OBP began development of a paper core shredder for the paper and packaging industries. The Company is also awarded patents on its Mist-Clone and Slurry-Tech product lines OBP continues to provide innovative solutions to the fast-growing corrugated box industry while focusing on establishing valuable partnerships and increasing operating efficiency.
In response to adoption of newvacuum-transfer systems, the Company developed its patented Mist-Clone and Slurry-Tec product to combat dust contamination issues.
OBP developed the Pit-Belt System that marries a continuous overhead belt with a pneumatic air system to create energy efficiencies for customers OBP designs, engineers, and manufactures its ROTOVEYOR system for International Paper. This system helped to significantly reduce International Paper’s energy costs.
OBP applies focus to capture preferred supplier status for the leading integrated box companies in the USA.
Through a joint venture with Camfil, OBP developed its CLEANAIR line of dust collectors.
OBP develops a family of BANOIL products, including valves, elbows, and mist eliminators, to address specific problems faced by the can industry regarding oils used in the can manufacturing process The company starts to focus on international opportunities in the can industry with new system installations throughout Europe and the…Read More
OBP begins to manufacture its own line of proprietary cutter conveyor and material handling fans.
OBP acquires rights to AIRSCREEN patent for North and South America from AIRMAT Systems, allowing it to offer a significantly improved under roof separator and provide traction for under roof.
Ed Fakeris, following successful careers at Eaton Corporation and, later, at Furon Corporation where he ultimately rose to the position of Vice President of International Operations, started at OBP.
After working as an engineer for Hughes Helicopters, William “Bill” Roberts decided to return to the family business