API International

API International

12505 SW Herman Rd, Tualatin, Oregon, 97062

AboutAPI International

API International is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of flanges, expansion joints, valves, other pipe fittings and custom fabricated parts for the Agriculture, Exhaust, HVAC and Water Works industries. We stock parts in our conveniently located warehouses for quick distribution throughout the United States, and our Machine Shop can modify stock items or produce custom product to meet your unique specifications.

Our Story

1960

 

  • Hasan Behbahany appointed as agent for Dodge & Seymour, a global trading company, in Myanmar

 

  • Hasan becomes managing director of Dodge & Seymour for Southeast Asia

1963

 

  • Dodge & Seymour shuts down and Hasan buys their Southeast Asia assets

1979

 

  • Hasan establishes API International, Inc. in Portland, Oregon

1983

 

  • API opens its first warehouse and starts stocking pipe fittings

1985

 

  • Transitions focus to selling flanges and starts working in the Water Works, Exhaust and Agriculture markets

1995

 

  • Adds machine shop to enable customization of parts for customers

2005

 

  • Builds warehouse in Greenfield, Indiana

Now

 

  • Have more than 60 employees, 125,000 ft² of warehouse space and invested over $2M in our machine shop and quality control capabilities

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

API is committed to providing high quality flanges, valves, related products and assemblies to a worldwide base of manufacturers and fabricators of commercial, industrial, piping, energy and agriculture systems. API will work with customers through the development and fulfillment phases of their projects to optimize design, quality, functionality, manufacturability, cost and customer satisfaction.

Vision

API strives to become our customer’s first choice for stock and custom parts in the pipe, valve and fittings industry by being easy to work with and having the right parts in inventory.

Values

Customer Focus: We value our customers, so we go above and beyond to serve them by providing unequaled customer service, being easy to work with and by investing in the right inventory.

Commitment to Employees: We value our employees and are committed to doing what is right for them. We take our time to hire the right people, provide opportunity for growth and always look out for their safety.

Sustainability: We want to leave the world in a good place for future generations by being cognizant of our direct impact on the environment and our supply chain’s impact as a whole.