In 1948 Moritz Kurt Juchheim founded the company M. K. Juchheim GmbH in Fulda, and started the production of high-quality glass and glass contact thermometers. The trade name JUMO is derived from the name of the founder (Juchheim, Moritz). The product spectrum was gradually expanded after 1950. In 1985 Bernhard Juchheim, son of the founder, took over general management. The mother company was renamed as JUMO GmbH & Co. KG in June 2003, to match the naming of the international subsidiaries. At the same time, Michael Juchheimwas appointed as C.E.O. with power of sole representation, as was his father, Bernhard. Now in the third generation of activity as a family-owned enterprise, JUMO has a staff of more than 2,200 employees throughout the group. It is very well established, with 5 subsidiaries in Germany, 24 foreign subsidiaries, and more than 40 agencies around the world. Today, the extensive product spectrum from JUMO covers components and system solutions for the measurement, control, recording and analysis of physical and chemical parameters. The products range from sensors for temperature, pressure and analytical measurement to the control and recording of measurement data. These instruments and systems are used in a very wide variety of sectors in the capital goods industries. The support of the two prefabrication divisions for metalworking and electronic modules provides the company with a fast, flexible response. And customers can acquire everything from a single source – from simple system modules to complex process software. JUMO does not restrict itself to offering standard items from large-scale production, but is always oriented to the needs and specifications of its customers. The company’s development department and the expertise of its employees facilitate individual customer solutions that meet the highest requirements for functionality, precision and easy-to-use operation. A global service network, consisting of 13 independent sites abroad with additional external service partners, ensures that JUMO is always close to the customer.