Metrologic celebrates 35th business anniversary
MAY 5--Metrologic Instruments Inc. (Blackwood, NJ;www.metrologic.com), a manufacturer of sophisticated imaging systems using laser, holographic, camera, and vision-based technologies, is celebrating 35 years in business. C. Harry Knowles, Metrologic founder and chief executive officer, says, "Our revenues increased from nearly zero during the first year to revenues of approximately $117 million in 2002 and projected sales in 2003 of $127 million to $132 million. The many employees we have had over the 35 years have been at the core of Metrologic's success. Further strengthening our market position are our 216 issued patents, protecting our intellectual property and generating royalty income."
Metrologic designs, manufactures, and markets barcode-scanning and high-speed automated data-capture systems solutions using laser, holographic, camera, and vision-based technologies. Metrologic offers expertise in 1- and 2-D barcode reading, portable data collection, optical character recognition, and image lift, as well as parcel dimensioning and singulation detection for customers in manufacturing, transportation, and logistics, and postal and parcel delivery industries. In addition to its extensive line of bar code scanning and vision system equipment, Metrologic also provides laser beam delivery and control systems to semiconductor and fiberoptic manufacturers, as well as a variety of sophisticated optical systems.