Our History: Innovation in Sensing Since 1955
From Basement Beginnings to Global Leadership in Sensor Technology
From a single liquid level indicator developed in a basement workshop to a global leader in sensing and fluid control technologies, Gems Sensors & Controls has spent more than 70 years helping customers solve complex engineering challenges. Founded in 1955 by Edward H. Moore, Gems was built on a spirit of innovation, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to developing reliable solutions for real-world applications. Today, our products support critical systems across medical devices, transportation, industrial automation, water management, and countless OEM applications around the world.
Throughout our history, we have remained focused on advancing sensing technology while building lasting partnerships with engineers, manufacturers, and system integrators. From pioneering liquid level monitoring solutions to developing sophisticated pressure, flow, and fluid control technologies, Gems continues to help customers improve performance, enhance reliability, and drive innovation in their industries.
Global Impact & Innovation
What began as a small company founded on innovation has grown into a globally recognized manufacturer of precision sensing and fluid control solutions. Today, Gems Sensors ships more than five million sensors annually, supporting customers and OEM partners across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. Our technologies play a critical role in applications where accuracy, reliability, and performance are essential.
With ISO-certified manufacturing facilities and engineering expertise spanning multiple regions, Gems combines global capabilities with localized support to help customers meet evolving technical and operational requirements. Our products are used in medical equipment, transportation systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, industrial automation environments, and fluid management applications worldwide.
Innovation continues to drive everything we do. By investing in new technologies, expanding our engineering capabilities, and collaborating closely with customers, we develop sensing and control solutions that help improve efficiency, enhance safety, and support long-term system performance. From pioneering level detection technologies to advancing modern pressure and flow sensing solutions, Gems remains committed to shaping the future of industrial sensing.
Why Our History Matters
Our history is more than a timeline of milestones. It represents decades of engineering expertise, continuous innovation, and a steadfast commitment to helping customers overcome complex sensing and fluid control challenges. Since 1955, Gems Sensors has built a reputation for developing reliable technologies that solve real-world problems across a wide range of industries and applications.
Over the years, we have grown alongside our customers, expanding our capabilities while maintaining the values that shaped our foundation: innovation, quality, customer collaboration, and technical excellence. Each milestone in our history reflects our dedication to delivering products and solutions that help engineers improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and performance.
Today, the lessons learned through decades of product development, manufacturing experience, and customer partnerships continue to guide our future. As technologies evolve and industries become increasingly connected and complex, Gems remains focused on delivering trusted sensing and fluid control solutions that help customers design, build, and operate with confidence.