
OPW (Original Parts Warehouse)
For over 130 years, OPW has been the worldwide leader in fluid-handling solutions, offering an unparalleled portfolio of products and systems. These include the industry’s widest range of commercial and retail fuelling equipment, loading systems, cargo tank truck and rail tank car components, dispensing tools, electronic point-of-sale and back-office systems, electronic gauges, automated fuel terminals and controls, and vehicle wash systems. OPW innovations allow fluid handling and petroleum marketers to achieve operations that are safer, more efficient, cost-competitive, and more environmentally sustainable.
It was established in 1892 as the Ohio Pattern Works & Foundry Company but soon became famous. It had developed a strong reputation as one of the foremost suppliers of nozzles, valves, fittings, and couplings to the petroleum business by 1930. It was renamed OPW Corporation in 1948 and later joined the Dover Corporation family in 1961.
Since its founding in 1892, OPW has built a reputation for providing innovative, reliable, and safe fluid-handling systems. The company serves a wide range of industries by developing solutions for the transportation, storage, and distribution of both hazardous and non-hazardous fluids.
Expertise
- OPW Clean Energy Solutions: Systems designed for the handling, transportation, and storage of alternative energy sources like hydrogen, LPG, cryogenic liquids, and more.
- OPW Fluid Transfer Solutions: Products and systems engineered for the safe, reliable, and efficient transfer of hazardous chemicals and dry goods during loading and unloading operations between terminals, cargo tank trucks, and rail cars.
- OPW Propane Energy Solutions: Engineered systems designed to enhance performance while promoting awareness that LPG and NH3 serve as excellent “green” alternatives to traditional fossil fuels and chemicals. This is particularly relevant in markets where they offer a clean and cost-effective substitute for conventional energy sources such as coal and wood.
- OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions: Innovative advancements in car wash equipment and systems.
Company Overview
OPW operates globally, with more than 2,000 employees and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and China.
The company is a part of the Clean Energy & Fuelling segment of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), which emphasizes the development of environmentally responsible energy solutions.
OPW’s mission is to consistently offer innovative and reliable solutions for fluid handling, emphasizing safety and efficiency across all its product lines.
Conclusion
With a wide-ranging portfolio of products and systems that serve industries from traditional fluid transport to clean energy solutions. The company’s innovative approach has ensured its position as a trusted partner for businesses in need of safe and efficient fluid-handling systems worldwide.