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The

Protimeter

Story

1983
Protimeter was floated on the London Stock Exchange as
Protimeter Plc.

1986
Protimeter Plc was sold to Bowthorpe Holdings, later to be
renamed Spirent Communications Plc. Protimeter was
incorporated into the Sensing Solutions Division.

1993
Protimeter collaborated with the Lund University in Sweden,
with coordination by the British Cement Association to define
and validate methods for humidity measurement in concrete.
Chilled mirror hygrometers were used to accurately characterise
drying behaviour and validate low cost/convenient humidity
measurement systems designed for contractors.

1994
Ernest Gobert retires from Protimeter plc. He is credited with
changing how moisture in buildings is measured and making
Protimeter the innovator and worldwide success it continues to
be today. Ernest continued to support the company in a
consultant role for several years after his retirement and sadly
passed away in 1997.

2001
Spirent sells their Sensing Solutions Division to General Electric (GE).

2013
Advanced Sensors, including Protimeter, was sold to Amphenol
Corporation.

NOW
Protimeter continues to lead the industry with innovative,
dynamic and high performance products, selling globally
through a reputable distributor network.

01823 335 200
www.protimeter.com

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