What Vishay Precision Group does

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE: VPG) is a US-domiciled precision measurement technology company that designs and manufactures Bulk Metal Foil resistors, foil strain gages, load cells, force sensors, weighing modules, onboard weighing systems, and specialized metrology systems for the metals industry. The company traces its core technology to founder Dr. Felix Zandman, who developed the first generation of Bulk Metal Foil resistors in 1962 and whose work underpins 71 patents across photoelasticity, strain gages, and resistor design. VPG operates through three reportable segments — Sensors (foil resistors and strain gages), Weighing Solutions (load cells, weighing modules, and onboard weighing), and Measurement Systems (steel-industry metrology, materials testing via the Gleeble platform, and safety testing via DTS) — and serves aerospace, defense, space, transportation, steel, industrial, medical, semiconductor, and consumer customers across 13 countries and 30+ sites.

VPG monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales under quote-based, multi-year enterprise pricing that varies by specification (TCR, precision, capacity), volume, and application. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, authorized distributors (most recently Abacus Technologies for the Americas, appointed May 2026), brand-specific e-commerce storefronts, and an extensive dealer network for onboard weighing. The portfolio comprises a multi-brand family — Micro-Measurements, Tedea-Huntleigh, Sensortronics, Revere, Celtron, BLH Nobel, KELK, Vulcan, Dynamic Systems Inc. (Gleeble), DTS, Pacific Instruments, VPG Foil Resistors, Alpha Electronics, Powertron, and the September 2024 acquisition Nokra — many retained under their original trade names following acquisition.

VPG became an independent public company in July 2010 via a tax-free spin-off from Vishay Intertechnology. FY2025 revenue was approximately $307.2M, and Q1 2026 revenue of $84.4M grew 17.6% year-over-year on a book-to-bill ratio of 1.21, with backlog expanding to $125M and humanoid-robot-related orders reaching $37.8M. The company employs roughly 2,500–2,700 people globally and trades on the NYSE under VPG with a market capitalization of approximately $1.72B as of June 2026.

Name

Vishay Precision Group

Legal name

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.

Website

https://vpgsensors.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE: VPG) designs and manufactures Bulk Metal Foil resistors, strain gages, load cells, force sensors, and specialized metrology systems for aerospace, defense, transportation, steel, medical, semiconductor, and industrial customers across 13 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Sensors and Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Precision Metrology, Inspection & Quality (CMM, GD&T) (EDAOAGAD)

Keywords

• Foil resistor technology
• Strain measurement sensors
• Load cell systems
• Onboard weighing solutions
• Precision measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Malvern

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Components (Foil Resistors and Strain Gages): Sale of high-precision foil resistors and strain gages used in applications requiring accuracy and stability such as medical testing equipment, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, military, and precision measuring instruments.
2. Sensors and Weighing Solutions: Load cells, force sensors, weighing modules, and complete weighing systems for industrial, retail, and process weighing applications sold under brands including Tedea-Huntleigh, Sensortronics, Revere, Celtron, BLH Nobel, and Vulcan.
3. Measurement Systems: Specialized systems for steel production including rolling force measuring load cells, web tension measurement, optical strip width gages, laser velocimeters, and closed-loop crop optimization control systems for metals industry.
4. Data Acquisition and Testing Systems: Miniature data acquisition systems, sensors, portable data loggers, and thermal-mechanical simulation systems (Gleeble) for product and safety testing in automotive, aerospace, and military applications.
5. Acquired Technologies (Nokra): Laser-based measurement systems for metal manufacturing and processing industries, expanding portfolio for steel and aluminum mills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vishay Precision Group manufactures and sells precision measurement components and systems based on proprietary Bulk Metal foil resistor and foil strain gage technology. Its offerings span ultra-precision foil resistors, foil strain gages, load cells and force sensors, weigh modules, on-board weighing systems for vehicles, steel mill measurement systems, thermal-mechanical simulation systems (Gleeble), and miniature data acquisition systems. These products serve industrial, aerospace, defense, transportation, medical, steel, and emerging robotics markets with quote-based B2B pricing.

Product overview

VPG operates as a diversified precision measurement technology company organized into three business segments: Sensors (foil resistors, strain gages), Weighing Solutions (load cells, weighing modules, onboard weighing systems), and Measurement Systems (steel industry systems, materials testing, safety testing). The portfolio includes core brands like VPG Foil Resistors (encompassing Vishay Foil Resistors, Alpha Electronics, Powertron), Micro-Measurements, VPG Force Sensors (Tedea-Huntleigh, Sensortronics, Revere, Celtron), VPG Onboard Weighing, BLH Nobel, Vulcan, KELK, Dynamic Systems Inc. (Gleeble), Diversified Technical Systems (DTS), Pacific Instruments, and the recently acquired Nokra. Products deliver high accuracy and reliability for measuring force (weight, pressure, torque, acceleration) and current across test and measurement, avionics, military, space, transportation, steel, industrial, medical, agriculture, and consumer markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VPG Foil Resistors Ultra-precision Bulk Metal Foil resistors with industry-leading precision, stability, and reliability, featuring TCR as low as ±0.2 ppm/°C and ESD ratings to 25,000 V. Includes Vishay Foil Resistors, Alpha Electronics, and Powertron brand resistors for ATE, weighing scales, precision instrumentation, aerospace, military, laboratory, metrology, and medical systems.
• Micro-Measurements Strain Gages and PhotoStress High-precision sensors for strain measurement, including foil strain gages, PhotoStress equipment and coatings, and supplies for stress analysis and transducers measuring weight, force, torque, and pressure. Used by stress analysts and transducer manufacturers worldwide.
• VPG Force Sensors (Load Cells) Load cells and force sensors using advanced strain gage technology for measuring force, weight, torque, and pressure. Includes Tedea-Huntleigh (single-point and bending beams), Sensortronics (shear beams), Revere Transducers (universal and double-ended shear beam), and Celtron (aluminum and stainless steel) load cells for retail scales, industrial weighing, machinery automation, and safety systems.
• VPG Onboard Weighing Systems On-board weighing systems for vans, light commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, bucket loaders, and aircraft, with direct sales offices in 10 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia and an extensive dealer network for sales, service, and installation. Includes SI Onboard solutions for forestry, waste management, aircraft, and aggregate markets.
• BLH Nobel Process Weighing Systems High-accuracy process weighing and force measurement systems using strain-gage-based load cells that maximize accuracy and minimize effects of mixing, agitation, and temperature changes. Designed for chemical, steel, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Vulcan Truck Scales Sensor-based on-board truck scales for general trucking, dirt and aggregate hauling, construction and demolition, refuse, agriculture, mining, and bulk hauling applications.
• KELK Steel Industry Measurement Systems High-accuracy sensors and systems for steel and aluminum industries, particularly rolling mills, including rolling force measuring load cells, web tension measurement systems, optical strip width gages, laser velocimeters, and closed-loop crop optimization control systems.
• Gleeble Thermal-Mechanical Simulation Systems World-leading thermal-mechanical simulation systems produced by Dynamic Systems Inc. for metallurgical research, providing powerful tools for developing and studying new materials, exploring production techniques, and simulating real-world thermal and mechanical conditions.
• DTS Data Acquisition Systems Miniature, rugged data acquisition systems, sensors, and portable data loggers produced by Diversified Technical Systems for product and safety testing in extreme environments, supporting automotive, aerospace, military, industrial, and injury biomechanics applications.
• Pacific Instruments Signal Conditioning and Data Acquisition State-of-the-art signal conditioning and data acquisition systems for static, dynamic, and transient test environments, used by major aerospace and vehicle companies, government research agencies, and military for rocket and turbine engines, wind tunnels, aerospace structures, and scientific research.
• Nokra Laser-Based Measurement Systems Germany-based laser-based measurement systems for metal manufacturing and processing industries, including steel and aluminum mills. Acquired by VPG in September 2024 and integrated into the product portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Backlog increased to $125 million from $100.3 million year-over-year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic acquisition.

• Abacus TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2026Abacus Technologies appointed as authorized distributor of VPG Foil Resistors for the Americas, effective May 5, 2026. Agreement enables Abacus to supply VPG's Bulk Metal Foil resistors with specifications including TCR as low as ±0.2 ppm/°C and ESD ratings to 25,000 V to customers across the Americas for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Covers full portfolio including VFR, Alpha Electronics, Powertron, and APR brands.
• Nokra Optische Prueftechnik & Automation GmbHstrategic acquisitionStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPG acquired Nokra, a Germany-based maker of laser-based measurement systems in September 2024. Blue Cap AG sold its 90% stake in Nokra for a sale price above the company's net asset value, reflecting an internal rate of return of around 21% and a multiple of around 6x on capital employed. The acquisition aims to expand VPG's product portfolio in measurement solutions for metals industry, particularly steel and aluminum mills.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sensata Technologies: Sensors and electrical protection specialist serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable in sensor breadth but with a much larger automotive concentration than VPG.
• TE Connectivity: Large incumbent offering a broad portfolio of sensors, connectors, and electronic components. Overlaps with VPG's precision sensors and foil resistors but as part of a much wider industrial connectivity portfolio.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Former parent spun off VPG in 2010. Manufactures discrete semiconductors and passive components including resistors that compete with VPG Foil Resistors and Alpha Electronics, though with broader commodity focus.
• Fluke / Fortive: Test and measurement instruments for electrical, temperature, and calibration applications. Adjacent to VPG's test & measurement instruments and DTS data acquisition products but more skewed toward handheld electrical test tools.

Direct peers

• PCB Piezotronics: Specializes in sensors and instrumentation for vibration, pressure, force, and acoustic measurement. Directly competes with VPG's force sensors and DTS data acquisition products in aerospace, automotive, and industrial test markets.
• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in precision weighing solutions and load cells for industrial, laboratory, and retail applications. Directly comparable to VPG's VPG Force Sensors, Tedea-Huntleigh, Sensortronics, Revere, and Celtron weighing brands.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Specializes in strain gages, load cells, force sensors, and test & measurement systems. A direct competitor to Micro-Measurements and VPG Force Sensors, serving automotive, aerospace, and structural test customers.
• Kistler Group: Manufacturer of piezoelectric force, pressure, strain, and acceleration sensors plus test systems. Overlaps with VPG's strain gage, load cell, and DTS data acquisition portfolios in automotive safety testing and process monitoring.
• Ametek: Diversified electronic instruments and electromechanical devices manufacturer. Comparable to VPG's measurement systems business and serves process weighing, force measurement, and test instrumentation markets.

Emerging players

• StrainSense (Acellent Technologies): Smaller, specialized provider of structural health monitoring sensors based on strain gage technology. Comparable to VPG's Micro-Measurements strain gage business but focused on aerospace structural monitoring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/VPGinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vishay-precision-group
• Xx.com/vpgfoil

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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