Standards in Contamination Monitoring in Cleanrooms

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Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets standards in contamination monitoring in cleanrooms. With more than 60 patents, the company creates the technology that enables customers to make informed decisions, improve process yield, and comply with changing legal requirements.

PMS understands the challenges its customers face and actively works to stay up-to-date with changes in industry, technical fields, and technology.

With over 450 employees, more than 35 sales partners, and local sales and customer service in over 50 countries, the company is present worldwide.

Company History – Laser Particle Counters

Particle Measuring Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of laser particle counters. How did the company achieve this? Simply put – it invented laser particle counters – a system that provides precise data and results in cleanroom environments.

Since 1972, PMS has expanded its position as a leading provider of technologies in this field by continuously developing innovative, advanced detection technologies. New products are regularly launched to market, and services are added that focus on current and future industry challenges.

Particle Measuring Systems was acquired by Spectris in 1996 and is one of 13 operating business units specializing in providing productivity-enhancing solutions.

Spectris' products and technologies help improve product quality and performance, as well as key manufacturing processes, reduce downtime and waste, and shorten time-to-market. The global customer base spans various markets. Spectris operates in four business segments, reflecting the applications and industries they serve: Material Analysis, Test and Measurement, Inline Instrumentation, and Industrial Control.

Corporate Culture and Values

The corporate culture is just as important as the technologies developed by executives and technicians. Whether dealing with customers, employees, or technologies – Particle Measuring Systems is committed to outstanding, professional, and trustworthy service.

The company's values of endless innovation, empowerment, absolute integrity, customer focus, and performance form the foundation for striving for excellence. PMS is proud to be part of such a enriching culture that promotes ethical behavior and moral standards at all levels and under all circumstances.

Company Philosophy

Particle Measuring Systems' company philosophy is to be a differentiated market leader in contamination monitoring by enhancing the capabilities of cleanroom manufacturing through the application of technologically superior solutions, quality standards, and services.