Genral Water Catalogue - Crison Instruments - #3

Crison began trading in Barcelona towards the end of 1970. Its original aim was to manufacture quality pH-measuring equipment in Spain at a more competitive price than the equipment being imported.

The choice of the best pH sensors for our pH-meters was, from the very beginning, the path to success for the company which has seen the number of instru­ments manufactured, its workforce and the size of its installations all grow at the same time.

In 1979, CRISON became a public limited company and underwent an intense phase of expansion with exports to over forty countries. In 1980, CRISON's products included pH-meters for laboratories and processes, conductivity meters and thermometers. Titrator production then began.

Due to its growth, in 1985 CRISON moved to its current facility in Alella, which in turn helped extend the R&D department, which was dedicated exclusively to incorporating microprocessor technology throug­hout the entire range of instruments. It is worthwhile pointing outthe interactive software developed by our engineers, which is still regarded by users of CRISON equipment as one of its most valuable features.

The current growth of our market stems from the above boost given to the R&D department, the growth of our workforce, which currently employs 45 professionals, and the expansion of our installations. There is now a new building which is entirely dedica­ted to customer and distributor service.

Today, CRISON's installations cover 1700 m2, these house all the company departments: R&D, produc­tion, warehouse, after-sales service, applications laboratory, calibration laboratory, marketing and the sales department. The company also benefits from a reserved area for use as a classroom and training lab.

CRISON's most notable achievements include the creation of a range of instruments manufactured

using SMD (Surface Mounted Device) technology, which has enabled us to subs­tantially increase our production capacity and improve quality while maintaining competitive prices.

As regards electro­magnetic compatibi­lity, "EMC", we have our own fully-equi­pped laboratory and highly qualified per­sonnel who can carry out all EC-required tests from the very beginning of any projects. All our equipment exceeds the minimum requirements established as regards immunity and electromagnetic radiation emissions, and is also highly resistant to the tempo­rary electricity overloads caused by lightning flashes.

CRISON is an ISO 9001/2000 certified company.

This is a cause for satisfaction confirmed day in, day outon seeing howwe have managed to instil the spirit of these standards in each and every member of our workforce.

Specialization and the quality of individual and teamwork are what lie behind CRISON's 35 years in business... and its future.