| 1871 |
The "Frankenthaler Maschinen- & Armatur-Fabrik Klein, Schanzlin & Becker" (Machine and Valve Factory) is established. |
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| 1896 |
KSB sets up a British subsidiary, its first venture outside Germany. |
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| 1941 |
Argentina becomes home to the first of ten current KSB companies in the Americas. |
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| 1953 |
The foundation of a Pakistani subsidiary marks a move into the Asian-Pacific market, where KSB today has 15 Group companies. |
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| 1960 |
KSB Pumps Ltd., India is established. |
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| 1984 |
KSB sets up a company in Australia. |
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| 1986 |
The leading French pump manufacturer, Paris-based Pompes Guinard S.A., joins the KSB Group. |
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| 1987 |
KSB Pumps Ltd., India commences production of ANSI valves at a new plant in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
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| 1988 |
KSB acquires a majority interest in U.S. slurry pump manufacturer GIW Industries. |
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| 1989 |
Acquisition of Amri S.A., Paris, the world's second-largest manufacturer of butterfly valves. |
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| 1991 |
KSB takes over Pumpenwerk Halle and converts it into an environmental engineering center. |
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| 1994
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The company acquires a majority stake in KSB Shanghai Pumps Co.
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| 1996
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KSB becomes 100% shareholder in GIW (Georgia Ironworks).
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| 1997
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Acquisition of MIL Controls Ltd., India - producer of ANSI and control valves.
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