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1900 |
Berry S.A. is formed in Lille and produces industrial fans for various applications in
markets such as mining, textiles, tunnels and energy. Products are sold in North
America, Mediterranean countries, Eastern and Southern Europe. |
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| 1970 |
Berry S.A. decides to develop 3 new markets : steel, cement and petrochemical |
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| 1979 |
Davidson acquires Berry S.A. |
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| 1987 |
Berry Davidson associates with Neu and becomes Berry Neu Turbomachines. The
range of products grows with the addition of the Rotorique fan and blowers. |
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| 1988 |
The Howden group takes control of Berry Neu Turbomachines, which is then
renamed Howden Sirocco SA. The emphasis is mainly on cement, steel and
petrochemical markets. |
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| 1996 |
Howden Sirocco SA acquires CLIMA NEU TUNNEL, specialised in tunnel
ventilation |
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| 1998 |
The Howden Group announces that the company has been acquired by
Charter plc. |
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| 2006 |
As globalisation increasingly influences its business, Howden realigns its
structure to ensure it continues to meet the needs of its clients. |
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| 2006 |
Howden Sirocco becomes Howden France. |
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