Supply Chain World Volume 11, Issue 3 2024 | Page 82

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140 years of

How Clark-Reliance is still breaking new ground , evolving the supply chain to cope with an uncertain global landscape

Founded in 1884 as the Reliance Gauge Column Company , Clark- Reliance has a long history of technological innovation . From its first breakthrough design , a low water alarm for boilers , the company has continuously strived to develop the most efficient solutions to the intricate complexities of power generation , refining , as well as gas and chemical processing . This pursuit of excellence is evident in the company ’ s long-standing reputation as an industry leader , producing the highest standard of equipment that empowers its customers in over 120 different countries .

This reputation has been hard earned since the company ’ s founding , through constantly pushing technological boundaries . Designing pioneering products is something of a tradition for Clark-Reliance . Not only was it the first company to offer a remote water gauge for example , but it also supplied the US Navy with all its remote water gauges during World War II , earning the company the prestigious Navy ‘ E ’ award .
Recent acquisitions and key strategic partnerships are helping to continue this
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