GoldbergBusiness Development Manager (781) 606-1394 With Asahi since 2022 |
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Mark GoreBusiness Development Manager (617) 686-0639 With Asahi since 2007 |
District Sales Managers By Location
United States
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Mike HansenVice President - Western Region & (781) 388-4429 With Asahi since 2002 |
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Kim EndsleyVice President - Eastern Region (781) 388-4409 With Asahi since 1999 |
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Steve CardwellDistrict Sales Manager Northern California and Northern Nevada (781) 388-4425 With Asahi since 2019 |
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Mark MonroeCentral Regional Sales Manager Texas (special projects) (781) 388-4420 With Asahi since 2014 |
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Dean ShimizuDistrict Sales Manager (781) 388-4428 With Asahi since 1998 |
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George TenhagenEastern Regional Sales Manager Georgia and Florida (781) 388-4402 With Asahi since 2015 |
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Keith UyekawaDistrict Sales Manager (781) 388-4427 With Asahi since 2002 |
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Mike WestDistrict Sales Manager (617) 513-3183 With Asahi since 2023 |
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OpenDistrict Sales Manager Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Missouri
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Anthony HernandezDistrict Sales Manager Eastern Pennsylvania, Long Island & New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington D.C. (781) 388-4403 With Asahi since 2016 Resides in North Carolina |
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Robert CosgroveDistrict Sales Manager Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and El Paso, TX area (781) 388-4421 With Asahi since 2014 |
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Joe DurningDistrict Sales Manager New York (except NYC and Long Island), Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut (781) 388-4401 With Asahi since 2004 |
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Brian ZagrodnyNational Fabrication Sales Manager - Fabricated Products (781) 502-6255 With Asahi since 2023 |
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Steve ZajacsDistrict Sales Manager Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania (617) 320-5377 With Asahi since 2022 |
Catalog SalesMary MelloCustomer Service Rep (800) 232-7244 |
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Steve LandryDistrict Sales Manager Texas (832) 444-8708 With Asahi since 2022 |
International
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Carlos TomazziInternational Sales Manager (781) 388-4439 With Asahi since 2006 |
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Cristian GonzalezRegional Sales Manager + 569-8502-7143 With Asahi since 2011 |
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Mauricio BalderasRegional Sales Manager + 52 (1) 55-2755-7606 With Asahi since 2010 |
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Renne MujicaRegional Sales Manager + 57-321-491-5112 With Asahi since 2012 |
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Paul (P.J.) MillerIndependent Sales Representative (416) 970-3569 |
Personal Time
Holidays
Asahi/America observes the following paid holidays:
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A list of company paid holidays and their dates will be posted at the beginning of each calendar year. If a company paid holiday falls during an employee's vacation period, an extra vacation day will be given to the employee to make up for the holiday.
Vacations
It is the policy of Asahi/America to provide all full and part-time employees annual periods of vacation in recognition of their service with the company. Asahi vacation benefits range from one week after six months of service to five weeks after fifteen years of service*. All employees are encouraged to take the vacation time entitled to them.
Flex Time
Asahi/America provides all-purpose time-off plan for maternity, paternity, sick time and personal time, in addition to the 12 company-paid holidays per year.
*Vacations for part-time employees are pro-rated.
Asahi/America Department Contacts
Customer Service
Asahi/America is dedicated to providing service unequalled by anyone else in our industry. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to answer your questions in a timely and accurate manner. They each bring decades of product and application know-how to the position. They are a valuable resource ready to help you and your customers when selecting the proper materials and tools for almost any application.
Customer Service Department ManagerNoreen Smith |
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Art Balogh Customer Service Representative - Project Manager |
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Mary Mello Customer Service Representative - East |
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John Molinari Customer Service Representative - West |
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Francisco Romero Customer Service Representative - Central |
Engineering
Valves & Actuation
Alex GambinoDirector of Technical Services |
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Robert CloutierValve & Actuation Team Manager Edwina Merin JohnsProduct Manager |
Kenny BlystoneSenior Actuation Specialist Zachary LehmannValve & Actuation Applications Engineer |
Dave HurleyProduct Information Manager Yong Jun KyoungValve & Actuation Applications Engineer |
Piping
Alex GambinoDirector of Technical Services |
Mike WillenHigh Purity Piping Team Manager |
Rob MarsigliaIndustrial Piping Products Team Manager |
Ben PenoOEM and Fabrication Manager |
Chris IllsleyHigh Purity Piping Product Manager |
Matt RobisonIndustrial Piping Product Manager |
Ben TranOEM and Fabrication Applications Engineer |
Max BellomyHigh Purity Applications Engineer |
Daniel KairukiIndustrial Applications Engineer |
Dan HarringtonHigh Purity Applications Engineer |
PPI Division
PPI Custom Fabrications - Louisiana
Jason RousselOperations Manager |
Paul GinesiShop Supervisor |
Business Contacts
Accounting, Purchasing & Credit
Anthony EllisAccounting Manager |
Kevin ShawController |
Valentina WolterdingCredit & Accounts Receivable |
Tools/Rental
Dave HumeTool & Rental Manager |
Joe PoniatowskiWelding and Standards Manager |
Janice MartignettiTools, Rentals, and Returns |
Marketing
Kristin McLeodMarketing & Brand Manager |
Hayden PondMarketing & Sales Admin Assistant |
Robin HansenMarketing & Events Coordinator |
Human Resources
Danitza MontillaHuman Resources Manager |