Overview

TLV International, Inc. is a steam engineering company headquartered in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1950. It designs, manufactures, and distributes steam traps, condensate recovery systems, pressure-reducing valves, and separators, and reports operations in 13 countries. Its employee count falls in the 500 to 1,000 band, with estimated revenue of $10 to 50 million. The company is privately held and serves the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and power generation industries.

At a glance

What TLV International, Inc. makes

The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and reports more than 4,900 patents, with a product line centered on steam traps, condensate management, and steam system services such as audits and engineering consulting.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Rubber, Plastic, Valve, Forging, Bearing (source: tlv.com).

Certifications

TLV International, Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — tlv.com

• ISO 9001 — tlv.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-10 — Congratulations to Gidi Cohen, Danny Kibel, and the entire Bonfy.AI team on their acquisition by Kiteworks! | TLV Partners (linkedin.com)

• 2025-10-30 — Building Homes With AI - Our Investment in Spacial | TLV Partners (tlv.partners)

• 2025-10-21 — Ispirer and TLV Digital Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Technology in Israel (ispirer.com)

• 2025-07-10 — SEPTENTRION FINANCE accompagne les actionnaires du groupe TRATO-TLV (famille PICHA) dans la cession de leur ETI à FAGERHULT (fusacq.com)

• 2025-07-02 — Fagerhult Group completes the acquisition of Trato TLV Group - Fagerhult Group (fagerhultgroup.com)

• 2025-04-17 — Translink Corporate Finance conseille les actionnaires de Fagerhult Group lors de l’acquisition de Trato TLV Group | Translink CF France (translinkcf.fr)

Company details

The company is not publicly traded and reports a 500 to 1,000 employee band and an estimated $10 to 50 million revenue band. TLV International, Inc. was founded in 1950, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 76 years in operation (founded 1950). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does TLV International, Inc. make?

TLV International, Inc. is a steam engineering company headquartered in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1950. It designs, manufactures, and distributes steam traps, condensate recovery systems, pressure-reducing valves, and separators, and reports operations in 13 countries. Its employee count falls in the 500 to 1,000 band, with estimated revenue of $10 to 50 million. The company is privately held and serves the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and power generation industries.

Where is TLV International, Inc. headquartered?

TLV International, Inc. is headquartered in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture.

When was TLV International, Inc. founded?

TLV International, Inc. was founded in 1950.

How big is TLV International, Inc.?

TLV International, Inc. has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does TLV International, Inc. hold?

TLV International, Inc. lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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