Osvat

OSVAT is an Italian maker of engine valves. Its history page dates the establishment of the first OSVAT facility for engine valve production to 1960, with 500 m2 of production area; a new production headquarters of 1,000 m2 followed in 1978, and Stellite coating technology for the valve seat was introduced in 1984.

The company's website describes a catalogue of valves and valve guides with over 8,000 references under the OSVAT and QUEEN ranges. It states that it uses European or American steels, has held TÜV certification for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for 25 years, and produces valves with CNC machines, dimensional control cameras and robotic cells.

• Founded: 1960
• Makes: engine valves and valve guides
• Ranges: OSVAT and QUEEN