About Asahi/America

Asahi/America, Inc. pioneered the thermoplastic valve industry in the US during the 1970s and 1980s.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Asahi/America has received continuous ISO certification since 1996. The standards outlined in ISO 9001:2015 help companies deliver consistent products and services; measure, analyze and improve all aspects of their business; and ensure customer satisfaction. Asahi/America is committed to providing the highest quality products and service to the industries they serve, and strives to continually improve its products and processes. This commitment to excellence is the cornerstone of the company’s business philosophy and dedication to customer service.

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Asahi/America Careers

Asahi/America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer continuously seeking intelligent, talented and motivated people to join the Asahi team. Please browse the site to see the career opportunities and benefits. You may submit a resume at any time.

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Upcoming Trade Shows

RAW connects aquatic animal care professionals from public zoological facilities across North America and Europe for the exchange of information, technology, and techniques that advance aquatic animal care. Asahi/America will be on hand to discuss thermoplastic piping solutions engineered for life support systems and aquatic environments. Visit us at Table #18.

Markets Served

Now in its 31st year as the largest regional water conference in the U.S., Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Water Environment Association of Texas and the Texas Section AWWA, bringing together engineers, operators, scientists, and regulators from across the water and wastewater industry. Stop by to see how Asahi/America’s corrosion-resistant thermoplastic piping systems support water and wastewater treatment applications. Find us at Booth #1609.

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The AZ Water Annual Conference brings together 2,500+ water and wastewater professionals for three days of technical sessions, panel discussions, and exhibits dedicated to advancing Arizona’s water environment. Asahi/America will be at the Phoenix Convention Center to showcase thermoplastic piping systems built for the demanding conditions of municipal water and wastewater treatment. Visit us at Booth #111.

Markets Served

RASTECH is the premier gathering for professionals in land-based fish farming and mariculture, offering interactive sessions, supplier connections, and access to global leaders in fish welfare, engineering, and sustainability. Asahi/America will be exhibiting thermoplastic piping solutions designed for recirculating aquaculture systems and the unique demands of land-based aquaculture.

Markets Served

This event for water and wastewater operators, engineers, and managers features four concurrent tracks covering treatment, corrosion prevention, asset management, distribution, valves, SCADA, and more, capped by a Wednesday trade show with manufacturers and local representatives. Asahi/America will be exhibiting thermoplastic piping systems engineered to eliminate corrosion in water and wastewater applications.

Markets Served

ACE is one of the largest gatherings of water community professionals worldwide, featuring four days of educational programming, competitions, networking, and an expansive exhibit hall focused on the latest strategies and technologies for water systems. Asahi/America will be on the show floor to demonstrate corrosion-resistant thermoplastic piping solutions for municipal water and wastewater. Visit us at Booth #3426.

Markets Served

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Texas brings together contractors and industry partners working across plumbing, process piping, power piping, HVAC, and water and waste treatment. Asahi/America will be exhibiting thermoplastic piping systems built for industrial process, mechanical, and high-purity applications.

Markets Served

Asahi/America History

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.

Utilities Supply Corporation's Vice President, Bud Lewis, stands beside firm's display at recent plastics seminar they sponsored.
1978

Asahi/America develops the first quarter-turn unidirectional electric valve actuators for Asahi Yukizai Corporation’s Omni® series ball valve and launches it at the 1978 Chemical Show.

Asahi/America at the Chem Show in 1978.
1984

Asahi/America becomes a US distributor of AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH piping products of Austria.

Asahi/America welding AGRU of Austria's Proline® piping system in 1985.
1986

Asahi/America develops patents for double containment piping systems and begins production.

Dogbone® Patent
1988

Asahi/America broke ground on a new extrusion plant, Asahi/America Manufacturing Inc., in a joint venture between Asahi and Alois Gruber.

Asahi/America and Alois Gruber breaking ground on Asahi/America Manufacturing Inc. in Canton, Massachusetts.
1990

Asahi/America moves to new corporate headquarters in Malden, MA.

Asahi/America previous corporate headquarters in Malden, Massachusetts.
1999

Asahi Yukizai Corporation purchases all Asahi/America common stock and merges Asahi/America into a 100% whole-owned subsidiary.

Asahi Yukizai Corporation (AYC) Official Logo.
2014

Asahi/America moves to new corporate headquarters in Lawrence, MA.

Asahi/America Lawrence, Massachusetts Corporate Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility.
2018

Asahi/America acquires Performance Plastics, Inc. of Gramercy, LA

Members of Asahi/America and Asahi Yukizai closing the official acquisition deal of Performance Plastics Inc. (PPI).
2023

Asahi/America constructs and opens a new fabrication facility in Paulina, LA.

Asahi/America's 60,000 square-foot fabrication facility in Paulina, LA.

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