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Dynamic Isolation Systems, Inc.
United States of America
Base Isolators
Sliding Isolators
Viscous Wall Dampers
Non-Structural Isolation
Hardware & Steelwork
Seismic Isolation Systems Manufacturing
Reno, Nevada
Company name
Group Parent Subsidiary Customer Supplier Alliance Bank Shareholder
Kawakin Holdings Group
Group company Parent Subsidiary Customer Supplier Alliance Bank, lending and credit Investment, equity and shareholders
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12 entries
DateDescription
1970 Lead Rubber Bearing developed and patented in New Zealand.
1981 Ron Mayes witnesses base isolation advances during the ATC-12 project.
1982 DIS founded — North American pioneer of Lead Rubber Bearing technology.
1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake validates base-isolated performance.
1989 The performance of base-isolated structures during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake demonstrated the significant advantages of seismic isolation over conventional structural systems.
1992 Konrad Eriksen joined DIS in 1992 and was instrumental in advancing the company's manufacturing capabilities. He led the development of innovative production and testing methods, oversaw the relocation of manufacturing operations to Sparks, Nevada, and strengthened DIS's ability to design, manufacture, and test high-performance seismic isolation systems. Under his leadership, DIS expanded its manufacturing capabilities while continuing to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for projects around the world.
1994 Northridge Earthquake; manufacturing relocated to Nevada.
1994 The performance of base-isolated structures during the 1994 Northridge earthquake demonstrated the significant advantages of seismic isolation over conventional structural systems.
1995 Kobe Earthquake accelerates worldwide adoption.
1995 The performance of base-isolated structures during the 1995 Kobe earthquake demonstrated the significant advantages of seismic isolation over conventional structural systems.
2016 DIS becomes part of the Kawakin Holdings Group.
2016 In 2016, Dynamic Isolation Systems became part of the Kawakin Holdings Group, a Japanese industrial group headquartered in Kawaguchi, Saitama. Through its civil and building equipment business, the group designs and manufactures bridge bearings and seismic devices for Japan, one of the most seismically demanding markets in the world.
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