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April 2014
works with those valve makers by providing
the actuation for valves that are ultimately
installed in nuclear plants.
As a distributor, Hiller represents certain
parts manufacturers and has been given ter-
ritorial rights to sell in its aforementioned
western Pennsylvania, northern Ohio and
West Virginia backyard.
Other distribution companies have tradi-
tionally handled territories elsewhere across
the country, but Good conceded that the re-
gionalized model has been changed signifi-
cantly by online capability that allows inter-
ested parties to buy whatever they want from
whomever they want.
Aside from its nuclear-related product
manufacturing, Hiller also provides value-
added assembly for some customers, includ-