For Monterey-based Sierra Instruments, 50 years marks the beginning of
a new era of global innovation in precision flow measurement where
truth prevails as a driving force.
Today, Sierra flow meters regulate greenhouse gases, convert waste to
energy, and deliver life-saving vaccines. They control industrial
processes and help create silicon chips that enable our everyday life.
After fifty years, a new Sierra team built on core values that never
change continue to deliver on a vision of operational excellence.
OUR STORY
1973
Dr. John Olin establishes Sierra Instruments in Minnesota
1975
Sierra moves to Carmel Valley, California
1980
Establishes Industrial Instruments Division based on thermal
principles
1983
Sells Environmental Instruments Division to Anderson
Instruments
1989
Moves to expanded Monterey facility
1994
Introduces patented no-drift DrySense mass velocity sensor
1995
Opens European headquarters (Sierra BV) in Holland
1997
Introduces InnovaMass, world's first multiparameter Vortex
meter
1997
Partners with Caterpillar to make Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Partial-flow Sampler
2003
Matthew J. Olin takes over leadership as CEO (Second
Generation Succession)
2003
SmartTrak™ Mass Flow Controller launched
2005
Opens Asia headquarters in Shanghai, China
2011
Acquires UK-based CP Engineering for Automotive Test Division
Renamed Sierra-CP
2012
Raptor OS introduced for Thermal, Vortex, and Ultrasonic
meters
2012
Introduces revolutionary QuadraTherm Thermal Mass Flow Meter
2014
Automotive Test Division builds Honda Formula 1 facility in UK
2017
Launches InnovaSonic Transit-time Ultrasonic Flow Meter
2017
Completes Sierra Loop gas flow calibration facility - most
accurate in world
2019
Purchased by Tasi Group
2022
James Earle becomes the General Manager
2023
Celebrate Sierra's 50 Years in business - Beginning of a new
era of innovation
OUR STORY
1973
Dr. John Olin establishes Sierra Instruments in Minnesota
1975
Sierra moves to Carmel Valley, California
1980
Establishes Industrial Instruments Division based on thermal
principles
1983
Sells Environmental Instruments Division to Anderson
Instruments
1989
Moves to expanded Monterey facility
1994
Introduces patented no-drift DrySense mass velocity sensor
1995
Opens European headquarters (Sierra BV) in Holland
1997
Introduces InnovaMass, world's first multiparameter Vortex
meter
1997
Partners with Caterpillar to make Diesel Exhaust Emissions
Partial-flow Sampler
2003
Matthew J. Olin takes over leadership as CEO (Second
Generation Succession)
2003
SmartTrak™ Mass Flow Controller launched
2005
Opens Asia headquarters in Shanghai, China
2011
Acquires UK-based CP Engineering for Automotive Test Division
Renamed Sierra-CP
2012
Raptor OS introduced for Thermal, Vortex, and Ultrasonic
meters
2012
Introduces revolutionary QuadraTherm Thermal Mass Flow Meter
2014
Automotive Test Division builds Honda Formula 1 facility in UK
2017
Launches InnovaSonic Transit-time Ultrasonic Flow Meter
2017
Completes Sierra Loop gas flow calibration facility - most
accurate in world
2019
Purchased by Tasi Group
2022
James Earle becomes the General Manager
2023
Celebrate Sierra's 50 Years in business - Beginning of a new
era of innovation
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