Our story began in 1992, when we followed the 60-year tradition of development and production of valves in Opava, connected with the SIGMA Group and Minerva. Since 2007, we have been part of the Russian holding Atomenergomash, the Mechanical Engineering Division of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom.
2020 | ARAKO is undergoing rebranding and changing its exiting Logotype |
2019 | Delivery of valves for 3-4 units in Kudankulam NPP (India) |
2016 – 2018 | Confirmation of contracts for the supply of valves for project Hanhikivi NPP, Akkuyu NPP, Paks NPP, El Dabaa NPP |
2010 – 2016 | Delivery of valves for 3-4 units in Mochovce NPP (Slovakia) |
2010 – 2013 | Extensive modernization of production facilities |
2010 | Completion of development and commencement of production Forged Gate Valve S43 |
2008 | Completion of development and commencement od production Blow-Out and Pickling Device – special for SIEMENS |
2007 | ARAKO becomes part of the group Atomenergomash, Mechanical Engineering Division State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom |
2006 | Completion of development and commencement of production High-Pressure Shut-Off Globe Valve V46.2 |
2005 – 2008 | Delivery of valves for 1-2 units in Kudankulam NPP (India) |
2003 | Completion of development and commencement of production Pneumatic Control Valve Y70 |
1998 | Adoption of a new production program in Germany, including a prototype of the product – Gate Valve S38 |
1997 | Construction of a new production and storage hall |
1992 | Foundation of ARAKO spol. s r.o. |
1980 | The company is incorporated into the VHJ SIGMA concern |
1976 | Development and production of first valves for nuclear industry |
1953 | Beginning production of industrial valves |
1945 | Minerva Opava, sewing machine factory – predecessor of ARAKO |