{"id":6259,"date":"2024-08-12T17:20:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T15:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/rd-innovation-research-and-development\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T11:49:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:49:17","slug":"rd-innovation-research-and-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/en\/rd-innovation-research-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"RD, INNOVATION: Research and development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-51c8ee58 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>At SOVAL, we firmly believe that cast iron has a role to play in preserving water resources. That&#8217;s why we constantly invest in research and innovation to develop sustainable, high-performance cast-iron solutions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>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&#8217;s challenges, such as reducing water leakage, improving the efficiency of drinking water networks, and managing wastewater sustainably. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eaeff3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14cf5ab5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-roi-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71964d5f58f20cc5afbbf344ea09c3dc\">An in-house research department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research department designs all our product ranges. This gives us full control over all the stages in a product&#8217;s life cycle: RD, material sourcing, processing, storage, delivery, and after-sales service.<br\/>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.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hidden-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mobile-img_full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5370\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-roi-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f4654b36650d73f7647d8281264dc4c\">Tailor-made cast-iron solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hidden-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5370\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000273.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5372\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/65000367.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14cf5ab5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-roi-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-034f6a6e3c767e0590da53987aaca14c\">Examples of our work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-bleu-roi\">\n<li>Evolution manhole covers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeves with non-standard lengths for water supply systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific road products (replacement buffers for the Frejus tunnel in France)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hidden-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mobile-img_full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5362\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/27-11-2008-005.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bleu-roi-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5cd3604c2228e21841ab65fcc6d96c6\">Our commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-bleu-roi\">\n<li>Compliance with applicable standards (EN 545 for water supply, EN 124 for roadway components)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawings and calculation notes are available on request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototyping for 3D printing is available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualification testing of pre-production parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hidden-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mobile-img_full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soval.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2014-05-15-vaux-le-penil-33-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5366\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" 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