1974
Martin introduces the world’s first low-pressure pneumatic air cannon, the Big Blaster Air Cannon (patent 3788527)
1980s
Martin begins utilizing air cannons in high-temperature cement and steel-making process applications
1993
Martin develops and introduces an extreme heat and velocity version of the Big Blaster, the XHV Air Cannon, with an all-metal construction capable of withstanding the harshest of conditions
2005
Martin develops and introduces the first positive-pressure firing valve with its Tornado Air Cannon (patent 7273205)—technology that improves safety and delivers a more powerful blast
2008
Martin develops and introduces the first central valve design with its Hurricane Air Cannon (patent 7837062B2)—technology that provides compact, powerful, and efficient performance while centrally housing the complete valve assembly within the tank
2015
Martin introduces SMART™ Series Nozzles (patent D723658S1), a line of nozzles offering a method of quick, simple, safe, and accurate nozzle replacement
