Triplett

What Triplett does

Triplett Test Equipment & Tools is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of professional-grade test and measurement instruments, founded in 1904 and operating with 11–50 employees out of Manchester, New Hampshire. The company sells a catalog of more than 10,000 SKUs (now in its 27th published volume) spanning five core product families: Electrical Test & Measurement (digital and analog multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, GFCI testers, voltage detectors); Building Maintenance and Environmental Meters (sound level meters, heat stress/WBGT meters, air quality monitors, laser distance meters, water quality instruments, borescopes); Security and CCTV camera testers (CamView IP, Elite, and Pro HD series); Network and Cable Testing (LAN testers including the award-winning TVR10G, tone and probe kits, PoE testers); and a supporting line of hand tools and DIY/home improvement equipment. Products carry third-party validations including N.I.S.T. traceability, IEC 61672-1 Type 2 sound meter compliance, IP67 ingress protection, and CAT III/IV safety ratings, and the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Triplett monetizes exclusively through one-time hardware sales, with no disclosed subscription or recurring software revenue. Unit pricing ranges from roughly $6 entry-level voltage detectors to more than $3,300 for high-end articulating videoscopes, organized into entry-level DIY, professional, and industrial tiers. The company reaches customers through a hybrid go-to-market: direct e-commerce on triplett.com (Shopify-based, multi-currency, multi-language), online marketplaces and national retailers (Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Grainger, B&H Photo, Digi-Key, Micro Center, Newark), and a network of regional distributors focused on security and electrical contractors (ADI, Anixter, State Electric Supply, Norfolk Wire & Electronics, among others). Its customer base is segmented across Electrical Professionals, Telecom/Networking, Security/CCTV installers, Building Maintenance/MRO, and a secondary DIY/Home Users segment, with no enterprise anchor customers publicly disclosed.

The business is operated without disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or executive team information. Recent strategic emphasis appears to be on connected instrumentation (Bluetooth-enabled and datalogging sound level meters), occupational safety product extensions (heat stress meters), and incremental channel buildout, with the 2023 EC&M Product of the Year award for the TVR10G serving as the most prominent recent commercial validation.

Name

Triplett

Legal name

Triplett Test Equipment & Tools

Website

https://triplett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Triplett is a 120-year-old US manufacturer of professional and DIY test equipment — multimeters, cable testers, sound and environmental meters, borescopes, and security camera testers — sold via e-commerce, national retailers, and regional electrical and security distributors to electricians, network installers, security technicians, and MRO professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423610)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH), Soldering, Rework & Electronics Hand Tools Retail (CRACAKAG)

Keywords

• Test and measurement equipment
• Digital multimeters
• Network cable testers
• Environmental meters
• Security camera testers

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Triplett generates revenue through the sale of test equipment and tools including multimeters, cable testers, environmental meters, security camera testers, and accessories. Products are sold individually at various price points from approximately $6 to $3,300+ per unit. No subscription or recurring revenue model is indicated - all sales appear to be one-time hardware purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Triplett manufactures and sells professional and consumer test and measurement instruments and hand tools, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, cable and network testers, environmental meters, sound level meters, security/CCTV camera testers, borescopes, infrared thermometers, water quality instruments, and associated hand tools. The product catalog spans over 10,000 SKUs ranging from entry-level DIY voltage detectors to industrial videoscopes priced above $3,300, sold direct-to-consumer and through extensive distributor networks.

Product overview

Triplett Test Equipment & Tools offers a diversified portfolio of industrial-grade testing instruments and hand tools organized across five core product categories: Electrical Test & Measurement (digital/analog multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, GFCI testers), Building Maintenance & Environmental (heat stress/WBGT meters, sound level meters, borescopes, air quality monitors), Security/CCTV & Cabling (camera testers, baluns, connectors, coax equipment), Network & Cable Testing (LAN testers, tone/probe kits, PoE testers), and Hand Tools. The product line ranges from entry-level DIY tools to professional-grade industrial instruments, with offerings including the flagship MM350 True RMS Digital Multimeter, TVR10G 10G LAN Network Tester, BR750 HD Articulating Videoscope, SLM400 Sound Level Meter, and the CamView IP Pro series security camera testers. Triplett serves multiple industries including electrical, telecommunications, security, and MRO/maintenance sectors, with products featuring IP67 ratings, NIST traceability certification, and CAT III/IV safety ratings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Multimeters A comprehensive line of digital multimeters including True RMS auto-ranging models (MM350), compact models (MM200), and pocket-sized units (2030-C) that measure AC/DC voltage, current, resistance, temperature, and continuity for electrical testing applications by electricians, technicians, and DIY users.
• Sound Level Meters Professional-grade sound level meters meeting IEC651/IEC 61672-1 Type 2 standards, including models like SLM400 (35-130dB), SLM600-KIT datalogger, SLM850 noise dosimeter, and SLM420BT with Bluetooth connectivity for occupational safety and environmental noise monitoring by industrial hygienists, facilities managers, and safety officers.
• Security Camera Testers CCTV camera testers including CamView IP Pro-X (8075), CamView Elite (8060), and CamView Pro HD (8065) for installation and maintenance of analog SD, analog HD, and network HD video surveillance systems, used by security system installers and technicians.
• Borescopes and Inspection Cameras Digital inspection cameras and videoscopes including HD articulating models (BR750, BR500), dual-camera borescopes (BR400A, BR350), and auto-focus units (BR330) with IP67 certification for wet environments, featuring USB III connectivity and LED illumination, used by automotive, plumbing, and maintenance professionals.
• LAN Network Tester (TVR10G) Professional LAN testing device supporting 10/100/1000/10000 MB/s speeds that tests LAN devices and cabling to Base-T standards, verifies PoE presence, determines hub/switch/PC device type, and measures link speed and duplex negotiation, used by network installers and telecom technicians.
• Building, Maintenance, and Environmental Meters Comprehensive suite including heat stress meters (HS10, HSDL300), environmental meters (EM300, EM400), air quality monitors, laser distance meters, particle counters, and water quality instruments for building inspection and environmental monitoring applications by facilities management and MRO professionals.
• Electrical Test and Measurement Equipment Full range of electrical test equipment including analog multimeters, digital clamp meters, insulation testers, megohmmeters, GFCI testers, magnetic field detectors, non-contact voltage testers, railroad test sets, and motor/phase rotation testers for commercial and residential electrical applications.
• pH Meters and Water Quality Instruments Water testing instruments including waterproof pH meters (PH180 with IP57 rating), conductivity/TDS/salinity meters (WQ120), dissolved oxygen pens (DO160), and chlorine testing pens for laboratory, field, and industrial water quality analysis by environmental technicians and lab professionals.
• Network and Cable Testing Solutions Comprehensive network testing equipment including tone generator and probe kits, cable length meters, LAN testers, PoE testers, telephone line testers, RF spectrum analyzers, and networking hand tools for validating wiring infrastructure and network integrity by telecom and IT professionals.
• Tone Generator and Probe Kits Wire tracing and toning equipment including Fox & Hound HotWire live wire tracer (3388) for tracing live 120/220VAC power lines and tone probe kits for twisted pair, LAN, and multi-conductor cable identification used by telecom and electrical technicians.
• CCTV Cabling Equipment Complete line of CCTV installation tools including video baluns, converters, hubs, ground loop isolators, HDMI/IP extenders, BNC adapters and connectors, F connectors, compression connectors, and cabling hand tools for security camera system installations.
• Infrared Thermometers Non-contact temperature measurement devices including IRT350 (12:1 ratio with circular laser), IRT220 compact thermometer, and thermal imaging cameras (IRTC400) for HVAC, electrical, and building inspection applications by HVAC technicians, electricians, and inspectors.
• Hand Tools Professional hand tools including autoloader multi-bit screwdrivers (TPAL-X), 6-in-1 multifunctional pliers (TT-290), extended reach locking pliers (TT-200), automatic wire strippers (TT-240), and crimping tools for CAT5/CAT6/CAT7 connectors used by electrical, network, and security installers.
• DIY Home Improvement Tools Curated collection of test equipment and hand tools suitable for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners, including multimeters, circuit breaker finders, voltage detectors, work lights, and tool kits for home electrical and maintenance projects.
• Heat Stress Meters (WBGT Meters) Specialized heat stress monitoring equipment including HS10 WBGT meter, HSDL300 datalogger, and HSW50 combination stopwatch for measuring wet bulb globe temperature to protect workers from heat-related illness in industrial, athletic, and construction settings, used by safety officers and industrial hygienists.

Quantifiable outcome

• EC&M Product of the Year 2023 Category Winner for TVR10G LAN Network Tester

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State Electric Supply (Shepherd Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor regional distributor with multiple locations across North Carolina and Virginia including Roanoke Rapids, Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Richmond, Greensboro, Goldsboro, Kinston, and Christiansburg. Provides local access to Triplett products for electrical contractors and professionals.
• ADI Global DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational security and AV distributor with licensed installer-only locations in Raleigh, Richmond, Norfolk, and Greensboro. Specializes in security and CCTV products including Triplett camera testers.
• AnixtercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor of enterprise connectivity and networking products with location in Raleigh. Provides Triplett network and cable testing products.
• Norfolk Wire & ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor with multiple locations across North Carolina and Virginia including Raleigh, Richmond, Roanoke, Winston-Salem, and Norfolk. Offers local availability of Triplett products.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline marketplace channel for consumer and SMB customers to purchase Triplett products.
• Home DepotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail partner offering Triplett products through Home Depot stores for DIY and consumer market.
• Digi-Key ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline electronics components distributor providing Triplett test equipment to electronics professionals and hobbyists.
• GraingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial supply distributor offering Triplett products for industrial and MRO applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fluke Corporation: The dominant direct competitor in handheld electrical test & measurement (DMMs, clamp meters, insulation testers, network testers). Fluke's full professional portfolio overlaps almost one-to-one with Triplett's electrical and network/cable testing lines.
• Klein Tools: Long-established US manufacturer of hand tools and electrical test equipment sold through the same electrical wholesale and big-box channels (Home Depot, Lowe's, Grainger) that Triplett targets, with comparable trade professional customer base.
• Amprobe: Specialist in electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, voltage testers) directly competing with Triplett's MM series and electrical T&M product family, including the New Arrivals / entry-level segment.
• Extech Instruments (FLIR Systems / Teledyne): Broad-line T&M manufacturer offering multimeters, sound level meters, borescopes/inspection cameras, and environmental meters — directly comparable to four of Triplett's five core product verticals.
• Fieldpiece Instruments: Specialized HVAC/R test equipment maker (multimeters, clamp meters, refrigerant scales, combustion analyzers) that overlaps with Triplett's environmental/building maintenance and electrical T&M SKUs in the HVAC trade channel.
• IDEAL Industries: Manufacturer of electrical tools, testers, and network/cable installation products serving electrical contractors and IT installers, with overlapping product lines in network testing, hand tools, and electrical T&M.
• Megger: Specialist in electrical test and measurement (insulation testers, multimeters, low-resistance ohmmeters, megohmmeters) competing with Triplett's electrical T&M and cable testing product categories.
• UEi Test Instruments: Mid-sized US test & measurement manufacturer with comparable focus on multimeters, clamp meters, combustion analyzers, and HVAC instrumentation — a clear head-to-head peer in size and channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• Greenlee (Emerson): Established provider of electrical installation tools, cable pullers, and test instruments to electrical contractors; broader portfolio than Triplett but overlaps on wire tracing, GFCI/voltage testers, and cable testing.
• Milwaukee Tool: Dominant power tool brand that has expanded into diagnostic and measurement tools (multimeters, clamp meters, inspection cameras) competing with Triplett's hand tool, borescope, and entry-level electrical T&M categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/triplett.testequipmentandtools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/triplett-test-equipment
• Instagraminstagram.com/triplett_test

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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