Dillon

What Dillon does

Dillon is a US-based manufacturer of force measurement devices, founded in 1937 by William C. Dillon as a supplier of cable tensioning products to the armed forces. It is operated as a brand of Avery Weigh-Tronix, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), and shares ITW's quality, compliance, and distribution infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Fairmont, Minnesota, where products are designed, built, tested, and calibrated, and it maintains sales and support offices in Etobicoke (Canada), Smethwick and Egham (United Kingdom), and Ballabgarh (India). Legal entity is Avery Weigh-Tronix, LLC, trading as Dillon Force Measurement.\n\nDillon's product portfolio centers on precision load-cell instrumentation, spanning both mechanical and electronic dynamometers (AP, EDjunior, EDXtreme Blue, EDXtreme Red), mechanical force gauges (Model X-C, X-PP, X-ST, U-Force), digital tension meters (Quick-Check, Quick Check-T), a bi-directional force indicator (FI-521), and force-control switches (DynaSwitch). Differentiated capabilities include NIST-traceable factory pre-calibration with included certificates, ±0.1% accuracy SKUs, Bluetooth streaming to a proprietary Force Mobile App with PDF/Excel export up to 400 feet, multi-device networking linking 50+ EDX Dynamometers to a single communicator, IP68 environmental sealing, and ASME B30.26-2010 compliance. The portfolio addresses safety-critical tension, compression, and load-monitoring applications across 15+ verticals — aviation MRO, oil and gas/offshore, utilities, cell towers, highways/cable barriers, rail and metro, manufacturing, maritime, construction, elevators/ski lifts, zip lines/adventure recreation, and stage rigging/events.\n\nDillon operates an indirect, channel-only go-to-market model: all revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of industrial equipment via a curated authorized distributor network, with no direct-to-end-user sales, no public list pricing, and quote-based customer engagement routed through a Request a Quote form. Marketing efforts lean on vertical-specific case studies, a LinkedIn company page, a YouTube channel, and product/technical content on dillon-force.com. The company is ISO 9001 certified, holds multiple EU and UK Declarations of Conformity, and benefits from ITW's 57-country operational footprint for distribution, calibration, and after-sales support. As a non-reporting brand of a public conglomerate, Dillon has no VC/PE ownership and no separately disclosed financials.

Name

Dillon

Legal name

Dillon (operated by Avery Weigh-Tronix, LLC)

Website

https://dillon-force.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dillon is a US-based manufacturer of dynamometers, force gauges, and tension meters. Founded in 1937 and operated as a brand of Avery Weigh-Tronix within Illinois Tool Works, it serves 15-plus industrial verticals globally via authorized distributors, emphasizing NIST-traceable precision and rugged field durability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Force Measurement and Load Monitoring Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL), Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Force measurement devices
• Load monitoring equipment
• Dynamometers and tension meters
• Mechanical force gauges
• Industrial load cells

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Dillon generates revenue through the sale of force measurement equipment including dynamometers, tension meters, force gauges, load limit devices, and force indicators. Products are sold through authorized distributors worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dillon designs, manufactures, and sells force measurement and load monitoring instruments, including mechanical and electronic dynamometers, mechanical and digital force gauges, cable tension meters, force indicators, and load-limit/force-control switches. The products measure tension, compression, and push-pull forces across capacities from 50 lb to 550,000 lb and are sold through a global authorized distributor network. Supplementary services include factory calibration (NIST-traceable), repair, and technical support for industrial end users in aviation, oil and gas, utilities, telecommunications, construction, maritime, and other sectors.

Product overview

Dillon is a manufacturer of force measurement and load monitoring equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision instruments including mechanical and electronic dynamometers (AP, EDjunior, EDXtreme Blue, EDXtreme Red), mechanical and digital force gauges (Model X-C, X-PP, X-ST, U-Force), load indicators (FI-521), force control switches (DynaSwitch), and tension meters (Quick Check-T, Quick-Check). The products range from simple entry-level mechanical devices to advanced electronic dynamometers with wireless connectivity and mobile app integration, serving industries including aviation, oil and gas, construction, maritime, utilities, and telecommunications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AP Dynamometer Mechanical dial-face dynamometer for measuring tension in lines or suspended weights, with 500 lb to 50,000 lb capacity range and ±0.5% full-scale accuracy. Features a 5:1 safety factor, anti-parallax dial, and no battery requirement.
• EDjunior Dynamometer Electronic digital dynamometer with basic data capture, 2,500 lb to 25,000 lb capacity range, ±0.2% accuracy, 7:1 safety factor, IP68 environmental rating, and 420+ hour battery life.
• EDXtreme Blue Dynamometer Advanced electronic dynamometer with Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the Dillon Force Mobile App, 2,500 lb to 220,000 lb capacity range, ±0.1% accuracy, data logging, and ability to stream live force readings up to 400 feet with PDF/Excel export.
• EDXtreme Red Dynamometer Feature-rich electronic dynamometer with continuous on-board data logging, RS232/USB connectivity, optional wired or radio remote communicator, 2,500 lb to 550,000 lb capacity range, and ±0.1–0.3% accuracy.
• Model X-C Mechanical Compression Force Gauge Mechanical compression force gauge with nine capacity options from 50 lb to 25,000 lb and ±1% accuracy (±2% for 25,000 lb capacity).
• Model X-PP Mechanical Push-Pull Force Gauge Mechanical push-pull force gauge for both compression and tension measurement, with capacities from 50-0-50 lb to 2,500-0-2,500 lb and ±2% accuracy.
• Model X-ST Mechanical Tension Force Gauge Mechanical tension-only force gauge with seven capacity options from 100 lb to 10,000 lb and ±1% full-range accuracy.
• U-Force Mechanical Compression Force Gauge Compact mechanical compression force gauge with a slim-line design for space-limited installations and ±1% full-range accuracy.
• FI-521 Force Indicator Bi-directional load-cell instrument with IP65 stainless-steel enclosure, accepting both positive and negative load-cell signals with analog-to-digital conversion at 80 Hz.
• DynaSwitch Load Detection and Force Control Switch Economical load detection and force control switch system available in seven capacities from 1,000 lb to 50,000 lb, supporting up to four switch functions for overload and slack-line detection on hoists and production lines.
• Quick Check-T Cell Tower Shunt Meter Bluetooth-enabled cable tension meter with mobile-app integration for automatic recording and reporting, 10,000 lb capacity, and calibration for up to 500 wires/cables/ropes.
• Quick-Check Tension Meter Digital cable tension meter with up to 20 pre-calibrated wire sizes/types in memory, NIST-traceable calibration certificates for each rope, and operating modes including live tension, dual peak, average, and check tensioning; available in 2,000 lb and 10,000 lb capacities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems has supplied over 13 million linear feet of cable monitored with Dillon Quick-Check tension meters since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magtrol: Magtrol manufactures dynamometers, load cells, and force testing equipment for motor and material testing. Its force measurement and torque product lines target similar test stand and laboratory applications to Dillon's EDXtreme and AP dynamometers.
• Interface Inc: Interface is a leading global manufacturer of load cells, force sensors, and force measurement instruments. It is the most direct competitor to Dillon, offering overlapping dynamometer-style products with similar capacity ranges and a comparable mix of mechanical and digital force gauges.
• Gefran: Gefran produces sensors, load cells, and force measurement instruments for industrial automation. Its strain-gauge-based force sensors and indicators overlap with Dillon's FI-521 and DynaSwitch product lines.
• Flintec: Flintec manufactures load cells and force measurement sensors primarily for industrial weighing and process control. Like Dillon it sells precision strain-gauge-based components to OEMs and end users in regulated verticals.
• Morehouse Instrument Company: Morehouse specializes in force measurement instruments including load cells, force gauges, and proving rings used in calibration. It directly parallels Dillon's force measurement portfolio with an emphasis on calibration and metrology-grade accuracy.
• Shimpo Instruments (Nidec-Shimpo): Shimpo manufactures force gauges, force testers, and dynamometers for industrial quality control and production line use. Its product mix and target customers overlap substantially with Dillon's mechanical and electronic force gauge lines.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo is the global leader in industrial weighing and precision instruments. Although best known for scales, its load cell and force measurement technology competes with Dillon in calibration, accuracy, and ruggedized industrial applications.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a broad sensor and connector incumbent with significant load cell and force measurement exposure, particularly for aerospace, industrial, and automotive applications where Dillon also competes.
• Vishay Precision Group: Vishay Precision Group manufactures precision force sensors, load cells, and strain gauges for industrial and process weighing. It competes with Dillon in OEM and test/measurement channels with a focus on the underlying sensing element rather than complete dynamometer products.
• Ametek: Ametek is a diversified electronic instruments group with significant exposure to force, torque, and material testing through brands like Chatillon (force gauges) and Lloyd Instruments. It is a much larger incumbent competing directly in Dillon's core categories as part of a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DillonForce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dillon-force-measurement
• Xx.com/dillonforce

Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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