1955

The Gems Sensors story began 60 years ago in 1955 when the company founder, Edward H. Moore, developed a level indicator in his basement. It was patented in 1959. Along with an associate, Gordon Seigle, he established the Gems Company (GS for Gordon Seigle, EM for Ed Moore).

Gems' first commercial success was a bilge switch for the small boating industry. Rapid acceptance of Gems' products for marine and industrial applications led to continual expansion of facilities and staff - from a 6,500 sq. ft. building to a facility of 60,000 sq. ft. in Plainville, Connecticut, USA.

Edward H Moore

1959

Developed and patented first bilge switch for small boat industry.

 

1962

 

Gems moved to 16,000 sq. ft. building in Farmington, CT.

1966

Developed and patented level and visual flow indicators.

 

1969

 

Gems is acquired by De Laval and begins investment in merchant marine and Navy business gained direct sales network.

1970-1985

One patent award every year.

 

1981

 

Introduced SureSite®

1985

Moved to new (and current) facility in Plainville, CT.

Plainville Location

 

1986

 

Acquired by IMO Delaval Inc.

1993

Merged with TransInstruments – Basingstoke, UK.

 

1995

 

Patented leak detection and electro-optic switch.

1997

Acquired by Danaher.

Danaher Acquisition

 

1998

 

Acquired Warrick Controls.

Warrick Acquisition

2003

Acquired Pressure Devices, Inc.

 

2005

 

Began manufacturing in Tianjin, China.

2006

Acquired Senstronics and Precision Dynamics (PreDyne).

Senstronics and Precision Dynamics AcquisitionSenstronics Acquisition

 

2011

 

Expansion of facility in Plainville, CT.

Expansion of facility in Plainville CT

2016

Formation of Fortive Corporation.

Fortive

 

2019

 

Patented LED SureSite® Visual Level Indicator, Received new ABS Approval & EU RO Mutual recognition.

LED SureSite