Block Engineering
132 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
Southborough, Massachusetts, United States
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About
Since 1956, Block Engineering has been a leading developer and seller of high performance FTIR spectrometers to military, government, and commercial and industrial customers. Their products are utilized in and around Washington DC to protect critical infrastructure from chemical terrorist attacks and by government agencies for remote surveying and personnel protection from chemical warfare agents. In 2004, the company expanded its expertise to develop next generation Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) spectrometers and low cost, miniaturized MEMS-based FTIRs, leading to several government development contracts exceeding $16 million dollars. Block continues to advance its MEMS-based FTIR and is privately owned with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Market analysis
Earning above its category median in a growing category (Engineer).
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Category context
| Businesses | Total revenue | Mean | Median | Median rating | vs median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer in Massachusetts | 436 | ~$2.7B | ~$6.2M | ~$2.2M | 5.0★ | 4.1× |
Revenue trajectory vs benchmarks (indexed, 2019 = 100)
Immediate area (1 km)
| Businesses | Total revenue | Mean | Median | Jobs | Estimated wage bill | vs median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km area (all businesses) | 71 | ~$439.5M | ~$6.2M | ~$1.9M | 1,170 | ~$157.2M | 5.0× |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 | ~$300.9M | ~$17.7M | — | 616 | — | — |
1 km area (all businesses): median from the 54 of 71 businesses with estimates