Meascom’s engineering heritage spans more than four decades of becoming australian water quality measurement experts through practical experience in industrial instrumentation, water quality measurement and monitoring technologies.
Our story began in 1985 with a simple belief that has guided every stage of our journey:
Reliable measurements come from practical engineering, carefully selected instruments and the experience to know the difference.
From designing instrumentation systems and supporting Australian industry through to today’s water quality testing equipment and advanced monitoring technologies, our commitment has always remained the same…
Helping customers Measure With Confidence.
1985 – The Beginning of Mann Industries
In 1985, founder Ian Schmahmann established Mann Industries, an Australian company specialising in industrial instrumentation, process measurement and control equipment.
Over the following two decades, Mann Industries became recognised throughout Australia for supplying quality instrumentation together with practical engineering advice and technical support.
Rather than simply selling products, the company built a reputation for helping customers select the right instruments for their applications and supporting them long after the sale.
Those same principles continue to guide Meascom today.
2004 – A New Chapter
In February 2004, Mann Industries was acquired by Weidmüller, concluding almost twenty years of building one of Australia’s respected instrumentation businesses.
Following the acquisition, Ian continued working as an engineering consultant, applying his experience to industrial measurement systems, electronic design and monitoring projects across a wide range of Australian industries.
These consulting years provided opportunities to solve complex engineering challenges while remaining closely connected to the practical needs of customers working in the field.
2012–2017 – Developing Intelligent Monitoring Systems
As wireless communications and cloud technologies began transforming industrial monitoring, Ian focused on developing new generations of remote monitoring systems capable of collecting, transmitting and analysing measurement data from distributed locations.
These projects combined electronics, embedded software, wireless communications and cloud technologies, providing valuable experience in designing systems that were not only technically capable but also practical, reliable and easy to maintain.
Many of the engineering principles developed during this period continue to influence Meascom’s approach to instrumentation today.
2017 – ModernisingAustralia’s Wayside Rail Lubrication
In 2017, Ian was commissioned by a major player in rail lubrication systems to redevelop and modernise one of their platforms used for managing the dispensing of wayside lubrication onto the tracks. The project provided the opportunity to apply practical engineering principles to improve reliability, maintainability and long-term performance. The resulting platform continues to be successfully deployed throughout the Australian rail industry today.
The project reinforced a philosophy that still drives Meascom:
Good engineering is not about adding more features. It is about creating systems that continue to perform reliably year after year.
Continuing to Innovate
Engineering never stands still.
Over the years, experience gained through industrial instrumentation has naturally expanded into environmental monitoring, wireless sensing, cloud-connected measurement systems and predictive condition monitoring technologies.
Today, Meascom applies this accumulated knowledge to help Australian organisations select the right water quality testing equipment and obtain accurate, reliable measurements.
Every product we supply reflects the same engineering philosophy developed over more than forty years.
We believe in:
- Carefully selecting products that perform reliably.
- Understanding how every instrument works.
- Verifying performance wherever practical before dispatch.
- Providing practical engineering advice—not simply product specifications.
- Supporting customers throughout the life of their instruments.
Why Our Experience Matters
Many companies sell measuring instruments.
Few have spent decades designing measurement systems, solving engineering problems and helping customers achieve reliable results in real-world applications.
That practical experience influences every recommendation we make.
Whether you’re selecting a portable water quality meter, choosing a dissolved oxygen probe, measuring conductivity or monitoring environmental conditions, our goal is to help you select equipment that delivers dependable results—not simply sell another instrument.
Our experience also allows us to produce practical technical articles, application guides and educational resources that help customers better understand the science of measurement rather than simply operate an instrument.
Looking Forward
Technology continues to evolve, but our philosophy remains unchanged.
Meascom’s goal is not simply to sell water quality testing equipment.
Our goal is to become Australia’s most trusted source of practical knowledge, carefully selected instruments and engineering support for professionals involved in water quality measurement and environmental monitoring.
By combining decades of engineering experience with carefully selected products and ongoing technical support, we continue our journey as Australian Water Quality Measurement Experts
Measure With Confidence.
Our Engineering Journey
1985
Founded Mann Industries, supplying industrial instrumentation and process measurement equipment throughout Australia.
2004
Mann Industries acquired by Weidmüller.
2004–2012
Engineering consulting in industrial instrumentation, electronic design and measurement systems.
2012–2017
Development of intelligent remote monitoring and cloud-connected measurement technologies.
2017
Redeveloped JSG Industrial Systems’ rail lubrication control platform, restoring long-term reliability for railway applications across Australia.
Today
Meascom continues to help Australian organisations select and use reliable water quality testing equipment, portable water quality meters and environmental monitoring instruments, supported by more than forty years of practical engineering experience.