TLV Headquarters, Kakogawa (and 60th anniversary logo)

TLV Co. Ltd. is an international company with headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in Kakogawa (near Kobe), Japan, and this year is our 60th year anniversary. TLV prides itself on producing innovative high-quality steam related specialty products such as steam traps, check valves, pressure reducing valves, pumps and diagnostic equipment. TLV’s goal is to provide customers with the “best solution” through the combination of TLV’s superior products and engineering expertise. This mission is implemented through a worldwide network of associate companies and distributors.

TLV is internationally established, with companies in 12 countries. A network of over 100 distributors in more than 50 countries enables the provision of engineering support in any part of the world at any time.
TLV plays a leading role in the promotion of efficient energy systems and increased environmental conservation on a worldwide scale through its original products and services.

TLV Stainless Steel Products

Since its founding over a half century ago, TLV's goal has been to produce dependable, long-lasting steam traps.
One early outstanding success was the A3, a thermodynamic stream trap offering an amazing 10 times the durablility of previous products.
Behind the A3 was the concept of the "Trouble Less Valve", from which the company name originated. From this solid foundation, the line of products and services has expanded until now, 60 years later, TLV has become a Steam Specialist Company - a recognized leader in the steam engineering field.