Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Stratford, Connecticut
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Since 1852
Ashcroft Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and calibrates pressure and temperature instrumentation, including gauges, switches, sensors, transmitters, and thermometers. The company is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, United States, and was founded in 1852. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100 to $250 million, and it is privately held. Ashcroft serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods sectors, and its instruments are used in oil and gas, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical operations. In December 2025, the company announced a new president effective January 1, 2026.
Ashcroft Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1852
Headquarters
Stratford, Connecticut
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
1378
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1378
Named foreign suppliers
35
Top origins
China · Brazil · South Korea · Colombia
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ashcroft Inc..
What this tells a buyer
Ashcroft's publicly available record does not include customs or trade shipment data, and it reports operations in 10 locations worldwide, including Mexico, Brazil, Germany, China, and Singapore.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers pressure gauges, switches, sensors, thermometers, and calibration equipment under the Ashcroft, Heise, and Weksler brands.
Ashcroft has operated for more than 170 years and has joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, but no specific named customers are reported in the record.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
174 years in operation (founded 1852).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ashcroft Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and calibrates pressure and temperature instrumentation, including gauges, switches, sensors, transmitters, and thermometers. The company is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, United States, and was founded in 1852. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100 to $250 million, and it is privately held. Ashcroft serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods sectors, and its instruments are used in oil and gas, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical operations. In December 2025, the company announced a new president effective January 1, 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1852 |
Headquarters | Stratford, Connecticut |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Ashcroft Inc. makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers pressure gauges, switches, sensors, thermometers, and calibration equipment under the Ashcroft, Heise, and Weksler brands.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Seal, LED, Sensor, Interior (source: ashcroft.com).
Certifications
Ashcroft Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — ashcroft.com
Trade and customs footprint
Ashcroft's publicly available record does not include customs or trade shipment data, and it reports operations in 10 locations worldwide, including Mexico, Brazil, Germany, China, and Singapore. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1378 inbound shipments across 35 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Brazil · South Korea · Colombia.
Latest developments
2026-07-07 — Press Releases Archive - Ashcroft (ashcroft.com)
2025-12-15 — Ashcroft Capital Announces Acquisition of Birchstone Cedar Ridge (prnewswire.com)
2025-12-10 — Ashcroft, Inc. Announces Appointment of New President Effective Jan. 1, 2026 (automation.com)
2025-12-09 — Ashcroft, Inc. Announces Appointment of New President Effective January 1, 2026 - Ashcroft (ashcroft.com)
2025-08-20 — ASHCROFT PRESSURE GAUGES | DEPT OF DEFENSE - Bids & Rfps (governmentbidhub.com)
Facilities
Ashcroft Inc. is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut. Public sources also reference these locations:
Brazil, China — ashcroft.com
Company details
Ashcroft has operated for more than 170 years and has joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, but no specific named customers are reported in the record. Ashcroft Inc. was founded in 1852, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 174 years in operation (founded 1852). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ashcroft Inc. make?
Ashcroft Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and calibrates pressure and temperature instrumentation, including gauges, switches, sensors, transmitters, and thermometers. The company is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, United States, and was founded in 1852. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100 to $250 million, and it is privately held. Ashcroft serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods sectors, and its instruments are used in oil and gas, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical operations. In December 2025, the company announced a new president effective January 1, 2026.
Where is Ashcroft Inc. headquartered?
Ashcroft Inc. is headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut (250 East Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut, 06614).
When was Ashcroft Inc. founded?
Ashcroft Inc. was founded in 1852.
How big is Ashcroft Inc.?
Ashcroft Inc. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Ashcroft Inc. hold?
Ashcroft Inc. lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ashcroft Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1378 inbound shipments for Ashcroft Inc., with top origins including China · Brazil · South Korea · Colombia.
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