COMPANY·HISTORIES
SIC 3561

Pumps and Pumping Equipment

How the companies in this industry began, and the forces that shaped them.

12companies1915–1967founding years12still active0no longer operating
§ 01

The industry over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironmentHistory
FoundedJacuzzi Inc.FoundedJacuzzi Inc.
1915
FoundedDana CorporationFoundedDana Corporation
1916
1929
EconomyThe stock market crashes; the Great Depression spreads worldwide.
FoundedThe Rival CompanyFoundedThe Rival Company
1932
1939
EconomyWorld War II begins; wartime production surges.
1945
EconomyThe war ends; a long global expansion begins.
1947
TechnologyThe transistor is invented.
FoundedEssef CorporationFoundedEssef Corporation
1954
1958
TechnologyThe integrated circuit is demonstrated.
1962
EnvironmentSilent Spring launches the modern environmental movement.
FoundedPentair, Inc.FoundedPentair, Inc.
1966
FoundedLancer CorporationFoundedLancer Corporation
1967
1971
EconomyThe dollar leaves the gold standard; currencies float.
1973
EconomyThe OPEC oil embargo triggers a global shock.
1975
TechnologyThe personal-computer era begins.
1979
EconomyA second oil crisis drives inflation higher worldwide.
1981
TechnologyThe IBM PC launches and sets a standard.
1984
TechnologyApple ships the Macintosh; the GUI era begins.
1987
EconomyBlack Monday: markets fall sharply around the world.
1989
HistoryThe Berlin Wall falls; global markets open up.
1991
TechnologyThe World Wide Web is released to the public.
1993
TechnologyThe Mosaic browser brings the web to everyone.
1995
TechnologyWindows 95 launches; the internet goes mainstream.
1997
EconomyThe Asian financial crisis rattles global markets.
EnvironmentThe Kyoto Protocol sets the first climate targets.
2000
EconomyThe dot-com bubble bursts.
2004
TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 take hold.
2007
TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.
2008
EconomyThe global financial crisis freezes credit worldwide.
2010
TechnologyCloud computing goes mainstream for business.
2015
EnvironmentThe Paris Agreement sets global climate targets.
2020
EconomyThe COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy.
2022
EconomyInflation spikes; central banks raise rates sharply.
2023
TechnologyGenerative AI reaches mainstream business use.
§ 02

The companies

Jacuzzi Inc. →
Active · founded 1915
A wholly owned subsidiary of U.S.
Jacuzzi Inc. →
Active · founded 1915
A wholly owned subsidiary of U.S.
Dana Corporation →
Active · founded 1916
Dana Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vehicular and industrial products with 430 manufacturing…
Dana Corporation →
Active · founded 1916
Dana Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vehicular and industrial products with 430 manufacturing…
The Rival Company →
Active · founded 1932
The Rival Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of small household and personal care appliances, as well as…
The Rival Company →
Active · founded 1932
The Rival Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of small household and personal care appliances, as well as…
Essef Corporation →
Active · founded 1954
A market leader and industry innovator, Essef Corporation designs and manufactures components to move, store, and treat…
Essef Corporation →
Active · founded 1954
A market leader and industry innovator, Essef Corporation designs and manufactures components to move, store, and treat…
Pentair, Inc. →
Active · founded 1966
Pentair, Inc.
Pentair, Inc. →
Active · founded 1966
Pentair, Inc.
Lancer Corporation →
Active · founded 1967
Lancer Corporation manufactures and designs soft-drink beverage dispensers and related food service equipment such as…
Lancer Corporation →
Active · founded 1967
Lancer Corporation manufactures and designs soft-drink beverage dispensers and related food service equipment such as…
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