History
2018
2016
Acquisition
Mastergear. A long established brand which broadens the range of products and services provided by Rotork Gears.
2015
Acquisition
Servo Moteurs Service introduces a local source for Rotork Site Services in the South of France.
2015
Acquisition
Bifold Group. Leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic valves and components further strengthens Rotork Instruments
2015
Acquisition
M&M International Srl Italian manufacturer of solenoid and piston valves, broadens instrumentation product portfolio.
2015
Acquisition
Purchase of part of sales & service agent Omas Teknik creates Rotork Turkey and strengthens position in this geographical market
2014
Acquisition
Young Tech Co. Ltd (YTC), Korean manufacturer of smart positioners, strengthens Rotork Instruments and addressable markets
2013
Acquisition
Schischek Group, manufacturing explosionproof actuators for the HVAC industry, purchased to increase Rotork's market coverage
2013
Acquisition
Renfro Associates Inc, valve adaptation business in Oklahoma, purchased to repeat success of Valvekits in the USA
2012
Acquisition
Soldo, Italian switchbox manufacturer, purchased and added to Rotork Instrument Division
2012
Product
Introduction of IQ3, third generation intelligent actuator, maintaining Rotork predominance of non-intrusive actuator technology
2011
Acquisition
Acquisition of K-Tork, US manufacturer of pneumatic vane-type actuators and damper drives
2011
Acquisition
Acquisition of Fairchild Industrial Products; first member of new Rotork Instruments Division
2010
Offices/Agents
New Indian manufacturing plant at Jigani; existing plant at Chennai becomes the Rotork Innovation & Design Engineering Centre
2016
Product
The Electronic Line Break (ELB) combines pipeline pressure monitoring with intelligent valve control.
2015
Acquisition
Roto Hammer chainwheels increase Rotork Gears’ product range and presence in the USA.
2015
Offices/Agents
New office in Ho Chi Minh City improves local support for Vietnam
2015
Offices/Agents
New Service Centre opened in South Korea
2015
Product
Introduction of the IQT 3rd Generation electric actuator for the direct-drive operation of part-turn valves
2015
Product
Introduction of CQ Compact range of heavy-duty concentric pneumatic and hydraulic actuators
2014
Acquisition
Purchase of Masso Ind s.p.a. increases scope of marine actuation and control product offering
2014
Acquisition
Rotork Midland (formerly Xylem Flow Control Ltd) adds scope for control components and systems to Rotork Instruments
2013
Acquisition
Service company Flowco purchased to strengthen Rotork's utility service offering in Southern England
2013
Acquisition
GT Attuatori Italia Srl, GT Attuatori Europe GmbH & Max Process GmbH increase Rotork's rack & pinion pneumatic actuator ranges
2012
Product
Launch of CMA, compact modulating electric actuator complementing the successful CVA range of process valve actuators
2011
Acquisition
Acquisition of Centork Valve Control SL, Spanish manufacturer of low power actuators
2011
Offices/Agents
Valco Valves & Automation AS, long term agent in Norway, purchased and renamed Rotork Norge
2011
Offices/Agents
Purchase of Rotork Servo Controles de Mexico SA de CV, part-owned agent in important Mexican market since the 1970s
2010
Acquisition
Acquisition of Ralph A. Hiller completes Rotork's power industry product range; Creates Centre of Excellence for nuclear products
2010
Product
Wireless version of Pakscan launched, keeping the product at the forefront of valve control technology
2010
2009
Acquisition
Flow-Quip acquired in the USA, increasing Fluid Systems product offering in existing and new markets
2006
Product
The AWT range of robust, simple actuators begins production in new Rotork factory in Malaysia
2006
Company
Rotork Site Services created to provide lifetime support for all Rotork and other manufacturers' products
2004
Product
The IQT quarter-turn version of the IQ launched. Dramatic growth prevalent in electric actuator business
2008
Product
Launch of the CVA actuator, born out of IQ technology and offering expansion into new process industry sectors
2006
Acquisition
Omag, Italian manufacturer of gearboxes including large and subsea products, acquired
2000
Product
The IQ Mark 2 actuator launched, keeping Rotork at the Vanguard of intelligent valve actuation
2000
1999
Acquistion
Rotork acquires Fluid System Srl, situated in the heart of the Italian valvemaking industry at Lucca
1993
Product
Launch of the first IQ non-intrusive, intelligent electric actuator; commissioning without removing electrical covers
1993
Acquisition
Further investment in Rotork Gears through the purchase of Exeeco, gearbox company part-owned since 1987
1990
1988
Offices/Agents
In China, offices opened in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing; licensed manufacture in Shanghai & Shenzen
1985
Product
Introduction of first Pakscan digital bus control system, now industry-standard for actuator control in many markets
1980
Company
Expansion at Bath increases production by a further 50%, enabling European production to be centralised
1989
Offices/Agents
Eight new offices opened in USA & Canada; new companies formed in Venezuela & Russia
1987
Company
Rotork Australia replaced agency; Rotork Singapore became hub for subsidiaries in South Korea, Malaysia & Indonesia
1981
Offices/Agents
New offices open in Spain and Singapore. Production development sees introduction of solid state electronics
1980
1970
Product
Manufacturing doubles in size, including first USA facility, in Maryland. 'Double-sealed' actuator enclosure introduced
1979
Product
New range of heavy duty fluid power actuators introduced from the US factory in Rochester
1974
Company
Over 13,000 units built, over 450 staff in UK and 80 overseas, annual actuator sales reach £5 million
1970
Product
Specially developed actuator range successfully tested and approved for nuclear power industry
1970
1964
Product
Revolutionary Syncropak actuator launched, offering integral starter and standard control circuitry
1962
Company
Service company opens in France; building begins on the purpose designed production plant at Brassmill Lane
1960
1959
Product
Annual actuator production approaches 600 units
1959
Offices/Agents
First overseas agent appointed, in Australia
1957
Trading Begins
The Rotork Engineering Company Ltd begins trading at Widcombe Manor, Jeremy Fry's home in Bath
