Avsco Houston supplies Pipe, Valves, Flanges, Fittings and related engineered products to Petrochemical, Oilfield, Marine and Municipal Industries in over 8 countries in Asia, Africa, Middle East and the Americas.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Avsco has been in business since 1995.
What is your primary product or service?
We are a global supply chain and project management organization with a mission to earn the status of preferred supplier in our field by providing the gold standard in unmatched customer service and pricing to you, as our customer.
We are an international OEM representative and distributor of all industrial products for the most requested brands used by all energy markets. AVSCO has been trusted by some of the largest oil & gas companies in the world for their project management and execution and supply chain requirements.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our CEO, NK Gupta, worked for GE's valve manufacturing division and is an accomplished valve engineer. Shortly after leaving GE he started up his own company manufacturing severe service valves.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Are valves are all custom engineered to customer specifications and are made and engineered right here in Houston, Texas.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are headquartered, in Stafford, Texas, but have agents world-wide.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take 59 South toward Victoria and pass through Sugarland, Texas. Take the W. Airport/Kirkwood exit. If you are coming from Downtown Houston, you will take a left on Kirkwood go under the freeway, go through the first light and take a left at the first stop sign (Greenbriar Drive). You will then proceed Trinity Drive and take a right, we will be the last building on the right-hand side.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Nationally and International
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
NK Gupta is the CEO and owner
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The are happy with our custom engineered valves, and love our customer service.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”