Our Company
Corporate History
Victaulic, the world leader in mechanical pipe joining systems, was founded in New York City in 1925 to market a radical new concept in the piping industry -- a mechanical bolted coupling that would engage into grooves and use a gasket seal.
The concept of joining pipe with bolted mechanical couplings originated during World War I for rapid deployment of fuel and water lines to Allied forces. The company that worked closely with the War Department of England to develop this new method of joining pipe was named Victory Pipe Joint Company after the coupling it had engineered -- known as the "victory joint" from early military uses.
Later, combining the words "Victory" and "Hydraulics" the name was shortened to Victaulic, and the company began to shift its focus to commercial piping applications to market its new innovative method of joining pipe. For more than 80 years, the company's enthusiasm for crafting unconventional solutions has allowed it to forge new paths as it tackles the industry's most unique challenges.
INNOVATION TIMELINE
-
2012 - Continued innovation...
Victaulic launches Vic-Press™, the industry’s first press system for off-the-shelf Schedule 10S stainless steel pipe.
-
2010 - More than a coupling
Victaulic develops a clean EPDM gasket that helps reduce microbial growth in reverse osmosis systems, and unveils a coupling for fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe.
-
2009 - A world of success
Victaulic introduces a number of specialty products across all markets, including the industry’s first installation-ready coupling for shouldered pipe; high-pressure grooved couplings for large diameter systems; The Victaulic Vortex fire suppression System—the world’s first sustainable fire suppression system; the LP-46 Low Pressure Storage Sprinkler for warehouse applications; Style 152A Expansion Joint coupling for pulverized coal boiler feed lines; and the Style 177 flexible installation-ready grooved coupling.
-
2008 - Installation-ready market expansions
Victaulic introduces the Style 107 and 607 QuickVic® installation-ready grooved couplings for copper and steel mechanical piping systems.
-
2005 - Faster and stronger joining for large diameter systems
The patented Advanced Groove System (AGS) delivers exceptional results as the strongest Victaulic mechanical assembly system ever in its size range—14-60”/350-1525 mm.
World’s first completely pre-assembled rigid coupling
Victaulic revolutionizes the fire protection industry by introducing the first grooved coupling featuring no loose parts—the FireLock EZ grooved coupling.
-
1990 - Revolutionary small diameter systems
Victaulic introduces Pressfit, the press-to-connect system for small diameter stainless steel and carbon steel systems that installs in seconds.
-
1980 - Improving and innovation
Victaulic introduces the Zero-Flex™ rigid grooved coupling, the first truly rigid grooved coupling, using patented angle-pad design. Grooved flow control innovations are also introduced, including the first grooved suction diffuser, grooved check valve and grooved butterfly valves rated up to 300psi.
-
1970 - Pioneering the industry
Victaulic achieves UL listing for roll grooved light wall pipe, and creates a fast and easy way to insert a mid-pipe outlet without welding, known as the bolted mechanical branch connect.
-
1960 - Global expansion and vertical integration
Victaulic opens various facilities throughout the United States, and establishes a program of vertical integration that is still in place today. During this time, the FlushSeal™ gasket and the first grooved coupling for joining copper tube are introduced to the market.
-
1950 - Pioneering roll grooving for ease and safety
Victaulic introduces roll grooving to the industry, making it far easier to prepare pipe for grooved couplings, grooved fittings and other grooved components.
-
1940 - Introduction of wrench-only assembly
Victaulic introduces Style 99 Roust-a-Bout coupling for plain-end systems.
-
1930 - New markets
Victaulic introduces an AWWA-sized ductile iron system for use in the municipal and water treatment markets.
-
1920 - A strong foundation for innovation
Victaulic Company is founded in New York City, introducing the grooved coupling as well as a mechanical coupling for shouldered piping systems. Early applications include military, mining, water supply/treatment and oilfield.
