| U.S. Bellows, Inc. | |
| Foundation: | 1997 (Acquired) |
| Location: | Houston, Texas |
| Products: | Metallic Expansion Joints Fabric Expansion Joints Metallic Bellows |
| Website: | U.S. Bellows, Inc. Expansion Joints Blog |
US Bellows is a manufacturer of metal bellows, fabric expansion joints, and metallic expansion joints including refractory lined, hinged, gimbal, slip-type, in-line pressure balanced, and elbow pressure balanced expansion joints. It was acquired by Piping Technology and Products in 1997 from Ketema-U.S. Bellows, Inc.[1] and is now located in Houston, Texas. U.S. Bellows, Inc. provides a variety of expansion joints for piping and duct systems[2] and has been a member of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc. since 2002.[3] In December 2011, U.S. Bellows acquired all bellows assets of the former Lortz Manufacturing companies, doubling its manufacturing capabilities.[4] It is a privately held company[5] owned by Durga D. Agrawal. It is a subsidiary of Piping Technology and Products.[6] These companies provide pipe supports and expansion joints to international companies including Dow Chemical Company, Chevron Corporation, ExxonMobil, and Bechtel.[7]