The OHAUS Advantage

1914

Incorporated as the Newark Scale Works.
 

1914

First patent issued and first production of equipment for grain testing.

1947

Incorporated as OHAUS Scale Corporation.

1950

Occupied new factory in Union, NJ.

1957

First Dial-O-Gram® balance introduced, the OHAUS model 310.

1966

Dial-O-Gram Model® 1650 introduced. Winner of Master Designs of 1966 Award from "Product Engineering Magazine".

1968

OHAUS introduces a new line of school balances. They're simplified for use by younger students and less costly than a Harvard Trip® Balance yet still afford the accuracy required for mass measurement instruction.

1969

Gustav OHAUS Award program established to honor teachers for their commitment to academics. Awarded to entrants for excellence in science teaching.

1975

Introduction of Metric Teaching Aids. Designed to simplify instruction of linear, volumetric, mass and temperature concepts for younger students.

1975

Established OHAUS offices in England and Germany.

1979

Introduced first line of precision electronic balances incorporating easily read digital display and electronic weight measuring mechanism for quicker results.

1984

First electronic moisture determination balance introduced.

1984

Established office in Mexico to serve the Latin America.

1988

Name changed to OHAUS Corporation supporting our broadened position in the balance market.

1988

Introduced the "E" series Electronic Toploading Balance, the first of its kind - a no frills electronic balance - which stands as a precursor to our standard models of today.

1994

Received ISO 9002 registration for our facility in Cambridge, England.

1994

Received ISO 9001 registration for our Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ.

1995

Introduced Voyager® and Explorer® - the first modular balances.

1998

Established offices in Korea and China.

1999

New OHAUS Europe office opens in Nanikon, Switzerland, serving as the coordinating point for the sales and marketing efforts for all of Europe.

1999

OHAUS celebrates the 30th anniversary of its support of the Gustav OHAUS Award program, in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

2001

OHAUS moves into a new global headquarters building in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

2002

OHAUS introduces Precious Gems line of balances, developed specifically for the Jewelry market.

2003

New Pro series of balances launched globally. The Scout® Pro, AdventurerTM Pro and Voyager® Pro balances incorporate cutting edge design and software, simplicity in function and operation, and exceptional value.

2007

OHAUS celebrates our 100th Anniversary!
From our beginning in 1907, as a small scale repair business, OHAUS has become a global leader in the development of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet virtually any weighing need.

2009

The largest product introduction year ever for OHAUS as we significantly expanded our product portfolio. New products included: The MB25 and MB23 Moisture Analyzers, BW Washdown Bench Scales, DefenderTM 7000 Advanced Bench Scales and 7000 Series Indicators, DefenderTM D500M Mechanical Beam Scale, the RE and RA Series Price Computing Scales, Trooper® TC-P Counting Scale Package, and the VN and VX Series of Floor Scales and Platforms.

2012

Introduced the Explorer line of analytical and precison balances - the most intuitive and advanced product in OHAUS history to date.

2013

The OHAUS product portfolio grew significantly in 2013. Among the new product additions were the Valor® 7000, Valor 4000 and Valor 2000, which significantly expanded and strengthened our portfolio of food scales.
 

2014

Strengthened our electrochemistry product portfolio with the introduction of the OHAUS Starter Series line of bench, portable and pen water analysis meters.
 

2015

OHAUS leverages its expansive knowledge and experience in the laboratory sector and launches its first-ever non-measurement product, the Frontier line of centrifuges.
 

2016

Introduced the Next Generation of Scout Portable Balances for laboratory, industrial, education and jewelry applications, setting a new standard in portable weighing.

2017

“Do More with OHAUS.” OHAUS acquired Troemner (a leading provider of precision weights and lab equipment based in New Jersey), subsequently launching a comprehensive line of lab equipment including Open Air and Incubating Shakers, Vortex Mixers, Hotplates and Stirrers, Dry Block Heaters and Clamps and Supports.
 

2018

OHAUS continues to expand the industrial weighing portfolio with the introduction of the new Defender 5000 Series Standard and Washdown bench scales designed for commercial and industrial applications in production, processing, warehousing, packaging, shipping & receiving, and more.

OHAUS further expands the laboratory weighing portfolio with the introduction of the new PR Series balances which are designed for essential weighing applications in laboratory, industrial and education settings.

2019

Compass Series portable electronic scales that provide competitive performance at an economical price for everyday weighing applications is launched into the market.

2021

The next step in the evolution of OHAUS’s original Starter Series, the AquaSearcher Benchtop Meters are launched. Featuring a modern design that puts the user experience first and foremost, the OHAUS AquaSearcher line of benchtop meters are among the most intuitive and efficient instruments for all sample analysis needs.

OHAUS launches the Defender 3000 line of bench scales for every day industrial weighing needs.

2022

OHAUS acquires Hermle Labortechnik, a Germany based company that is a key player in centrifugation worldwide, thereby expanding the OHAUS offering to include a full portfolio of laboratory centrifuges.

2023

OHAUS introduces Courier Series of precise standard scales for dedicated shipping applications in manufacturing, distribution, and office shipping.