National Instruments celebrates quarter century of innovation
December 2001
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National Instruments, a leading global technology company founded by a trio of Austin, Texas researchers, commemorated its silver anniversary in May with a celebration of the company's steady growth, unique culture and spirit of innovation.
In its early years, NI conducted business from the homes of founders Dr James Truchard, Jeff Kodosky and Bill Nowlin. Today, NI has grown into a multimillion-dollar global company for the computer-based and networked measurement and automation industry, employing more than 2600 people with offices in more than 35 countries. In fiscal year 2000, NI recorded its 24th consecutive year of double-digit growth with net revenue totalling US$410 million.
"I am very proud of our consistent growth, which directly results from our long-term commitment to helping customers across diverse industries be successful," said Truchard, who has served as NI President and CEO since the company's founding in 1976. "With each passing year, we have invested time and resources looking for new, innovative ways to build breakthrough products that help engineers and scientists improve the world around us."
Engineers and scientists use NI software and hardware to gather scientific data such as temperature, voltage and pressure using industry-standard computer technology. Measurements such as these provide critical information for thousands of applications, from brewing Shiner beer in Texas to testing Volvo automobile safety in Sweden.
The company made its first sale in 1977 to Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Since those early days, NI has built a reputation for developing, marketing and selling high quality software and hardware. The company says it maintains its high standards for product quality by recruiting and hiring the best and brightest people from around the world.
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