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Manufacturer of Electric, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Valve Actuators and associated Control Systems, Valve Gearboxes and Valve Accessories and Precision Control Instruments | Manufacturer of Electric, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Valve Actuators and associated Control Systems, Valve Gearboxes and Valve Accessories and Precision Control Instruments | ||
1957 the '''Rotork Engineering Company''' Ltd was trading at Widcombe Manor, Bath. The first Rotork factory and production line was established in an old Bath mill building. | 1957 the '''Rotork Engineering Company''' Ltd was trading at Widcombe Manor, Bath. The first Rotork factory and production line was established in an old Bath mill building. |
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Manufacturer of Electric, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Valve Actuators and associated Control Systems, Valve Gearboxes and Valve Accessories and Precision Control Instruments
1957 the Rotork Engineering Company Ltd was trading at Widcombe Manor, Bath. The first Rotork factory and production line was established in an old Bath mill building.
By 1959, annual actuator production was approaching 600 units, more than double the previous year
1962 Decision made to build a purpose designed production plant at Brassmill Lane, which remains as the company’s international headquarters.
1968 Rotork was introduced to the London Stock Exchange and the company name was changed to Rotork Controls Ltd.