National Boiler history

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was founded in 1880 in response to boiler explosions that became common with the use of steam power.

In 1893 the two groups merged to form the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders.

After the ASME helped overcome manufacturer objections to "needless government interference" Massachusetts passed "An Act Relating to the Operation and Inspection of Steam Boilers" in 1907.

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC) was conceived in 1911 out of a need to protect the public.

List of Boiler Fittings and Articles Useful to Steam Users and Engineers Published 1914

After its founding in 1919, The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors knew it had to find an answer to the problem.

Prior to 1921, a boiler manufactured in one state would not necessarily be accepted for operation in a neighboring state even if it had been constructed in accordance with the ASME code.

1923 Insurer Alliance took control of NABIC

1946 Donald Brown acquired - Brownall (brand)

Established in 1989 with a focus on safe, quality production, National Boiler Service is the boiler shutdown contractor of choice for power plants throughout North America.

1996 NABIC bought by Delta Group from Royal Sun Alliance

2001 MBO from Delta Group (products manufactured out of St Helens )

2008 Acquired by Crane Ltd – part of American multinational, Crane Co