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RD, INNOVATION: Research and development
At SOVAL, we firmly believe that cast iron has a role to play in preserving water resources. That’s why we constantly invest in research and innovation to develop sustainable, high-performance cast-iron solutions.
Our research department works to optimize the design of our products, relying on the latest technologies and the best know-how. Our aim is to offer solutions that meet tomorrow’s challenges, such as reducing water leakage, improving the efficiency of drinking water networks, and managing wastewater sustainably.
An in-house research department
Our research department designs all our product ranges. This gives us full control over all the stages in a product’s life cycle: RD, material sourcing, processing, storage, delivery, and after-sales service.
All these links form a complete and coherent value chain, both for our products and for our customers. Thanks to this global approach, SOVAL can implement a positive sustainable development strategy directly into decisions and actions.
Tailor-made cast-iron solutions
With the support of our foundry, SOVAL, as a distributor, excels at creating cast-iron products that meet your specific requirements. Thanks to our expertise and flexibility, we can meet even the most complex requirements, including nonstandard products or replacements for older parts.
Examples of our work
- Evolution manhole covers
- Sleeves with non-standard lengths for water supply systems
- Specific road products (replacement buffers for the Frejus tunnel in France)
Our commitment
With the support of our foundry, SOVAL, as a distributor, excels at creating cast-iron products that meet your specific requirements. Thanks to our expertise and flexibility, we can meet even the most complex requirements, including nonstandard products or replacements for older parts.
- Compliance with applicable standards (EN 545 for water supply, EN 124 for roadway components)
- Drawings and calculation notes are available on request.
- Prototyping for 3D printing is available.
- Qualification testing of pre-production parts
To discuss your project, contact your SOVAL branch for any requests, advice, or technical solutions.
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