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 the first valves for the nuclear industry
1953	Beginning production of industrial valves
1945	Minerva Opava, sewing machine factory – predecessor of ARAKO