HARPER HAINES FLUID CONTROL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founder of Harper International
Robert Harper worked for Cla-Val in his early years, where he gained experience in flow control systems. While working with Cla-Val, which is known throughout the world as producing the world's highest quality automatic control valves, Bob became well-known for his abilities of understanding flow control systems, and the importance of automatic control values.Bob formed Harper International in 1974 and Hip Bretz joined in 1980. They were exclusive sales representative for Cla-Val as well as other premier manufacturers of fluid control components.
Bob Harper fully retired in 1996. As the company continued to grow, employees of Harper International, Fred Haines and Tom Kuehnel purchased the company in 1996. Tom and Fred agreed to dissolve rather than selling Harper International in 2012, closing and not renaming the company, as well as it's website, the email known as solutionsbyharper.com and valves101.com, phone numbers and all the company operations in September 2012 after 39 years in the water industry.
In 2013, we were deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, mentor, and business partner, Bob Harper, the founder of Harper International. Bob's energetic and joyous approach to his business was contagious. He was always grateful for every order, and every shred of good news. Our industry is richer for his efforts as Bob was the consummate innovator…the original "Valvologist". During a troubleshooting call, Bob would imitate the sound of an ailing valve, as many of you may recall, whenever the occasion called for it. During a valve presentation or sales call, I always enjoyed his unique way of conveying a most interesting and witty side story on or off subject. We'll miss you, Bob, you were the genuine article. Harper International, Inc. (1974-2012)
Job Titles:
- Technical Sales Consultant
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Owner and Technical Sales Consultant
- President, Technical Sales Consultant
Fred Haines founded Harper Haines Fluid Control, Inc. in October 2012. His ex-partner started another business, a controls company. Fred's new company continues to provide top quality solutions for fluid control valves, components, pump stations and extravagant service from our new location in Milford, CT. Harper-Haines recently launched a solution for Valve Downtime, offering expert and responsive Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service. We field experienced technicians for valves installed in waterworks, wastewater, pump stations and industrial applications. We are Certified Cla-Val Field Agents and will service control valve, components and pump stations anywhere. Harper Haines is known for our fluid control knowledge. Customers get "application driven answers" in order to provide products for their systems application.
Harper Haines Fluid Control delivers top quality valves and other fluid control products for fluid control systems. Systems that handle water, waste-water and other fluids in commercial and industrial projects. Great products are critical, but service is what makes us different. In addition to representing premier manufacturers, such as Cla-Val, WEY Valve, Lynn Engineered Systems, Blacoh Surge, Hydra-Stop and Engineered Fluid, Inc., we have the engineering expertise to solve your most challenging fluid control problems.
The new Harper Haines was founded in 2012 by Fred Haines. Fred was co-owner and technical sales consultant at the former Harper International, Inc. His new firm is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, and serves clients throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. At Harper Haines, Fred and his team continue Robert Harper's approach of delighting clients with the ultimate in service.