News From Control Products Inc.

Our news section provides the latest information regarding our represented manufactuers, product information and developments from Control Products Inc.

ASCO Product Line Just Added to Control Products Inventory

September 9th, 2014

control products now carries ASCO Valve products

Control Products is pleased to annouce the addition of ASCO Valves to our product line. The ASCO Valve line includes Angle Body Multi-Purpose Piston, Spool and Solenoid Valves.


VAC Inc. - Valves Accessories and Controls

May 16th, 2014

VAC Inc. - Valves Accessories and Controls

Control Products Inc. is proud to announce the addition of VAC Inc. to our product line!
Valve Accessories and Controls designs, manufactures and markets quality positioners for controlling valve actuators in various flow control markets. Please visit our VAC Product Page to explore the different VAC products we now have available.



New Look. Same Great Service.

March 14th, 2013

Before and After Website Design

Control Products Inc. is proud to announce the launching of our new website.
We are confident that the steps we have taken will make our web presence a more informative and intuitive environment for our customers. You will notice familiar elements from the old website tucked neatly inside modernized technology, improved aesthetics, increased usability, and updated literature.
We encourage you to take a moment to browse the pages and we will be happy to address your questions and comments.



In memory of William F. Oberbeck Sr., Control Products & Advance Valve founder

June 5, 2012

William F. Oberbeck Sr.

William F. Oberbeck Sr., 96, of Kirkwood died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Mr. Oberbeck graduated from Beaumont High School and then Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in 1939 as a Metallurgical Engineer. He served his country in the United States Army Corp of Engineers from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. He remained in the reserves and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He worked in several engineering positions before starting Control Products in 1960. His hobbies included camping, boating, fishing, hunting and travel.

Everyone at Control Products & Advance Valve is happy to have known his friendship over the years, and we will be ever grateful for the important role he played in laying the foundation for the success of our companies to this day.

New Lines Added to Control Products

April 12st, 2011

control products now carries sharpe valves and abz valve products

Control Products is pleased to annouce the addition of Sharpe Valves and Automation and ABZ Valves and Controls to their product line. The Sharpe Valves line will include Ball Valves in Economy, Industrial, and Sanitary options in sizes ranging from 1/2" thru 12". Sharpe's automation products include; pneumatic and electric actuators, gear operators, positioners and solenoids. The ABZ Valve and Controls line will offer butterfly valves in HVAC, industrial, and high performance options. Sizes available in 2" thru 72". Automation products such as; pneumatic and electric actuators, gear operators, with accessories.

50th Anniversary Celebration

September 8th, 2010

Celebrating 50 Years

Employees of Control Products Inc. and Advance Valve Inc., past and present.
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Control Products Founder William F. Oberbeck, Sr


Above photo of company founder William F. Oberbeck taken during the Advance Valve Inc. & Control Products Inc., 50th anniversary luncheon 6/28/2010.



New Product: Fastener Kits and Flange Gaskets

May 27, 2010

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The Flange Gaskets and Fastener Kits produced by Control Products are designed for new or existing valve installations, and with any type of valve (i.e. regulator, control valve, safety valve). Each Fastener Kit includes all the necessary B7 full-thread steel studs and 2H steel hex nuts for ONE flanged connection.
Download detailed information
- and as always, call Control Products at 800-583-6896 for complete information!

New Product: Flange Conversion Kits

May 6th, 2010

Conversion Kits

Control Products is pleased to introduce our new product: Flanged Conversion Kits. Designed and produced by Control Products the Kits are used to easily adapt from a competitor regulator to a Spence Type E Series regulator. Download detailed information - and as always, call Control Products at 800-583-6896 for complete information!