About B.E. Meyers & CO.
Who we are & what we do
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is a US Defense Technology Manufacturer specializing in advanced photonics solutions for military, law enforcement, consumer, and aerospace applications. In our Redmond, WA facility our ISO 9001:2015 production operations specialize in premier visible, near infrared and out-of-band laser marking and illumination systems, which serve end-users in 38 nations worldwide www.bemeyers.com
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As a privately held, Veteran-operated, second-generation US Small Business in our 50th Year in Business, we are a true Made in America story, from the back-of-the-napkin sketch to the final product out the door happening at our Redmond, WA headquarters. We appreciate your support as we work to evolve critical Defense Technology, create jobs in Washington State, and reenergize American Manufacturing.
B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. pioneered electro-optic technologies for military and law enforcement applications. Established by Brad Meyers and Nancy Meyers in 1974, B.E. Meyers & Co. is a privately-owned, mid-sized defense contractor located in Redmond, Washington. Drawing from an experienced high-tech workforce of engineers and production technicians, B.E. Meyers & Co. Advanced Photonics designs and builds high-quality laser-based defense technology products to meet the extreme demands of war-time applications in hostile environments.
Products include visible, near infrared, and SWIR aiming, illumination, and pointing lasers as well as non-lethal laser dazzlers for escalation of force. B.E. Meyers & Co. lasers are in use on individual weapons, crew-served weapons, and as integral offensive components on fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing-aircraft, and various configurations of unmanned ground vehicles and airborne systems. Customers include all US military branches, including most Special Operations Forces, many US Prime Contractors, NATO military elements, major law enforcement organizations, and US intelligence agencies.
Manufacturing capabilities are centralized in a facility of 62,000+ square feet that supports design, development, production, and administration. The facility also supports continuing research and development in optical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Modern facilities are complemented with a world-class ERP system which drives our ISO 9001 certified quality management systems. This environment is fully support by product data management (PDM) and change control software. As a result, B.E. Meyers & Co. is currently able to meet the exhaustive quality and documentation requirements of the largest Prime Contractors while still moving quickly to bring new products to market.
Since 1974
Light from darkness
A business’ true story lies deeper than B.E. Meyers & Co. product line or the pedigree of its executives. A family-owned company, the B.E. Meyers’ story is Brad Meyers own quintessential American success story of struggle, entrepreneurship, and innovation—and one that didn’t start with lasers.
Almost five decades later, B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is still a family business that prides itself on serving the needs of the warfighter with passion, ingenuity, and innovation. Brad and Nancy Meyers began the company in 1974 by combining his hobby of SCUBA diving with his knowledge of explosives and a passion for the unorthodox. Operating out of their home in Seattle, Washington, B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. started as SeaMesh Corporation, a unique underwater demolition company that started clearing away subsurface debris in the shipyards of Puget Sound. This evolved into providing a service for large ships to clear marine growth from their hulls while at anchor. With his patented method of utilizing a low-yield explosive mesh system, Brad was able to create a high-pressure wave effect that would clear barnacles from the ship, but leave the steel hull undamaged. This allowed for expedited and inexpensive ship maintenance as costly dry dock fees could be avoided and the process could be completed in a day. Fewer barnacles resulted in less drag, and less drag resulted in better fuel economy during the routine ocean journeys of these large vessels.
As operations and insurance costs increased, SeaMesh Corporation became difficult to sustain and later evolved into B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. in 1974. Brad took his interest in optics and astronomy and started an astronomy business out of their small home, successfully selling a variety of telescopes and other equipment throughout the typically cloudy Pacific Northwest. During this time, Brad began experimenting with early night vision tubes, and created some of the first systems sold commercially to police departments across the US. This evolved into a line of night vision systems and long-range surveillance systems for state and federal law enforcement. High-power infrared and visible lasers for weapons and military applications followed. Our ability as a laser manufacturer came to the forefront during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The IZLID® became a sought after commodity that allowed both Special Operations and conventional forces to clearly and precisely communicate with other assets on the battlefield to orchestrate the combined firepower of friendly forces against the enemy.
Milestones
Since 1974
1974
An explosive start
Founder Brad and Nancy Meyers’ original Seattle-based company, SeaMesh Corporation, an underwater explosives venture, evolves into B.E. Meyers & Co. in 1974 as a home astronomy business.
1983
Guided by the stars
Brad Meyers develops the Dark Invader, a versatile night vision system catered to the needs of federal agencies and other law enforcement surveillance applications.
1987
Light out of darkness
B.E. Meyers & Co. develops its first near infrared pointing and illumination laser systems in response to longer-range surveillance and night observation needs.
1992
A Laser Focus
The company begins transitioning towards a focus in laser technology, introducing the first variants of the Infrared Zoom Laser Illuminator Designator (IZLID) and Green Beam Designator (GBD) laser product line.
1999
Eye in the sky
The Optoelectronics Systems segment begins here. B.E. Meyers & Co. continues to evolve the laser technology into new pods for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, providing critical capabilities that would shape the future fight.
2001
Visual Disruption
The B.E. Meyers & Co. team begins preparations for the large scale support of America’s military response in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, and later on in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2004
Visual disruption
B.E. Meyers & Co. develops higher powered green lasers specifically for non-lethal hail and warning. The implementation of this technology fundamentally altered Escalation of Force doctrine, and dramatically reduced checkpoint fatalities.
2010
A global presence
The B.E. Meyers & Co. team begins preparations for the large scale support of America’s military response in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, and later on in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2016
MAWL® introduced
Under its second generation of family leadership, B.E. Meyers & Co. introduces all new innovative product families including the MAWL®. The success and safety of the warfighter remain the company’s primary focus.
2024+
Evolutions
B.E. Meyers & Co. introduces KIJI™, the world’s most powerful commercially available IR VCSEL laser illuminator as a continuation of our ongoing efforts to meet emerging needs of our customer. As we continue to evolve as a company into new technologies and applications, our culture of curiosity, innovation, and enthusiasm remain steadfast.
Quality & ISO
Industry Leading manufacturing processes
B.E. Meyers & Co. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility. The company’s current 75,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Redmond, Washington encompass all aspects of design, development, and production. B.E. Meyers & Co. has three laser-safe test tunnels in-house, and the capabilities to perform thermal cycle testing, simulated gunfire testing, and diode characterization.
B.E. Meyers & Co.’s production capability supports the complete product life-cycle. From concept development, prototyping, and low rate initial production (LRIP), to full production capacity and sustainment, the company is positioned to meet any acquisition objective. This is underpinned by ongoing fulfillment of DoD product needs and Programs of Record with multiple branches of the United States Armed Forces. B.E. Meyers & Co. strives to produce unparalleled quality and precision as an American manufacturer, with an unwavering commitment to providing systems that end-users rely on to accomplish the mission and return home safely.