LaMotte Company is a leader in testing, filtration, and sustaining pool water purification. Located on its own 15-acre industrial park near colonial Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the company has been a leader in its market for many years.
Founded
LaMotte Chemical Product Company founded when young chemist and pH analysis expert, Frank LaMotte, creates a new venture to focus on specific applications of chemical control.
Incorporated
The LaMotte Chemical Products Company is incorporated on April 5th
Admiral Byrd
LaMotte pH test kits accompany Admiral Byrd’s expedition to Antarctica
LaMotte Company Moves
LaMotte company moves to Chestertown, MD
Insta-Test
Company launches Insta-Test test strips
New Test to Measure Free Chlorine
LaMotte Introduces New Test to Measure Free Chlorine in US (DPD), Later Gains EPA Approval
Electronic Colorimeters
LaMotte Introduces First Line of Electronic Colorimeters
WaterLink Testing Lab
LaMotte launches first WaterLink testing lad, a digital colorimeter connected to a PC
ColorQ Photometer
LaMotte introduces ColorQ photometer
WaterLink “Spin”
LaMotte introduces revolutionary WaterLink “Spin” photometer capable of measuring 10 parameters of water testing in less than 1 minute
East West Manufacturing
LaMotte establishes partnership with East West Manufacturing for high volume assembly of its electronic meters
WaterLink SpinTouch
LaMotte launches second generation WaterLink SpinTouch photometer
LaMotte Expands
LaMotte Expands Chestertown Facility by 10k ft enhancing R&D and production capacity
Leslie’s Pools
LaMotte signs a distribution agreement with Leslie’s Pools
LaMotte Acquires Pulse
LaMotte acquires Pulse, a new technology of constant water monitoring
LaMotte Asia is Formed
LaMotte Asia Private Limited located in Singapore is formed
Second LaMotte Facility
LaMotte opens a second manufacturing facility and new headquarters in Newark, DE
Original LaMotte Test Kits
Original LaMotte Test Kits
From 1919 until 1950, LaMotte created their own wooden cases to house their manufactured reagents and other components for each of their kits. Each component had specific holes within wooden inserts to secure them for transport around the globe. This featured kit was produced around 1930.
TesTabs® Reagent Tablets
TesTabs® Reagent Tablets
Launched in 1968 to measure Free Chlorine in drinking water and pool water. After initially reselling DPD, LaMotte created their own formulations and production processes by 1989. Its DPD formula later gained EPA Approval and new blister-packed foil added convenience for end-users.
Insta-Test® Pool & Spa Test Strips
Insta-Test® Pool & Spa Test Strips
In 1996, LaMotte Company introduced the first “Dip & Read” pool and spa test strip. Its only competition required users to wait 30-seconds for results. By 1998 the innovative new “pop-top” vial was introduced with a waterproof seal and built-in desiccant liner.
Soil Testing Kits
Soil Testing Kits
By 1930, LaMotte was producing soil pH tests for agricultural agencies around the world. The user would simply soak a sample in reagent and decant a solution into a white spot plate to examine a color reaction. Soon nitrate, phosphate, and potassium tests were added so growers could identify what soil amendments were needed to maximize crop output. Compact versions of the kits became popular with schools and gardeners alike.
The ColorQ Colorimeter
The ColorQ Colorimeter
In 2007, LaMotte developed a compact, economical colorimeter to eliminate guesswork in visual color matching at public pools and for service technicians. A few years later, sales tripled when resellers began offering these on the internet directly to homeowners. A fully waterproof version with Bluetooth connectivity called the ColorQ2X was developed and launched in 2020.
Spin Water Analysis System
Spin Water Analysis System
Launched in 2012, The WaterLink® Spin testing system revolutionized pool testing for professional analysts. The Spin virtually eliminated all old technologies for in-store testing. The initial dome-shaped instrument was replaced by the award-winning SpinTouch® in 2018. The user simply fills a disk with water and lets the meter analyze 10 tests in one-minute. By the end of 2021, LaMotte Company sales had grown 150% primarily from this one product.
BrewLab Kit
BrewLab Kit
By 2016, the Home Brewing industry was exploding, and brewers wanted ways to measure their water quality before adding expensive ingredients to each batch. LaMotte partnered with brewing expert John Palmer to design and promote a series of brewing kits for the beginner and intermediate brewer.
