Kern & Sohn

It was founded in 1844 in Albstadt, Ebingen by Gottlieb Kern and its products are often referenced in nineteenth century international scientific publications.

[1] [2] [3] [4] The business is currently run by the sixth generation of the Kern family, and is one of only two German companies from that period to remain family-owned throughout its history (along with Bizerba).

Kern & Sohn started in the midst of a recession but by 1867, the company was producing and selling around 2,000 balances a year to scientists, apothecaries, chemists and goldsmiths.

During the last quarter of the nineteenth century, Kern & Sohn introduced innovations and modifications into their designs to increase accuracy.

By the turn of the century, Kern & Sohn held a dominant market position in a number of weight measurement fields.