What ATEQ does

ATEQ is a privately held, family-controlled industrial instruments company founded in 1974 with global headquarters in Les Clayes sous Bois, France, and North American headquarters in Livonia, Michigan. The company manufactures leak and flow testing instruments used in production-line quality control, including differential pressure decay testers (F620, F670), tracer gas sniffers for helium and hydrogen detection (HE-490S, HX-490S, H5800), mass flow meters (MF520, MF570), electrical testers (IONIQ20), and accessories such as the Smart Charge 5 gas handling system and quick couplers. Proprietary software features include the Early Decision Tool (EDT) for up to 50% cycle-time reduction and Differential Noise Cancelling (DNC) for noisy factory environments, with sensitivity down to 1/10th of a Pascal on flagship models.

ATEQ serves manufacturers across automotive (Ford, GM, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Valeo, Nippon Denso), medical devices (Baxter, AstraZeneca), consumer electronics (Samsung, Sony), appliances (Electrolux, Whirlpool), industrial (3M, Siemens, Philips), aerospace and defense (including hydrogen-electric aircraft developers), HVAC, packaging, data center cooling, and TPMS components (Dill Air Controls). The go-to-market is a direct enterprise field sales motion with dedicated Leak Test Sales Engineers in 40+ countries and multiple North American offices; pricing is quote-based, with monthly $500-per-student training courses as a transparent reference point. ATEQ also operates an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration network across nine countries and maintains three dedicated divisions: ATEQ Aviation, ATEQ TPMS, and ATEQ E-Mobility.

The revenue model blends hardware sales (the majority of revenue), recurring and one-time calibration and training services, accessories, and one-time-licensed software (WinATEQ 300, SESAME). ATEQ reported €187M in revenue on its homepage and claims 275,000+ instruments installed at 5,000+ customers across 40+ countries and 6 continents, supported by 120 patented innovations. Recent strategic moves include the 2024 acquisition of Vacuum Instruments Corporation (VIC) for tracer gas capability expansion, the 2024 launch of Smoketeq UV and Fluoteq UV leak detection devices, and a partnership with and investment in Eureka Robotics for automated sniffing cells integrated with ABB GoFa robotic arms.

Name

ATEQ

Legal name

ATEQ Corp.

Website

https://atequsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ATEQ is a privately held French-founded industrial instruments company that designs and manufactures leak and flow testing equipment, tracer gas detectors, and calibration services used by manufacturers in automotive, medical, electronics, aerospace, and e-mobility production lines across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Leak Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial leak testing
• Flow measurement instruments
• Tracer gas detection
• Pressure decay testing
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Leak and Flow Testing Instruments: Sale of industrial quality control equipment including leak testers, flow testers, tracer gas detectors, electrical testers, and battery testers. Products are customized for each application with various models (F520 HP, F5200, F5800, F600, F620, F670, etc.)
2. Calibration Services: ISO 17025-accredited calibration services for leak testing and flow measurement instruments, available on-site or in laboratory settings. Services include calibrations for SAS flow from 0 to 250 cubic centimeters per minute and pressures from 0 to 300 PSI.
3. Training Services: Monthly one-day Introduction to Leak Testing training sessions taught by engineers with 20+ years of experience. Classes offered at multiple US locations with $500 registration fee per student.
4. Accessories and Components: Quick couplers (SA, SI, SAM, SIM), leak jets, remote controls, connectors, Y valves, rubber seals, and gas handling systems (Smart Charge 5, Smart Charge 5 HD).
5. Software: WinATEQ 300 and SESAME software for leak testing control and data management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATEQ designs, manufactures, and services industrial leak and flow testing instruments for manufacturing quality control. Its portfolio includes differential pressure decay leak testers (F620, F670, F5200, F5800), helium and hydrogen tracer gas sniffers (HE490S, HX490S, H5800), mass flow testers (MF520, MF570), laminar flow testers (D620, D670), electrical/battery testers (IONIQ20), calibrators, quick couplers, and WINATEQ 300 control software. The company also operates ISO 17025-accredited calibration laboratories across nine global locations and offers training, on-site service, and turnkey robotic leak testing systems.

Product overview

ATEQ is a global manufacturer of industrial quality control testing instruments and services. The product portfolio centers on leak detection equipment (differential pressure decay, standard pressure decay, tracer gas helium/hydrogen, mass flow, and electrical testers), flow measurement instruments, calibrators, and accessories (quick couplers, software). The core offerings include the F620/F670 differential pressure decay leak testers (compatible with DNC noise-cancelling and EDT cycle-time optimization modules), D620 laminar flow testers, HE490S/HX490S tracer gas sniffers, and the Smart Charge 5 gas handling system. Accessories include WINATEQ 300 software, quick couplers in multiple configurations (SA/SI/SAM/SIM), and CDF7000 calibrators. Turnkey robotic sniffing systems integrate ABB robotics with ATEQ instruments. Services include ISO 17025-accredited calibration, training programs, on-site support, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The company also operates dedicated divisions for Aviation Testing, TPMS Tools, and E-Mobility applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATEQ Aviation: Aviation test equipment division
• ATEQ TPMS
• ATEQ E-Mobility

Products and services

• F620 Differential Pressure Decay Leak Tester High-performance differential pressure decay leak tester with 1/10th pascal sensitivity, compatible with DNC noise-cancelling and EDT cycle-time optimization modules for automotive, medical, and EV battery manufacturers.
• F670 Differential Pressure Decay Leak Tester High-performance differential pressure decay leak tester for industrial quality control, compatible with Early Decision Tool (EDT) software for cycle-time optimization.
• F520 HP Leak Tester Differential pressure decay leak tester for high-pressure industrial leak testing applications.
• F5200 Leak Tester Industrial differential pressure decay leak tester for quality control in manufacturing environments.
• F5800 Leak Tester Industrial differential pressure decay leak tester for manufacturing leak detection.
• F600 Standard Pressure Decay Leak Tester Standard pressure decay leak tester for general manufacturing leak testing.
• FP726 Leak Tester Pressure decay leak tester for manufacturing quality control applications.
• HE-490S Helium Sniffer High-sensitivity helium tracer gas sniffer for detecting ultra-small leaks in precision applications; compatible with robotic integration.
• HX-490S Tracer Gas Tester Tracer gas tester compatible with helium and hydrogen detection methods, designed for robotic sniffing integration.
• H5800 Hydrogen Leak Detector Hydrogen-based tracer gas leak detector for high-sensitivity leak detection in fuel cell and EV battery applications.
• Smart Charge 5 Gas Handling System Gas handling system for tracer gas leak testing applications, designed for integration with robotic sniffing systems.
• D620 Laminar Flow Tester Laminar flow tester for measuring volumetric flow rates in manufacturing quality control applications.
• MF520 / MF570 Mass Flow Testers Mass flow meters for measuring mass flow rates in manufacturing quality control applications.
• IONIQ20 Battery/Electrical Tester Electrical tester for battery testing and electrical component quality control in manufacturing.
• CDF7000 Multi-Range Leakage Calibrator Multi-range calibrator for verifying accuracy of leak testing instrument readings.
• WINATEQ 300 Software Proprietary software platform for configuring, controlling, and managing ATEQ leak and flow testers, featuring plug-and-play computer connectivity.
• Quick Couplers (SA, SI, SAM, SIM) Quick-sealing connectors for test parts with smooth cylindrical connections, available in manual, pneumatic, and automatic actuation variants for various pressure requirements.
• Robotic Sniffing Turnkey Systems Complete turnkey robotic leak testing systems combining ABB robotics with ATEQ tracer gas testers for automated, high-throughput production line inspections with full traceability.
• ISO 17025 Calibration Services Accredited calibration services for leak testing instruments with ISO 17025 traceable certificates, available on-site or in laboratory settings, covering most major leak test brands.
• Leak Testing Training Monthly one-day Introduction to Leak Testing training sessions taught by engineers with 20+ years of experience, covering physics principles, testing methods, and production line integration. Priced at $500 per student.
• Smoketeq UV & Fluoteq UV Leak Detection Devices UV-based leak detection and localization devices for manufacturing quality control, representing a new category of optical leak detection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Test cycle time reduction up to 50% with Early Decision Tool (EDT) technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vacuum Instruments Corporation (VIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2024ATEQ Group announced its acquisition of Vacuum Instruments Corporation (VIC). VIC has 60+ years of experience producing reliable tracer gas leak detection instruments and custom manufacturing systems. The partnership offers the world's largest leak testing product range combining nearly 100 years of cumulative company experience.
• Vacuum Instruments Corporation (VIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2020Strategic partnership between ATEQ and VIC combining ATEQ's decades of air leak test machine experience with VIC's tracer gas expertise. Joint focus on EV batteries and fuel cells applications. The partnership represents combination of best technical expertise across the entire leak detection spectrum.
• Eureka RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic business partnership where Eureka Robotics provides Robotics and AI technologies to automate High Accuracy-High Agility (HAHA) tasks combined with ATEQ's leak testing systems. Similar customer base in optics, electronics, and automotive manufacturing. Both companies have strong presence in Singapore, France, and the US. Partnership adds robotics and AI capabilities to ATEQ's leak testing offer while enabling Eureka Robotics to access North America's automation market.
• Edge Manufacturing TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATEQ participated in Edge Manufacturing Technologies' customer appreciation and trade show event combining local trade show with customer experience. Event welcomed 120+ attendees from 50+ companies. ATEQ exchanged insights with manufacturers on leak detection and flow testing solutions.
• Dill Air ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongstanding partnership spanning decades. Dill Air Controls manufactures tire valves and uses ATEQ leak test equipment in their manufacturing plant. ATEQ equipment successfully tests millions of parts monthly at Dill. Partnership extends to TPMS divisions of both companies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments: MKS Instruments is a large US-listed provider of instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions for semiconductor, industrial, and life sciences markets, including vacuum, pressure, and gas analysis products. It serves similar industrial QA customers as ATEQ but as part of a much broader test & measurement portfolio.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight Technologies is a large US-listed electronic measurement company providing test and measurement equipment across communications, electronics, and industrial markets. While not focused on leak detection, it is a broad incumbent reference point for industrial test equipment peers and large customer accounts overlapping with ATEQ.
• TASI Group: TASI Group is a global platform of measurement and flow technology brands serving industrial process and quality control markets, including flow metering and leak testing instrumentation. It competes with ATEQ in flow testing and industrial QA instrumentation through its family of measurement brands.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent Technologies is a major US-listed analytical instrument and life sciences company whose gas analysis and leak detection technologies overlap with ATEQ in laboratory and industrial QA applications. It is a broader incumbent with much wider analytical chemistry and life sciences exposure than ATEQ's leak testing focus.

Direct peers

• Leybold (Atlas Copco): Leybold, part of Atlas Copco, manufactures vacuum pumps and helium leak detectors widely used in industrial leak testing and quality control. It directly overlaps with ATEQ in helium/hydrogen tracer gas leak detection and is bundled into broader Atlas Copco industrial service offerings.
• Cincinnati Test Systems (CTS): Cincinnati Test Systems (CTS) is a US-based manufacturer of leak test instruments and turnkey leak testing systems for automotive, medical, and industrial applications. It is a direct competitor to ATEQ in pressure decay and mass flow leak testing, particularly in North American OEM accounts.
• Inficon: Inficon is a leading global manufacturer of leak detection equipment (vacuum, tracer gas, and pressure decay) for HVAC/R, automotive, semiconductor, and industrial applications. It is the most direct global peer to ATEQ, competing head-to-head in pressure decay and tracer gas leak testing for production lines.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Pfeiffer Vacuum is a major German vacuum and leak detection technology provider with a broad portfolio that includes helium leak detectors and mass spectrometers. It competes with ATEQ in tracer gas and vacuum-based leak testing, particularly for industrial and semiconductor customers.
• InterTech Development Company: InterTech Development Company specializes in leak testing equipment and automated leak test systems for automotive, HVAC, medical, and aerospace applications. It competes with ATEQ in pressure decay and helium sniffer leak detection, with strong presence in North American Tier-1 suppliers.
• Cosmo Instruments: Cosmo Instruments is a Japanese manufacturer of leak detectors and air-leak testing equipment for automotive and industrial applications. It is a comparable peer to ATEQ's automotive-focused pressure decay and helium leak testing product lines, particularly in the Japanese OEM market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ATEQLeakTest
• Facebookfacebook.com/atequsa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ateq-leak

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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