1917
David Loomis founded LOOMIS PRODUCTS Company.
1917
LOOMIS PRODUCTS started with the production of the laboratory platen presses.
1938
Spark plug press – isostatic dry bag.
1951
First single tilt ram (piston) extruder.
1954
First patent for single tilt ram (piston) extruder.
1960
First automatic dry bag isostatic press, the LOOMIS PRODUCTS “Isomatic®” (Isomatic is a registered trademark)
1962
First controlled decompression valve
1962
First 20.000 psi pressure relief valve
1962
First carousel type dry bag press, allowing the automatic production of several parts; different in shape, size, and material composition.
1965
Patent for the isostatic dry bag press
1965
LOOMIS PRODUCTS “Isomatic®” dry bag press – 20″ working ID x 60″ Working length. Included the LOOMIS PRODUCTS decompression valve.
1966
Largest wet bag Isostatic press of its time
1966
First isostatic press with a high-low pressure system, designed for the safety of the machine operators.
1970
Karl Kahlefeld acquired LOOMIS PRODUCTS and relocated operations to its present location in Levittown, PA. Mr. Kahlefeld is the President / CEO of LOOMIS PRODUCTS (USA)
1972
First double tilting ram (piston)extruder built.
1972
LOOMIS PRODUCTS was responsible for the design and manufacture of the first production equipment to extrude the honeycomb substrate for the automotive catalytic converter. Today LOOMIS PRODUCTS is still the only qualified company to supply equipment for this industry.
1975
Patent for the double tilt ram (piston) extruder.
1985
First isostatic dry bag press with a triple filling of material. Meaning three different materials were filled into the same mold. This machine is used in the refractory industry to produce, for example, Full entry nozzles with Magnesium Oxide inlets and Zirconium Oxide collars.
1990
Karl Kahlefeld founded LOOMIS PRODUCTS Kahlefeld GmbH, in Germany to supply the European market.
1995
The largest automatic dry bag pressing system in the world today – incorporating 6 pressure vessels.
1997
First automatic dry bag fitting press – automatically fills, presses, and unloads a ceramic “T” fitting.
2001
LOOMIS PRODUCTS Kahlefeld GmbH (Germany) was acquired by Pia Kahlefeld
2001
First Side Swing Extrusion Press
2004
New continuous operating piston extrusion press
2007
First Side Swing Tilting Press
2017
LOOMIS PRODUCTS COMPANY Celebrates 100 Years in Business
