Throughout our history, Kimray has remained firmly rooted in its mission to Make a Difference in the Lives of Those We Serve.
Join us as we look back at 75 years of making a difference.
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Making a Difference Since 1948
From humble beginnings as a small Oklahoma-based valve manufacturer, we have grown into a nationally recognized industry leader in providing control solutions for the oil and gas industry.
Join us on this virtual journey through the decades, where we highlight the game-changing milestones and key achievements that have earned Kimray its reputation as an industry leader.
As we honor our past, we also look forward to the future, with a renewed sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to shaping a more sustainable, efficient, and dynamic energy landscape for the next 75 years and beyond.
Our Heart
Everything we do is infused with our values and mission. We believe in serving our customers, our team, and our community. We believe in doing the right thing for its own sake.
Our mission statement is “Making a Difference in the Lives of Those We Serve.” This mission gives us a higher purpose for why we go to work each day—to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
It reminds us that we don’t just run machines, assemble parts, ship products, or push paper. We are part of something bigger than ourselves—a team full of people who contribute toward common goals.
By combining our efforts and working together, we can do more good, create more benefits, and make a bigger difference than any of us could alone.
Honoring the Lord in All We Do
We are committed to excellence in our work, rooted in the belief that we labor not just for ourselves but to honor and glorify our maker.
Strengthening the Family
Our commitment to the family extends beyond mere words. We treat everyone with the respect they deserve, giving them the support they need to develop as professionals and as people.
Responsible Stewardship
In a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement, we champion sustainable practices like recycling and reusing, all while playing an active role in our community's well-being.
Maintaining a Good Name
Our legacy is intertwined with unwavering ethics and character. This, coupled with our emphasis on professional development and transparent open book management, is how we ensure our name remains synonymous with integrity.
A three-time recipient of Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium’s Compass Award, we believe in doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This is evident in our awards for financial stewardship, environmental excellence, and API and ISO quality certifications.
Building a House with Habitat for Humanity
In June 2023 we had the opportunity to help frame a house with our friends at Habitat For Humanity! It was great getting to serve those in our community.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped!
Thanksgiving Baskets for Anna's House Foundation
We loved getting to partner with Anna's House Foundation for the third year in a row to provide Thanksgiving baskets for foster families!
This year, Kimray was able to provide 40 baskets that were filled with the essential groceries a family could need for a full Thanksgiving meal.
Family Day at the Ballpark
We had amazing weather for Kimray's Family Day at the Bricktown Ballpark!
Team members and their families took over the stadium to enjoy all kinds of activities, including a special visit from Dodger Dogs Brix and Brooklyn and Kimray's own mascot Aarthur!
Trash Cleanup for Adopt a City Street
Thank you to all the Kimray team members who served Saturday with Adopt A City Street! Special thanks to our security team for keeping volunteers safe from road traffic.
The team collected 18 bags of trash along a one-mile stretch of Santa Fe Avenue!
Our Story
An innovative product is created in the mind of a uniquely gifted man, and a company built on service blooms in the heart of Oklahoma City.
1948 – 1960
Investing in Innovation
- 1948 — Garman Kimmell invents the Back Pressure Regulator, Founds Kimray
- 1950 — Control Equipment Incorporated becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in the Permian Basin
- 1951 — Kimray moves to current location - 52 NW 42nd St
- 1957 — Invention of Glycol Pump
- 1958 — Garman Kimmell develops equipment for Oklahoma's first open heart surgery
1960 – 1980
Building Partnerships
- 1963 — Rocky Mountain Oilfield Warehouse becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in the Rocky Mountain region
- 1972 — Kimray Medical Associates is formed
- 1973 — Double EE becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in the Williston Basin
- 1977 — The first Kimray Distributors Meeting is held in Oklahoma City
1980 – 2000
Cultivating a Healthy Culture
- 1982 — Kimray opens Oklahoma City Sales and Service Store to support energy producers in the Anadarko Basin
- 1989 — Kimray partners with Motorola to start an oil field automation product line
- 1992 — Character-focused development is introduced and emphasizes training team members toward character as well as competency
- 1992 — Open Book Management is introduced so team members know what’s happening with the company’s finances
- 1992 — Trend Services becomes an authorized Kimray distributor, and later an authorized Service Center
2000 – 2015
New Leadership and Store Expansion
- 2001 — Wika becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in Canada
- 2001 — Kimray opens Bakersfield Sales & Service to support energy producers on the west coast
- 2002 — Kimray Sales & Service stores open in the Gulf Coast
- 2005 — Tom Hill takes over as President of Kimray
- 2005 — Kimray opens Pennsylvania Sales and Service Store to support energy producers in the Marcellus-Utica Basin
- 2005 — Ameritech becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in China
- 2009 — Kimray expands the Oklahoma City campus with the purchase of 5 additional buildings
- 2012 — FCM becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in Mexico
- 2013 — Make a Difference Foundation is launched to help support Kimray team members experiencing unforeseen financial hardship
2015 – 2023
The Future Takes Shape
- 2015 — Vision 2030 is developed and presented to team members as how Kimray will look in 15 years
- 2015 — Great Game of Business is launched at Kimray, as well as additional financial literacy training
- 2017 — DNOW becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in the Middle East and North Africa
- 2017 — Comsert becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia
- 2018 — Store managers Jess Ring and Steve Copeland purchase Kimray Sales & Service in Bakersfield, TX, and rebrand to Rinco Equipment Sales
- 2019 — Bull Supply becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in Ecuador & Peru
- 2019 — Gemini Enterprises becomes an authorized Kimray distributor to support energy producers in Turkey
- 2021 — Kimray acquires Control Equipment Inc.
Our Brand
Enjoy some of the looks of Kimray as the years, and styles, have changed.
Kimray Trade Show Booth in 1954
Kimray Temperature Controller Ad in 1954
Kimray Back Pressure Regulator Advertisement from 1956
Kimray Trade Show Booth in 2007
Original Kimray Logo Sketch
Kimray Oval Logo
Kimray's 60th Anniversary Logo
Kimray's 65th Anniversary Logo
Kimray's 70th Anniversary Logo