LaMotte Company is the leader in water analysis solutions. With its two locations in Chestertown, Maryland and Newark, Delaware, the company serves multiple water testing markets around the globe.
Founded
LaMotte Chemical Products Company was founded when young chemist and pH analysis expert, Frank LaMotte, started 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 Company pH test kits accompany Admiral Byrd’s expedition to Antarctica
LaMotte Company Moves
LaMotte Company moves to Chestertown, MD
New Test to Measure Free Chlorine
LaMotte introduces new test to measure Free Chlorine in U.S. (DPD), later gains EPA approval
Electronic Colorimeters
LaMotte Company Introduces First Line of Electronic Colorimeters
WaterLink® Testing Lab
LaMotte Company launches first WaterLink® Spin testing lab, a digital colorimeter connected to a PC
TesTabs®
LaMotte Company launches Insta-Test® test strips
ColorQ® Photometer
LaMotte Company introduces ColorQ® photometer
WaterLink® Spin
LaMotte Company introduces revolutionary WaterLink® “Spin” photometer capable of measuring 10 parameters of water testing in less than 1 minute
WaterLink® Spin Touch
LaMotte Company launches second generation WaterLink® Spin Touch photometer
LaMotte Company Expands
LaMotte Company Expands Chestertown Facility by 10k ft enhancing R&D and production capacity
LaMotte Company Asia is Formed
LaMotte Company Asia Private Limited located in Singapore is formed
Second LaMotte Company Facility
LaMotte Company 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.
SpinTouch® Analysis System
SpinTouch® 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.
