AMETEK, Inc. (‘AMETEK’) is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
Products and Services
AMETEK’s products are marketed and sold worldwide through two operating groups: Electronic Instruments (‘EIG’) and Electromechanical (‘EMG’). Electronic Instruments is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced instruments for the process, power and industrial, and aerospace markets. Electromecha...
AMETEK, Inc. (‘AMETEK’) is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
Products and Services
AMETEK’s products are marketed and sold worldwide through two operating groups: Electronic Instruments (‘EIG’) and Electromechanical (‘EMG’). Electronic Instruments is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced instruments for the process, power and industrial, and aerospace markets. Electromechanical is a differentiated supplier of precision motion control solutions, highly engineered medical components and devices, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects. Its end markets include aerospace and defense, medical, automation and other industrial markets.
Business Strategy
AMETEK’s growth model integrates the growth strategies of strategic acquisitions, global and market expansion, and new product development.
Acquisitions
In October 2024, AMETEK acquired Virtek Vision International (‘Virtek’), a provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems.
Segments
EIG segment
EIG is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instruments for the process, aerospace, medical, research, power and industrial markets.
EIG is a leader in many of the specialized markets it serves. Products supplied to these markets include process control instruments for the life sciences, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automation, power, food and beverage, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries. It provides a growing range of instruments to the research and laboratory equipment, ultra-precision manufacturing, optics, medical, and test and measurement markets. It is a leader in power quality monitoring and metering, uninterruptible power systems, programmable power equipment, electromagnetic compatibility test equipment, sensors for gas turbines, dashboard instruments for heavy trucks, and instrumentation and controls for the food and beverage industries. EIG supplies the aerospace industry with aircraft and engine sensors, monitoring systems, embedded computing systems, power supplies, fuel and fluid measurement systems, and data acquisition systems.
As of December 31, 2024, EIG had operating facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Switzerland, Argentina, Austria, Serbia, and Mexico. EIG also shares operating facilities with EMG in China, Serbia, and Mexico.
Process and Analytical Instrumentation Markets and Products
Process and analytical instrumentation sales represented 69% of EIG’s 2024 net sales. These businesses include process analyzers, emission monitors, and spectrometers; elemental and surface analysis instruments; level, pressure, and temperature sensors and transmitters; radiation measurement devices; level measurement devices; precision manufacturing systems; materials- and force-testing instruments; contact and non-contact metrology products; and clinical and educational communication solutions. Among the industries it serves are power generation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical and healthcare, research and development, water and waste treatment, renewable energy production, semiconductor manufacturing, natural gas distribution, emissions monitoring, and oil, gas, and petrochemical refining. Its instruments are used for precision measurement in a number of applications, including radiation detection, trace element and materials analysis, nanotechnology research, ultraprecise manufacturing, advanced optical metrology, and test and measurement.
Acquired in October 2024, Virtek is a provider of advanced laser-based projection and inspection systems. Virtek's advanced 3D laser projectors, smart cameras, and quality control inspection systems complement the company's existing Creaform business capabilities.
Aerospace and Power Instrumentation Markets and Products
Aerospace and power instrumentation sales represented 31% of EIG’s 2024 net sales. These businesses produce a wide array of instrumentation, systems, and sensors for applications in the aerospace, power, and industrial markets.
These businesses produce power monitoring and metering instruments, uninterruptible power supply systems, and programmable power supplies used in a wide range of industrial settings. It is a leader in the design and manufacture of power measurement, quality monitoring, and event recorders for use in power generation, transmission, and distribution. These businesses provide uninterruptible power supply systems, multifunction electric meters, and highly specialized communications equipment for smart grid applications and renewable energy applications. It also offers precision power supplies and power conditioning products, electrical immunity, and EMC test equipment, sensors for electric vehicle testing, gas turbines, dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles, and instrumentation and controls for the food and beverage industries.
AMETEK’s aerospace products are designed to customer specifications and manufactured to stringent operational and reliability requirements. These products include airborne data systems, turbine engine temperature measurement products, vibration-monitoring systems, cockpit instruments and displays, fuel and fluid measurement products, embedded computing systems, and sensors and switches. AMETEK serves all segments of the commercial and military aerospace market, including commercial airliners, business jets, regional aircraft, and helicopters.
AMETEK operates in highly specialized aerospace market segments in which it has proven technological or manufacturing advantages versus its competition. Among its more significant competitive advantages is its 70-year-plus reputation as an established aerospace supplier. AMETEK has long-standing relationships with commercial and military aircraft, jet engine, and original equipment manufacturers and aerospace system integrators. AMETEK also is a provider of spare part sales, repairs, and overhaul services to commercial aerospace.
Acquired in October 2023, Amplifier Research is a provider of amplifiers and electromagnetic compatibility testing equipment. Amplifier Research's diverse product portfolio complements the company's existing capabilities in the electromagnetic compatibility testing market.
Acquired in August 2023, UEI is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance test, measurement, simulation, and control solutions. UEI's innovative solutions complement the company's existing testing and data acquisition expertise.
Customers
Approximately 6% of EIG’s 2024 net sales were made to its five largest customers.
EMG segment
EMG is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects. EMG is a leader in many of the niche markets in which it competes. Products supplied to these markets include single-use and consumable surgical instruments, implantable components, and drug delivery systems used across a wide range of medical applications, advanced precision motion control solutions, which are used in a wide range of automation applications across the medical, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and food and beverage industries, as well as highly engineered electrical connectors and electronics packaging used in aerospace and defense, medical, and industrial applications.
EMG supplies high-purity powdered metals, strip and foil, specialty clad metals, and metal matrix composites. EMG's heat exchangers provide electronic cooling and environmental control for the aerospace and defense and semiconductor industries. EMG's motors are widely used in commercial appliances, food and beverage machines, hydraulic pumps, and industrial blowers. Additionally, EMG operates a global network of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (‘MRO’) facilities.
In 2024, 41% of EMG’s net sales were to customers outside the United States. As of December 31, 2024, EMG had operating facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Mexico, Serbia, Czechia, Malaysia, and Taiwan. EMG also shares operating facilities with EIG in China, Serbia, and Mexico.
Automation and Engineered Solutions Markets and Products
Automation and engineered solution sales represented 73% of EMG’s 2024 net sales. These businesses produce precision motion control solutions, brushless motors, blowers and pumps, heat exchangers, and other electromechanical systems. These products are used in a wide variety of high-precision automation applications, including semiconductor equipment, and laboratory and medical equipment.
AMETEK is a leader in highly engineered single-use and consumable surgical instruments, implantable components, and drug delivery systems. Its electrical connectors and electronics packaging are designed specifically for harsh environments and highly customized applications, and are used to protect sensitive devices and mission-critical electronics. In addition, AMETEK is in specialized metal powder, strip, wire, and bonded products used in medical, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, automotive, and general industrial applications.
Acquired in March 2023, Bison is a designer and manufacturer of custom motion control solutions. Bison's engineering expertise and broad product portfolio complement the company's existing motion control and automation solutions business.
Acquired in December 2023, Paragon is a provider of highly engineered medical components and instruments. Paragon's product portfolio includes single-use and consumable surgical instruments, and implantable components sold to a diverse blue-chip customer base of medical device manufacturers. Paragon expands the company's presence in the MedTech space and provides access to new market segments with strong growth rates.
Aerospace Markets and Products
Aerospace sales represented 27% of EMG’s 2024 net sales. These businesses produce motor-blower systems and heat exchangers used in thermal management and other applications on a variety of military and commercial aircraft and military ground vehicles. In addition, these businesses provide the commercial and military aerospace industry with third-party MRO services on a global basis with facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Customers
Approximately 14% of EMG’s 2024 net sales were made to its five largest customers.
Marketing
AMETEK’s marketing efforts generally are organized and carried out at the business level. EIG makes use of specialized distributors and sales representatives to market its products, along with a direct sales force for its technically sophisticated products. Within aerospace, the specialized customer base of aircraft and jet engine manufacturers is served primarily by direct sales engineers. Given the technical nature of its many products, as well as its significant market share, EMG conducts much of its domestic and international marketing activities through a direct sales force and makes some use of sales representatives and distributors, both in the United States and in other countries.
Research and Development
The company’s research and development expenses were $236.6 million in 2024.
History
AMETEK, Inc. was founded in 1930. The company was incorporated in 1930 in Delaware.