LB Bentley LB Bentley specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke small bore subsea valves for the oil & gas industry, and filter and dryer packages for a variety of industries and a broad range of applications. Founded in 1972 and based in the heart of the 5 valleys in the Cotswolds, LB Bentley has developed from a small family business into a company who operates in a Global market place.

LB Bentley had the very first small-bore subsea valve placed subsea so have over 35 year of field proven success with our design. We pioneered metal-to-metal sealing technology delivering a high quality and reliable solution. With our filter & dryer packages our bespoke designs ensure that we have overcome built in obsolescence delivering longevity of operational life.

Leading the way in severe service flow control

LB Bentley became part of Valmet on 1st July 2026. Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totalled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world.

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