Val-Matic Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of check valves, quarter turn shut-off valves, air valves, and foot valves for water/wastewater, industrial and building applications. Valve types include the SURGEBUSTER®, Tilted Disc®, Dual Disc®, Swing-Flex® and Silent Check® Valves; Plug Valves, Butterfly Valves, nine types of Air Valves, and Sure Seal Foot Valves. Val-Matic was founded in 1966 by Andrew Nuter and Ted Makowan, who were the sole employees of the company for the first year.