April 2025
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Based In: Carson City, NV, USA
Markets: Natural Gas / Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals & Chemicals / Pollution Control / Food & Beverage / Mining & Minerals / Pulp & Paper / Power / Refining / Renewable Energy

Headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, Universal Analyzers and Barben Analytical each specialize in precise, high-quality analytical measurement solutions for industrial applications.

Universal Analyzers specializes in solutions for gas sample extraction, transport, and conditioning systems for continuous emissions monitoring (CEM) and process measurement. Their products include gas sample probes for accurate extraction, O’Brien heated sample bundles for reliable transport, and Peltier and vortex coolers for effective sample conditioning prior to analysis.

Barben Analytical is a leading supplier specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of analytical measurement solutions for process industries – specifically advanced pH/ORP sensors and optical oxygen analyzers. Barben’s optical oxygen analyzers measure oxygen accurately in various industrial applications, while their robust pH/ORP sensors are built to withstand challenging conditions.

Each recognized as industry experts, Universal Analyzers and Barben Analytical are dedicated to providing customers with robust solutions tailored to their unique requirements.

Universal Analyzers & Barben Analytical are each headquartered in Carson City, NV, USA.

Our History

Founded in 1990, Universal Analyzers has consistently led the industry with technical innovations, holding patents and proprietary technologies in gas sampling probes and Peltier cooler portfolios. Today, UA provides gas sample probes and comprehensive sample conditioning systems on projects around the world.

Founded in 1999, Barben Analytical has pushed the boundaries of pH measurement with their patented “Axial Ion Path” technology, bringing reliability to the process industries toughest pH measurements. In 2019, Barben Analytical launched the OXYvisor, an advanced industrial oxygen analyzer for measuring trace oxygen in hydrocarbon process streams.

Meet the Team

Meet Dale, Operations Manager for Universal Analyzers. In his position, Dale is focused on ensuring the efficient operations of the Universal Analyzers manufacturing plant. He is responsible for executing the production plan, developing continuous improvement efforts, and aligning activities across multiple departments – including sales, engineering, procurement, and production.

Dale enjoys collaborating with colleagues from Barben Analytical and other AMETEK businesses.

“Working at AMETEK means being a part of an innovative, resourceful, and dynamic team,” he says. “I work closely with cross-site teams at Barben Analytical, O’Brien, and CSI Heat in areas like operational excellence, safety and compliance, and new product development. We collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other to achieve our common goals.”

Dale has been Universal Analyzers team member since 2012 and finds the tangible impact of his efforts to be one of the most rewarding parts of his job.

“Every day, we strive to be a little better than the last,” he says. “Balancing high-quality standards with tight production schedules and other variables, presents challenging opportunities for growth and learning each day.”

Dale and his team’s commitment to operational excellence directly benefits customers by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products to meet their needs. His efforts in continuous improvement and cross-departmental collaboration help Universal Analyzers maintain strong customer relationships and drive customer satisfaction.

“Working at AMETEK means being a part of an innovative, resourceful, and dynamic team. We collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other to achieve our common goals."

Learn more about Universal Analyzers at universalanalyzers.com.

Learn more about Barben Analytical at barbenanalytical.com.

About Barben Analytical

Barben Analytical designs, manufactures and sells analytical measurement products for the process industries. Our core products consist of pH and ORP electrochemical sensors along with gas and liquid phase optical oxygen analyzers. These products are designed to meet the most difficult and robust applications found in the industrial process markets.

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