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| 1957 |
The BOPPARDER MASCHINENBAU GESELLSCHAFT MBH is founded in Boppard on the river Rhine. The world's first double vibratory roller with all-drum drive, the BW 60, revolutionizes compaction technology. |
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| 1962 |
5 years after the first hand-guided BOMAG roller was introduced, the self propelled BW 200 7-tonnes-tandem roller is launched for use on large scale projects. |
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| 1970 |
BOMAG acquired by KOEHRING Company, Milwaukee/WI, USA, giving BOMAG access to important world markets; BOMAG USA opens in Buffalo Springfield/Ohio. |
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1972
to '74 |
Product range expands with the addition of light tandem rollers, self-propelled rollers, plate compactors and tampers. |
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| 1976 |
Plant expansion with a new Research and Development centre - still the only one of its kind in the world. |
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| 1988 |
Launch of the fully hydraulic BC 601 RB 28 tonne refuse compactor. The model sets new standards in waste compaction. |
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| 1996 |
VARIOMATIC, the world's first system for the automatic optimisation of compaction, is launched. |
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| 1997 |
BOMAG's 40th anniversary - more site expansion with a new powder coating plant. |
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| 1998/ 1999 |
The successful VARIOMATIC system is adapted for use on self-propelled rollers as VARIOCONTROL; a new demonstration area and communications centre opens in Boppard; the plant is extended by about 9000 m2 for new light equipment assembly, warehousing and electrical assembly plant. |
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| 2000 |
Launch of VARIOMATIC 2, a development of VARIOMATIC for use on asphalt rollers with split drums. The Boppard plant is extended with the addition of new Shipping and Visitor Centres. |
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| 2001 |
Launch of the ASPHALT MANAGER, the only system worldwide for optimum compaction and compaction control on asphalt layers. Change within the parent company: SPX Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the most successful American conglomerates, acquires BOMAG. |
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| 2002 |
BOMAG opens new plant at Fengxian, South of Shanghai: BOMAG China. Opening of the new factory building. |
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| 2003 |
Start-up of the of the new spray painting and powder-coating plant for large components. |
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| 2005 |
BOMAG is acquired by the FAYAT-Group. FAYAT is the biggest independent group in France's private and national construction sector and operates in 6 core businesses: building and public works, steelworks, electricity, electronics and IT, road equipment, material handling and hoisting equipment and finally pressure vessels. |
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| 2006 |
BOMAG assumes responsibility for all the asphalt machinery business of the FAYAT subsidiary FAYAT Marini. This includes road pavers and cold milling machines. |
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| 2007 |
BOMAG celebrates its 50th Company Anniversary with a subsequently record year: around 2,000 employees generate a turnover of more than 600 million euros. |
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