Stafsjö's new HL valve is developed to complement the company's existing product range with bi-directional knife gate valves with through-going gate. HL is designed to work under similar process conditions as Stafsjö's well known HG and the high pressure valve HP, but in lower pressure classes."The HL valve represents the first step in our new 'Slim line' consisting of compact versions of Stafsjö’s existing product range," said Thomas Carlson, CEO of Stafsjö. "Driving forces have been ongoing continuous cost reduction program combined with market driven factors, especially when we are expanding into new business segments. The HL will broaden our product range in high and low pressure applications, where we ensure reliability, low cost of ownership and customer satisfaction," Carlson continued.Stafsjö’s knife gate valve HL is bi-directional and tight in both pressure directions. It is equipped with a through-going gate for secure shut-off of static and high concentrated media, often a problematic duty for traditional valves.Founded in 1666, Stafsjö is today one of Sweden’s oldest works still operating. Since 2005 Stafsjö is part of the German Bröer Group that also consist of Ebro Armaturen, which is a leading supplier of valves and pneumatic and electric actuators.