Expo 2010 Shanghai China is the most expensive and the largest Expo ever in world fair history. Its theme, "Better City- Better Life," signifies the great expectation toward Shanghai as the "Next Great World City." The world's attention has been shifted to China. More than 70 millions of international visitors attended this World Expo, and the numbers are still increasing. Some interesting quotes of those world leaders to Expo 2010 are, "Globalization, urbanization and the rising of China", "China has transformed from a strong competitor to a close partner", "Enterprises are the essences to Better City- Better Life", and so forth.

Taiwan as a neighbor of Mainland China, does not only share the same language and culture, but also is a close business partner with China. The deep culture of Taiwan originated from Chinese culture, and has been enriched by diverse Western and Japanese ideologies in history. Now the new Taiwanese spirit has been cultivated to Creativity, Kindness and Humanity. The theme of Taiwan Pavilion in Expo 2010 conveys to the world that "Taiwan is great because of the heart". Indeed, Taiwan is more than a sophisticated usher to the market of Mainland China.

While you are visiting Expo 2010 in Shanghai this year, don't forget to drop by at DIE ERSTE shanghai office, and have a cup of Chinese tea with us!

DIE ERSTE's FSB-650 Series Uni-body Wafer type ball valves are space-efficient, cause less stress on pipeline and a great cost saver installation in all kinds of process and utility services. High quality Cast Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel bodies are standard while replaceable seats and seals are available in a wide range of materials. Better yet, it is now Fire-safe approved to API607 5th edition!

Uni-body compact design, great space-saver.

All seats are preloaded during assembly to ensure proper seating at low pressures.

Live-loaded, self-adjusting stem seals automatically adjust for changes in temperature and stem seal wear

Bottom entry blow-out proof stem functions as the back seat for assured stem sealing at all pressures

Available in Class 150 and PN16/40 pressure class.

2-pc WCB Fully Welded Ball Valve

2000 PSI / PN130 Full bore

Integral ISO 5211 mounting pad design

TFM-1600 seat suitable for temperature -20°F ~ 350°F

Immediate stock available for below sizes, at prices 25% off* our regular price!

DIE ERSTE is happy to announce the recent promotion of Joy Su as the Associate Sales Manager. Joy will be responsible for managerial work as well as her original sales duty.

Joy joined DIE ERSTE in 1994 as a sales representative. She was soon promoted to District Sales and later became District supervisor responsible for all business activities in North America and South Eastern Asia region.

"Sedate is the most proper word to describe Joy," says Frank Tseng, the president of Die Erste. Joy always works with a steady pace and demonstrates a tremendous amount of persistence in overcoming any obstacles that come her way.

"There must be a distinction between DIE ERSTE and all other cut-throat valve competitions offering rock-bottom low prices. I trust with our team's professionalism, technical expertise, and prompt services, we earn the trust from our customers establishing a mutually beneficial, stable, and dependable relationship, like partners!" says Joy during this interview. With this attitude, it's not difficult to understand why even at time of tough financial crisis, Joy has managed to achieve above average performance relative to the market trend.

"One can only do better with continuous and progressive learning. This applies to all matters in life, including doing business." says Joy. This is evident in her continual pursuit of higher learning, for instance her years study has enabled her to achieve outstanding result on TOEIC test! Also in her leisure time, Joy finds pleasure in gaining knowledge by reading and travelling to visit various historical sites, as well as enjoying nature and the work of God. As she continuous to learn, Joy never forgets her dream: being an archeologist and study the Pyramids in Egypt.

So everybody, don't be shy and take a moment to congratulate Joy on her success!