What Boreal Laser does

Boreal Laser Inc., founded in 1990 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is a privately held industrial manufacturer of laser-based gas detection instruments using Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS). Its core product family is the GasFinder series — including the field-mounted GasFinder3-MC, rack-mounted GasFinder3-MCR, portable GasFinder3-OP, vehicle-mounted GasFinder3-VB, helicopter-mounted GasFinder3-AB, and the newly launched integrated GasFinder Line of Sight (LoS) — combined with a modular set of Measurement Heads (Open Path OPX, Remote Point RPX, Stack/Duct SDX, Insertable IPX, In-Line ILX, and Extractive EMX). Proprietary features such as an internal reference cell for continuous self-calibration, patented dual zone temperature control (-55 to 65°C), a mono-static transceiver with retro-reflector, and fail-safe diagnostics differentiate the platform from electrochemical and catalytic bead sensors in toxic, combustible, and greenhouse gas detection. Communication is via industrial protocols including HART, Modbus, analog, and dry-contact relays for integration with PLCs and DCS systems.

The company serves enterprise customers in industrial hazardous-area applications across oil and gas (upstream/midstream), refining and petrochemical, fertilizer manufacturing, aluminum and metal production, chemical manufacturing (including hydrogen fluoride), power generation, GHG monitoring, and the emerging CCUS vertical. Products are sold exclusively through a trained global network of authorized distributors operating in 48 countries; the company itself handles direct technical support, calibration, training, and design consulting from Edmonton. Revenue is generated primarily through configured hardware sales with recurring service, calibration, and training contracts layered on top; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. In May 2023 the company relocated to a larger Edmonton factory, and in August 2023 it received CAD $1,259,660 in funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada to support growth initiatives.

Name

Boreal Laser

Legal name

Boreal Laser Inc.

Website

https://boreal-laser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boreal Laser manufactures laser-based gas detection instruments using TDLAS technology, serving enterprise customers in oil and gas, refining, fertilizer, chemical, aluminum, power, and CCUS industrial applications across 48 countries via a global authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Detection Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fixed Gas Detection & Continuous Monitoring (Sensors/IoT/Telemetry) (EUAJADAB), Leak Detection, Emissions & LDAR Testing (OGI, methane, fugitive emissions) (EUAEAHAL), Advanced Leak Quantification & Emissions Measurement (Methane Quantification/OGI/Flux) (EUAJADAK)

Keywords

• Laser gas detection
• TDLAS analyzers
• Open path monitoring
• Industrial gas detection
• Hazardous area sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. GasFinder Instruments and Measurement Heads: Sale of core TDL analyzer products (GasFinder3-MC, GasFinder3-MCR, GasFinder3-OP) and associated Measurement Head assemblies (OPX, RPX, SDX, IPX, ILX, EMX) for open path, fixed point, and in-situ gas detection applications. Products are configurable with various path lengths, materials, and options.
2. Mobile and Transportable Detection Systems: Sale of transportable solutions including GasCart systems and mobile detection units (GasFinder3-VB for vehicles, GasFinder3-AB for helicopters) with options for rent, lease, or ownership.
3. Technical Support and Calibration Services: Provides telephone and email support, calibration services, calibration extensions (yearly certification without factory return), remote monitoring contracts, and RMA services for check-ups and upgrades.
4. Training Services: On-site and factory training programs for technicians, engineers, and operators covering system maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization. Training certificates available for professional development purposes.
5. Design and Consulting Services: Expert assistance with design and integration of installations to ensure optimal equipment installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boreal Laser develops and manufactures laser-based gas detection instruments using Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS). The portfolio centers on the GasFinder3 family of analyzers (field-mounted, rack-mounted, portable, vehicle-based, and aerial-based) combined with a range of Measurement Heads (Open Path, Remote Point, Stack/Duct, Insertable, In-Line, and Extractive) for detecting toxic, combustible, hazardous, and greenhouse gases in industrial hazardous area applications. The company also provides calibration, technical support, training, and design consulting services from its Edmonton facility.

Product overview

Boreal Laser develops and manufactures laser-based gas detection products using Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) technology. The product portfolio centers on GasFinder Instruments (GasFinder3-MC field-mounted, GasFinder3-MCR rack-mounted, GasFinder3-OP portable, GasFinder3-VB vehicle-based, GasFinder3-AB aerial-based, and GasFinder LoS) combined with a family of Measurement Heads (Open Path OPX, Remote Point RPX, Stack/Duct SDX, Insertable IPX, In-Line ILX, and Extractive EMX) for detecting toxic, combustible, hazardous, and greenhouse gases. Products are sold through regionally-focused technical sales organizations and distributors in 48 countries, primarily serving industrial hazardous area applications in fertilizer manufacturing, petrochemical, power generation, aluminum, CCUS, and chemical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GasFinder3-MC (Field Mounted Multi-Channel TDL Analyzer) Field-mounted multi-channel TDL (Tunable Diode Laser) analyzer that processes signals from multiple measurement heads for gas detection in industrial hazardous area applications.
• GasFinder3-MCR (Rack Mounted Multi-Channel TDL Analyzer) Rack-mounted multi-channel TDL analyzer for integration into control room environments.
• GasFinder Line of Sight (LoS) All-in-one open path gas detection system using TDLAS for detecting Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulphide, Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Methane, Hydrogen Cyanide, Hydrogen Chloride, and Ethylene in industrial applications.
• Open Path (OPX) Head Assembly Laser-based open path gas detection head that creates line-of-sight measurements when combined with GasFinder3 analyzers, for industrial leak detection or ambient monitoring applications with path lengths from 5–200m.
• Remote Point (RPX) Probe Assembly Fixed point gas detection probe providing fast response or immunity to poisoning/fouling. Uses transceiver configuration with fiber optic and CAT6/5e connectivity.
• Stack/Duct (SDX) Probe Assembly In-situ monitoring probe for direct, non-contact measurement within stacks or ducts, with sapphire window separation and purge insert options.
• Insertable (IPX) Probe Assembly In-situ monitoring probe for direct, non-contact measurement within stacks, ducts, tanks, or enclosures for quantitative or feedback control applications.
• In-Line (ILX) Probe Assembly Direct in-line measurement probe for piped processes with spectroscopic limits of 100 kpag pressure and 150°C temperature, featuring a field-replaceable sapphire window kit.
• Extractive Measurement (EMX) Cell Assembly Extractive measurement cell for direct, non-contact gas analysis, supporting 1m, 0.5m, or no pipe options with stainless steel or Hastelloy construction.
• GasFinder3-OP (Portable Open-Path TDL Analyzer) Portable laser-based open path gas analyzer used by academics and environmental consultants for quantitative measurements, featuring integrated HMI touchscreen and data logging.
• GasFinder3-VB (Vehicle Based Gas Detector) Mobile gas detection system mountable on trucks, vans, cars, ATVs, and boats, featuring a 3m multi-pass measurement cell, GPS integration, and GasMap software for 2D data visualization.
• GasFinder3-AB (Aerial Based Gas Detector) Helicopter-mounted gas detection system compatible with Bell 206B Long Ranger, Robertson R44, and A-Star AS350/AS355 helicopters, including GasMap software integration.
• Transportable GasCart Transportable monitoring solution supporting GasFinder instruments with associated measurement heads, including integrated Horn and Strobe for local annunciation; available for rent, lease, or ownership.
• Shur-Shot HF Detector Specialized hydrogen fluoride detector for specific industrial applications.
• Technical Support and Calibration Services Telephone and email support, calibration services, calibration extensions (yearly certification without factory return), remote monitoring contracts, and RMA services for check-ups and upgrades.
• Training Services On-site and factory training programs for technicians, engineers, and operators covering system maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization; certificates available for professional development.
• Design and Consulting Services Expert assistance with design and integration of installations to ensure optimal equipment installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service intervals can be extended from 2 years to 5 years with Calibration Extension program
• +3 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NEO Monitors: NEO Monitors is a Norwegian specialist in TDLAS-based gas detection for industrial safety and process applications. It is the closest direct competitor to Boreal Laser, offering comparable laser-based open-path and point detectors for hazardous-area environments.
• Servomex: Servomex (part of Ametek) manufactures process gas analyzers including TDLAS-based systems for industrial and emissions monitoring. It directly overlaps with Boreal's in-situ and extractive measurement heads across refinery, petrochemical, and power generation customers.

Broad incumbents

• AMETEK Process Instruments: AMETEK is a large industrial instrumentation group offering a broad portfolio of process analyzers including laser-based gas detection. It competes with Boreal in petrochemical, power, and environmental monitoring but serves customers with a much wider product portfolio.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in process instrumentation with extensive gas analysis offerings including TDLAS analyzers. It competes with Boreal in refining, chemical, and power applications, typically through larger bundled instrumentation deals.
• SICK AG: SICK is a major German sensor manufacturer offering gas measurement and detection products for industrial safety and emissions monitoring. It overlaps with Boreal in process and safety gas detection across similar industrial verticals.
• Honeywell Analytics: Honeywell is one of the largest industrial gas detection providers with a broad fixed and portable product portfolio. It is a primary competitor to Boreal in plant safety and emissions monitoring, typically winning on integrated system scale rather than optical measurement precision.
• Drägerwerk: Dräger is a global safety and gas detection incumbent offering fixed and portable gas detectors. It competes with Boreal in petrochemical, mining, and hazardous-area applications through a much larger service and distribution network.
• MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a major industrial safety equipment company with a significant fixed gas detection portfolio. It is comparable as a competing supplier to the same industrial hazardous-area customer base Boreal serves.

Emerging players

• Aeris Technologies: Aeris Technologies develops mid-infrared laser-based gas sensing solutions for industrial and environmental applications. It represents an emerging TDLAS-adjacent competitor that could pressure Boreal's NIR-based differentiator over time.
• Heath Consultants: Heath Consultants provides natural gas leak detection and emissions measurement services and equipment. It is comparable to Boreal in methane and fugitive emissions monitoring, with overlap in oil & gas and utility leak detection programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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