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About Althen

Innovative, high-precision measurement systems and sensor solutions are our passion

Since 1978, Althen stands for advanced, customer-specific sensor and measurement solutions. We offer a wide range of standard products but have the ability to fully customize a sensor or measurement system to meet your specific needs. Known for our flexibility, experience and quality in creating innovative measurement solutions, we are ready for your future measurement challenges.

Althen is the innovative sensor expert that creates integrated measurement solutions for the creators of today and tomorrow in all technology driven industries who are in need of a reliable and experienced partner in an era of increasing demand for smart data.

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From electronics distributor to sensor solution provider

Althen Sensors & Controls originated from the Dutch Altheris BV and the German Althen GmbH Mess- und Sensortechnik. Altheris BV started in 1947 in The Hague as an industrial components distributor and is one of the oldest electrical engineering companies in the Netherlands. In 2018, Altheris has changed its name to Althen Sensors & Controls. Althen Sensors & Controls is part of Broadporte Holding, a family business with several European technical companies. Althen is aspecialist in high-tech industrial sensors, turnkey measurement systems and instrumentation for Test & Measurement, OEM and IIoT applications. An all-round sensor solution provider.

Althen principles

What we stand for

The right solution

We create integrated sensor and measurement solutions...

A reliable expert

With a track record of over 45 years, we aim for long term partnerships with our customers...

Focused on future

The future is ours to shape...

Human-centric

Our focus on people is what drives our success...

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