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.
2022 |
Expanding the product portfolio of valves for nuclear power plants |
2019 |
Delivery of valves for 3-4 units in Kudankulam NPP (India) |
2016 – 2018 |
Confirmation of contracts for the supply of valves for project 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 |
2007 |
ARAKO becomes part of the group MACHINE BUILDING LLC, 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 |