History of Merrick
Herbert Merrick
In 1908, Herbert Merrick, engineer, developed the first dynamic weighing machine based on the idea of mechanically calculating gravimetric flow rates from belt speed and weight. Little did he realize that he would fundamentally change the way the world measured material flow.
Inception of Merrick Industries
Herbert Merrick began the Merrick Scale Manufacturing Company in Passaic, NJ, to produce his invention, the company has been in continuous operation ever since. MERRICK has remained a driving force in the advancement of dynamic weighing and material handling technology with a full line of solutions.
Read more on Herbert Merrick's life here.
1908
The Feed-O-Weight
The Feed-O-Weight, an automatic mechanically regulated weigh feeder, was introduced. The first Feed-O-Weights sold were retrofits of a customer’s coke oven conveyors into feeders. Weight on belt was regulated by raising and lowering the material shear gate to maintain a constant weight on the belt. Speed was manually set for the desired feed rate.
1930's
Merrick product line expansion
The Model “S” and Model “SV” weightometers are developed by John Christman.
The model E integrator design was changed to the “plate” style, which eliminated the original heavy cast iron box.
WT-1E Rate transducer introduced, providing a rate signal from the mechanical scale.
1940's & 1950's
Digital controllers
Digital controllers introduced – Model DS, DSC and DMRS. Master controller used to control multiple model DSC controllers.
1970's
Relocation to Lynn Haven and BIF purchase
MERRICK manufacturing and offices relocate to Lynn Haven, Florida.
BIF water treatment division acquired
MERRICK acquires water treatment division of BIF. MERRICK began manufacturing BIF Dry Chemical Feed products in 1987, introducing water treatment industry products to the product line.
1980's
Tannehill Purchase
In 1991, the MERRICK company was purchased by Tannehill International Industries, and engineering as well as design functions were integrated into the existing Lynn Haven, Florida facility.
MERRICK’s 50,000 square foot facility houses customer support, engineering & manufacturing. The MERRICK facility has full, in-house capability including complete metalworking, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and National Board Stamps, certified welders, and USDA listing.
1991
Merrick acquires Weighing & Control Services
In business since 1979, Weighing & Control Services joined the MERRICK family in 1993. WCS who specialize in industrial weighing and feeding systems, also provide support for material handling products such as belt scales, weigh belt feeders, volumetric feeders, loss-in-weight feeders, and more.
1993
Merrick Environmental Technologies
MERRICK Environmental Technologies, a full-service supplier of air pollution control and dust collection equipment, was introduced in 1994. This sector of MERRICK specializes in the most difficult precipitator rebuilds, fabric filters available in a wide range of sizes and configurations as well as high-pressure fabric filters.
1994
Power Circuits Inc. purchased
Established in New Jersey in 1965, Power Circuits, Inc. became part of the MERRICK Family of Companies in 2001. Power Circuits designs and manufactures SCR drives for DC motor control. MERRICK continues to service, maintain, and supply spare parts for any currently operating Power Circuits solid state control systems equipment.
2001
Merrick acquires Material Handling Equipment Company
Formed in 1927, Materials Handling Equipment Company has been in continuous operation providing high quality custom-built bulk handling equipment for heavy industries. A leader in cement and power plants as well as the coal industry, many of MHE’s innovations are used today for high temperature, high abrasion, and corrosive applications. One of the original founding members of the Conveyors Equipment Manufacturers Association, MHE was acquired by MERRICK in 2005.
BIF line expansion
Also in 2005, MERRICK purchased the Dry Chemical Feed line from the BIF parent company. With this purchase, MERRICK now provides service as well as parts for all previous customers and users of BIF equipment.
2005
Control Panels, Inc. joins the Merrick Family
With more than 30 years of experience, Control Panels, Inc. specializes in custom control panel design, manufacturing, installation, and repair. CPI also distributes a wide selection of new and used parts, including motor starters, relays, push buttons, cabinets, and more. Control Panels, Inc. handles a wide variety of jobs in industrial and commercial applications for lumber, pulp and paper production facilities, lime processing plants, wastewater treatment centers, traffic signals, and military installations.
2008
Merrick acquires ConSeco
Conveying Systems and Equipment Company, Inc. is the principal inventor and world leader in supplying ConSeCo ScaleLess high-density lime slurry systems. Established by Ron Plank in 1979, ConSeCo has successfully designed and installed over 100 high-density lime systems to both municipal and industrial end users. ConSeco ScaleLess high-density lime slurry systems offer superior cost advantages to the customer through lower capital costs, maintenance, and water usage.
2009
Merrick expands into India
MERRICK further expanded in 2012 by establishing MERRICK Industries Pvt. Ltd., a 100%-owned subsidiary in India. Its capabilities reflect the full services of what our MERRICK companies offer, such as designing and manufacturing of quality material handling products for a variety of industries. Located in Bangalore (Bengaluru) in south-central India, MERRICK Industries Pvt. Ltd. employs a staff of personnel with extensive experience and knowledge of the area’s market demands.
2012
Merrick's Custom Fabrication Division is established
Merrick’s Custom Fabrication Division (MCF) specializes in projects ranging from small one-off applications to large-scale industrial, commercial, and specific DoD projects. MCF supports the fabrication needs of Tannehill Industries International as well as external companies.
2020
Merrick Industries
Today MERRICK enjoys one of the best known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. The very name MERRICK has long been associated with quality of engineering. MERRICK maintains in-house capability in:
- Mechanical design and engineering
- Electrical design and engineering
- High voltage systems design
- Structural engineering
- Electronics design
- Micro electronics design
- Custom embedded systems integration
- Turn key project management
- Construction Management
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