Midland News & Press Releases

OPW, a Dover company (NYSE: DOV) and a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, is proud and honored to announce that it will observe a year-long celebration of the company’s 125th anniversary in 2017. OPW was founded as the Ohio Pattern Works & Foundry Company in Cincinnati, OH, and was officially incorporated in 1892, a year in which several other very significant events occurred: the first official basketball game was played, the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in schools and John Philip Sousa began a 12-year tour as director of the U.S. Marine Band, during which time he premiered many of his most famous marches.

Following today’s announcement from Dover [link attached] on the completion of the acquisition of Wayne, former OPW President David Crouse has been named president of Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS). DFS will be comprised of Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, Wayne and OPW’s FMS business.

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, is proud to announce that it has received approval from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) to begin field trials of its latest external pressure relief valve (PRV), Smart-Flow™. Developed to optimize product flow rate and extend tank-car integrity after a tank-car derailment, Smart-Flow is the perfect balance of safety and performance.

To prevent valves from accidentally opening in the event of a train derailment or accident, the rail industry requested a handle design that would disengage from the valve during transit.

Midland Manufacturing is proud the release the newest issue of its newsletter, the Midland Edge! The Midland Edge is designed to deliver railroad- and railcar-related news, information and expert tips.

SKOKIE, IL – August 5, 2015 – Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, plans to launch three new products – two pressure relief valves (PRVs), the High-FlowX™ and the Smart-Flow™, and a detachable handle for bottom outlet valves, Tanktite. Midland says these three new products will help customers meet DOT and Transport Canada rules for rail tank cars in North America.

Midland Manufacturing is proud to release the newest issue of its newsletter, the Midland Edge! The Midland Edge is designed to deliver railroad- and railcar-related news, information and expert tips.

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, is proud to announce it was honored at the 2015 Chlorine Institute Annual Meeting & Technology Symposium. Midland was recognized for its ongoing support of the Chlorine Institute's TRANSCAER Program. TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) is a voluntary national outreach effort to help communities prepare for and respond to a possible hazardous materials transportation incident.

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, has launched a new pressure relief valve (PRV), A-1076, to help reduce the likelihood of valve shear-off during a rail tank-car rollover. Built specifically for the rail transport of ethylene oxide – a toxic inhalation hazard – Midland's innovative A-1076 is the result of customer feedback and industry demand for a product that can survive a tank-car rollover.

The redesigned, mobile device enabled website combines OPW product lines, brands and regions into one comprehensive and powerful portal that features improved search functionality and extremely intuitive navigation.

Visit our calendar of events page to view 2015 industry events and hazmat training seminars.

OPW, a global leader in fluid-handling solutions and a business unit within Dover's (NYSE: DOV) Fluids segment, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Liquip International ("Liquip") headquartered in Smithfield, NSW, Australia.

David Crouse, President of OPW commented, "The acquisition of Liquip is another important step in the global growth strategy of OPW. Liquip significantly strengthens OPW's fluid handling position in Australia and throughout Asia Pacific. By combining our products, we create a truly best in class product portfolio meeting the unique requirements of our chemical and industrial and tank truck customers."

Midland Manufacturing, the global leader in railroad tank car safety valves and equipment, and a division of OPW, will now offer repair services of railcar valves in addition to its Valve Remanufacturing & Repair Program. Standard repair services of general and pressure railcar valves will consist of testing, cleaning, collecting of data, replacing soft goods (i.e., gaskets), assembling and final testing.

Midland Manufacturing, the global leader in railroad tank car safety valves and equipment, and a division of OPW, has appointed Steve Herbst product manager for pressure car products and remanufacturing services for Midland Manufacturing, the global leader in railroad tank car safety valves and equipment, and a division of OPW. Herbst will oversee all marketing functions, new product development and management for Midland pressure car products and remanufacturing services.

Midland Manufacturing, the global leader in railroad tank car safety valves and equipment, and a division of OPW, has appointed Bill Galbreath product manager for general purpose railcar products. In this role, Galbreath will lead all marketing activities, new product development and management for Midland general purpose railcar products.

OPW Fluid Transfer Group (OPWFTG), a Dover Company (NYSE: DOV), announced today the launch of its website dedicated to the growing shale oil and gas market.