OPW’s New President Malinas: Rail Fluid Handling Solutions

OPW appoints David Malinas as new president, succeeding Kevin Long. Experienced executive transitions to rail leadership role.

OPW’s New President Malinas: Rail Fluid Handling Solutions
September 6, 2025 9:00 pm
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Introduction

David Malinas has been appointed president of OPW, succeeding Kevin Long, who held the position from 2017 to 2023. Malinas previously served as the senior vice president of operations at OPW, a Dover company, from 2019 to 2023.

OPW Leadership Transition

David Malinas has been named president of OPW. He brings over 20 years of operational leadership experience. Malinas previously held the senior vice president of operations position at OPW (a Dover company) from 2019 to 2023. He now succeeds Kevin Long, who served as OPW’s president from 2017 to 2023.

David Malinas’ Background

Before his appointment at OPW, Malinas served as the chief operating officer of Duravant, an automation equipment company based in Chicago. His experience includes his prior role as senior vice president of operations at OPW.

OPW’s Business Focus

OPW develops various fluid-handling solutions. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and nonhazardous bulk products. The company also produces rail-car and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices, and tank-monitoring systems.

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Conclusion

David Malinas is the new president of OPW, succeeding Kevin Long. Malinas previously held a senior leadership position at OPW and has experience at Duravant. OPW focuses on fluid-handling solutions for various industries.

Company Summary

OPW (a Dover company): Develops fluid-handling solutions, including loading and unloading systems, rail-car and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices, and tank-monitoring systems.

Duravant: A Chicago-based automation equipment company.

Dover: Not mentioned in the main context.

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