What TriNova does

TriNova is a privately held U.S. industrial process solutions company headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. It reports more than 70 years of operating experience, 200+ employees across four service divisions, and service to 1,000+ industrial facilities in eight verticals, including chemical, food and beverage, life sciences, oil and gas, power and energy, and water and wastewater. Its customers are industrial and municipal facilities reached primarily through direct field sales, site scoping, custom proposals, and onsite technical service.

The company combines 14 product categories with engineering and lifecycle services. Products span chemical feed, compressed air, fire and gas detection, flow, gas and liquid analysis, level, pressure, temperature, valves, weighing, process heating, and system products such as panels and skids; TriNova sells both third-party equipment and engineered solutions. Services include Main Instrument Vendor procurement and integration, turnkey engineering, fabrication, installation and commissioning, calibration, maintenance, repair, startup, turnaround support, troubleshooting, radiometric lifecycle work, embedded technicians, and AI-driven process controls.

Revenue comes from hardware sales, professional services, technical training, and managed service contracts. Most products and services are quote-based; products use inquiry pricing, projects use fixed scopes and milestones, and maintenance is priced by equipment, service interval, bundled parts, and contract term, with multi-year options. This mix provides potential recurring service revenue, but no revenue split is disclosed, and the evidence suggests an economic model based primarily on distribution, engineering integration, and labor-enabled service rather than software licensing.

Name

TriNova

Legal name

TriNova, Inc.

Website

https://trinovainc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TriNova provides industrial process instrumentation, engineered systems, maintenance, calibration, and technical training to U.S. chemical, food and beverage, life sciences, energy, and other industrial facilities through direct field sales and embedded onsite service teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Instrumentation and Process Automation Services

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), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial instrumentation
• Process automation
• Measurement solutions
• Industrial maintenance services
• Engineered process solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mobile

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Instrumentation Product Sales: Sale of industrial instrumentation products including chemical feed systems, compressed air systems, fire & gas detection, flow management, gas analysis, level measurement, liquid analysis, optical analysis, pressure measurement, temperature transmitters & sensors, valves & actuators, weighing solutions, and system products. Products sourced from manufacturing partners and sold as-is or integrated into engineered solutions.
2. Industrial Services: Full-lifecycle industrial services including instrumentation services, calibration and verification, maintenance and repair, start-up and commissioning, turnaround and outage support, equipment troubleshooting, and embedded onsite technician contracts. Services delivered by certified technicians across four service divisions.
3. Technical Education & Training: Instructor-led education and online learning delivered through Process Training Units (PTU) with IACET accreditation. Course offerings include the Liquid Analysis Course (A-101) and Air Dryer Course (D-101). CEUs awarded on completion.
4. Project Services — Main Instrument Vendor: Streamlined instrumentation procurement and integration as Main Instrument Vendor (MIV), providing single-point project execution for capital projects and facility expansions.
5. Turnkey Installations: End-to-end project execution covering engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning for chemical feed, analytical, fire & gas, and air systems projects — delivered ready to operate with single-point accountability.
6. Industrial Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance contracts with dedicated onsite technicians providing scheduled PM, calibration, troubleshooting, and emergency response. Priced on a contract basis with defined intervals (quarterly, semi-annual, annual, or multi-tier) and optional bundled parts/consumables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TriNova supplies industrial instrumentation products across 14 categories (chemical feed, compressed air, fire & gas detection, flow, gas analysis, level, liquid, optical, pressure, process heating, system products, temperature, valves, weighing) and delivers full-lifecycle industrial services including calibration, maintenance, repair, start-up, commissioning, engineered process solutions, AI-driven process controls, Main Instrument Vendor (MIV) project services, and radiometric services. The company also runs IACET-accredited technical education and a Registered Apprenticeship Program for industrial technicians.

Product overview

TriNova is an industrial process solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered products and services. The product offering includes 14 distinct product categories spanning instrumentation and measurement: Chemical Feed Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Fire & Gas Detection, Flow Management, Gas Analysis, Level Measurement, Liquid Analysis, Optical Analysis, Pressure Measurement, Process Heating Solutions, System Products (panels, skids, assemblies), Temperature Transmitters & Sensors, Valves & Actuators, and Weighing Solutions. The service portfolio includes customized solutions such as AI-Driven Process Controls, Main Instrument Vendor services, and Engineered Process Solutions (custom modular skid systems), alongside comprehensive industrial services covering Calibration and Verification, Maintenance and Repair, Start-Up and Commissioning, Turnaround and Outage Support, Equipment Troubleshooting, Instrumentation Services, Process Heating Solution Services, Compressed Air System Services, Analytical Services, and Radiometric Services. Technical education offerings include Instructor Led Education, Online Learning, and an Apprenticeship Program. TriNova serves industrial facilities across 8 industries (Chemical, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Mining/Minerals/Metals, Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, Pulp & Paper, Water & Wastewater) with over 1,000 facilities served and 200+ employees nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical Feed Systems Complete chemical feed solutions for water treatment, manufacturing, and industrial processes, including diaphragm and peristaltic pumps, controllers, and bulk storage tanks from ProMinent, with system design, supply, and ongoing service.
• Compressed Air Systems Compressors, dryers, and filters (including rotary screw compressors from Kaishan spanning 5 hp to 600 hp, desiccant and refrigerated dryers, controls, and distribution equipment) that cut energy costs and deliver ISO-quality air, supported by service expertise.
• Fire & Gas Detection Fixed gas detectors, multi-spectrum flame detectors, open-path and line-of-sight gas detection from Det-Tronics, Sensidyne, and Boreal Laser that integrate with safety systems to protect personnel and meet audit requirements in hazardous environments.
• Flow Management Flow measurement solutions ranging from clean-water metering to high-temperature gas flow, built for reliability, accuracy, and ease of integration in industrial process applications.
• Gas Analysis Combustion and emissions analyzers providing real-time insights for compliance, backed by technology and support for power, energy, and process applications.
• Level Measurement Level measurement solutions including radar, ultrasonic, hydrostatic, and guided wave radar technologies for industrial tank and vessel applications.
• Liquid Analysis Accurate, real-time measurement of pH, conductivity, turbidity, and other parameters using sensors and analyzers (including Endress+Hauser Memosens digital technology) built for control and reliability.
• Optical Analysis Lab and process optical analysis systems for measurement of solids, liquids, slurries, particles, and gases.
• Pressure Measurement Absolute, gauge, and differential pressure transmitters with overload protection and HistoROM, HART, PROFIBUS, or Fieldbus communication compatibility.
• Process Heating Solutions Electrical heat trace, tubing bundles, and heating systems for industrial and commercial process applications.
• System Products Panels, skids, and assemblies that simplify installation and optimize performance for smarter process systems.
• Temperature Transmitters & Sensors Temperature sensors, transmitters, and thermowells designed for durability across real-world industrial conditions.
• Valves & Actuators Knife gate, butterfly, ball, globe, pinch, and control valves with actuators from Samson and DeZURIK for industrial process applications.
• Weighing Solutions Modular load cells, weigh modules, and transmitters from Hardy Process Solutions scaling from tank gauging to high-speed batching with traceable accuracy and PLC integration.
• AI-Driven Process Controls AI-powered controls that improve uptime and efficiency for industrial process automation, delivered as a customized solution for plant operators.
• Main Instrument Vendor (MIV) Project Services Streamlined instrumentation procurement and integration for capital projects and facility expansions, providing a single point of accountability for instrumentation supply and project execution.
• Engineered Process Solutions Custom modular skid systems fully engineered and tailored to specific customer process requirements, including chemical feed, analytical, fire & gas, and air system skids.
• Calibration and Verification Services Calibration and verification services that keep industrial instruments calibrated, certified, and compliant with industry standards.
• Maintenance and Repair Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for industrial instrumentation and equipment, delivered by certified technicians.
• Start-Up and Commissioning Expert services to bring new systems online and verify they operate as designed, ensuring operational readiness and documentation.
• Turnaround and Outage Support Specialized support during planned turnaround and outage periods to minimize downtime and ensure instrumentation integrity.
• Equipment Troubleshooting Diagnostic services to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively across industrial instrumentation systems.
• Industrial Maintenance Contracts Recurring maintenance contracts with dedicated onsite technicians integrated into customer teams, providing scheduled PM, calibration, troubleshooting, and 24/7 emergency response with priority service and discounted non-contract repair rates.
• Radiometric Services Full-lifecycle radiometric services for radiation-based measurement systems including design, installation, commissioning, annual wipe tests, and decommissioning/source disposal for level, density, and interface detection applications.
• Instructor-Led Technical Education Personalized, hands-on instructor-led technical training delivered by seasoned professionals at Process Training Units, covering analytical, air system, and other instrumentation topics; IACET-accredited with CEUs awarded on completion.
• Online Learning Expert-backed online technical courses available anytime, anywhere for industrial team training and continuing education.
• Registered Apprenticeship Program TriNova's Registered Apprenticeship Program providing a paid, hands-on pathway into instrumentation with 300+ hours of classroom/online training and 4,000+ hours of on-the-job training over two years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compressed air leaks can account for 20-30% of total compressed air production costs, recoverable through leak surveys and system audits.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Endress+HausercoreTechnology or IntegrationTriNova partners with Endress+Hauser as a channel partner for analytical sensors and transmitters featuring Memosens digital technology for pH, conductivity, turbidity, and chemical composition measurement. TriNova recommends and integrates Endress+Hauser analyzers in its analytical turnkey installations and services.
• ProMinentcoreTechnology or IntegrationTriNova offers chemical feed systems including diaphragm pumps, peristaltic pumps, controllers, and bulk storage tanks from ProMinent as part of its chemical feed solutions and turnkey installations. ProMinent products are integrated into TriNova-engineered chemical feed skids and systems.
• Det-TronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationTriNova offers fixed gas detectors and multi-spectrum flame detectors from Det-Tronics as part of its fire and gas detection product portfolio. Det-Tronics products are SIL-rated and feature advanced communication protocols for hazardous environments.
• SensidynecoreTechnology or IntegrationTriNova offers fixed gas detection products from Sensidyne as part of its fire and gas detection portfolio, serving hazardous environment safety applications.
• Boreal LasercoreTechnology or IntegrationTriNova offers open-path and line-of-sight gas detection products from Boreal Laser as part of its fire and gas detection solutions portfolio.
• Samson ValvessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriNova offers Samson valves as part of its Valves & Actuators product category, providing control valves and actuator solutions for industrial process applications.
• DeZURIK ValvessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriNova offers DeZURIK valves as part of its Valves & Actuators product category, providing knife gate, butterfly, ball, and other valve solutions.
• Hardy Process SolutionssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriNova offers weighing solutions and load cell products from Hardy Process Solutions as part of its Weighing Solutions product category for tank gauging and batching applications.
• KaishansupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriNova offers compressors from Kaishan as part of its Compressed Air Systems product category, providing rotary screw compressors and related air treatment equipment.
• KaishansupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriNova's compressed air service portfolio includes USA-manufactured compressors from 5 hp to 600 hp from Kaishan, integrated with service, installation, and maintenance across four service divisions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• KROHNE: Process instrumentation manufacturer specializing in flow, level, pressure, temperature and analytical measurement with U.S. project and service capability. Competes with TriNova's flow management, level, and analytical product categories.
• VEGA Americas: Manufacturer of level, pressure and density measurement instrumentation with growing direct U.S. sales and service presence. Competes with TriNova's Level Measurement product category and radiometric services, and increasingly bypasses distributors with direct end-user accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Automation Solutions: Major global process automation and instrumentation supplier (Rosemount, Fisher, Daniel) offering measurement, valves, controls and lifecycle services. Competes with TriNova's MIV and turnkey project offerings, especially in chemical, oil & gas and power end markets.
• ABB Process Automation: Global process automation supplier of measurement, analytics and control systems serving the same chemical, oil & gas, power and water end markets as TriNova. Competes on integrated automation and instrumentation projects.
• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation and automation services, and TriNova's largest disclosed channel partner. While a partner, E+H's direct U.S. sales organization competes for the same Main Instrument Vendor and turnkey project opportunities that TriNova pursues.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Large U.S. industrial distributor and fluid power / instrumentation provider serving maintenance, repair and operations customers across many industries. Operates a broader MRO focus but overlaps with TriNova on instrumentation distribution, calibration, and onsite service.
• Kaman Industrial Technologies: Industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and process instrumentation products and services to industrial customers. Overlaps with TriNova in instrumentation distribution and technical field service across similar end markets.
• Yokogawa Corporation of America: Process automation and instrumentation provider (flow, pressure, temperature, analytical) with direct U.S. project execution and lifecycle services. Overlaps with TriNova's project services, calibration, and analytical offerings in oil & gas, chemical and power.

Direct peers

• Maverick Technologies: A Rockwell Automation company offering process automation, integration, and instrumentation services to industrial customers in North America. Comparable to TriNova's turnkey project delivery and MIV-style model, with similar mid-market enterprise field sales motion.
• Cross Company: U.S. industrial process solutions provider combining engineered process systems, instrumentation distribution, and field services across multiple verticals. Most directly comparable peer to TriNova in terms of integrated products-plus-services model and channel relationships with OEMs like Endress+Hauser.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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