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 |
2001 |
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OPW Fluid Transfer Group was formed to include OPW-ES, Civacon/Knappco, Midland Manufacturing, Sure Seal Inc. and OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe B.V. |
2006 |
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Acquired the Epsilon dry disconnect product line from Eaton Corp. |
