For more than 30 years, Rochester-based Global Digital Instruments has manufactured compact electronic hour meters, gauges, and equipment control consoles, beginning with a run-time meter for the lawn and garden market. Its patented one-wire inductive hour meter remains a staple, while the company’s designs now serve more than 10 markets worldwide, including outdoor power equipment manufacturers. GDI also develops OEM-customized products and quantities, with its VersaGuard Advance console drawing on more than three decades of design and manufacturing experience.
Prime Instruments, IncFounded in Cleveland in 1970, Prime Instruments makes panel meters, gauges, fuel senders and related components for original-equipment manufacturers. Its instruments are built into equipment ranging from battery chargers and lift machinery to marine and welding applications, with custom case designs, dial artwork and electrical features handled as part of the company’s regular work. Prime also tests gauges through independent laboratories for the environments in which they will be used, and its products carry a two-year warranty.CLEVELAND, OH
Weschler InstrumentsFounded in Cleveland in 1941, Weschler Instruments remains a Hughes family company now led by its third generation. It is best known for Westinghouse-style analog switchboard meters and digital bargraph instruments, supporting utility and industrial customers worldwide from production and distribution facilities in Ohio and Florida.STRONGSVILLE, OH
Lascar ElectronicsFounded in an Essex garage in 1977, Lascar Electronics makes electronic monitoring and display equipment, including its EasyLog data loggers and PanelPilot industrial displays. The company has grown into a global operation with sites in the UK, United States and Hong Kong, and also provides electronic design, IoT development and manufacturing services from concept through production. Lascar says it has sold more than one million data loggers worldwide and operates through more than 100 distributors and resellers.ERIE, PA
Electro Industries/GaugeTechElectro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG) makes integrated energy-management and power-quality monitoring systems, combining industrial meters with AI-driven analytics for critical electrical networks. The Westbury, New York manufacturer has more than 45 years in the field, introduced its first digital meter in 1975, and has deployed over one million solutions. EIG’s work is distinguished by more than 120 energy-management and power-quality patents, rigorous automated testing, and a workforce in which over 40% of employees are engineers.WESTBURY, NY