Success Measured in Milestones

A strong history of rapid growth
Since its founding in 1981, FARO has built a legacy of innovation and customer service that just keeps getting stronger.
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • 2000s
  • 2010s
  • 2020s

1981 milestone

1981

Simon Raab and Greg Fraser co-found FARO.

 

1984 milestone

1984

FARO introduces its first device with hinged-arm measurement technology.

1990 milestone

1990

FARO moves from Quebec, Canada to Florida, USA.

 

1995 milestone

1995

FARO introduces the first FaroArm®, an articulating measurement arm for the industrial market.

 

1996 milestone

1996

FARO expands into the European market.

 

1997 milestone

1997

FARO goes public on the American NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol “FARO.”

2000 milestone

2000

FARO expands into the Asian market.

 

2008

FARO named to Forbes’ list of America’s 25 fastest-growing tech companies.

2011 milestone

2011

FARO Focus3D is named as a best new innovation by Popular Science magazine.

 

2013

FARO announced as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune Magazine.


2019 milestone

2019

Michael Burger is named president and CEO.

Peter Lau

2023

Peter Lau is named president and CEO.

 

2021 milestone image 40 years

2021

FARO celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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