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A lasting legacy of calibration excellence
Beamex celebrates 50 years of providing a better way to calibrate. We remain committed to driving the industry forward with precision and innovation. Over the past five decades, we have consistently evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Our journey has been defined by a focus on making the world safer and less uncertain through accurate, trusted measurements.
Explore our journey and vision for the future in Built to Last: Inside the Beamex 50-Year Journey of Precision and Disruption. Gain insights from CEO Jan-Henrik Svensson and Fredrik Wikström, Chair of the Beamex board.
50
Years of calibration solutions
15,000+
Customers worldwide
140+
Countries with Beamex customers
Major Milestones

1975 Beamex is founded
Four calibration technicians — Eero, Krister, Veijo, and Nils-Erik — couldn’t find the calibrators they needed. “There has to be a better way,” they thought, So they set out to create the calibrators they wanted to use. This led to the formation of Beamex.

1975 First calibrator launched
Beamex’s first ever calibrator, a V/A simulator, was developed in Eero’s kitchen. The team worked evenings, weekends and during holidays on top of their regular jobs. The V/A simulator quickly became a success.

1977 First product exports
By collaborating with Rosemount distributors in Finland, Beamex established direct connections with other Rosemount distributors around the world, paving the way for our first exports.

1977 First factory established
The success of the first calibrators quickly created a need for a larger working space. Beamex opened its first factory in a modest 24-square-meter former fishmonger’s shop. This small space marked the beginning of Beamex’s journey into manufacturing.

1978 First partnerships established
We expanded our sales channels by forming partnerships with distributors. Many of these early partnerships, such as those with Gometrics S.L. (formerly GOING) in Spain and AMS Instrumentation & Calibration PTY LTD in Australia, remain strong to this day.

1979 Hiring the right people
Even in the early days hiring was a thorough process, with multiple team members interviewing candidates to ensure a strong fit. While recruitment methods have evolved, selecting the right people remains a priority to this day.

1982 Expanding calibrator range
When expanding our range of calibrators to meet diverse industry needs, we were driven by a clear goal: to create the highest-quality products and become a leader in the calibration market. With each new addition, we focused on accuracy and reliability to address the evolving demands of our customers.

1984 Beamex acquired by Sarlin
In the early 1980s Beamex’s instruments and quality-control concept gained international recognition. On February 8, 1984, Beamex merged with Oy E. Sarlin Ab, becoming a subsidiary of Sarlin Group. Today, Beamex is owned by the fourth generation of the Sarlin family.

1985 Establishing an export department
Until 1985, Beamex handled exports through a Finnish distributor. To build direct connections with international markets, an export “dream team” was formed as the company’s first export department

1986 First calibration system launched
PCAL was our first calibration software with calibrator communication, created to make calibration work faster and more efficient. It helped technicians complete tasks more quickly while reliably storing calibration results, setting a new standard in calibration management.

1986 International sales meetings
We began holding global meetings with our partner network to focus on sales strategies, product launches, calibration training, and team building. This photo is from a sales meeting held in 1994.

1989 President’s Export Award
In 1986, a panel of experts from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland selected Beamex as one of the 21 most innovative companies in the Finnish electronics industry. In 1989, Beamex received the Export Award from Finland’s president in recognition of the company’s fast-growing global presence.

1992 First subsidiary established
Driven by growing demand and high expectations from our US customers, we opened our first subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia. This expansion was further propelled by several large orders from the region, marking a significant milestone in Beamex’s journey toward international growth.

1992 Achieving certification & accreditation
Beamex achieved an important milestone when the company’s headquarters in Pietarsaari, Finland received ISO 9001 certification in May 1992. In December 1993 our calibration laboratory earned ISO 17025 accreditation from the Finnish Accreditation Service (FINAS).

1992 Effective solutions to meet industry requirements
After earning ISO 9001 certification, we hosted seminars and events around the world to provide participants with insights into documented calibration processes. Our QCAL Quality Calibration System offered an effective solution to meet industry requirements.

1993 Taking care of our people
Because people are our most valuable asset, we created “Team Beamex”—a group dedicated to organizing events, fostering a sense of community, and enhancing the workplace experience. To this day, the team plays a vital role in providing an extra level of care and helping people feel connected.

1995 Thriving in challenging times
Despite the economic downturn Beamex continued to thrive, demonstrating resilience and steady growth. Over an 11-year period, we managed to triple our workforce, strengthening our capacity to meet rising demand and support our expanding customer base.

1999 First multifunction calibrator launched
The Beamex MC5 Multifunction Calibrator quickly became an industry benchmark—an all-in-one calibration tool for pressure, temperature, electrical, and frequency signals. The MC5’s modular construction meant that users could easily adapt it for their specific needs.

2000 New partnerships formed and a second subsidiary established
We expanded into key markets by partnering with distributors in over 60 countries, bringing our solutions closer to over 10,000 customers. We also established our second subsidiary in Leicester, UK.

2002 Major expansion of factory
The Beamex headquarters and factory relocated from the original 24-square-meter facility to the purpose-built premises at its current location in 1984. Since then, the facility has undergone three expansions, including a major one in 2002, pictured above.

2003 All-in-one calibration solution
Beamex’s calibration management software has been continuously refined, evolving into today’s cutting-edge CMX Calibration Management Software solution that helps users safely manage instrumentation assets, plan and execute calibrations efficiently, and ensure compliance in highly regulated industries.

2004 Building a strong brand
Despite an already strong brand presence thanks to our product and software offering, we recognized the need to build an even stronger brand through marketing. With a renewed focus on global and local marketing activities, we set out to further enhance the Beamex brand.

2009—2011 Growing in key markets
Global expansion continued, with representative offices established in Mumbai, India (2009); Shanghai, China (2010); and Dammam, Saudi Arabia (2011). This strengthened our ability to provide local support and enhanced our presence in growing markets.

2009 Global enterprise deals
By this point, we had established several long-lasting partnerships with global enterprises through strategic investments in hardware, software, and services. These efforts enabled us to deliver comprehensive, fully digitalized calibration solutions tailored to their diverse needs.

2010 Driven by innovation
Beamex Product Development adopted an agile working approach, transforming their processes to enhance flexibility and responsiveness. Today, the Product Development Team has grown to become the largest department within the company, driving innovation and supporting the development of advanced solutions.

2011 A new benchmark in field calibration
The first-generation Beamex MC6 Advanced Field Calibrator and Communicator set a new standard in efficiency and accuracy. The MC6 automates calibrations, captures data digitally, securely stores results, and provides high-accuracy calibration for pressure, temperature, electrical signals, and multi-bus communication.

2011 Strengthening laboratory capabilities
To further enhance our calibration capabilities, we expanded our pressure and electrical laboratory by building a state-of-the-art temperature laboratory. This addition allowed us to meet a wider range of customer needs and supported our strategic growth.

2017 First SaaS calibration offering
Beamex LOGiCAL Calibration Management Software introduced easy, cloud-based calibration management. LOGiCAL offers secure data storage, instrument tracking, guided calibration processes, and seamless integration with Beamex calibrators. The software allows users to analyze calibration results, generate calibration certificates, and access and share data quickly and easily.

2019 Introducing a better way for workshop calibration
The Beamex CENTRiCAL Workshop Calibration Solution draws on our decades of experience in providing world-class calibration solutions. This standardized yet fully configurable solution is easy to use, versatile, and ergonomic, allowing technicians to perform efficient, accurate calibrations comfortably.

2019 Launching the world’s most versatile temperature calibrator
The Beamex MC6-T Multifunction Temperature Calibrator and Communicator combines a cutting-edge temperature dry block with multifunction process calibrator and communicator technology. The MC6-T offers unmatched versatility for calibrating temperature, pressure, and electrical signals, as well as fieldbus instruments.

2020 Easy to do business with
The Beamex webshop is launched to provide customers with an easy way to purchase accessories and spare parts. Reflecting our commitment to being easy to do business with, we also introduced a service portal for convenient booking of calibration and repair services, and a support portal to provide customers with rapid assistance from Beamex experts.

2020 A refreshed strategy for a safer and less uncertain world
We refreshed our strategy to align with our goals and deepen our engagement with customers worldwide. Guided by our purpose—for a safer and less uncertain world—and our promise to be your partner for calibration excellence, this strategy refresh reinforced our dedication to growth, innovation, and open communication.

2021 Pressure generation made easy
The launch of the Beamex ePG Electric Pressure Pump and Controller revolutionized pressure calibration by replacing traditional hand pumps. The ePG offers easy pressure generation with button controls and is compatible with any pressure calibrator.

2023 Serving customers from 12 offices globally
With subsidiaries in France (2013), Germany (2017), Canada (2019), Sweden (2022), China (2023), and the Netherlands (2023), plus a second Finland office in Kajaani (2019), Beamex now has a total of 12 offices around the world. This expansion reflects our commitment to hiring the right talent and building a unified employee experience across all locations.

2025 Certified for information security
We have achieved ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognized standard for information security. This milestone reflects our commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining the highest standards of security. We are thrilled to continue building trust with our partners and customers worldwide.

2025 A lasting legacy of calibration excellence
With over 15,000 customers across more than 140 countries, Beamex is well-positioned for a bright future. Discover more about our journey and future vision: Built to Last: Inside 50 Years of Beamex, Precision and Disruption, featuring insights from CEO Jan-Henrik Svensson and Fredrik Wikström, Chair of the Beamex board
Meet our people
With passionate people from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, we work towards finding better ways. Hear Beamex employees’ favorite memories and learn why they love working at Beamex so much.

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