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Gems Reaches Milestone Five Million Sensors Shipped Annually Worldwide

August 20, 2019

Sensor applications in shipping and logistics.

Five million sensors. Yes, you read that right! Gems Sensors now ships over five million sensors worldwide annually. That’s equivalent to over 15,000 sensors being manufactured and shipped daily.

This milestone is made possible by the dedication of our associates and the ingenuity of our innovative customers. With their support, we’ve grown tremendously from our early years.

History of Gems

In 1955, 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). Today, Gems’ headquarters facility in Plainville, Connecticut, USA, is 60,000 sq. ft.

Gems Worldwide

Gems Sensors manufactures products in three fully equipped, ISO-certified facilities located in North America, Europe, and Asia. We also have sales, engineering, and service offices worldwide to support your design and manufacturing requirements.

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