Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing is among the leaders in the design and manufacture of water and wastewater products for commercial, industrial and municipal applications. The company offers check, shut-off, air, plug, butterfly and foot valves. Its product line features the Surgebuster, Swing-Flex, Silent Check and Sure Seal models. Val-Matic s air valves are used in well and tank service, water transmission, treatment and distribution, sewage forcemains and wastewater treatment operations. The company s plug valves serve solids handling needs. Its foot valves function for positive pump prime on negative suction systems. Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing was founded in 1966 and is based in Elmhurst, Ill.