Figaro
Japanese gas sensor manufacturer producing MOS, electrochemical, catalytic, and NDIR sensors for HVAC refrigerant leak detection, residential safety, lithium-ion battery storage monitoring, and industrial applications, selling globally via direct subsidiaries and distributor channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersArlington Heights, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Figaro does
Figaro Engineering Inc. is a Japanese gas sensor manufacturer founded in 1968 in Osaka, with the US operating subsidiary Figaro USA, Inc. incorporated in Illinois in July 1983. The group operates with 220 employees across headquarters and manufacturing in Japan, two manufacturing sites in China (Tianjin and Shanghai Songjiang), a sales office in Shanghai, a Europe support presence in Germany, and the Rolling Meadows, Illinois headquarters for North American sales. The company describes itself as the first in the world to successfully mass-produce Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) type gas sensors and claims the world's largest gas sensor production volume.
The company's product portfolio spans four core sensing technologies: MOS-type, electrochemical, catalytic, and Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) sensors. Flagship products include the FCM2630 and FCM2610 refrigerant sensor modules for A2L/A3 refrigerant leak detection (compliance with IEC 60335-2-40, UL 60335-2-40, JRA 4068, and IEC TS 63542); the TGS8410 MEMS methane sensor (0.087mW power consumption, UL2075 recognized); the CDM7162 NDIR CO2 sensor; the TGS5141 ultra-compact CO sensor; TGS26 series air quality sensors; and pre-calibrated modules (CGM6812, LPM2610, NGM2611) plus evaluation boards (EM26AQS, EM7000). Proprietary features include MEMS miniaturization to 9.2mm diameter, interference-gas filter technology, integrated temperature compensation, and factory pre-calibration that eliminates customer-side calibration effort.
Revenue is generated primarily through three hardware streams: discrete gas sensor components, integrated pre-calibrated sensor modules, and evaluation modules/sockets/accessories. Pricing is quote-based with no public list. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales through Figaro USA for North America, direct sales via Figaro Sensor (Shanghai) for China/Hong Kong, plus authorized regional distributors across Europe, Asia, and other markets. Primary end-use segments include residential gas leak detection, HVAC/R equipment manufacturers, industrial lithium-ion battery energy storage, and industrial safety/environmental monitoring.
Figaro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Figaro
- Legal name
- Figaro USA, Inc.
- Website
- https://figarosensor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Japanese gas sensor manufacturer producing MOS, electrochemical, catalytic, and NDIR sensors for HVAC refrigerant leak detection, residential safety, lithium-ion battery storage monitoring, and industrial applications, selling globally via direct subsidiaries and distributor channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Figaro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Gas Sensors
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE), Gas Leak Detection (Natural Gas/Propane) & Combustible Gas Alarms (HSAHAGAI)
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Where Figaro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Arlington Heights
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Figaro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Gas Sensors (Discrete Components): Sale of individual gas sensors including MOS-type, electrochemical, catalytic, and NDIR type sensors for incorporation into third-party products
- Gas Sensor Modules: Sale of pre-calibrated, integrated sensor modules with built-in functionality such as temperature compensation, alarm outputs, and digital interfaces
- Evaluation Modules and Accessories: Sale of evaluation modules (EM series), sensor sockets, and testing equipment for development and validation purposes
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Direct quotation from Figaro USA for North American customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Figaro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Figaro manufactures and sells gas sensor components and pre-calibrated sensor modules used by OEMs to detect combustible gases, toxic gases, refrigerants, oxygen, CO2, VOCs, and other analytes. Its product line spans MOS-type semiconductor, electrochemical, catalytic, NDIR, and MEMS-based sensing technologies packaged as discrete sensor elements, integrated modules, and reference designs for HVAC, residential and industrial safety, refrigeration, automotive, and battery monitoring applications.
Product overview
Figaro Engineering is a world-leading gas sensor manufacturer specializing in the development, production, and distribution of comprehensive gas sensing solutions. The product portfolio centers on four main sensor technologies: MOS (Metal Oxide Semiconductor), electrochemical, catalytic, and NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared). Core products include the FCM2630/FCM2610 series refrigerant gas sensor modules for A2L/A3 refrigerant leak detection in HVAC systems; the TGS26 series (TGS2600/2602/2603) air quality/VOC sensors; the TGS8410 MEMS methane sensor for battery-operated detectors; and the CDM7162 NDIR CO2 sensor for HVAC applications. Supporting products include evaluation modules (EM26AQS, EM7000), pre-calibrated modules (CGM6812, LPM2610/NGM2611), and sensor sockets (SR-6/SR-8). Figaro serves global markets through its own sales offices in the US and China plus regional distributors, with 220 employees and ISO9001 certified quality management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- TGS8410 can operate for 5 years on a single lithium-ion battery charge (0.087mW power consumption)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Figaro
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Figaro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Figaro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TOSHIWAL SENSING DEVICES PVT. LTD.coreIndian distributor and joint exhibitor partner for Automation Expo 2025. Represents Figaro in Indian market for gas sensor sales and support.
- New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd.minorAffiliated Japanese company manufacturing Residential Gas Alarms, Portable Gas Detectors, Industrial Gas Detection/Alarm Systems, Fire Alarm Units, Odor Sensors, and related products.
- Tokuyama Corp.minorAffiliated Japanese chemical manufacturer producing Soda, Cement, Ion exchange membrane, Fine Chemicals, and other products.
- ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)minorUS building technology society providing standards and guidelines relevant to HVACR equipment safety and refrigerant detection requirements.
- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)minorUS organization of testing, certification and quality assessment providing UL recognition for Figaro gas sensors (UL2075, UL60335-2-40).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Figaro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a major gas detection product line (including City Technology electrochemical sensors). Comparable to Figaro because it serves overlapping OEM customers in industrial safety, HVAC, and refrigerant leak detection, although Honeywell's portfolio extends far beyond gas sensors.
- Amphenol Corporation: Global interconnect and sensor manufacturer; owns City Technology, a leading electrochemical gas sensor maker. Comparable to Figaro as it serves overlapping gas detection OEM customers with electrochemical sensor technology, though Amphenol's gas sensor business is one segment within a much larger portfolio.
- Bosch Sensortec: Bosch subsidiary producing MEMS sensors for consumer electronics, including environmental and gas sensors. Comparable to Figaro because it serves overlapping consumer and IoT OEM customers with miniaturized MEMS-based air quality and gas sensing products, although Bosch's sensor portfolio is far broader.
- STMicroelectronics: Major semiconductor manufacturer with MEMS and environmental sensor product lines. Comparable to Figaro in MEMS-based gas and environmental sensing, though ST's gas sensor offering is one small part of a much larger semiconductor portfolio serving consumer, automotive, and industrial markets.
Direct peers
- Drägerwerk AG: German manufacturer of safety and gas detection technology, including electrochemical and catalytic sensors. Direct peer because it competes with Figaro in industrial gas detection and refrigerant leak detection applications for similar OEM and end-customer segments.
- Sensirion: Swiss manufacturer specializing in MEMS-based environmental and gas sensors. Direct peer to Figaro in miniature, low-power gas and air quality sensors, particularly competing in HVAC, IAQ, and consumer electronics OEM sockets where form factor and power consumption matter.
- Alphasense: UK-based specialist manufacturer of electrochemical and NDIR gas sensors. Direct peer to Figaro because it competes across the same product categories (electrochemical toxic gas sensors, NDIR CO2 sensors) targeting similar OEM customers in industrial safety and air quality.
- Membrapor: Swiss manufacturer of electrochemical gas sensors for industrial safety, emissions monitoring, and HVAC. Comparable to Figaro as a focused electrochemical gas sensor specialist serving similar OEM channels with overlapping product lines.
- SGX Sensortech: Specialist manufacturer of gas sensors and gas detection modules using MOS, electrochemical, catalytic, and NDIR technologies. Direct peer to Figaro across essentially the same four core sensor technologies, targeting similar industrial safety, HVAC, and air quality OEM customers.
Regional players
- New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of residential gas alarms, portable gas detectors, and industrial gas detection systems. Closely comparable to Figaro as a Japanese-affiliated gas detection specialist; the two companies are affiliated under common ownership, and New Cosmos competes with Figaro's sensor customers in the Japanese market for finished gas detection products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Figaro social profiles
Digital presenceFigaro compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance12 records
Figaro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Figaro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Figaro subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Figaro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Figaro M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Figaro
What does Figaro do?
Figaro manufactures and sells gas sensor components and pre-calibrated sensor modules used by OEMs to detect combustible gases, toxic gases, refrigerants, oxygen, CO2, VOCs, and other analytes. Its product line spans MOS-type semiconductor, electrochemical, catalytic, NDIR, and MEMS-based sensing technologies packaged as discrete sensor elements, integrated modules, and reference designs for HVAC, residential and industrial safety, refrigeration, automotive, and battery monitoring applications.
Is Figaro a public or private company?
Figaro is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Figaro founded?
Figaro was founded in 1968. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Figaro based?
Figaro is headquartered in Arlington Heights, United States, in the North America region.
How does Figaro make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Gas Sensors (Discrete Components) is the primary driver. The others are gas Sensor Modules and evaluation Modules and Accessories.
Who are Figaro's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Honeywell, Amphenol Corporation, Bosch Sensortec and STMicroelectronics. Direct peers are Drägerwerk AG, Sensirion, Alphasense, Membrapor and SGX Sensortech. New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd. is listed as a regional player.
Does Figaro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Figaro.
What industry is Figaro in?
Figaro's product category is Gas Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAD, Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality), with a secondary code of IMAGAJAO, Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3823.