Unlocking the Power of Digital Valve Product Data—Boost Efficiency & Win More Projects

The Capital Project Industry Challenge 

In today’s capital project landscape, digital transformation is no longer optional, especially for valve manufacturers. As projects grow more complex and timelines tighten, distributors, EPCs, and Owners demand instant access to structured, accurate, digital product data. 

Yet, many manufacturers still rely on static PDFs and outdated print catalogs. These legacy formats create friction throughout the supply chain—slowing down procurement, increasing error rates, and even putting safety at risk.

The Cost of Static Data 

Static PDFs and manual processes create issues across the entire supply chain. 

• Distributors waste time manually searching for valves that match project specifications and entering product data into eCommerce and ERP systems. 

• EPCs lack ready access to complete product data, drawings, documents, and CAD files needed for project design and engineering. 

• Owner-Operators face delays during project handover and ongoing maintenance due to missing, inconsistent, or incorrect product information. 

They’re also costing valve manufacturers business. When product data isn’t easily accessible or structured for digital use, buyers find it difficult to search, specify, and incorporate it into their procurement and project systems. This often pushes them toward competitors who offer streamlined, digital experiences.

How TraceParts Product Explorer Supports valve manufacturers

To overcome the inefficiencies of static data and meet the growing expectations of capital project stakeholders, leading valve manufacturers are turning to TraceParts Product Explorer—a digital solution purpose-built for industrial product data. 

TraceParts Product Explorer helps valve manufacturers digitize, structure, and deliver product information in ways that benefit every part of the supply chain. Product data is extracted from PDFs, documents, drawings and miscellaneous sources. Then structured against standardized data schemas to ensure each valve specification is fully defined and complete. Once validated, the data is digitized and published in the Product Explorer database. This data doesn’t live on an island, it can be integrated into existing ERP and internal systems. 

From there, the data can be seamlessly pushed or directly integrated with Distributor systems, enabling easy access to accurate product information for their eCommerce, ERP, and procurement systems. 

Integration to your website

The Product Explorer can also be integrated directly into your own website as a public-facing application, making it easy for engineers, buyers, and project teams to search, configure, and select the right products for their specific needs. 

All this structured digital content is SEO-optimized, increasing the visibility of your products in search engines and enhancing discoverability across AI-driven search tools. By making your data machine-readable and easily indexed, you improve the chances of your products being found by engineers, specifiers, and buyers at the exact moment they’re searching for solutions. 

CAD models for engineers

Dimensional data powers parametric CAD models, providing design engineers with precise geometry that’s essential for ensuring fit, function, and clearance. These CAD models are compatible with all major design platforms, including industry-specific software such as Revit and CADmep for commercial construction, as well as Intergraph and AVEVA for large-scale capital projects. 

Detailed product drawings

Those CAD models, combined with detailed product information, are used to automatically generate accurate General Arrangement (GA) drawings. Automating this process not only ensures precision but also saves valuable internal resources and accelerates the sales cycle. 

The Path Forward: Why Now Is the Time to Go Digital 

In today’s fast-moving industrial landscape, sticking with outdated product data practices is no longer an option. If valve manufacturers want to stay competitive, digital transformation isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. 

By embracing structured, digital product data, manufacturers can do more than just streamline internal operations. They can build stronger, more efficient partnerships with EPCs, distributors, and industrial buyers who increasingly depend on accurate, accessible information to make fast, informed decisions. 

Going digital means fewer errors, faster sales cycles, better customer experiences, and a stronger position in the market. It’s not just about keeping up—it’s about setting yourself apart and winning more of the right projects.