Founded in 1945, Central Research Laboratories researches, designs and manufactures machines and systems in more than 25 countries worldwide. It has developed a full line of related remote material handling systems, including power-assisted equipment, glove ports, and manipulator tools and accessories. Central Research Laboratories serves the nuclear, pharmaceutical and leather tanning industries. The company provides before- and after-sale services, such as engineering assistance and factory repair and refurbishing. Central Research Laboratories serves the NASA. The company is a member of Dover Corporation, which is a global producer of innovative equipment, specialty systems and value-added services for the industrial products, fluid management, engineered systems and electronic technology markets.