Fluke Corporation
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial diagnostic, measurement, and testing instruments |
| Founded | June 1, 1948 in Springdale, Colorado, United States |
| Founder | John Fluke Sr. |
| Headquarters | Everett, Washington , United States |
| Products | Electronic test equipment, industrial diagnostic instruments, measurement instruments, testing instruments |
| Parent | Fortive Corporation |
Fluke Corporation is a U.S.-based producer of industrial diagnostic, measurement, and testing instruments, including electronic test equipment. Established in 1948 by John Fluke Sr. in Springdale, Colorado, the company’s main office is now situated in Everett, Washington.
History
The company was founded by John Fluke in June 1948 under the name John Fluke Engineering Company, Inc., with a concentration on electrical measurement and testing devices. In 1952, it moved its operations to Seattle and was reestablished as John Fluke Manufacturing Co., Inc. The firm accessed external funding through an over-the-counter (OTC) stock listing in 1959 and subsequently appeared on the American Stock Exchange (symbol FLK) in 1967, followed by a New York Stock Exchange listing (symbol FKM) in 1980, marking its expansion and growing market presence.
In 1987, Fluke entered a partnership with North American Philips’ Test and Measurement division to create the 'Scopemeter,' a hybrid device combining features of an oscilloscope and a multimeter. By 1993, Fluke acquired this Philips division for $41.8 million, rebranding the Philips PM product line under its own name to enhance its range of offerings.
The acquisition of Fluke by Danaher Corporation occurred in 1998, broadening the company’s international reach. In 2016, Danaher separated several businesses, including Fluke, to establish Fortive, Inc. (NYSE: FTV), reorganizing its corporate framework to sharpen focus on strategic growth and operational excellence.
Acquisition of DNI Nevada
Fluke expanded into medical testing equipment in 2002 by acquiring DNI Nevada (previously Dynatech Nevada/Neurodyne-Dempsey), recognized for producing the FitTester 3000 quantitative respirator fit testing device. This purchase extended Fluke’s portfolio under the Fluke Biomedical brand. By 2004, manufacturing operations were centralized at the Everett headquarters to improve efficiency within its subsidiary network.
Pomona Electronics
Founded in 1951 by brothers Joseph J. and Carl W. Musarra, Pomona Electronics specializes in test accessories and electronic testing instruments. Originally focused on producing test cable harnesses for television cathode-ray tubes from a modest facility, Pomona was acquired by ITT Industries by 1976 before being sold to Fluke in 1999. The company moved its manufacturing plant to Everett, Washington in 2002, strengthening its integration within Fluke’s worldwide operations.