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Oilgear company history timeline

1921

The Oilgear Company was founded in 1921, growing out of efforts at Bucyrus.

1997

In early 1997 Oilgear established a manufacturing presence in the region.

2001

In 2001 Oilgear formed a subsidiary in Japan to do business in that market, replacing a joint venture licensing arrangement that had struggled during Japan's own recession.

2003

When the economy began to recover in 2003, the fluid power industry lagged behind.

2004

As the worldwide economy continued to rebound in 2004, Oilgear finally began to see a recovery in its business as well.

2022

"The Oilgear Company ." International Directory of Company Histories. . Retrieved June 22, 2022 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/oilgear-company

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Founded
1921
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Headquarters
Traverse City, MI
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Founders
E.k. Swigart,Walter Ferris
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