Manufacture of Ames dial indicators
In business for over 100 years, B.C. Ames crafts the finest measuring devices. Dial Indicators, Digital Indicators, Bore Gages, Air Gages, and much more. We even do special orders and customizations. Master of Measurement!
Keywords: gage, gages, dial indicators, digital indicators, egg gage, egg gages, bore gage, bore gages, gages, measure, measurement, pocket, micrometer, pocket micrometer, comparator, agd, air, air gage, air gages, precise, accurate
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
B. C. Ames started in 1896
What is your primary product or service?
Ames dial and digital indicators
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Current owner has been building dial indicator, first at his family business, then at B. C. Ames since 1984
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We specialize in adapting our products to meet standard and specific needs of industry around the world
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our current location allows for a large increase in products built without needing another location or moving.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Located on the bottom floor of 2 Central Street in Framingham, we have an entrance at 1644 Concord Street. Take route 126 north (Concord Street) from either route 9 or route 30. Follow 126 until it turns right at the lights, Concord Street continues straight, stay on Concord. We are on the left across from Subway.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, most credit cards, bank transfer
Which areas do you service?
Global
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Office, Francis Gardner (owner), Manufacturing, Wayne Anway (plant manager)
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 6:00
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
My grandfather had one of your indicators, he gave it to me and it still works great!