SmartValve™ Facts
About Us
Evolution of SmartValve
Continuous Improvement Driving Everything We Do
International Master Distributor
HESS Advanced Solutions is a national and international master distributor for Flow Dynamics’ (SmartValveTM).
Engineering Partner
HESS has been instrumental in the development of the larger class of valves typically utilized in Manufacturing, Higher Education, Hospital and all other large commercial and industrial applications.
At the Convergence of Sustainability & Ethical Consideration
Balance Between Profit and Purpose
Striking a balance between profit and purpose involves a thoughtful approach that considers both financial viability and social impact.
Blending Sustainability and Ethical Considerations
The convergence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors with "Governance" has evolved over time, blending sustainability and ethical considerations into corporate decision-making. This integration responds to stakeholder expectations, investor demands, and regulatory requirements, highlighting the materiality of ESG factors. Companies now face growing pressure to balance profit motives with social and environmental responsibilities, reflecting a shift towards purpose-driven business models.
This shift poses challenges, as companies navigate the 'profit-purpose' paradox, balancing financial viability with societal impact. Achieving this balance entails transparently defining corporate purpose, prioritizing stakeholder interests, ensuring strong governance, and aligning short-term financial goals with long-term sustainability initiatives. Successfully integrating ESG principles into corporate strategies can yield numerous benefits, including enhanced brand reputation, competitiveness, innovation, risk management, and access to capital, while concurrently generating positive societal and environmental impacts.
BMW Supplier Diversity Xchange - 2024
HESS was honored this year by BMW during the luncheon presentation on a video they created that showed our CEO, Fred Edmonds and BMW’s buyer, Pat Hairston, discussing how our technology, which suppresses the measurement of dissolved oxygen entrained in municipal water, is rolling out to accommodate all of their Spartanburg, Plant 10 facilities. Our entire team was further honored by BMW's president Dr. Robert Engelhorn, who asked our team to stand during the event.
