AMETEK, Inc.
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AMETEK, Inc.
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AME
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AMETEK, Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate and global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with headquarters in the United States and over 220 sites worldwide. The company was founded in 1930, originally named American Machine and Metals, and later changed to AMETEK in the early 1960s, reflecting its evolution from a provider of heavy machinery to a manufacturer of analytical instruments, precision components, and specialty materials. AMETEK has been ranked as high as 402 on the Fortune 500 and consistently appears on the Fortune 1000 and Fortune Global 2000 rankings. The company's strategy includes Operational Excellence, New Product Development, International/Market Expansion, and Acquisitions. It operates through two groups: the Electronic Instruments Group and the Electromechanical Group, comprising over 100 brands across various sectors. The headquarters is located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.