What Tri-Tech Forensics does

Tri-Tech Forensics is a US-based private manufacturer and distributor of forensic evidence collection equipment, supplies, and training, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Leland, North Carolina. The company designs, manufactures, and sells physical forensic products spanning evidence collection kits (explosive detection, metal detecting, evidence containers, swabs, photography, scales, bloodstain identification), latent print collection (proprietary Atomic Latent Print Powders manufactured in-house, applicators, lifters, fuming chambers, magnifiers, CSIpix software), specimen collection (sexual assault examination, blood/urine, DNA), fingerprinting supplies, presumptive drug testing (NIK and MMC brands), digital forensics equipment (Faraday bags, mobile triage kits, imaging, workstations, storage), and personal protective equipment. It also operates a forensic training division, Tritech Training. The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified for medical device quality management and ISO 9001:2015 certified, and holds a US design patent on the NEBO REDLINE Forensic Light Source (US Patent D 659,869 S).

Tri-Tech sells primarily through a direct B2B model combining its own e-commerce storefront at tritechforensics.com with a dedicated phone sales team and an online quote request system that returns custom pricing within one business day. Products are unit-priced or pack-priced with no subscription model, ranging from sub-$10 consumables (e.g., NOSA Plugs at $9.99) to over $2,700 specialized equipment (e.g., FoxFury Nomad 360 Scene Light at $2,749.99), with select items on sale pricing. The company serves law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, forensic investigators, and government institutions as its primary customer segment, with stated global reach evidenced by international use of its victim sexual assault evidence collection kits. In 2024 Tri-Tech expanded into a second primary vertical, emergency medical services and first responders, through the January 2024 acquisition of Hartwell Medical and the May 2024 acquisition of SAM Medical Products, both retained as wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The company maintains in-house manufacturing for proprietary products including the Atomic Latent Print Powders (in standard, magnetic, fluorescent, heavy, and dual-purpose formulations) and the patented TEX Magnetic Wand System with disposable covers designed by a retired Crime Scene Investigator to eliminate DNA cross-contamination. Sub-brands include Ridge (forensic products designed by forensic professionals) and Brief Relief (portable sanitation). The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds in the source data, and the management team is not detailed.

Name

Tri-Tech Forensics

Legal name

Tri-Tech Forensics

Website

https://tritechforensics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tri-Tech Forensics is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of forensic evidence collection equipment, supplies, and training, serving law enforcement, crime laboratories, and government agencies globally for over 40 years, with a 2024 expansion into emergency medical products via acquisitions of Hartwell Medical and SAM Medical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forensic Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Criminal Investigations & Forensics (Detectives, Crime Labs, CSI) (BPAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forensic Science & Crime Laboratories (Justice System Support) (BPAIAFAI), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Forensic equipment
• Evidence collection kits
• Latent print supplies
• Digital forensics tools
• Forensic training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Leland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Forensic Equipment E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-customer and B2B sales of forensic equipment and supplies through the company's e-commerce storefront. Products include evidence collection kits, latent print products, drug testing reagents, digital forensics tools, PPE, and specialty forensic chemicals. Customers include law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and forensic investigators. The company also processes orders through phone sales and an online quote request system for bulk or custom orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tri-Tech Forensics manufactures and distributes forensic evidence collection equipment, latent print development products, digital forensics tools, drug testing reagents, and personal protective equipment for law enforcement and government agencies. The company also produces custom evidence collection kits and offers professional forensic training courses through its Tritech Training division. In-house manufacturing capabilities support proprietary product lines including Atomic Latent Print Powders and the patented TEX Magnetic Wand System.

Product overview

Tri-Tech Forensics is a forensic equipment and supplies company serving law enforcement for over 40 years. The company offers a broad portfolio of physical forensic products organized into core categories: evidence collection kits (explosive detection, trace evidence, crime scene protection), latent print collection (Atomic branded powders, brushes, lifters, CSIpix software), specimen collection (sexual assault kits, DNA kits, blood/urine kits), fingerprints (inking supplies, cards, kits), drug testing (NIK branded presumptive tests, MMC field tests, trace detection wipes), CSI/LAB (casting materials, chemicals, forensic lights), digital forensics (Faraday bags, mobile triage, imaging), and PPE (biohazard, body bags, portable sanitation via Brief Relief brand). Recent acquisitions include Hartwell Medical (January 2024) and SAM Medical (May 2024) expanding into emergency medical/trauma care products. The company also offers forensic training courses through its Tritech Training division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ridge: Exclusive line of forensic products designed for forensic professionals by forensic professionals, including Ridge Latent Print Powder Brushes and Ridge Loop Forensic Light Source Bundle.

Products and services

• Collection Kits Comprehensive evidence collection kits for law enforcement, including explosive detection, metal detecting equipment, evidence containers, collection tools and supplies, evidence tape, tags, labels, seals, swabs, crime scene protection, photography equipment, scales, trace evidence collection, bloodstain identification, drying cabinets, investigation kits, and kit cases.
• Latent Print Collection (Atomic Latent Print Powders) Fingerprint development and collection products including latent print kits, print powders, applicators, removers, print lifters, fuming chambers, downflow workstations, magnifiers, and CSIpix software. Atomic Latent Print Powders are manufactured in-house in standard, magnetic, fluorescent, heavy, and dual-purpose formulations.
• Specimen Collection Kits (including Sexual Assault Examination Kits) Specimen collection products for sexual assault examination, blood and urine specimen collection, DNA specimen collection, fingernail and fingertip swabbing kits, and other evidence and specimen collection applications. Used by agencies worldwide.
• Fingerprinting Supplies Fingerprinting supplies including inking pads and sheets, inking slabs, ink, rollers, inkless fingerprinting supplies, cards, cardholders, cleaning solutions, fingerprinting stations, fingerprinting kits, and fingerprinting tools.
• NIK Drug Test Kits Comprehensive drug testing kits including NIK Porta-Pac, NIK 60-Pac, NIK Master-Pac, and individual presumptive drug tests for detecting controlled substances such as opium, barbiturates, LSD, marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opiates, and methamphetamine.
• Drug Testing Products (MMC, Trace Detection) Drug testing products including MMC international presumptive field tests, presumptive drug testing tools and supplies, narcotics detection and investigation kits, and trace detection wipes (Trace Eye-D for fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine).
• Forensic Light Sources Forensic lighting equipment including FoxFury Nomad 360 scene lights, NEBO REDLINE forensic lights (US Patent D 659,869 S; 2185 LUX LED, anodized aircraft-grade aluminum, multiple lighting modes), forensic UV lights, and LED forensic light sources for crime scene illumination and evidence detection.
• Gunshot Residue (GSR) Collection Kits Gunshot residue collection kits designed for law enforcement, available in versions for SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and Atomic Absorption analysis methods, with various configurations of collection stubs and swabs.
• Blood ID and Drug Recognition Kits Presumptive blood identification kits including Hemident, Hexagon OBTI (detects human blood at 0.1 ug/ml and distinguishes human from animal blood in 2-3 minutes), and phenolphthalein tests, plus drug recognition cards and pupilometer tools.
• Digital Forensics Equipment (Faraday Bags, Mobile Triage, Workstations) Digital forensics equipment including DF software, Faraday products for signal blocking, forensic imaging, DF mobile triage kits, DF workstations, and DF storage towers. Faraday bags shield cell phones and tablets from radio frequency signals, protecting devices from hacking, tracking, and EMF.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment including sanitizer and decontamination products, safety wear and accessories, biohazard bags, tags, clean-up supplies, body bags, and portable waste disposal solutions.
• Brief Relief Portable Sanitation Portable sanitation products for field use including daily restroom kits, liquid waste bags for men and women, Disposa-John portable restrooms, and Porta-Quick utility packs with commode and waste bags.
• Evidence Bags and Containers Tamper-evident evidence bags including standard evidence bags, Easy Seal paper evidence bags with pre-adhered tape, and paper evidence bags. Features self-sealing adhesive strips for permanent seals.
• Forensic Training Courses (Tritech Training) Professional forensic training courses offered through Tritech Training, providing education on evidence collection, forensic techniques, and industry best practices for law enforcement and forensic professionals.
• Hartwell Medical Emergency Medical Products Emergency medical products and trauma care solutions acquired by Tri-Tech Forensics in January 2024 as part of expansion in the emergency medical market, including evacuation equipment and supplies for first responders.
• SAM Medical Trauma Care Products Trauma care products including tourniquet cuffs and emergency medical devices, now part of Tri-Tech's expanded emergency medical product portfolio following May 2024 acquisition. SAM Medical brings 40 years of trauma care innovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• TEX Magnetic Wand System costs approximately $1 per use, combining economy with contaminant-free operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAM MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2024Tri-Tech Forensics acquired SAM Medical, a globally recognized provider of trauma care products with a 40-year history of innovative trauma care solutions. The acquisition expands Tri-Tech's emergency medical product offerings and reinforces its leadership in the emergency medical market. This follows Tri-Tech's January 2024 acquisition of Hartwell Medical, marking a series of growth initiatives in the emergency medical sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sirchie: Sirchie is a North Carolina–based (originally) manufacturer and distributor of forensic evidence collection kits, latent print powders, fingerprint supplies, and crime scene equipment — directly comparable across nearly every product category Tri-Tech offers, including evidence bags, lifting tape, powder applicators, and presumptive drug tests.
• Lynn Peavey Company: Lynn Peavey is a long-standing U.S. distributor of forensic and crime scene investigation supplies serving law enforcement and medical examiner offices; its catalog overlaps heavily with Tri-Tech's evidence bags, fingerprinting supplies, specimen collection kits, and investigation tools.
• Arrowhead Forensics: Arrowhead Forensics is a direct competitor specializing in evidence collection kits, latent fingerprint supplies, drug identification kits, and forensic light sources sold primarily to U.S. law enforcement — overlapping virtually one-to-one with Tri-Tech's CSI/LAB and Latent Print categories.
• Foster + Freeman: Foster + Freeman is a UK-based forensic equipment manufacturer specializing in fingerprint development systems, forensic light sources, document examination, and crime scene investigation tools — a like-for-like competitor in the higher-end instrument segment Tri-Tech targets with products like its forensic light sources and CSIpix software.
• Cellebrite: Cellebrite is a leading provider of digital forensics mobile triage and data extraction software/hardware for law enforcement — directly comparable to Tri-Tech's DF Mobile Triage Kits, DF Workstations, DF Software, and DF Storage Towers product lines.
• Evident Corporation (formerly Olympus Industrial): Evident manufactures microscopy, imaging, and analytical instruments used in forensic laboratories for trace evidence and latent print analysis, mirroring the laboratory-equipment portion of Tri-Tech's CSI/LAB product line.
• Bode Cellmark Forensics (Labcorp): Bode Cellmark provides forensic DNA testing, sexual assault examination support, and specimen-collection services to law enforcement nationwide — a peer to Tri-Tech's specimen collection and sexual assault evidence collection kit business on the services and product side.
• NMS Labs: NMS Labs is a U.S. forensic and clinical testing laboratory providing drug identification and toxicology services purchased by law enforcement agencies — directly comparable to the end-use and channel Tri-Tech serves via its NIK presumptive drug testing supplies and forensic lab catalog.

Broad incumbents

• 3M (Safety & Industrial): 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate whose Safety & Industrial and Law Enforcement segments include forensic fingerprinting products (latent print powders and lifters) and crime scene supplies — an incumbent competitor with much broader portfolio scale than Tri-Tech's specialty focus.
• Safariland Group: Safariland is a diversified law enforcement equipment manufacturer owned by a private equity sponsor, supplying body armor, duty gear, forensics and corrections products; it overlaps with Tri-Tech via the broader public-safety procurement channel and select evidence-collection SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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