Private company

Gardner Denver

Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons2

Gardner Denver is a former company based in Milwaukee, founded in 1859.1 It was founded by Robert Gardner.1 It employed 6,800 people.1 It ceased to exist in 2020.1

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1859Founded1
  • Industrymechanical engineering1
  • HeadquartersMilwaukee1
  • Websitewww.gardnerdenver.com
  • Legal formcorporation, public company1
  • Listed onNew York Stock Exchange1

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Corporate structure

Gardner Denver sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Robert Gardner in 1859.1

Leadership

Who has led Gardner Denver, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • air compressor
  • centrifugal fan
  • compressor
  • gas duster
  • liquid ring pump
  • oil pump
  • pump
  • vacuum pump

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. 1974Acquired Schlage1

Timeline

  1. Mar 2020Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1859Founded Founded1

Sources

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