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One of the most common reasons a business idea never comes to fruition is doubt: the fear of not being niche enough, or not having anything new to offer the market. In today’s economic climate, where conditions appear improved yet remain volatile, our Founder and Managing Director, Glenn Bates, shares lessons learned from over 40 years of industry experience — and the story of how he built ADM from the ground up with just a few essential “tools”: determination, technical expertise, and discipline. The Birth of ADM ADM began in 1986 with a small team of three, operating from a modest office on

We officially launched our Custom Solutions services last year, but long before that, ADM had already been involved in numerous projects requiring tailor-made components. You can read more about these projects here. Behind every undertaking is a dedicated team of experts overseeing each aspect of the work — and one of those experts is Jesse Jankelowitz. Getting to Know Jesse Jesse joined ADM as an Electrical Engineer and now serves as Special Products Engineer with a focus on LED lighting, 3D printing, and design assembly. His role also includes testing new products and accessories, as well as

Do you have a project where you know what you want or need, but there isn't an off-the-shelf solution to your requirements? ADM has spent years building internal capabilities, and deep relationships with manufacturers to help find solutions in just this situation.

As we start our year, we would like to look back and honour ADM’s first employee, Rhonda Stirton, whose unwavering dedication from ADM’s earlier years has helped ADM become the company it is today. If you have ever wondered how and why someone can work for one company for 35 years, we have requested Rhonda to share her story – and we hope you enjoy reading it.

From all of us at ADM, we would like to send you our warmest greetings during this festive season. Merry Christmas! Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? If not, fret not! Our Team has prepared a small present to provide you with some great gift suggestions for your friends and loved ones. Click here to see ADM's 2025 Christmas Gift Guide!

UK manufacturer and worldwide leader in pressure measurement solutions, ESI Technology, has presented ADM with a Long Service Award in recognition for its partnership and support for over 30 years.

Technology and instrumentation engineering are constantly evolving, so we at ADM make it a priority keep track of the latest trends and challenges within the industry. That way, we can give you the most suitable advice and solutions for your requirements. As we move towards our ADM2030 company growth targets of improving our systems, processes and capabilities, our Learning and Development Team has recently launched an in-house learning program and training platform to help fulfil our ongoing commitment to professional development. The ADM training platform is regularly updated to help us keep

The ADM Systems group of companies is ISO 9001 certified. You can download a copy of the certificate by using the link below: Quality management is an important part of what we do, because it ensures a high level of customer service. In fact, one customer recently told us: “ All of the purchase orders received this year have been delivered on time.” and "We consider ADM Instruments to be a very valuable supplier. We look forward to working with you in the future, by enhancing and strengthening our relationships to develop a better future for everyone in our supply chain.” We always welcome

We are excited to let you know that our team will be participating in multiple trade shows spread across five states this year – NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS and SA.

How did it all begin? On 18th November 1986, ADM Systems Pty Ltd was born. The company was originally a partnership between the owner of Analogue and Digital Measurement and Glenn Bates, hence the name. Glenn had worked for 13 years for a company importing electronics, called Parameters, before deciding that he would like to set up his own business. In the beginning, Glenn would visit many international trade shows, looking for quality industrial products that were suited to the Australian market and early on, the product line-up included: Powerline filters. Load Cells. Level Gauges. Magnetic