About ROSS The Company About ROSS > The Company The Global Leader in Fluid Power Safety Headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan, ROSS designs and manufactures pneumatic valves, control systems, and is universally recognized as the global leader in fluid power safety solutions and poppet valve technology. ROSS provides standard products and customized ROSS/FLEX® solutions for industrial machinery and automation applications. Selling to original equipment manufacturers and end-users throughout the world, ROSS reaches its global customer base through manufacturing and distribution facilities located in the United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Japan, China, Brazil, India, and Canada augmented by a worldwide network of stocking distributors for a truly global customer service capability. Contact Us A Global, Family-Owned Company Built on Our Core Values and on Our Culture Ethics & Integrity Ethics and Integrity are at the center of all we do. We play by the rules and build lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers and among our employees. The extended ROSS family counts on each other and accountability is a powerful advantage for ROSS. Our Focus Our focus is “outside – in”. Our customers come first because we know our success is determined by the success of our customers. We take pride in our ability to be agile for the benefit of our stakeholders. Safety & Quality Safety and quality are the foundation on which our reputation is built, represented by our long history of innovation in industrial safety products. We are the worldwide leader in fluid power safety technologies and believe in the importance of our mission. Passion Our energy drives us to explore new markets, develop new technologies, introduce new products and improve our processes – all within a disciplined, metrics driven framework. Our People We strive to attract and retain superior talent and to provide an environment in which employees can make a difference and are recognized for it. We understand empowered employees using their creative abilities in a team-first setting will deliver the best solutions and greatest value to our customers. ROSS 100 Year Historical Timeline 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1921: On July 1, ROSS OPERATING VALVE COMPANY is incorporated in Detroit, Michigan. It’s first facility is located at 6488 Epworth Street in 1923. The Company takes its name from Charles A. Ross, the inventor of the valve that launched the Company. St Clair Cameron was an original investor in the fledgling valve company. Today, as Shareholders, his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren carry on the vision and rich tradition of a family-owned business. 1924: On March 11, ROSS’ legacy of innovative design begins when United States Patent 1,486,303 is issued (a four-ported pneumatic lever valve). This is the first of over 120 patents to be issued in the coming decades. Contact Us ROSS has been there from the beginning to serve customers solutions to meet their needs and add safety and productivity to their business. Our engineers are dedicated to find solutions for every problem and providing a high level of quality service. Please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding custom solutions, products, industry applications, and more. 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