In the beginning, Nowata Machine Works provided blacksmithing services and equipment to an oil industry in its formative years. As our reputation for solving problems grew, the need arose for new kinds of filters to provide rugged, dependable service to this developing industry. \r\n\r\nIt is this foundation of listening to our customers, and providing the services and equipment they need, that has enabled us to grow and dramatically expand our filtration products over the years. \r\n\r\nToday, both of our NMW divisions, Nowata Filtration and ProGuard Filtration Systems, are leaders in their respective segments of the filtration industry. And as we move into the new millennium, it is our focus on responsiveness to the customer, efficient product design and unparalleled manufacturing quality that will continue to drive our success.\r\n