About Us
Dillon was founded in 1937 by William C. Dillon in the United States as a supplier of cable tensioning products to the armed forces. The company grew rapidly, expanded its offering and today has a comprehensive range of force measurement devices.
Today, Dillon provides a wide range of load monitoring and force measurement products, from software to force gauges, crane scales, dynamometers and tension meters. The company focuses on providing quality measurement devices for tension, compression and push/pull forces for industrial environments. These products are sold into a wide variety of markets worldwide including lifting applications, telecommunications, aviation, military, public utilities, offshore oil/gas, shipping and elevator/lift maintenance.
In 1986, Dillon was acquired by Avery Weigh-Tronix, a world leading manufacturer of industrial scales, weighing equipment and measurement devices. Avery Weigh-Tronix is part of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technologies with operations in 57 countries. Our factory is based in Fairmont, MN where we design, build, test and calibrate the Dillon equipment to meet the rigorous safety, quality and reliability standards demanded by the industries we serve.
With a reputation for superior strength, reliability, accuracy and quality, Dillon goes from strength to strength.
CASE STUDIES
Dillon Quick-Check Provides Accuracy and Speed when Installing Cable Barrier Systems
Dillon Quick-Check Provides Accuracy and Speed when Installing Cable Barrier Systems As a leading provider of high-tension cable barrier systems, Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, L.P requires a quick, reliable and above all accurate method of checking the tension on the cables they supply. The aptly named Quick-Check tension meter from Dillon does just that, providing […]
Dillon Quick-Check Used for 50th Africa Games
Dillon Quick-Check Used for 50th Africa Games Dillon Quick-Check was recently used in the preparations for the 50th Africa Games. Held in Brazzaville, Congo in September 2016, the Games included spectacular visual displays involving a giant cube in the center of the stadium. The giant cube was held in place with dozens of wires that […]
Branat Construction Use Dillon Quick Check to Ensure Cell Tower Safety
Branat Construction Use Dillon Quick Check to Ensure Cell Tower Safety As a leading provider of tower construction, engineering, inspection, maintenance and modification services, Branat Construction must ensure that the cell towers they work on meet strict industry and safety standards. To do so, the company selected the Dillon Quick Check tension meter, which improves […]
Dillon selected as ORACLE TEAM USA official force measurement supplier
Dillon selected as ORACLE TEAM USA official force measurement supplier ORACLE TEAM USA has selected Dillon to supply its force measurement equipment as the team prepares to race for the America’s Cup. The 35th America’s Cup takes place June 2017 in Bermuda – and a range of Dillon’s precision force measurement products will be used by […]
Our Corporate Family
Owned by Illinois Tool Works, Avery Weigh-Tronix incorporates some of the best known and longest-established companies in the weighing industry.
Avery Weigh-Tronix
Avery Weigh-Tronix is one of the world’s leading suppliers of weighing scales, systems and equipment.
We offer a wide range of industrial weighing systems and solutions, backed by an extensive service network throughout the USA.
Part of a large corporate family, we market and service our products in over 80 countries across the globe.
Illinois Tool Works
Avery Weigh-Tronix is owned by Illinois Tool Works (ITW): a Fortune 200 company which is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses.
A leading international business corporation with more than 100 years of history, ITW employs approximately 45,000 people and has operations in 53 countries worldwide.
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