Argus - A Brief History

A Brief History

is a world leader in the design and manufacture of machinery for the processing of printed circuit boards. Widely recognized for its expertise in this field, has sales efforts and business in all industrialized countries. It serves a well-defined market where it maintains a reputation for quality, engineering innovation, simplicity of design, and customer service.

was founded March 1, 1965 in Ringoes, New Jersey, U.S.A. The first products were based on focused infrared heating as applied to manufacturing processes. The primary market at the time was in the electronics industry, but this gradually evolved into more narrowly defined work in the printed circuit industry. Several technical innovations led to the fusing process, which then led to the development of hot air leveling machinery in the mid 1980s. In response to the evolving needs of its customers, 's present focus and leadership is in spray coating and drying technology.

customers range from very small companies to the giants of industry, such as IBM, General Electric, General Motors, Ford and Motorola. Having worked with this diverse group of customers, is in a unique position to address the needs of both small and large shops. We always place customer needs first in designing and building timely and useful machinery that provides long-term productivity and efficiency gains for its customers.