Making a difference in the lives of those we serve for over 75 years.
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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 to educate all team members about the company’s finances
- 1992 — Trend Services becomes an authorized Kimray distributor, and later an Authorized Service Center
2000 – 2015
New Leadership & 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
- 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 – 2025
The Future Takes Shape
- 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.
100% Employee Owned
On May 1, 2026, Kimray completed the transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This transition reinforces Kimray’s mission of “Making a Difference in the Lives of Those We Serve,” making employees beneficial owners and aligning the company’s long-term success with the people who contribute to it every day.
The ESOP structure allows Kimray to remain independent while creating a path for sustainable growth. It also supports long-term planning, encourages collaboration, and fosters a shared sense of responsibility for performance and innovation.
Vision 2030
While we’ve grown and changed in many ways since 1948, our goal hasn’t.
What does the future bring? Changes rooted in our values. Our vision includes being a business:
That embraces and create new technology.
Where everyone has a stake in the outcome, and everyone can contribute ideas based on their knowledge, drive, and expertise.
Where we see consistent growth, and use that growth to support our team members and our communities.
That grows new leaders, passing the baton to future generations.
We will keep supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities as we pursue our mission to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.