Monochromators, spectrometers, spectrographs and spectral test systems for soft x-ray to infrared. McPherson has instruments and systems working at wavelength regions from ~1 to ~20,000nm.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Established in 1953 and in operation consistently ever since
What is your primary product or service?
McPherson designs and manufactures scanning monochromators, flat field imaging spectrographs, vacuum monochromators, and measurement systems for reflectance, transmittance, and absorbance testing. It provides accessories, including light sources, detectors, readout systems, data acquisition software, fiber optics, sample chambers, and light collection assemblies (telescopes and collimators). Its monochromators, spectrographs, and spectroscopy systems used for industrial OEM and research applications. The company’s unique components and systems are used in research applications ranging from lasers and lithography, solar, and energy to analytical and biomedical instrumentation
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We build instruments for our catalog and also to meet customers needs. Our ability and willingness to cater to special requirements sets us apart from many other firms.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Chelmsford MA USA is our factory and headquarters. We sell domestically and internationally from right here in Massachusetts.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Directions from the Boston International Airport (Logan Airport): (During non-rush hours it should take about 45 minutes)
--From the airport exit, take Route 1A South to the Summer Tunnel ($3.50 toll)
--Stay in left lane through tunnel
--Merge on access ramp to Route 1 North (also called I-93 North-elevated at this point)
--Drive about 11 miles to Route 128 (also called I-95) and exit south
--Drive about 6 miles to Route 3 (not 3A), exit 32A, and exit north
--Drive about 10 miles to Route 129, exit 29, and turn right at the end of the ramp (you now are on the above map)
--Drive ½ mile to Alpha Road and turn left
--Drive ¼ mile to Stuart Road and turn left
McPherson is the second building on your right. Main entrance is through the glass enclosed foyer
Driving instructions are here too http://www.mcphersoninc.com/drivinginstructions.html
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept W/T, MC, Visa. Net 30 terms are extended to customers w suitable references or proven payment history.
Which areas do you service?
We service the whole world from here! Domestic and international sales and service our of Chelmsford MA USA
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Company was founded as McPherson Instrument Corporation by Paul McPherson (1920 - 1972) and operated as a sole proprietorship until 1967 when it was sold to now defunct GCA Corporation. It was operated as GCA/McPherson, a division of GCA Corporation, until 1981 when it was sold to D. M. Schoeffel. It has operated under various names: McPherson - Division of SI Corporation, McPherson Instruments, SI/McPherson and McPherson, Inc. Currently the company is simply called McPherson and is a privately held company
What are your hours of operation?
8 Am to 4 PM Monday to Friday. Closed weekends
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"We have to be detectives. We’re trying to find clues and the best clues since the mid-19th century have been in spectra."
-Adam S. Burrows, Princeton University, 2014
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