Gems Sensors & Controls

The Gems Sensors and Controls is a global manufacturer of application engineered sensors. Founded in 1955, it makes level, pressure and flow sensors for use in a wide range of fluids across industry.

Gems Sensors & Controls Inc.
TypeSubsidiary of Fortive
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1955
Founders
  • Edward Moore
  • Gordon Seigle
HeadquartersPlainville, Connecticut,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsFluidic Systems,
Flow Switches,
Level Sensors,
Pressure Sensors,
Pressure Switches,
Pressure Transducers,
Solenoid Valves
Number of employees
200-500
ParentFortive

Gems Sensors is a division of Fortive Corporation, a company with a presence around the world. The company provides manufacturing services in North America, Europe, and Asia. It also has sales, engineering, and service offices in different parts of the world.

History

Founded by Edward Moore & Gordon Seigle along with an associate, Gems Sensors & Controls (Gems) has been operational since 1955[1] and is based in Plainville, Connecticut, USA. Gems Sensors received its first commercial acclaim for a bilge switch developed for the small boating industry.

Products

Gems Sensors Inc. designs and manufactures liquid level, flow switches and pressure switches, miniature solenoid valves, and pre-assembled fluidic systems. The company is also into manufacturing customized level sensors, pressure sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, fluidic systems, flow sensors, and Warrick controls.[2] It offers its products to different markets like alternative energy, semiconductor manufacturing, process tank gauging, waste water procession and other marine and industrial applications.

References
  1. "Edward H. Moore". Legacy. 3 June 2004. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  2. "Gems Sensors - Google Finance". Google Finance. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
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