Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.

• Booth: 1740

Welcome to Semicon West 2022! Visit us at booth 1740.

Particle Measuring Systems Inc. (PMS), a subsidiary of Spectris plc, is a global technology leader in contamination monitoring, the inventor of laser particle counting, and now is the leading provider of solutions for monitoring and controlling many forms of contamination that impact companies that manufacture in ultra-clean environments.

Stop by Booth 1740 to learn about cleanroom monitoring using our state of the art particle counters!

 Press Releases

• Particle Measuring Systems Announces Corporate HQ Relocation (20220622)

  Particle Measuring Systems has announced the purchase of a new building to increase manufacturing capacity and will relocate their global headquarters to the new site.

  May 12, 2022, Boulder, CO – Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) announces the acquisition of a new building for the relocation of its global manufacturing and commercial headquarters from Airport Blvd. in Boulder, Colorado, to the Boulder Technology Center in Niwot, Colorado, USA.

  The new facility is over twice the size of the current HQ at 124,000 square feet. It will house the manufacturing and business operations previously located in Boulder. Activities have already begun to build out the current space to meet PMS’s specific, long-term operational needs to optimize workflow and operational efficiencies across core business functions.

  “This is a unique opportunity for us to design a space that accommodates the needs of all our employees while creating a positive customer and employee experience. This is a long-term strategic project for PMS and demonstrates significant capital investment by our parent company, Spectris. We are targeting operational occupancy of the building in early 2024,” said John Mitchell, President of Particle Measuring Systems. John continued, “The vision for our new PMS HQ is to create an engaging, inclusive, and welcoming workplace with employees and customers in mind.”

  PMS has engaged the architecture firm DLR Group for the planning and design of the building. DLR Group has extensive experience designing mixed-use industrial manufacturing facilities.

  This year PMS celebrates the 50^th Anniversary of its founding. Since 1972, PMS has grown into a solutions and thought leader for contamination monitoring and control for clean manufacturing facilities. They are the industry leader in monitoring sensitivity. PMS delivers not only contamination instruments, but also expert consultants, data management software, and training and education to their customers around the globe. 

  About Particle Measuring Systems

  Particle Measuring Systems Inc. (PMS), a subsidiary of Spectris plc, is a global technology leader and expert in contamination monitoring and control, the inventor of laser particle counting, and now is the leading provider of solutions for monitoring and controlling many forms of contamination that impact companies that manufacture in clean environments.  For more information visit pmeasuring.com.

• Particle Measuring Systems Celebrates 50 Years (20220622)

  As Particle Measuring Systems reaches its 50th Anniversary, we look back on half a century of innovations and growth.

  February 23, 2022, Boulder, CO – Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) announces the 50th Anniversary of its inception. Started in 1972 as a cloud microphysics company, PMS has grown into a solutions and thought leader for contamination monitoring and control within clean manufacturing facilities at facilities around the globe. PMS was founded in 1972 in Boulder, Colorado, USA by Dr. Robert G. Knollenberg who invented the laser particle counter to count and measure the sizes of particles in air. In 1978 PMS sent the first particle spectrometer into space on the Pioneer Venus Probe. In 1985 it incorporated its portfolio of particle monitors into full Facility Monitoring Systems. In 1996 PMS was acquired by Spectris, whose focus is to equip their customers with the ability to reduce time to market, improve processes, quality and yield. PMS has since developed into the industry leader in monitoring sensitivity and is the only complete contamination monitoring solution provider. PMS delivers not only microcontamination instruments, but also expert consultants, data management software, and training and education to our global customers.
  As thought leaders and industry experts, the PMS teams have trained contamination monitoring professionals around the world using their in-house “Particle College” curriculum. PMS employees are recognized as authorities in the field and are frequently asked to present at industry events and write technical papers for publications. PMS maintains an extensive knowledge center to educate and support contamination control specialists.
  “It has been gratifying to see this business, that started with me designing and building instruments in my basement while juggling my full-time work in academia, grow into the industry leader for contamination monitoring in controlled environments”, said Dr. Robert Knollenberg, founder, Particle Measuring Systems. This sentiment was supported by John Mitchell, 4th President of PMS, who followed, “The key to our success is having employees who embrace our values of Aim High, Be True and Own It. I’m immensely proud to have been part of this growth while being a company with a purpose: making the world cleaner, healthier, and more productive. I look forward to what we will accomplish for our customers, employees, and the world far into the future.”

  Particle Measuring Systems Inc. (PMS), a subsidiary of Spectris plc, is a global technology leader and expert in contamination monitoring and control, the inventor of laser particle counting, and now is the leading provider of solutions for monitoring and controlling many forms of contamination that impact companies that manufacture in ultra-clean environments. For more information visit pmeasuring.com.

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