History facts (1977–2008): The beginnings: Endress+Hauser is involved in flow measurement since the 1960s

However, the real breakthrough only comes in the mid 1970s when the group gears its business strategy towards environmental technology and enters the water and wastewater market.
1977 In March, Endress+Hauser buys "Flowtec" in Bern, Switzerland. In the same month, the company is moved to Reinach in the Swiss canton of Basel-Landschaft and is renamed "Flowtec AG".

The young company commences work with three employees at the new site in a former military barracks. Production begins on the first magmeters with the 76 and 77 series.
1977 - 1978 Shortly after moving to Reinach, work begins on building the first magmeter calibration rig (DN 200 to 1300) right beside the military barracks. This rig remains in service until the end of 2000 and lays the foundation for the high level of expertise Endress+Hauser acquires in the area of flow calibration over the course of the following years.

1980 Flowtec AG produces the world's first low-cost compact magmeter - the Magpac. The goal is to open up additional markets and applications as an alternative to mechanical measuring systems, such as displacement meters.
1981 - 1982 Endress+Hauser sets new standards with the Autozero 2000. This magmeter can even measure demanding or non-homogeneous fluids such as fruit mash, yoghurt, paper pulp or sludge containing stones with the world's highest accuracy of +/-0.2%.
1982 As an alternative to Magpac, the cost-effective Pulsmag is launched for standard industrial applications.
1984 Flowtec AG sets another milestone in industrial measuring technology with Variomag. Variomag is the first microprocessor-controlled flowmeter in the world. The digital display and the display of corresponding error codes are also regarded as thoroughly innovative features.
1985 The measurement of flow in pipes is often associated with cost accounting. To cover such applications Flowtec AG's Mastermag is the company's first magmeter suitable for custody transfer applications.
1987 The flow market continues to witness ongoing growth in all industries. For this reason, Flowtec AG presents several products this year, namely: Speedmag, Eximag, Autozero 3000 and Pulsmag V.

Speedmag
The first magmeter from Flowtec AG that is specially designed for batching applications.

Eximag
The world's first magmeter with two-wire technology for hazardous areas.
1990 Release of the refined Picomag sensor - the Picomag II with stainless steel housing for measuring very low flow in pipes just 2 millimeters in diameter.

The Tecmag transmitter electronics also launched in 1990 aim at meeting even the toughest customer requirements in measuring operations. The "Rolls-Royce" of Flowtec's transmitters is the first to have a "function matrix" and a multi-line plain-text display.

1993 - 1994 Innovative instruments are in greater demand than ever before
With the Promag 30 and 33, Flowtec AG presents its new generation of magmeters to meet the increasing demands of measuring and control technology. The transmitter, sensor, process connections and other instrument components can now be combined together in a modular system, so "customers only pay for what they need".
1995 There is also a lot of activity in the batching market. For this reason, Flowtec launches Dosimag as the follow-up to Speedmag. Its compact design allows installation in very confined spaces, such as on rotary filling systems.

Since plant operators often do not want to spend a lot on simple flow monitoring applications, Flowtec AG develops Magphant - an insertion sensor that facilitates cost-effective flow monitoring in metal and plastic pipes.

1996 - 2001 The number of magmeters produced each year hits the 50,000 mark
There is an urgent need to expand the production resources required. For this reason, the production area at Cernay is increased by 4,500 m2 in a number of expansion stages. At the same time, planning commences on a new calibration center. After four years under construction, the result is one of the most modern and accurate calibration rigs in the world with an accredited overall accuracy of +/-0.05

2000 - 2003 The Promag line is systematically advanced, refined and improved. As part of the significantly more comprehensive "Proline family" concept - which covers all flow measuring principles -, Flowtec launches the next magmeter generation with Promag 10, 23, 50, 51 and Promag 53. The Promag sensors now also reflect the branch segmentation of industrial applications. Promag W for the water and wastewater market, Promag P for the process industry and Promag H for hygienic applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Support and maintenance of flowmeters directly in the field (life cycle management) is becoming increasingly important. With the Fieldcheck tester and simulator, as well as the Fieldtool service software, it is possible to check the operational reliability of flowmeters directly on site.

2004 The batching market continues to develop. Demand is particularly high for very compact magmeters that can be installed in even the most confined locations. As a result, Flowtec develops the new Dosimag which enjoys an extremely positive reception on the market.
2006 The global economy is booming, as is the demand for industrial measuring and control technology. Production centers and calibration rigs in the USA, India and China are gradually built and expanded.

Flowtec extends the magmeter product portfolio once again with Promag 55S for measuring extremely difficult fluids. Thanks to the wide range of liners and electrode types available, practically anything "that can be pumped" can be measured with high accuracy. In 2008, Promag 55H is released for similar applications but with strict hygienic design requirements.

Global market leader in 30 years
Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG has been in operation for 31 years and has become one of the leading providers of flowmeters in the world, offering one of the broadest product portfolios in this area. The numbers speak for themselves: in 2007, Flowtec produces over 105,000 magmeters in total - more than ever before. By mid 2008, the number of magmeters sold since the company's foundation hits the incredible 1 million mark.
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