What Chauvin Arnoux Metrix does

Chauvin Arnoux Metrix is the portable test and measurement instruments subsidiary of the privately held Chauvin Arnoux Group, a French industrial conglomerate tracing back to 1893. The subsidiary designs, manufactures, and commercializes a comprehensive portfolio of electrical, physical, and environmental measurement instruments - including digital multimeters (MTX and CA series), portable oscilloscopes (Scopix IV, Handscope, SCOPEin@BOX), power quality and energy loggers (Qualistar, PEL series), clamp meters (F407/F607), insulation and earth resistance testers, thermal cameras, and environmental instruments (thermo-hygrometers, anemometers, tachometers) - distributed under the Chauvin Arnoux, Metrix, Multimetrix, and AEMC brands. Differentiated technology includes flexible current sensors (MiniFlex, AmpFlex), ATEX-certified intrinsically safe instruments for explosive atmospheres, and Bluetooth/USB/WiFi connectivity bridged to a proprietary software stack (Data Logger Transfer, DataView, SX-DMM) plus Android mobile apps and National Instruments LabView/LabWindows/CVI drivers. The group is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified across all sites by Intertek France under COFRAC accreditation.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of portable instruments, supplemented by licensing of its proprietary software packages and connectivity accessories. Pricing is quote-based B2B and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines a direct sales motion through ten wholly-owned subsidiaries in Europe (France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, UK, Sweden, Switzerland), North America (USA via AEMC Instruments), Asia (China), and the Middle East (Lebanon), with independent distributor networks extending reach into additional geographies and an online product catalog for inquiry generation. The customer base is fragmented across professional electricians and utilities, industrial maintenance teams, educational institutions, laboratory and research environments, and energy efficiency service providers.

Strategically, the group is pursuing connected-instrument expansion (L411/L412/L461 data loggers launched September 2025), a formalized push into the education and laboratory vertical (Sélection Enseignement & Laboratoire 2026 announced February 2026), and continued buildout of its software ecosystem. Ownership is private and family/group-controlled with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no recent M&A activity in the input data.

Name

Chauvin Arnoux Metrix

Legal name

Chauvin Arnoux Group

Website

https://chauvin-arnoux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Chauvin Arnoux Metrix is the portable test and measurement instruments arm of France's 1893-founded Chauvin Arnoux Group, serving electricians, industrial maintenance teams, laboratories, and educational institutions worldwide with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, and proprietary software through owned subsidiaries in 10+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Instruments

NAICS

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

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Test and measurement instruments
• Digital multimeters
• Power quality analyzers
• Portable oscilloscopes
• Electrical installation testers

Headquarters

HQ city

Aisey-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Portable Measurement Instruments Sales: Manufacture and sale of portable test and measurement instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, clamp meters, power analyzers, and environmental measurement devices. Revenue generated through direct sales and distributor networks globally.
2. Software and Connectivity Solutions: Sale of proprietary software packages (Data Logger Transfer, DataView) and connectivity accessories for measurement instruments

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chauvin Arnoux Metrix designs, manufactures, and sells portable test and measurement instruments for electrical, physical, and environmental measurement. The product portfolio spans digital multimeters (MTX and CA series), handheld oscilloscopes (Scopix IV, Handscope, SCOPEin@BOX), power quality analyzers (Qualistar), Power Energy Loggers (PEL series), clamp meters, environmental measurement devices, electrical installation testers, insulation controllers, earth resistance testers, and flexible current sensors (MiniFlex, AmpFlex). Complementary proprietary software (Data Logger Transfer, DataView, SX-DMM) and connectivity accessories support data acquisition, analysis, and reporting for professional users.

Product overview

Chauvin Arnoux Metrix is a leading European manufacturer of portable test and measurement instruments with over a century of history. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized under three main brands: Chauvin Arnoux (core measurement instruments), Metrix (oscilloscopes and multimeters), and Multimetrix (economy instruments). The product ecosystem centers on core measurement categories including digital multimeters (MTX series, CA series), oscilloscopes (Scopix IV, Handscope, SCOPEin@BOX), power quality analyzers (Qualistar, PEL series), and environmental measurement instruments (thermo-hygrometers, anemometers, tachometers, thermal cameras). The portfolio extends to electrical installation testers, insulation controllers, earth resistance testers, and specialized sensors (AmpFlex, MiniFlex). Software solutions include Data Logger Transfer for instrument configuration and data management, DataView for analysis, and professional LabWindows/CVI and LabView drivers. All products share common connectivity options including USB, Bluetooth, and dedicated Android applications, while firmware updates ensure continued functionality. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified across all sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chauvin Arnoux: Main brand for portable measurement equipment
• Metrix
• Multimetrix
• C.A Energy
• AEMC Instruments

Products and services

• MTX 3297Ex Intrinsically Safe Digital Multimeter Intrinsically safe TRMS digital multimeter designed for permanent use in ATEX explosive atmospheres, offering high safety standards for industrial hazardous environments.
• MTX 3290/3291/3292/3293 Series Digital Multimeters Digital multimeter series replacing older Metrix models, including B variants with enhanced features, targeted at professional electrical and laboratory users.
• CA 1246 Thermo-hygrometer Recording thermo-hygrometer with dual backlit display and dew point measurement for environmental monitoring of temperature and humidity.
• CA 847 Humidity Meter Multi-material humidity meter with pins for measuring moisture content in wood, plaster, construction materials, and other substrates.
• CA 1227 Thermo-anemometer Recording thermo-anemometer with 8mm diameter propeller, dual backlit display, air velocity/debit measurement, MAP function for air velocity mapping, and USB or Bluetooth communication, recording up to 1 million data points.
• CA 1725 Industrial Tachometer Industrial tachometer measuring rotational speed at distance or by contact for industrial applications.
• CA 1727 Recording Industrial Tachometer Recording industrial tachometer with data logging capability, measuring rotational speed at distance or by contact for industrial applications.
• RPM82 Digital Tachometer Digital tachometer with or without contact, 0.05% + 1pt accuracy, automatic range selection, Max/Min/hold functions, and rotation range of 0.5-19999 RPM (contact) and 2.5-99999 RPM (non-contact).
• Qualistar Power Quality Analyzers (CA 8336 QualistarPlus and CA 8345 QualistarClass A) Power and energy quality analyzers measuring harmonics, TDD, and power quality parameters; WiFi connectivity available for the CA 8345 model.
• PEL Series Power Energy Loggers (PEL 51/52/102/103/104/105/106/112/113/115) Three-phase Power Energy Loggers for energy audits, consumption analysis, and solar PV installation monitoring across industrial and commercial sites.
• Scopix IV Portable Isolated-Channel Oscilloscopes Portable handheld oscilloscopes with isolated inputs for industrial and field diagnostics applications.
• Handscope Portable Oscilloscopes (20/40 MHz, 2-channel) Compact 20/40 MHz, 2-channel handheld portable oscilloscopes for field diagnostics.
• SCOPEin@BOX PC-based Digital Oscilloscopes PC-based digital oscilloscopes with remote interface for laboratory and industrial use.
• F407/F607 Power Clamp Meters Power clamp meters with Android app support, inrush current measurement, data recording, and Bluetooth connectivity; F607 supports conductors up to 10x80mm bars.
• MiniFlex and AmpFlex MA 194 Flexible Current Sensors Flexible current sensors used with power analyzers for current measurement in confined spaces and challenging access areas, replacing AmpFlex MA 193 in the case of MA 194.
• CA 1550 Manometer with Pitot Tube Pressure meter with Pitot tube accessory (P01654555) featuring a coefficient of 1 and 1% reading accuracy for pressure and flow measurements.
• L411/L412/L461 Multi-channel Data Loggers Multi-channel data loggers for environmental measurements with maximum connectivity for field and remote diagnostics, supporting multiple measurement types including temperature and process signals.
• CA 1821/CA 1822/CA 1823 Industrial Thermal Cameras Thermal imaging cameras for industrial diagnostics, compatible with Data Logger Transfer software and Android apps.
• CA 1900 Building Diagnostics Thermal Camera Thermal camera dedicated to building diagnostics and inspection applications.
• High-Voltage Insulation Controllers (up to 10kV and 15kV) High-voltage insulation testers up to 15kV for telecom/electronics (up to 1000V) and heavy industrial (up to 5000V, 10kV, 15kV) applications.
• Earth Resistance and Resistivity Testers Ground resistance and resistivity testers using spike method and selective clamp methods, including earth ground clamps.
• CA 6116N Multi-function Installation Tester Battery-powered portable multi-function electrical installation tester for electrical diagnostics.
• Electrical Installation Controllers (bi-function and multifunction) Multi-function electrical installation testers including bi-function and multifunction models, plus phase rotation and motor direction testers.
• Data Logger Transfer Software PC software for configuring compatible Chauvin Arnoux data loggers, downloading and visualizing data, performing instant acquisitions, and generating automatic reports in Word .docx format; compatible with Windows 7 to 11.
• DataView Software Data analysis and visualization software that exports measurement data from Data Logger Transfer to DataView (.dvb files) or spreadsheets.
• SX-DMM Software PC-compatible software (version v3.6) supporting METRIX and CHAUVIN ARNOUX multimeters on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• LabWindows/CVI and LabView Drivers for ASYC4 MTX329x Professional National Instruments LabWindows/CVI and LabView drivers for ASYC4 MTX329x series oscilloscopes and multimeters for laboratory and research integration.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Megger Group: Megger specializes in electrical installation testing, insulation testers, and earth/ground resistance instruments — directly overlapping with Chauvin Arnoux's Insulation Controller (up to 15kV) and Earth Resistance Tester product lines for utility and industrial customers.
• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Hioki is a Japanese manufacturer of electrical measurement instruments including multimeters, power quality analyzers, and clamp meters, with overlapping target customers in industrial maintenance and energy. Closely comparable to Chauvin Arnoux's portable T&M portfolio.
• Fluke Corporation: Fluke is the global market leader in portable digital multimeters, clamp meters, and electrical test instruments, competing head-to-head with Chauvin Arnoux Metrix across industrial, electrical, and HVAC segments. Its handheld/multimeter portfolio is the closest one-to-one analog.
• AEMC Instruments: AEMC Instruments is the US distribution arm of Chauvin Arnoux Metrix itself, but historically was an independent T&M brand (clamp meters, ground testers, insulation testers). Listed because it functions as a peer brand/legacy identity for the same product family in the Americas market.

Broad incumbents

• Tektronix: Tektronix (part of Fortive) is a global leader in oscilloscopes and benchtop electronic test instruments. Comparable to Chauvin Arnoux Scopix IV and SCOPEin@BOX in oscilloscope category, though focused more on R&D/lab than field/industrial users.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a large incumbent in electronic test and measurement, with benchtop oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers. Comparable in lab/bench category (SCOPEin@BOX, MTX bench multimeters), though Keysight is much larger and broader in scope.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a German test and measurement incumbent with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and EMI test equipment. Overlaps with Chauvin Arnoux in portable oscilloscopes (Scopix IV, Handscope) and power quality analyzers, with stronger broadcast/wireless focus.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa is a Japanese instrumentation incumbent with power analyzers (WT series), oscilloscopes, and field-measuring instruments. Directly comparable to Chauvin Arnoux's Qualistar/PEL power quality and oscilloscope portfolios in industrial measurement.

Emerging players

• UNI-T (Uni-Trend Technology): UNI-T is a Chinese manufacturer of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and thermal cameras with growing global distribution. Competes with Chauvin Arnoux at the value end of the multimeter and oscilloscope markets, particularly in price-sensitive segments.
• Kewtech Corporation: Kewtech is a UK-based niche manufacturer of multifunction installation testers and clamp meters for the European electrical contracting market. Comparable niche positioning to Chauvin Arnoux's CA 6116N installation tester.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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