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Who We Are

PMV develops, manufactures and markets industrial valve positioners and switch boxes world-wide.

The approached market is the process industry including pulp and paper, oil and gas, power, refining and chemical process. PMV holds an ISO 9001 certificate of conformity which guarantees a high product standard and dependable delivery.

PMV, a part of Flowserve, has subsidiaries worldwide and is located in Solna, just 10 min north of Stockholm City.

History

In 1939 Gustav Palmstierna founded Palmstiernas Mekaniska Verkstad AB, PMV. At the beginning the production was focused on live centers, engraving needles, dividing heads, handicap aid  equipment, medical research instruments. Gustav’s son, Magnus took over the helm in the late 60’s and in 1968 the company’s first positioner was launched, P-1000, a linear positioner for air cylinders. In 1976 the company launched its first rotary positioner, P-1500, which is still in production. In 1986 the company name changed to Palmstiernas Instrument AB and in 1991 all focus was put on positioners and switchboxes.

History In 1939 Gustav Palmstierna founded Palmstiernas Mekaniska Verkstad AB, PMV
PMV Flowserve office in Solna, Stockholm.

PMV today

PMV is part of Flowserve, a global leader in pumps, seals and Flow control. We develop, manufacture and market industrial valve positioners and switchboxes world-wide. Our own development department with in-house test facilities where development work is conducted on a considerable scale. The approached market is the process industry. PMV holds a certificate in conformity with ISO 9001, which guarantees a high product standard and dependable deliveries. The main part of PMV’s output is exported to North America, Europe and Asia.