About Us
For more than 100 years, the OPW
name has been the hallmark of quality, reliability
and innovation among the industries it serves. And
with heritage like this, OPW is the company you can
count on - now and in the future.
1892 |
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Ohio Pattern Works is founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
1916 |
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Ohio Pattern Works is the leading supplier
of couplings, valves and nozzles to major oil
and chemical companies |
1948 |
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G. L. Ohrstrom & Associates
acquires company and changes name to OPW |
1949 |
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OPW introduces Kamlok® cam
and groove quick-disconnect coupling |
1960 |
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Dover Corporation acquires OPW |
1961 |
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Kamvalok® dry disconnect
coupling is the result of OPW's pioneering
efforts to reduce liquid product loss |
1983 |
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OPW reorganized into three separate
business units; OPW Engineered Systems, OPW Fluid
Handling, and OPW Fueling Components |
1988 |
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OPW splits three business units
into three distinct companies |
1989 |
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OPW Fluid
Handling changes its name to CIVACON (Cincinnati
Valve and Control) |
1999 |
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OPW relocates
Civacon Cincinnati, Ohio facility to Kansas
City. Kamlok®, Autolok™,
Kamvalok®, and Drylok™ are moved to OPW
Engineered Systems in Lebanon, Ohio |
