Vivax Metrotech Corporation

What Vivax Metrotech Corporation does

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation, legally Metrotech Corporation d/b/a Vivax-Metrotech, is a privately held manufacturer of buried utility locating and pipeline inspection equipment headquartered at 3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells electromagnetic utility locators, signal transmitters, ferrous metal detectors, pipeline defect mappers, and pipe inspection camera systems through its vLoc3, Loc3, vCam, and VM product families, targeting power, gas, water, telecom, and wastewater utilities as well as municipalities, contract locators, and survey/mapping operators. The firm describes itself as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certified and operates a global authorized service center network with an additional contact location in China.

The technical core of the product line centers on the vLoc3 series receivers, which incorporate patented Distance Sensitive Left/Right Guidance, Signal Select for identifying signal coupling, Distortion Alert, Vector Locate Mode, and Transverse Graph displays. The vLoc3 RTK-Pro integrates survey-grade RTK GNSS positioning via an internal 4G LTE cellular module connecting to NTRIP casters for RTCM 3 corrections. The Spar 300 subsurface utility surveyor is fully integrated with the Trimble Access surveying environment and is distributed through Trimble dealers, while the Garmin GLO GPS/GLONASS receiver is supported for general locator users. Supporting software consists of the VMMap Mobile App for Bluetooth-enabled locators, the VMMap Cloud Web Portal compatible with Google Maps, Apple Maps, and GIS systems via CSV/KML/SHAPE exports, and the MyLocator3 Desktop App for fleet configuration, data download, and firmware updates.

Vivax-Metrotech earns revenue primarily from hardware sales of vLoc3 receivers, Loc3 series transmitters (5W, 10W, 25W), the Loc-150Tx 150W transmitter, FLS-2 rack-mounted transmitters, vCam inspection camera systems, and a long tail of accessories including signal clamps, sondes, A-frames, marker locator adapters, Bluetooth modules, and carry bags. Recurring software revenue is generated through the VMMap Cloud Web Portal and MyLocator3 Desktop App, while service and repair revenue flows through factory calibration and authorized service centers with pre-authorization tiers of USD 200, USD 300, USD 400, or USD 500. Distribution is direct-enterprise with field presence at industry trade shows such as WWETT and CGA Conference, supported by the Trimble dealer channel and mobile/desktop app stores. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company cites 36% North America regional share in a global underground utility mapping market valued at USD 1.57B in 2025 and growing at 11.18% CAGR toward USD 4.08B by 2034.

Name

Vivax Metrotech Corporation

Legal name

Metrotech Corporation (d/b/a Vivax-Metrotech Corporation)

Website

https://vivax-metrotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation is a private manufacturer of buried utility locating and pipeline inspection equipment, serving power, gas, water, telecom, and wastewater utilities plus municipalities and contract locators through the vLoc3 receiver line, vCam inspection cameras, and the VMMap cloud mapping platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Locating Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

Keywords

• Buried utility locating
• Underground utility mapping
• Electromagnetic cable locators
• Pipeline inspection cameras
• RTK GNSS receivers

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Utility Locators: Sale of buried utility locators including vLoc3 series receivers (vLoc3-Pro, vLoc3-5000, vLoc3-9800, vLoc3-RTK-Pro), VM series locators, and transmitters (Loc3 series 5W, 10W, 25W; Loc-150Tx 150W; FLS-2 rack-mounted 50W)
2. Hardware Sales - Inspection Cameras: Sale of pipe inspection camera systems including vCam-6 HD, vCamMX-2 mini camera, and vCamDrain systems
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including signal clamps, sondes, batteries, carry bags, Bluetooth modules, GPS receivers, remote antennas, A-frames for fault finding
4. Software - VMMap Cloud Web Portal: Cloud-based data management and mapping portal for survey data, compatible with GIS systems and Google/Apple Maps
5. Software - MyLocator3 Desktop App: Desktop application for fleet management, configuration, data download, and software updates for vLoc3 series locators
6. VMMap Mobile App: Mobile utility mapping application available free on iOS and Android platforms
7. Service and Repair: Factory repair services, calibration, and maintenance for Vivax-Metrotech equipment through authorized service centers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation develops and manufactures buried utility locating equipment (vLoc3 series receivers and Loc3 series transmitters), pipe inspection cameras (vCam-6 HD, vCamMX-2), pipeline defect mapping systems, ferrous metal detectors, and supporting cloud and desktop software (VMMap, MyLocator3). The company's instruments use electromagnetic signal processing, digital signal processing with 3D antennas, and RTK GNSS positioning to help utilities, municipalities, and contract locators find, map, and assess buried infrastructure. Complementary accessories such as signal clamps, sondes, A-frames, marker locator adapters, and Bluetooth/GPS modules extend the capabilities of the core locator platforms.

Product overview

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of buried utility locating, fiber-optic cable locating, ferrous metal detection, and pipeline inspection equipment. The product ecosystem centers on the vLoc3 series utility locators (including vLoc3-9800, vLoc3-5000, vLoc3 RTK-Pro, and vLoc3-Cam) as the core receiver platforms, complemented by Loc3 series transmitters (5W, 10W, 25W) for signal generation. The vCam inspection camera line includes vCam-6 HD for main line inspection and vCamMX-2 for mini/inline inspections. Specialized tools include vLoc3-DM for pipeline defect mapping, vScan avoidance tools, VM-510FFL+ fault locators, and VM series locators (VM-810, VM-850, VM-585) for various utility types. Supporting software includes VMMap Mobile App and Cloud Web Portal for GPS-enabled utility mapping with GIS export, and MyLocator3 Desktop App for fleet management. The product line serves industries including sewer/wastewater, power, water, gas, telecom, survey/mapping, municipal, and contract locating operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• vLoc3-9800 Receiver

Quantifiable outcome

• Depth measurement accuracy is 5% of actual depth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TrimblecoreTechnology or IntegrationSpar 300 subsurface utility surveyor is fully integrated with Trimble Access surveying environment and operates seamlessly with Trimble GNSS receivers and Total Stations. Available from Trimble dealers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radiodetection (SPX Technologies): Radiodetection is a leading global manufacturer of cable and pipe locators, including the RD7100 and RD8100 series that compete head-to-head with Vivax-Metrotech's vLoc3 family. Both companies target water, gas, power, and telecom utilities with electromagnetic locating technology.
• Subsite Electronics (The Toro Company): Subsite Electronics manufactures utility locators, including the UtiliGuard 2 and Marksman series, serving the same underground utility locating market as Vivax-Metrotech. Both companies sell to utilities, municipalities, and contract locators through dealer networks.
• 3M Dynatel: 3M Dynatel is a long-established competitor in cable and pipe locating equipment, including the 2273 and 2550 series locators. The business competes directly with Vivax-Metrotech in telecom, power, and gas utility locating applications.
• Schonstedt Instrument Company: Schonstedt manufactures magnetic locators and utility locating instruments, including the GA-92XTi and Marker Locator series. It overlaps with Vivax-Metrotech's ferrous metal detection (VM-880) and EMS marker locating (vLoc3-MLA) product lines.
• Rycom Instruments: Rycom Instruments designs and manufactures cable, pipe, and fault locators serving telecom, power, and water utilities. It competes with Vivax-Metrotech across similar frequency ranges and use cases in the underground locating market.
• RIDGID (Emerson): RIDGID, part of Emerson, manufactures pipe inspection cameras (SeeSnake series) and utility locating equipment that compete with Vivax-Metrotech's vCam-6 HD and vCamMX-2 inspection camera product lines for plumbing contractors and municipalities.
• CUES (Pure Technologies): CUES is a leading manufacturer of sewer and pipeline inspection equipment, including crawler cameras and inspection vehicles. It overlaps with Vivax-Metrotech's vCam pipe inspection portfolio serving wastewater utilities and contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Leica Geosystems is a global surveying and geospatial measurement provider whose detection and utility mapping solutions (e.g., Leica DS2000 utility ground penetrating radar) compete with Vivax-Metrotech's locator and survey/mapping products, particularly in higher-end surveying workflows.
• Trimble: Trimble is a global surveying, geospatial, and construction technology provider. Vivax-Metrotech integrates with Trimble Access and distributes the Spar 300 through Trimble dealers, making Trimble both a partner and an adjacent incumbent competing in survey-grade mapping.

Emerging players

• Envirosight: Envirosight manufactures sewer and drain inspection cameras (Quickview, Rovver) for municipal and contractor customers, directly overlapping with Vivax-Metrotech's vCam-6 HD and vCamMX-2 inspection cameras. It is a smaller, focused competitor in pipe inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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