SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES

Spectrum Technologies manufactures and distributes affordable, leading-edge measurement information technology to the agricultural market throughout the world. Founded in 1987 by Mike Thurow, Spectrum Technologies is headquartered in Plainfield, IL.

For over 22 years, we have remained focused on one primary objective: improving the profitability and efficiency of our customers. We recognize the challenges you face: the high costs of fertilizer and other crop inputs, scarce water resources, plant disease, insect damage, and more.Our 2009 catalog features a broad range of solutions that originated by listening to our customers, who include some of the world’s leading researchers, growers, and consultants. Our distributors, a select group of the industry’s leading suppliers, enhance our solutions by providing expert advice and access to our complete product line in over 80 countries around the world. As a world leader in plant measurement technology, you can count on us for the field measurement tools you need, today and tomorrow.
We wish you a safe and prosperous year, and look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

David Lau
Vice President – International

The Technology
The company's technology is focused on four (4) primary product groups. They include:

Weather & Environmental Monitoring

- WatchDog Weather Stations
- WatchDog Data Loggers
- SpecWare Software

Nutrient Management Tools

- SPAD 502 Chlorophyll Meter
- FieldScout CM-1000 Chlorophyll Meter
- Cardy Meters for pH, EC, NO3-, K+ and Na

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Tools

- Fifteen Plant Disease Forecast Models (SpecWare software)
- Insect Modeling Software (SpecWare software)
- Degree-Day Recorders (WatchDog) and Software (SpecWare)
- IPM Scope

Soil Moisture & Quality Measurement

- FieldScout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Probe
- FieldScout SC 900 Soil Compaction Meter
- WaterScout SM 100 Soil Moisture Sensors
- WatchDog Soil Moisture Data Loggers

Customer Base:
Spectrum has over 12,000 customers in over 60 countries. Some of Spectrum's customers include Pioneer Hi-Bred, Monsanto, Syngenta, USDA-ARS, Dow AgroSciences, Chiquita Brands, Dole, and all major universities. Growers, Ag consultants, and golf course superintendents are users of the company's products.

Industry Future:
With consumers demanding higher quality food and environmental conditions, the need for measurement and monitoring technology will continue to grow. In addition, the need to conserve resources such as soil and water will drive the need to more measurement information technology.