EXTECH

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Extech Instruments Corporation manufactures measurement instruments. It was founded in 1971 and is based in Nashua, NH. The Company offers multi, clamp, airflow, light, moisture, pressure, sound, and humidity meters. Extech Instruments provides power analyzers, testers, stroboscopes, and stopwatches, as well as repairing and technical support services. Extech Instruments serves customers worldwide.

History

 Recognized for the breadth and depth of its Test & Measurement offering and strong distribution network, Extech was acquired by FLIR Systems in November 2007. Extech Instruments' high-value, handheld test instruments, and FLIR-branded infrared thermal imager are sold through a network of national catalog houses, regional stocking distributors, internet, and international master distributors. The company has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of test equipment and portable printers and the Extech Instruments brand is regarded in many industries as the brand of choice. Extech's enviable reputation is built on innovative products that offer unique and patented designs with features, functions, and reliability at an affordable price.

About Extech

Since 1971, Extech Instruments has focused on Test and Measurement tools built for professionals, tradesperson, and DIY’ers. The single-source strategy has made it the brand to turn to when it comes to tools that help prevent, identify and troubleshoot problems in a plethora of applications; whether it’s electrical, mechanical, maintenance, safety, or environmental applications, Extech products are trusted by the professionals and are put to the test every day.

With over 45 years, Extech is renowned as one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of innovative, quality handheld test, measurement, and inspection tools in the world. Sold in over 100 countries around the world, Extech’s success is supported by a far-reaching network of dedicated and knowledgeable distributors who introduce new users to Extech every day.

Products

Extech products are divided into two categories, Instruments, and Portable Printers. Instruments include for example Thermal Imagers, Multimeters, Clamp Meters, Air Flow Meters, Light Meters, Sound Meters, Tachometers, Pressure Meters, Calibrators, and others.

Extech Instruments's handheld test instruments are sold through a network of national catalog houses, regional stocking distributors, and international distributors. In addition to its US headquarters, Extech operates two design, manufacturing, and warehousing facilities in Taiwan and Hong Kong and has a sales office in Shanghai, China. For the year ending Dec. 31, 2006, Extech reported revenue of $39.2 million.

Extech’s durable handheld meters and testers are put to the test, on the job every day, by professionals for example in Electrical contracting, Manufacturing, Industrial process and automation, Field service and maintenance, Workplace safety, health and hygiene, energy efficiency services, Food manufacturing and processing, Laboratory testing, Facilities maintenance, Aviation maintenance and others.

Additionally, Extech is the go-to brand for many vocational users who use Extech for DIY home improvement projects; electronics maker/hacker hobbyists; gardening; culinary, and more. 

For many years, Extech’s catalog of handheld test equipment has offered an unsurpassed selection of test equipment (and accessories) for every application and budget. As more users look for integration with mobile devices, Extech leads T&M companies with Bluetooth connectivity and innovative iOS and Android apps for use with several meters.

Find out more about Extech on their official website here Instruments, A FLIR Company (extech.com).