Forum acquired the Howe-Baker product line of desalters , dehydrators and distillate treaters in 2010, including all design and technical drawings. As the owners of the original design, Forum is the only authorized equipment manufacturer. Since the 1950’s, over 500 units using the Howe-Baker technology have been installed, originally by the original Howe-Baker Engineers, and its successors in interest, Chicago Bridge & Iron, Cameron, Allied Technologies, and more recently by Forum Energy Technologies. View Our History for more information, or contact us to receive quotes or other information. In 2010, Forum acquired the EDGE electrostatics business dating back to its development by Howe-Baker Engineers in 1995. We are the source for authentic design, supply, and support for EDGE electrostatic equipment. While we continue to pursue cutting-edge advancements in desalting technology, our success is grounded in more than 75 years of engineering excellence. Forum Energy Technologies acquires Howe-Baker electrostatic separator line, including EDGE desalter products, and exclusive rights to NATCO® Dual Frequency® technologies.