About Spectris

Spectris plc manufactures and sells measuring instruments and controls worldwide. Segments The company operates through Materials Analysis, Test and Measurement, In-line Instrumentation, and Industrial Controls segments. Materials Analysis This segment provides products and services that enable customers to determine structure, composition, quantity and quality of particles and materials during their research and product development processes, when assessing materials before production, or during the manufacturing process. The operating companies in this segment are Malvern Panalytical and Particle Measuring Systems. Test and Measurement This segment supplies test, measurement and analysis equipment, software and services for product design optimization and validation, manufacturing control, micro seismic monitoring and environmental noise monitoring. The operating companies in this segment are Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration, ESG Solutions, HBM and Millbrook Group Limited. In-line Instrumentation This segment provides process analytical measurement, asset monitoring and online controls, as well as associated consumables and services for both primary processing and the converting industries. The operating companies in this segment are Brüel & Kjær Vibro, BTG, NDC Technologies and Servomex. Industrial Controls This segment provides products and solutions that measure, monitor, control, inform and connect during the production process. The operating companies in this segment are Omega Engineering and Red Lion Controls. Strategy The company’s strategy is evolving from being a supplier of products towards the provision of complete solutions, a combination of hardware, software and/or services to its customers. The key elements of the company's strategy are to focus on innovating customer solutions, increase presence in key strategic markets, expand business internationally, and deploy capital for both platform and bolt-on M&A. Customers The company’s end markets include pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals; automotive; aerospace and defence; academic research; Semicon, telecoms and electronics; pulp, paper and tissue; energy and utilities; metals, minerals and mining; and other, including machine building and distribution. History Spectris plc was founded by Sir Richard Fairey in 1915. The company was formerly known as the Fairey Aviation Company, Ltd. and changed its name to Spectris plc in 2001.