The company history starts in 1895 with the establishment of a valve manufacturing company by Daniel Westad. 

At the time, the company served the local pulp and paper industry. 

Various transitions in the industry allowed Westad to start serving the Marine industry around 1950. 

With the arrival of oil and gas production in Norway in the late 1970-ties, Westad adapted its product lines to serve this demanding market segment. Material requirements increased, and Westad delivered on its reputation. Titanium, Duplex, Super-duplex and 6MO became the common materials for valves in demanding services.