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Welcome to Fort Vale Engineering Limited, the world leader in the precision manufacture of valves and fittings for the transportation of bulk liquids.

Fort Vale Engineering Limited is the world leader in the precision manufacture of valves and fittings for the transportation of bulk liquids in the tank container, road tanker and rail industries. The transportation of gases and liquids by road, rail and sea must be safe and Fort Vale works with the industry and regulatory bodies so that the quality of its design, materials and manufacture ensures that first-class safety is a reality. The company goal is not only to be the preferred supplier of new OEM equipment but also the premier after-sales supplier for spares. To this end Fort Vale has offices and stock in the UK, USA, Holland, Singapore, Australia, China and Russia, as well as authorised distributors located around the world.

30/10/2026

Some things just refuse to stay buried... 🧟‍♂️

At Fort Vale, quality never dies. Even the undead know where to find it!

Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween from the Fort Vale team! 🎃👻

27/10/2026

Yesterday morning, Graham Blanchard and Ashley Leach represented Fort Vale at the APLA Buenos Aires 2026 race, setting off bright and early at 6am!

Organised as part of the annual conference hosted by APLA (Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association), the race offers a slightly different approach to traditional networking, bringing industry colleagues and partners together outside the conference environment.

It was a great opportunity to meet new people, and make connections, whilst having some fun along the way.

Well done Graham & Ash!

26/10/2026

Fort Vale was pleased to be represented at the Heathrow Business Summit – North West & North Wales, where one of our Business Development Managers, Jonathan Parker, participated in the panel discussion, ‘Skills: Creating Careers’.

The discussion provided an opportunity to explore the importance of developing skills, creating career pathways, and supporting the next generation of talent across the region.

As a Lancashire-based manufacturer with a global presence, Fort Vale recognises the importance of investing in people and developing the skills needed to support the future of British manufacturing and engineering.

Thank you to the organisers for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation.

29/09/2026

Fort Vale is at Tank Truck Week 2026 in Oklahoma City!

If you’re attending the show, visit us at Booth 808 to meet the Fort Vale team, see our latest equipment and innovations, and discuss how we can support your operations.

https://hubs.li/Q04yBw9n0

28/09/2026

InnoTrans 2026 has drawn to a close after four busy days in Berlin.

It was great to catch up with existing customers and meet new contacts throughout the week, with plenty of discussions around current requirements, ongoing projects and our equipment for rail tank operations worldwide.

Thank you to everyone who visited the Fort Vale team at the UK Pavilion. We’re back with plenty to follow up on after a successful week!

24/09/2026

We’re halfway through InnoTrans 2026!

We’ve had a great start to the exhibition, with productive meetings taking place both on our stand and with customers across the show.

There have already been some positive business discussions and plenty of opportunities to catch up with familiar faces and make new connections.

We still have another two days of meetings ahead and look forward to a busy second half of the exhibition!

If you haven’t managed to see us, make sure to visit our stand:

📍Hall 2.2 - Stand 560 - UK Pavilion

23/09/2026

Last week, members of the Fort Vale sales team attended the Tank Storage Association (TSA) Conference & Exhibition 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

It was a great opportunity to meet with customers and industry professionals, discuss developments across the bulk liquid storage sector, and showcase Fort Vale’s range of equipment for safe and reliable fuel transfer operations.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to speak with the team. We look forward to continuing the conversations over the coming weeks.

22/09/2026

Day 1 at InnoTrans 2026! 🚆

The Fort Vale team is ready for the first day here in Berlin.

Come and meet us in Hall 2.2, Stand 560-C in the UK Pavilion to learn more about our equipment for the rail tank industry and discuss how Fort Vale can support your requirements.

📍Hall 2.2 - Stand 560-C

21/09/2026

On Tuesday 15th September, Fort Vale had the pleasure of Bailey Collinge, Bailey James Racing, visit us to showcase his racing Kart.

The Fort Foundation is proud to sponsor Bailey and help him achieve his dreams. Bailey is 14 and has been interested in racing since he was 7. He started karting in 2019, however Covid sadly put a stop to any real progression or development.

In 2024, he competed in ex-Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo's DRS45 Championship, finishing 8th overall out of over 40 racers. In 2025, he stepped up significantly, going from what were effectively rental karts in DRS into Junior Rotax, some of the fastest, most powerful and responsive karts in the sport.

Bailey joined one of the biggest karting teams in the UK, Coles Racing, and entered the National Kart Cup, a national championship racing at some of the biggest karting circuits across the UK, just missing out on a top 20 championship finish.

Bailey will be competing in the Wera Tools British Kart Championship this year. Many consider the BKC to be the highest level of karting in the UK (some would say the world), with some of the best young drivers from around the world coming to the UK to compete, following in the footsteps of a number of current and former F1 drivers who have competed in the championship themselves!

Fort Vale wishes Bailey the best of luck and we hope to see him in F1 sometime soon!!!

17/09/2026

Great to be back at Fort Vale today, a fantastic local business based in Simonstone, providing hundreds of high-quality jobs.

Fort Vale are world leaders in designing and manufacturing valves and fittings, with products exported as far as China and Australia.

I had a great chat with Managing Director Ian Wilson, who has been instrumental to the company’s success for nearly half a century.

We spoke about the importance of reducing energy prices to ensure British companies remain competitive.

Andy Burnham has spoken about how he plans to put reindustrialisation at the centre of his plan for Britain. In my role as part of the Reindustrialisation Research Group, I am pushing to ensure this becomes a reality, keeping high-quality, high-pay local jobs in areas like ours – no matter whether you have a degree or want to pursue an apprenticeship.

Thanks to Shaun Laycock, Managing Director Designate, for hosting me and showing me around.

Address

Calder Vale Park, Simonstone Lane, Simonstone
Burnley
BB127ND

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 3pm

Website

http://www.fortvale.com/

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