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1883 |
Geurt Thomassen started a small workshop in Arnhem, the Netherlands. |
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| 1893 |
Thomassen obtains a licence from “National” Gas Engines in England. |
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| 1906 |
“N.V. Motoren- en Machinefabriek" founded in Rheden, the Netherlands. |
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| 1921 |
Thomassen produces his first reciprocating compressor design. |
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| 1924 |
Shell acquires the majority of shares in the company (until 1956). |
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| 1955 |
The product range is extended with Elliot Centrifugal Compressors (until 1987). |
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| 1960 |
Licence agreed with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. in Japan for reciprocating compressors. |
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| 1968 |
Manufacturing Associate Agreement with General Electric (Until 1999). |
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| 1999 |
Thomassen Compression Systems BV is formed |
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| 2006 |
TCS celebrates its 100th Anniversary |
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| 2011 |
TCS is acquired by Howden. Business continues as Howden Thomassen Compressors
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