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Patented valve technology addressing a $2B+ severe service market with 10+ years of field validation.

Market Opportunity

The global severe service control valve market exceeds $2 billion annually and is projected to grow at 5–7% CAGR through 2030. Key drivers include:

  • Aging infrastructure requiring valve replacement in oil & gas and petrochemicals
  • Increasing regulatory pressure on noise, emissions, and safety
  • Growth in data center construction requiring precision cooling control
  • Rising demand for cavitation-resistant solutions in high-pressure applications

VSI addresses the highest-value segment of this market: applications where conventional valves fail within 6–18 months, creating recurring replacement costs that dwarf the initial purchase price.

Competitive Advantage

VSI holds a defensible competitive position built on three pillars:

Intellectual Property

US Patents 9,103,421 and 9,404,561 protect the core Atlas SSCV technology. Additional patent filings are in progress for next-generation innovations.

10+ Years Field Validation

Unlike lab-only prototypes, the Atlas SSCV has operated in live severe service conditions for over a decade with zero cavitation damage.

Engineering Barrier to Entry

The combination of axisymmetric flow design and internal actuation represents fundamental innovation that cannot be easily replicated by competitors.

Product Portfolio

Three valve sizes covering the core severe service market segment.

Atlas 15Cv 70 — Ideal for wellhead choke, small-bore severe service, and precision control applications.
Atlas 21Cv 150 — Mid-range capacity for separator control, hydrocracker letdown, and cooling loop balancing.
Atlas 32Cv 300 — High-capacity model for large-bore applications, blowdown service, and high-flow industrial processes.
Pressure RatingUp to 6,000 PSI (ANSI Class 2500)
Control Rangeup to 700:1 across all models
Noise<60 dB under choked flow conditions

Business Model

Revenue Streams

  • Direct Valve Sales — Atlas SSCV units sold to end-users and EPC contractors
  • Technology Licensing — License manufacturing rights to established valve OEMs for broader market penetration
  • Aftermarket & Maintenance — Spare parts, field service, and valve refurbishment
  • Engineering Services — Application engineering, valve sizing, and custom solutions

Go-To-Market Strategy

  • Direct sales to major operators and EPCs in oil & gas and petrochemicals
  • Licensing partnerships with global valve manufacturers
  • Industry conference presence and technical paper publication
  • Digital marketing targeting process engineers and valve specifiers
  • Reference installations that demonstrate long-term reliability

Leadership

Mark A. Lobo, P.E.

Founder, President & Chief Engineer

Mark Lobo is a Licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in severe service valve engineering. He holds two US patents for the Atlas SSCV technology and has personally overseen every field installation of the Atlas valve since its inception.

Prior to founding VSI, Mark held senior engineering positions at major valve manufacturers and served as a consultant to oil & gas operators across the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions.

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Investor Inquiries

VSI welcomes conversations with qualified investors, strategic partners, and industry advisors. We are particularly interested in partners who bring:

  • Capital for scaling manufacturing and market expansion
  • Industry relationships in oil & gas, petrochemicals, or data centers
  • Experience with industrial technology commercialization
  • Strategic interest in valve technology licensing

VSI — Valve Systems International
1611 Utica Ave. #338
Tulsa, OK 74104
+1 (918) 645-7170
info@vsillc.com

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