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Home » Company » History
Bacharach: Making the Measurable Difference
since 1909
Bacharach Inc. began operations in 1909 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a family-owned manufacturing
business chartered by Hermann Bacharach. The Company’s initial focus was on the development and
production of instruments that measure air flow and gas sensing for combustion analysis.
Today, the business has expanded to include a complete line of products that detect, measure and monitor
gases with portable and fixed (stationary) instruments. Bacharach’s history is rich with inventions,
education, R&D initiatives, patented technologies and corporate acquisitions that have contributed to its
current position as a respected industry leader. The timeline below shows the forward progress of the
Bacharach history.
1909
Hermann Bacharach starts Business
Hermann Bacharach starts his own business as a provider of air flow meters and gas measuring
instruments imported from Germany for local Pittsburgh mines.
1915
Manufacturing Facility in Downtown Pittsburgh
Bacharach Industrial Instrument Company is incorporated and the Company establishes its first
manufacturing facility in downtown Pittsburgh.
1920’s
Rapid Growth & Expansion
Rapid growth continues. Bacharach expands its manufacturing capabilities to include temperature
measuring and gas analysis instruments.
1935
Company Sold to Employees
Hermann Bacharach retires and sells the Company to four employees. Diesel test stands were launched.
1939
CO2 Gas Analyzer Developed
Bacharach develops the CO2 Fyrite® Orsat Gas Analyzer which replaces the lab-based Orsat for evaluating
combustion efficiency. The Fyrite® “Classic” is still used today by many customers.
1940’s
Products Added to Diesel and Heating Service Lines
A number of products are added to both diesel and heating service lines establishing Bacharach as a world
leader in measurement instruments..
1947
Smoke Tester Developed with Shell Oil
In conjunction with Shell Oil Co., the True Spot® smoke tester is developed
1962
Bacharach Becomes Publicly Traded Company
Bacharach was first traded on the stock exchange
1965
Bacharach Acquires Johnson-Williams
As a complement to its respected diesel and heating service lines, Bacharach acquires Johnson-Williams, a
leading manufacturer of both portable instruments and continuous monitoring systems for combustible
and toxic gases.
1966
Bacharach Purchased by AMBAC Industries, Inc.
Bacharach was purchased by AMBAC Industries, Inc., a diversified, technically oriented company
involved in diesel fuel systems and industrial safety.
1969
Bacharach Develops Gas Detectors for Mining Industry
Bacharach developed one of the first portable gas detectors for the mining industry – the “Canary” as well
as fixed gas detectors, indicators and alarms, marketed as the “Sentinel.”
1978
Leadership Shift to United Technologies Automotive Group
Leadership shifts to United Technologies Automotive Group. Bacharach’s broad range of products serves
many markets including industrial, automotive, chemical and mining.
1980
Bacharach Develop Portable Electronic Combustion Analyzers
Bacharach engineers develop the CA1, one of the first portable electronic combustion analyzers.
1986
Former Executive from United Technologies Purchases Bacharach
Bacharach was purchased by Paul Zito, a former Vice President from United Technologies.
1989
Bacharach Acquires GMD Systems
Bacharach acquires GMD Systems, a leading producer of paper tape technology for the detection of
acutely toxic gases.
1990's
Muliple Patents Assigned to Bacharach
Patents are assigned to Bacharach for multiple gas detection instruments, including a selectable gas
detector – sold as the Sniffer® 514M, a dual sensor leak detector – marketed as the Informant® and halogen
sensor technology used in the Tru Point® handheld leak detector.
1996
Joint Venture Projects Launched
Bacharach partnered with Scott Safety (a Tyco company) and GRI on joint venture projects.
2000
Heated Diode Technology Aquired
Bacharach purchased heated diode technology from Yokogawa Corporation of America. and developed
sensors for combustible gases
2002
Optics Technology Patented
Bacharach acquired Janos Technology, patented optics technology used in Bacharach NDIR-based
products, and launched HGM-300 refrigerant leak monitor (fixed).
2007
PNC Equity Acquires Bacharach
PNC Equity acquires Bacharach under Incline Equity management.
2008
Sensor Exchange Program Introduced
Bacharach introduced industry-unique B-Smart® sensor exchange program for the new INSIGHT®
combustion analyzer.
2011
Bacharach Acquires Murco Ltd.
Bacharach acquired Murco Ltd., adding extensive fixed gas detection line to the Bacharach line.
2012
New Residential & Commercial Combustion Analyzers Launched
Bacharach launched new residential / commercial combustion analyzers – INSIGHT® Plus and InTech®.
2013
IR-based Fixed Gas Detection Line Launched
Bacharach launched a new proprietary IR-based fixed gas detection line, MGS-250.
2014
Bacharach Launches Tune-Rite™ Troubleshooting Software (Patent
Pending)
Bacharach launches Tune-Rite® troubleshooting software for the INSIGHT® Plus combustion analyzer,
making it one of the industry’s most popular contractor tools.
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