Henan Gaoshan Valves Full Development History (1975–2025)

1975

Gaoshan Valve Factory was founded.

Led by the village chief, 5 engineers and 20 workers founded Gaoshanshui Heating Equipment Factory. Valve production officially launched on May 2, 1975.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
1979

Gaoshan Trademark Registered

As Gaoshan Valve Factory expanded steadily, we matured production capacity for steam traps, globe valves, check valves, blowdown valves and gate valves.
The official “Gao Shan” trademark was registered on October 31, 1979.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
1982

Gaoshan Built Independent Casting Production Line

With expanding valve product lines and growing sales volume, Gaoshan launched in-house casting for valve bodies.
We adopted cupola melting technology for raw materials including plain iron, cast iron and ductile iron.
This upgrade cut production costs while stabilizing product quality.
We uphold the principle that quality is the lifeline of Gaoshan Valves, driving stable and sustainable business growth.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
1986

Workers’ Congress Convened in May

At the request of Xingyang Military Affairs Office, a factory militia unit was established within Gaoshan Valve. Gaoshan Valve officially transformed into a town-owned collective enterprise, belonging to residents of Gaoshan Town. The factory drove local economic growth: it offered stable employment opportunities and forged a strong collective sense of honor for the brand. Product quality remained the core top priority guiding all corporate development.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
1990

The Asian Games

Gaoshan Valve supplied valves for Asian Games venues, a milestone that filled our team with great pride amid China’s rising economic and living standards.

The Asian Games
1995

First Export Order

We shipped 55 sets of DIN standard gate valves to Russia via a foreign trade corporation, marking our first overseas shipment; approved by Russian clients, this laid a solid foundation for export expansion and market diversification.

First Export Order
1998

Gaoshan Valve Passed ISO9001 Certification

As market demands for quality grew, we completed national product qualification and obtained ISO9001 certificate, reaffirming our long-standing quality-first principle.

Gaoshan Valve Passed ISO9001 Certification
2002

API Certification Obtained

As export business expanded, we launched American standard valve production and passed API certification to access the US market, with premium quality driving our sustainable growth.

API Certification Obtained
2004

Staff University Training Launched

We sent employees to university for mechanical, valve and material technical training, and launched in-house Gaoshan Newspaper with staff-written articles to enrich corporate cultural life.

Staff University Training Launched
2006

CE Certificate Approved

With expanding export destinations and rising European market recognition, we obtained CE certification, and were also awarded the government’s Product Quality Inspection Exemption Certificate that same year.

CE Certificate Approved
2008

Steam Trap Design Patent Obtained

After repeated tests and years of production experience, we optimized our steam trap (a key heating pipeline valve for draining condensate, sealing steam and saving energy) and secured official design patent certification.

Steam Trap Design Patent Obtained
2010

Elected Director Unit of China Valve Industry Association

With years of operation, full product series and national-standard quality, Gaoshan Valve held a key position in domestic valve manufacturing and was appointed director member of the national valve industry association.

Elected Director Unit of China Valve Industry Association
Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
2012

New Automatic Casting Line

We launched an integrated smelting & casting automatic production line, cutting labor input and lifting overall productivity amid advancing domestic industrial technology.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
2014

Coating Process Mechanized

We constructed an eco-friendly automatic spraying workshop with professional coating engineers to safeguard staff health and the environment, raising painting speed while delivering uniform, glossy coatings for refined valve appearance.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
2017

Visitors from 78 Countries Visited Us

Visitors from 78 Countries Visited Us In response to the Belt and Road Initiative, we received officials and engineers from 78 nations, showcasing high-quality valves and China’s open demeanor to pursue mutual growth.

Henan Gaoshan Valves Co., Ltd.
2019

Annual Output Value Ranked Top 5 Nationwide

Backed by rich manufacturing experience, professional technical teams and advanced production equipment, our quality-first philosophy earned wide global and domestic recognition; Gaoshan Valve’s annual output value secured a top 5 position among China’s valve manufacturers, with ongoing commitments to quality, progress and win-win collaboration.

2025

EU CE PED Recertification Audit

EU auditors conducted a two-day recertification audit in June per PED Directive, verifying continuous compliance and effectiveness of our PED Module H system via document review and on-site inspection.