What AlpHa Measurement Solutions does

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a vertically integrated manufacturer of liquid analytical sensors and instrumentation serving water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, semiconductor, environmental, and broader industrial markets. The company operates a dual-site production footprint — a global headquarters and manufacturing campus on Rockley Road in Houston, Texas (ISO 9001:2015 certified December 2023) and an Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai's Cao He Jing Hi-Tech Park (ISO 9001:2015 certified April 2024) — producing more than two million analytical instruments annually. AlpHa's product platform spans electrochemical sensors (pH, ORP, conductivity, ion-selective electrodes, dissolved oxygen, chlorine), optical sensors (turbidity via the TU90 laser-based ISO 7027-compliant line, plus fluorometers for chlorophyll a, blue green algae, CDOM, tryptophan, optical brighteners, oil-in-water, and PTSA), the ANDalyze DNAzyme-based heavy metals detection system (US EPA ETV verified for lead), reference electrodes (including a solid-state polymer-gel design), temperature sensors, mechanical assemblies, handheld meters, and the I-2000 universal transmitter.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales across direct, distributor, and OEM/private-label channels, supplemented by a subscription option on ANDalyze products starting at $150 per month. Proprietary technology differentiators include the GX5 pH glass formulation, the patent-pending XCite fluorometer platform, the exclusively licensed iRef calibration-free reference technology from UK-based ANB Sensors, and the EPA-verified ANDalyze DNAzyme chemistry. AlpHa serves more than a dozen end-verticals including drinking water, wastewater, ballast water, environmental monitoring, pool and spa, aquaculture and hydroponics, refining and petrochemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, power generation, chemical production, and semiconductor ultrapure water. The platform was built between 2018 and 2022 by CEO Drew Hall alongside Prairie Capital through the acquisition and integration of Analytical Sensors & Instruments, Aurora Scientific Instruments (Shanghai), Van London Co., pHoenix Electrode Company, ANDalyze, and Fluorometrics Instruments, and was acquired by Enpro Inc. (NYSE: NPO) in February 2026 as part of Enpro's Advanced Surface Technologies segment strategy.

Name

AlpHa Measurement Solutions

Legal name

AlpHa Measurement Solutions, LLC

Website

https://alpha-measure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a vertically integrated manufacturer of liquid analytical sensors and instrumentation — electrochemical and optical — serving water quality, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, environmental, and industrial markets from Houston, TX and Shanghai, China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Liquid Analytical Sensors & Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA), On-Site Water Testing & Rapid Screening Services (Field Kits, Sensors, ATP) (AFALAJAI), Watershed/Source Water & Raw Water Quality Monitoring (intakes, reservoirs, groundwater) (EUANAJAH), Rapid On-Site Environmental Testing Kits & Instruments (Lateral Flow, PCR, ATP Devices) (AFALAEAK)

Keywords

• Liquid analytical sensors
• Water quality monitoring
• Electrochemical sensors
• Optical fluorometer sensors
• Process instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid Sensors and Electrodes: Sale of electrochemical sensors (pH, ORP, conductivity, ISE), optical sensors (dissolved oxygen, turbidity, fluorometers), and reference electrodes for water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial applications.
2. Analyzers, Meters & Transmitters: Sale of process instrumentation including handheld meters, benchtop instruments, wall-mounted transmitters, and analyzers designed for liquid analytical measurements.
3. Mechanical Assemblies: Sale of mechanical assemblies including retractable insertions, ball valve assemblies, standard mechanical assemblies, and sensor holders for industrial process applications.
4. ANDalyze Heavy Metals Detection: Leasing and sale of ANDalyze fluorometer products and DNA sensors for heavy metal detection, starting at $150 per month.
5. OEM Private Label Partnership: Custom-branded sensor manufacturing and private label partnerships for OEM customers integrating AlpHa sensing technologies into their products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a vertically integrated liquid sensor technology platform that designs, manufactures, and sells electrochemical sensors (pH, ORP, conductivity, ion-selective electrodes, dissolved oxygen, chlorine) and optical sensors (turbidity, fluorometers for chlorophyll a, blue green algae, CDOM, optical brighteners, oil in water), along with compatible analyzers, meters, transmitters, mechanical assemblies, and the ANDalyze DNA-based heavy metals detection system for water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial applications.

Product overview

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensing technology platform organized around a unified sensor and instrumentation portfolio. The core platform encompasses electrochemical sensors (pH, ORP, Conductivity, ISE, Dissolved Oxygen, Chlorine) and optical sensors (Turbidity via TU90, Fluorometers for Chlorophyll a, Blue Green Algae, CDOM, Tryptophan, Optical Brighteners, Oil in Water), complemented by compatible instrumentation (Handheld Meters, I-2000 Universal Transmitter), mechanical assemblies (Mark VII, Mark X, VLTTA, Lock-N-Load), and the ANDalyze DNA-based heavy metals detection system. The company also holds exclusive license to iRef technology for calibration-free reference electrodes. Legacy sub-brands Van London, pHoenix Electrode, and Aurora Scientific Instruments continue under the unified AlpHa portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANDalyze: DNA-enzyme based sensor technology brand for heavy metal detection in water using fluorometry, offering EPA-verified testing capabilities for lead and other heavy metals at trace levels.
• Van London
• XCITE

Products and services

• pH Sensors Electrochemical sensors for measuring hydrogen ion concentration in water and industrial process applications, used across drinking water, wastewater, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical processing.
• ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential) Sensors Electrochemical sensors measuring oxidation-reduction potential for monitoring disinfection, corrosion, and chemical treatment processes in water and industrial systems.
• Conductivity Sensors Electrochemical sensors for measuring electrical conductivity to assess ionic content in water for purity assessment and process control.
• Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Sensors Both optical and electrochemical sensors measuring dissolved oxygen levels for water treatment, environmental monitoring, and industrial process applications.
• TU90 Turbidity Sensor Laser-based ISO 7027-compliant turbidity sensor with automatic cleaning wiper and built-in temperature compensation, available in 0-100, 0-1500, and 0-5000 NTU ranges for OEM integration and water quality monitoring.
• Ion-Selective Electrodes (ISE) Electrochemical sensors for selective measurement of specific ions in water, including the world's first Magnesium Ion Selective Electrode developed by Van London chemist Peter Boyle in 2019.
• Free & Total Chlorine Sensors Amperometric sensors for measuring free and total chlorine concentrations in drinking water, wastewater, and pool/spa applications for disinfection monitoring.
• PTSA Sensors In-line fluorometer sensors for monitoring treatment chemical concentrations (scale and corrosion inhibitors) in cooling towers with sub-1 ppb detection limit, available in Process Body, Cartridge, and Custom form factors.
• Fluorometer Sensor Line (XC-CHLA, XC-BGAF, XC-CDOM) Patent-pending XCite fluorometer-based sensors for Chlorophyll a, Blue Green Algae (Phycocyanin), and CDOM measurement with market-leading 0.01 ppb minimum detection limit for environmental monitoring.
• Optical Brighteners Sensor (XC-OBS101-SD) Fluorometer for detecting fluorescent whitening agents as indicators of wastewater contamination, with minimum detection limit of 0.08 ppb and excitation/emission at 365nm/445nm.
• PAH (Oil in Water) Sensor Optical sensor for measuring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and crude oil contamination in water for environmental monitoring and process safety applications.
• Multiparameter & Sonde Systems Multi-parameter monitoring systems combining multiple sensors (pH, ORP, DO, conductivity, ISE) in a single deployment unit for comprehensive water quality assessment in environmental monitoring applications.
• Mechanical Assemblies Sensor insertion and mounting hardware including Mark VII retractable insertion, Mark X pneumatic operation, VLTTA Live Tap, Lock-N-Load quarter-turn isolation, and Twist-Lock adapters for industrial process installations.
• ANDalyze Heavy Metals Detection System Handheld fluorometer using proprietary catalytic DNA sensors (DNAzyme reaction) for quick, accurate heavy metal detection (lead, mercury, cadmium) at trace ppb levels in drinking water; US EPA ETV verified.
• Reference Electrodes Reference half-cell electrodes providing constant potential for electrochemical measurement systems, including the proprietary Solid-State reference design with polymer gel replacing liquid electrolytes.
• Temperature Sensors NTC thermistor and RTD (Pt100, Pt1000) temperature sensors with ±0.02°C accuracy for temperature compensation and measurement in sensor assemblies or as stand-alone probes.
• Handheld Meters Portable measurement instruments including the ODO Optical Dissolved Oxygen handheld meter with sub-1 ppb resolution, automatic temperature/pressure/salinity compensation for field use.
• I-2000 Universal Transmitter Universal transmitter supporting pH, ORP, conductivity, ISE, chlorine, and dissolved oxygen measurements with dual channel analog/digital inputs and automatic temperature sensor detection for industrial installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum detection limit of 0.01 ppb for chlorophyll a and CDOM measurements
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ANB SensorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022Exclusive license and commercialization partnership for iRef technology, a patented method for measuring and automatically compensating for reference electrode drift. This enables AlpHa to manufacture calibration-free electrochemistry sensors. Partnership established in 2022.
• Texas Workforce SolutionsminorOthers · 1 January 2022Collaboration with U.S. Department of Labor and Texas Workforce Solutions for officially sanctioned Glass Blower Apprenticeship Program.
• U.S. Department of LaborminorOthers · 1 January 2022Government partnership for officially sanctioned Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program for glass blowers.
• Star of HopeminorOthersHouston-based nonprofit partnering with AlpHa to support homeless individuals and families. AlpHa provides charitable support to the organization.
• Reach UnlimitedminorOthersNonprofit manufacturing partner providing additional production capacity for products in Houston, Texas, supporting AlpHa's operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton Company: Hamilton Process Analytics specializes in pH, ORP, DO, and conductivity sensors for bioprocess, pharma, and brewing applications with a focus on optical DO. Its emphasis on bioprocess and laboratory-grade measurement overlaps directly with AlpHa's pharmaceutical/biotech and lab verticals.
• Xylem (YSI): Xylem's YSI brand manufactures multiparameter water quality sondes and sensors (pH, ORP, conductivity, DO, turbidity, chlorophyll, BGA) used in environmental monitoring and water utilities. Xylem/YSI competes head-on with AlpHa's multiparameter and fluorometer offerings, particularly in environmental monitoring accounts.
• Hach (Veralto): Hach, a Veralto/Danaher operating company, is one of the largest global manufacturers of water quality sensors and analyzers covering pH, conductivity, DO, turbidity, chlorine, and fluorometric parameters. It is the most direct competitor to AlpHa across drinking water, wastewater, and industrial water monitoring.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a leading global supplier of process analytical instrumentation and liquid sensors (Memosens pH, conductivity, DO, turbidity, ISE) for water, food, pharma, and chemicals. It directly overlaps with AlpHa's process analytical focus, especially in industrial and municipal water applications.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo's Process Analytics division offers pH, ORP, conductivity, DO, and dissolved CO2 sensors for pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical processes. It directly competes with AlpHa in the pharma/biotech vertical while also being a broad laboratory and industrial instrumentation incumbent.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Water Analysis): Thermo Fisher's Water and Lab Products division sells Orion pH/ISE/conductivity meters and sensors, alongside laboratory and process analytical instruments. It competes with AlpHa in laboratory-grade and ultrapure water measurement, especially in pharma and research accounts.
• Halma plc (Water Quality portfolio): Halma's Water Analysis & Treatment sub-segment includes Palintest, Sensorex, and other water-quality sensor brands, making it a thematic comparable. AlpHa's APAC GM Handerson Jiang previously ran operations at Halma China, evidencing close product and customer overlap in municipal and industrial water quality.
• Emerson (Rosemount Liquid Analytical): Emerson's Rosemount liquid analytical business supplies pH, ORP, conductivity, DO, chlorine, and turbidity sensors plus the 1056/1066 transmitters for process industries. AlpHa's COO Steven Krebs and VP Engineering Chad Adair both came from Emerson, underscoring direct technical overlap and competitive intensity.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: ABB offers a full line of liquid analytical sensors (pH, conductivity, DO, turbidity, nitrate) and analyzers for water, power, and process industries. ABB is a broad incumbent competing with AlpHa in utilities, power generation, and industrial process monitoring.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa supplies process analytical instrumentation including pH, conductivity, DO, and residual chlorine sensors for power, water, and chemical plants. It is a broad incumbent competing with AlpHa in power generation cooling towers and industrial process monitoring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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