Faure Herman

What Faure Herman does

Faure Herman is a French industrial instrumentation company that designs, manufactures, and services flow measurement equipment, founded in 1925 and operating as a privately held SAS from La Ferté Bernard, France. Its product portfolio spans three technology families: ultrasonic flowmeters (FH Sonic, FH83Neo, Minisonic series, Uf series), helical turbine flowmeters under the Heliflu brand (TZN, TLM, TGN, CTA variants), and specialised aerospace flowmeters with Part 21G-certified MRO capabilities. The company serves four vertical markets — Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Water — selling exclusively to B2B enterprise customers through direct field sales, with dedicated contact points for products, services, aerospace & defense, and calibration.

The underlying technical moat rests on proprietary ultrasonic and helical-turbine flow-measurement designs refined over decades, complemented by a unique-in-Europe calibration laboratory (FH Lab, launched 2023) accredited by COFRAC/ILAC under ISO 17025, which tests flowmeters under real hydrocarbons and actual Reynolds-number conditions rather than water substitutes. The company holds the certifications necessary to operate in regulated industries: ISO 9001, EN 9100, ATEX, IECEx, DESP, and Part 21G, and has secured quality approvals from blue-chip customers including TotalEnergies, Aramco, BAE Systems, and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

Revenue is generated through a mix of capital-equipment sales, recurring aftermarket spare-parts (sold via an online store in EUR and USD), professional services (design, commissioning, audit, repairs, upgrades, training, rental), aerospace MRO, and FH Lab calibration services — with the latter open to any manufacturer's equipment. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales backed by trade-show prospection and a multilingual (EN/FR/ES/PT) web presence, with regional sales coverage from La Ferté Bernard and Versailles (France) plus Houston, Texas for North America. The company employs 101–250 people and does not disclose financial figures publicly.

Name

Faure Herman

Legal name

FAURE-HERMAN

Website

https://faureherman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Faure Herman is a French, privately held flow-measurement specialist (founded 1925) that designs ultrasonic and helical turbine flowmeters, plus aerospace MRO and accredited calibration services, serving Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Water enterprises worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flow Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial flowmeters
• Ultrasonic flow measurement
• Helical turbine flowmeters
• Flowmeter calibration services
• Aerospace flowmeters

Headquarters

HQ city

La Ferté-bernard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Flowmeters Sales: Sale of flow measurement equipment including ultrasonic flowmeters, helical turbine flowmeters, and aerospace flowmeters. Products are sold directly to enterprise B2B customers in Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Water sectors.
2. Calibration Services (FH Lab): Flowmeter calibration services using real hydrocarbons under actual operating conditions. Can calibrate equipment from any manufacturer, not just Faure Herman products.
3. Technical Services: Comprehensive services including design and commissioning, audit and evaluation, repairs and upgrades, advanced training, and rental of flow measurement equipment.
4. Spare Parts Sales: Online part store selling replacement components including pickup coils, preamplifiers, transducers, chargers, and diagnostic tools. Supports both EUR and USD pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Faure Herman designs, manufactures, and sells industrial flow measurement equipment — primarily ultrasonic flowmeters and helical turbine flowmeters (Heliflu brand) — for Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Water customers. The company complements its hardware with the FH Lab calibration service (using real hydrocarbons under real operating conditions), configuration software, spare parts, and lifecycle services including design, commissioning, audit, repair, training, rental, and aerospace MRO.

Product overview

Faure Herman is a flow measurement company established in 1925, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial flowmeters and calibration services. The product range includes three main flowmeter technologies: Aerospace Flowmeters for aviation applications, Ultrasonic Flowmeters (including FH Sonic, FH83Neo, Minisonic series, and Uf series models), and Helical Turbine Flowmeters under the Heliflu™ brand (TZN, TLM, TGN, and CTA variants). These products serve four key markets: Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Water. The company complements its hardware with an accredited FH Lab calibration service (COFRAC/ILAC) that calibrates flowmeters under real operating conditions with real fluids, plus expert services including design and commissioning, audit and evaluation, repairs and upgrades, advanced training, rental, and aerospace MRO. Faure Herman also provides software tools (801P, 811/821/831/841, Mini ISD PSD, Mini 600/2000/P) for device configuration and data management, as well as a comprehensive spare parts catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FH Lab: A calibration laboratory service that calibrates flowmeters under real operating conditions with real fluids (hydrocarbons), accredited by COFRAC/ILAC (ISO 17025). Launched in 2023.
• Heliflu

Products and services

• Aerospace Flowmeters Flow measurement equipment engineered specifically for aerospace fuel measurement, hydraulic system monitoring, and aerospace fluid management applications, designed to meet aviation industry regulatory requirements. Intended for aerospace OEMs, tier suppliers, and MRO organizations.
• Ultrasonic Flowmeters (FH Sonic, FH83Neo, Minisonic, Minisonic II P, Minisonic II Ex, Uf801P, Uf811, Uf821, Uf831, Uf841) Non-intrusive ultrasonic flow measurement devices including custody transfer models (FH Sonic), advanced industrial models (FH83Neo), fixed-mount models (Minisonic), portable models (Minisonic II P), explosion-proof hazardous-area models (Minisonic II Ex), and the Uf series (Uf801P, Uf811, Uf821, Uf831, Uf841) for industrial process measurement. Used by enterprises in Energy, Water, and process industries.
• Helical Turbine Flowmeters (Heliflu TZN, TLM, TGN, CTA) High-precision helical turbine flowmeters under the Heliflu brand, including Heliflu-TZN and Heliflu-TLM for precision liquid measurement, Heliflu-TGN for general industrial liquid measurement, and Heliflu CTA (CTA Heliflu) for aerospace and defense applications. Designed for accuracy, reliability, and durability in demanding liquid flow measurement applications.
• FH Lab Calibration Service Independent accredited calibration laboratory service offering flowmeter calibration using real hydrocarbons under real operating conditions with flow loops, accredited under COFRAC/ILAC (ISO 17025). The service can calibrate equipment from any manufacturer, not just Faure Herman products.
• Design and Commissioning Services Expert assistance with specification, design, sizing, and commissioning of flow measurement systems for new installations. Aimed at enterprise customers deploying new flow measurement infrastructure.
• Audit and Evaluation Services Inspection and assessment services for existing flowmeter installations, available on-site worldwide or via remote videoconference, evaluating performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Repairs and Upgrades Comprehensive repair, troubleshooting, and performance upgrade services for Faure Herman flowmeters, performed either at the factory or on-site at the customer's location. Designed to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Advanced Training Customized training programs covering international regulations, industry standards, fluid measurement practices, and operation of Faure Herman products, delivered to enterprise customer teams.
• Rental Service Short-term rental of flowmeters with daily rental options and accompanying technical phone support, addressing temporary or project-based flow measurement needs.
• Aerospace MRO Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aerospace flowmeters with short turnaround time and quality assurance, meeting Part 21G certification requirements for manufacturing organizations.
• Spare Parts Replacement components for Faure Herman flowmeters including bearings, electronic boards, pickup coils, preamplifiers, transducers, chargers, and diagnostic tools, available via an online part store with EUR and USD pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced calibration errors by using real hydrocarbons instead of water substitutes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement, including ultrasonic and vortex flowmeters, with deep penetration in oil & gas, water, chemicals, and power. Directly comparable to Faure Herman across flow measurement technology, target verticals, and solution portfolio.
• KROHNE: Family-owned European manufacturer specializing in flow, level, and process instrumentation, with strong ultrasonic and turbine flowmeter lines for hydrocarbons and custody transfer. Closest like-for-like peer given European heritage, family ownership, and focus on high-accuracy flow.
• Brooks Instrument: Specialist in precision flow measurement including thermal mass flow, Coriolis, and variable area technologies serving aerospace, defense, and process industries. Directly comparable niche player in high-accuracy flow with aerospace exposure.
• Badger Meter: Manufacturer of flow measurement and control solutions including ultrasonic and electromagnetic meters for water, oil & gas, and industrial customers. Comparable in ultrasonic flow technology and overlapping water/energy verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (Rosemount): Through its Rosemount and Micro Motion brands, Emerson offers a broad portfolio of Coriolis, magnetic, and ultrasonic flowmeters across energy, water, and process industries. A larger incumbent operating globally with a comparable flow measurement offering.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: Industrial automation major selling Coriolis, ultrasonic, magnetic, and vortex flowmeters to oil & gas, power, and water customers. Competitor in custody transfer and process flow with much larger global footprint and services network.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation: Offers SITRANS flow, level, and pressure instrumentation as part of its larger automation portfolio. Overlaps with Faure Herman in ultrasonic and flow measurement for energy, water, and industrial process customers.
• Yokogawa Electric: Major automation and field instruments supplier with magnetic, Coriolis, Coriolis and vortex flowmeters sold globally to oil & gas and power customers. Comparable in custody transfer measurement applications served by Faure Herman's ultrasonic and turbine lines.

Emerging players

• Bronkhorst: Specialist in low-flow thermal mass flow meters and controllers for laboratories, life sciences, and industrial applications. Comparable as a high-accuracy flow measurement specialist, though focused on lower flow rates and different end markets.

Regional players

• Spirax-Sarco: Steam and fluid handling specialist with flowmeter offerings including ultrasonic and magnetic flowmeters for industrial steam and process customers. Comparable in industrial flow measurement with overlapping water and process verticals, though with strong UK/EMEA concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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