What TCS does

Total Control Systems (TCS) is a US-based manufacturer of positive displacement flow meters used for custody transfer measurement of liquids across the petroleum, chemical, industrial, agricultural, aviation, marine, and energy sectors. Founded in 1995 and operating as a DBA of family-owned Murray Equipment, Inc. (Fort Wayne, Indiana), TCS sells three core meter families — the 500 Oval Gear Meter (precision additive metering), the 682 Piston Meter (reciprocating piston, ±0.1% accuracy, 250:1 turndown), and the 700 Rotary Meter (1.5"-6", no metal-to-metal contact) — together with the TCS 3000 electronic register/flow computer, the TCSHUB cloud delivery software, and the TCS OnPoint integration platform, plus a full accessory line (valves, air/vapor eliminators, pulse transmitters). The technology stack spans precision CNC-manufactured mechanical measurement, electronic registration with temperature compensation, GPS and wireless data capture, and cloud-based delivery reporting, all wrapped in extensive global weights-and-measures and hazardous-location certifications (NIST, OIML, NMI, MID, SABS, UL, ATEX, IECEx, ABS).

The business model is a hybrid of industrial hardware OEM and recurring software: meters, registers, and accessories are sold as capital equipment through a global authorized distributor network called TruBlu (with operations in the USA and a European subsidiary in the UK providing local stock, service, and calibration), while TCSHUB introduces a subscription cloud-software component for delivery data management. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and customer acquisition runs through trade shows (TPGA, NACS/PEI, NTTC, etc.), the distributor portal, and direct inquiry. End customers span oil & gas refiners, fuel delivery fleets, aviation fueling operators, marine vessels, agricultural cooperatives, LPG/propane distributors, AdBlue/DEF handlers, and renewable fuels blenders — with Booster Fuels named as a featured end user. The company transitioned to third-generation Murray family leadership in October 2017 with Dan Murray as President.

Name

TCS

Legal name

Murray Equipment, Inc.

Website

https://tcsmeters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TCS manufactures positive displacement flow meters (piston, rotary, oval gear) plus electronic registers, cloud delivery software, and integration accessories for custody transfer of liquids in oil & gas, aviation, marine, agriculture, LPG, AdBlue, and renewable fuels, sold globally through its TruBlu distributor network as a DBA of Murray Equipment, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Positive Displacement Flow Meters: Sale of piston, rotary, and oval gear flow meters for custody transfer measurement in petroleum, chemical, industrial, food processing, and agricultural applications. Products include TCS 500, 682, and 700 series meters available in various materials (aluminum, ductile iron, stainless steel) and configurations.
2. Electronic Registration Systems: TCS 3000 electronic register and flow computer systems with Gen 1 and Gen 2 versions, featuring temperature compensation, preset controls, wireless communication, and integration capabilities.
3. TCSHUB Delivery Software: Cloud-based delivery management software for uploading, managing, and analyzing delivery data from TCS 3000 registers. Subscription or licensing model for cloud connectivity and reporting features.
4. Meter Accessories: Complete line of accessories including valves (650, 655, 750, 755, 757, 760), air and vapor eliminators, pulse transmitters, mechanical and electronic registration, and miscellaneous accessories (flange connections, flow indicators, temperature probes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Total Control Systems (TCS) manufactures positive displacement flow meters (piston, rotary, and oval gear designs) used for custody transfer measurement of liquids in petroleum, chemical, agricultural, aviation, marine, and industrial applications. The company complements its meter hardware with the TCS 3000 electronic register, TCSHUB cloud-based delivery software, TCS OnPoint fueling integration platform, and a full line of meter accessories. Products are sold globally through the TruBlu authorized distributor network.

Product overview

Total Control Systems (TCS) is an industry-leading manufacturer of positive displacement flow meters and related products. The product portfolio centers on three core flow meter types: the 500 Oval Gear Meter (3/8" precision meter for additives), the 682 Piston Meter (1.5" high-accuracy reciprocating design with 250:1 turndown), and the 700 Rotary Meter (1.5"-6" rotary design for high flow applications). Supporting the meters are the TCS 3000 Electronic Register (electronic registration and flow computer), TCSHUB Delivery Software (cloud-based delivery management), and TCS OnPoint (fueling integration platform for inventory, water sensing, additive injection, differential pressure, and densitometry). A complete line of accessories including valves, air eliminators, and pulse transmitters complements the product offering. TCS operates as a subsidiary of Murray Equipment, Inc. with headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN and a European office in the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TCS 3000: Electronic register and flow computer for fuel delivery control
• TCS HUB
• TCS OnPoint
• TCS Mobile
• TruBlue

Products and services

• TCS 500 Oval Gear Meter A precise positive displacement flow meter incorporating a pair of oval geared rotors for measuring clean liquids. Available in 316 stainless steel with 3/8" NPT connections, suitable for additives in transportation applications.
• TCS 682 Piston Meter Reciprocating piston flow meter combining outstanding accuracy (0.1% of flow rate) with a wide turndown ratio (250:1). Available in 1.5" size with multiple material options (aluminum, ductile iron, stainless steel) for petroleum, aviation, LPG, industrial, and DEF-specific applications.
• TCS 700 Rotary Meter Rotary flow meter combining excellent accuracy with low-pressure drop. Available in sizes from 1.5" to 6" with various material configurations (aluminum, ductile iron, stainless steel) for different custody transfer applications.
• TCS 3000 Electronic Register Electronic register and flow computer designed to control vehicle delivery operations. Features temperature compensation, preset controls, GPS tracking capability, and wireless communication options.
• TCSHUB Delivery Software Cloud-based delivery management software that electronically uploads delivery information from the TCS 3000. Enables viewing fuel transactions, customizing reports, and exporting data for back-office integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy up to +/- 0.1% of flow rate (682 piston meter)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TruBlu Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTCS operates through a network of authorized distributors called TruBlu. Distributors are trained and authorized to sell, install, and service TCS products. Distributors have access to a password-protected portal containing latest announcements, pricing, and resources. The company provides local support and training to distributors.
• Booster FuelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustomer featured in news section using TCS 3000 for direct-to-consumer fuel delivery in Silicon Valley and Dallas-Fort Worth. Booster Fuels was featured on CBS This Morning demonstrating their fuel delivery system using TCS technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (Rosemount): Emerson's Rosemount line offers Coriolis, magnetic, and ultrasonic flow meters competing with PD meters in custody transfer and broader process applications. Large established competitor with broader digital/automation ecosystem.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa offers process flow measurement and control products competing with PD meters in oil & gas, chemical, and energy applications. Large established automation incumbent with strong software platforms.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process instrumentation including flow measurement. Overlaps with TCS in custody transfer but competes across a much wider portfolio of flow and analytical technologies.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell (formerly Elster) supplies measurement and control solutions for the oil & gas industry including custody transfer applications. Competes with TCS in custody transfer and broader process automation.
• KROHNE Group: KROHNE manufactures industrial flow meters and process instrumentation with a global footprint. Competes with TCS in chemical, oil & gas, and water/wastewater custody transfer and process measurement.

Direct peers

• Liquid Controls (IDEX): Liquid Controls, part of IDEX Corporation, is a leading direct competitor manufacturing positive displacement flow meters for custody transfer of petroleum, LPG, and chemicals. Overlaps nearly 1:1 with TCS's product portfolio and end markets.
• Flowdata Inc. Flowdata manufactures positive displacement flow meters and electronic registration systems for petroleum, chemical, and industrial liquid applications. Closely comparable in scope, technology, and customer verticals.
• Avery Hardoll (Tuthill): Tuthill's Avery Hardoll division produces PD meters specifically for fuel measurement, with strong overlap to TCS's aviation and refined fuels segments. Direct competitor in custody transfer measurement.
• Badger Meter: Badger Meter manufactures flow measurement and control solutions including PD meters for industrial and commercial liquid applications. Comparable in its meter-centric product portfolio and vertical industrial customer base.
• Smith Meters (IDEX): Smith Meters, also IDEX-owned, makes PD meters and electronic registers for the oil & gas, aviation, and marine fueling markets. Direct competitor across aviation fueling, refined fuels, and LPG custody transfer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tcsmeters

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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