Monroe Infrared

What Monroe Infrared does

Monroe Infrared Technology is a 40+ year-old, veteran-owned US infrared thermography firm operating as a subsidiary of Guidant Power Company. The company runs a three-pillar business: (1) professional infrared inspection services spanning NFPA 70B electrical safety inspections, arc flash hazard assessments, flat roof moisture surveys, building envelope assessments, and aerial sUAS/drone inspections of electric utility infrastructure; (2) thermography training and certification delivered through a decade-plus partnership with the Infrared Training Center (ITC), offering Level 1, 2, and 3 (Master Thermographer) certifications aligned with ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-189 standards, plus specialty tracks in Certified Residential Thermography (CRT, 2,500+ graduates), Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), and sUAS aerial thermography; and (3) distribution of infrared, acoustic, and optical gas imaging cameras and accessories across entry-level, professional, and expert tiers from brands including FLIR, FOTRIC, Cantronic, and HIKMICRO, with pricing ranging from $399 entry-level units to over $26,000 expert acoustic imagers.

The underlying technology is conventional radiometric thermal imaging combined with drone-based aerial capture, optical gas imaging for VOC detection, and acoustic imaging for partial discharge and leak detection, with deliverables produced through vendor-supplied analytics software such as AnalzyIR and FLIR Ignite. There is no indication of proprietary AI/ML, APIs, or SDKs; the differentiation rests on certified human thermographers, regulatory compliance expertise (NFPA 70B, OSHA, NFPA 70E), and a documented operational footprint of 200,000+ utility structures inspected and 200,000,000+ square feet of roof surveyed.

Monroe Infrared generates revenue through (a) professional services fees for inspection engagements billed enterprise-wide across utilities, industrial facilities, data centers, and commercial buildings; (b) per-seat training tuition with early-bird discounts ($2,500 Level 1, $895 CRT, $450 IMD, plus private onsite courses); and (c) hardware resale plus accessories across an e-commerce storefront with financing options. Its go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct phone outreach (800-221-0163), email, training-class enrollment funnels, and a content-driven website, with field sales for enterprise inspection clients and a national training class schedule across 17+ US cities plus virtual Zoom delivery.

Name

Monroe Infrared

Legal name

Monroe Infrared Technology

Website

https://monroeinfrared.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Monroe Infrared is a 40+ year US thermography firm and Guidant Power subsidiary offering infrared inspection services, certification training, and multi-brand camera distribution for utilities, industrial facilities, home inspectors, and drone operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrared Thermography Services and Equipment

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Condition Monitoring (Partial Discharge, DGA, IR/Ultrasound) (EUAEAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Diagnostics (IR/UV, PD, vibration, acoustic) (EUADAJAE), Overhead Line Condition Assessment (conductors, towers/poles, insulators, fittings) (EUADAJAG)

Keywords

• Infrared inspection services
• Thermography certification training
• Thermal imaging equipment distribution
• Electrical safety inspections
• Building diagnostics thermography

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrared Inspection Services: Professional infrared inspection services including electrical safety inspections, aerial utility inspections, flat roof moisture surveys, building envelope inspections, arc flash hazard assessments, and specialty inspections. Services provided nationwide with certified thermographers.
2. Thermography Training and Certification: Level 1, 2, and 3 thermography certification courses; Certified Residential Thermographer (CRT) training; sUAS aerial certification; Optical Gas Imaging certification; and custom onsite training. Partnered with Infrared Training Center (ITC) for certification programs.
3. Infrared Camera and Equipment Sales: Sales of infrared cameras from FOTRIC, FLIR, Cantronics, and other brands across entry-level, professional, and expert tiers. Also sells acoustic imaging cameras, meters, blower doors, IR windows, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Monroe Infrared is a 40+ year-old infrared thermography firm that delivers professional inspection services (NFPA 70B electrical safety surveys, flat roof moisture detection, building envelope assessments, aerial sUAS utility circuit inspections, and arc flash hazard analyses), ASNT/ANSI-aligned thermography certification training (Level 1, 2, 3 plus CRT, sUAS, and OGI specializations), and distribution of infrared thermal cameras and supporting diagnostic equipment from FOTRIC, FLIR, Cantronic, and HIKMICRO brands. The company operates as a Guidant Power Company subsidiary with national coverage through scheduled classes and a network of certified Master Thermographers.

Product overview

Monroe Infrared is a 40+ year-old infrared thermography company and a division of Guidant Power, offering a three-pillar business: infrared inspection services, thermography training and certification, and thermal imaging equipment distribution. Inspection services include NFPA 70B electrical safety inspections, flat roof moisture surveys, building envelope assessments, aerial sUAS electric utility inspections, and OSHA-mandated Arc Flash Hazard Assessments. Training programs include Level 1/2/3 Thermography Certification (ANSI/ASNT CP-105/189 aligned), sUAS aerial thermography certification, Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) certification, and Certified Residential Thermographer (CRT) for home inspectors (over 2,500 graduates nationwide). Equipment distribution spans entry-level thermal cameras (FOTRIC TK6/7/8, FLIR C5/C8), professional cameras (FOTRIC C5/Ti7/V5/V7, FLIR E5/E6/E8 Pro/E54), expert cameras (FOTRIC P5/P7/P9, FLIR E76/E86/E96/T540/T560/T865), acoustic imaging cameras (FOTRIC H-series, FLIR Si1-LD/Si2), and OGI cameras (Cantronic V340/U340), alongside supporting products including blower doors (TEC Minneapolis), moisture meters (FLIR MR-series, Extech), and IR windows/accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NFPA 70B Electrical Safety Infrared Inspections Annual or more frequent infrared safety inspections of energized electrical systems to prevent injuries, increase uptime, reduce unscheduled outages, and lower maintenance costs, as mandated by NFPA 70B and adopted by OSHA. Performed by certified thermographers for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Flat Roof IR Moisture Surveys Non-destructive infrared scanning by certified thermographers to detect moisture entrained within flat roof systems, identifying deteriorating insulation and problem areas so owners can target repair rather than undertake full roof replacement. Performed for over 38 years with over 200 million square feet inspected.
• Aerial Electric Utility Circuit Inspections (sUAS) Drone-based aerial infrared inspections of electric utility structures providing 360-degree views of poles, towers, and circuits from above, below, front, and back. Identifies maintenance issues proactively across 200,000+ structures inspected with 60% showing actionable maintenance needs and 3-5% critical issue identification rate per line.
• Arc Flash Hazard Assessments OSHA and NFPA 70E-mandated arc flash hazard analysis and calculation performed by a Professional Engineer to determine thermal incident energy, arc flash boundaries, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) at each facility location.
• Level 1 Thermography Certification Course Four-day ASNT/ANSI CP-105 and CP-189 aligned certification course for new IR camera owners and practicing thermographers covering condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, electrical, building envelope, moisture detection, and HVAC applications. Tuition $2,500 (Early Bird $2,095 with 30+ days advance registration).
• Level 2 Thermography Certification Course Advanced certification course for Level 1-certified thermographers focusing on imaging and temperature measurement skills, heat transfer theory, and advanced radiometry. Prerequisites include Level 1 certification and six months of field experience.
• Level 3 Master Thermographer Certification Expert-level certification for practicing Level 2 thermographers covering program management, written practice development, IR procedure creation, budget development, and standards organizations (ASNT, BINDT, ISO, ASTM, NFPA).
• Certified Residential Thermographer (CRT) Course Two-day introductory thermal imaging certification for home and building inspectors covering moisture detection, electrical safety, HVAC, and report generation. Recognized by ASHI, CAHI, CREIA, GAHI, FABI, InterNACHI/TPREIA, MAHI, and state licensing boards with over 2,500 graduates nationwide. Tuition $895 (Early Bird $795).
• sUAS Level 1 & 2 Thermography Certification Certification training for small unmanned aerial system (drone) operators collecting thermal data from the air, covering FAA Part 107 regulations, flight altitude planning, thermal interpretation, and post-processing software. Awards 24 CEUs.
• Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Certification Course FLIR OGI certification course for users of FLIR G/GF-Series or equivalent optical gas imaging cameras covering setup, environmental conditions, regulatory framework, LDAR inspection of valves/connectors/flanges/compressors, and calibration requirements.
• Infrared Moisture Detection (IMD) Course One-day certificate course teaching how to use an infrared camera to detect moisture in building components, covering heat transfer concepts, thermal imaging system capabilities, emissivity, evaporative cooling effect, and conditions for detecting moisture. Also serves as Day 1 of the CRT course. Tuition $450 in-person or Zoom.
• Private Onsite Infrared Training Customized thermography training delivered at client facilities in 1-day, 2-day, or 4-day formats, focusing on specific industry applications with hands-on labs using the client's own equipment.
• Infrared Cameras (Multi-Brand Distribution) Portfolio of infrared thermal cameras spanning entry-level, professional, and expert tiers distributed from FOTRIC, FLIR, Cantronic, and HIKMICRO brands, including thermal cameras, acoustic imaging cameras, and optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras. Sold via the Monroe Infrared e-commerce storefront.
• Blower Doors and Duct Blasters Building diagnostics equipment including TEC Minneapolis Model 3 Blower Door, TEC Minneapolis Duct Blaster, and TEC DG-1000 digital pressure and flow gauge for measuring building envelope airtightness and duct leakage.
• Moisture Meters and Diagnostic Instruments Handheld moisture meters and detectors including FLIR MR60, FLIR MR265, FLIR MR40, FLIR MR160, FLIR MR77, and Extech MO280 and 445580 for building moisture assessment.
• IR Windows and Inspection Accessories Infrared inspection windows (FLIR 3" Stainless Steel, FLIR 3", FLIR 4" Crystal Lens) enabling safe IR inspections of energized electrical switchgear without exposure, plus accessories including batteries, chargers, and power supplies for FLIR and FOTRIC cameras.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of aerial inspected structures have actionable maintenance issues identified
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infrared Training Center (ITC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonroe Infrared partnered with ITC, the largest infrared training company in the world, over a decade ago to deliver thermography certification training. The partnership provides the same ITC courses and industry certification through Monroe Infrared at lower cost with guaranteed ongoing support after class. ITC's curriculum is based on ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-189 standards.
• Guidant PowercoreOthersMonroe Infrared Technology is A Guidant Power Company, indicating corporate ownership/parent company relationship.
• ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASHI recognizes Monroe Infrared's Certified Residential Thermographer (CRT) certification. ASHI provides 8 CE's for IMD graduates and 16 CE's for CRT graduates.
• InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterNACHI provides 8 CE's for IMD graduates and 16 CE's for CRT graduates who complete Monroe Infrared's Certified Residential Thermographer certification.
• State Licensing BoardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRT class approved in many state licensing states for CE credits including: Washington, Nevada, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, New Jersey (16 CE's); Ohio (15 CE's); Florida (14 CE's); Indiana (8 CE's); North Carolina (4 CE's); Massachusetts and Maryland (3 CE's). Texas TREC Provider #10290.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR): Teledyne FLIR is the dominant global infrared camera and thermal imaging equipment manufacturer and a supplier of Monroe Infrared's distributed camera portfolio. It is comparable as both a core vendor and a broad incumbent in the same thermal imaging ecosystem, with its own service and training programs.
• FOTRIC: FOTRIC is a thermal imaging equipment manufacturer whose cameras are distributed by Monroe Infrared. It is comparable as a competing brand in Monroe's equipment portfolio and as a broader incumbent in the IR camera market expanding into acoustic and acoustic-thermal hybrid products.
• HIKMICRO: HIKMICRO is a global thermal imaging camera and equipment manufacturer whose products are also distributed by Monroe Infrared. It is comparable as a competing equipment brand and a broader incumbent in the IR hardware market serving industrial, security, and outdoor applications.

Direct peers

• Infrared Training Center (ITC): ITC is the world's largest infrared training organization and Monroe Infrared's exclusive US certification partner. It is directly comparable as a thermography training provider delivering the same ANSI/ASNT-aligned curriculum through different delivery channels.
• Iriss Industrial Inspection Services: Iriss provides electrical maintenance safety services and IR windows, with a strong focus on energized electrical inspection compliance similar to Monroe's NFPA 70B inspection practice. The two compete for industrial and commercial facility inspection budgets.
• Predictive Service: Predictive Service is a US-based provider of predictive maintenance and electrical infrared inspection services for industrial and commercial facilities. It competes directly with Monroe for NFPA 70B and arc flash inspection contracts among large facility operators.
• Thermography Services (Level III Thermographer-led firms): A network of independent Level III thermography consultant firms offers roof moisture, electrical, and building envelope IR inspections comparable to Monroe's service portfolio. Many compete alongside Monroe for utility, building, and home inspection segments.

Emerging players

• Sharper Shape: Sharper Shape provides autonomous drone-based aerial inspection services for utilities and energy infrastructure, overlapping with Monroe's aerial sUAS utility inspection capability. It is comparable as a drone-first emerging competitor in the same aerial IR inspection category.
• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk offers drone-based commercial inspection and data analytics for energy, utilities, and infrastructure, including thermal imaging. It is comparable as a drone-aerial inspection player serving the same utility and energy verticals Monroe targets with its sUAS offering.

Others

• Cantronic Systems: Cantronic is a technology partner of Monroe Infrared specializing in optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras distributed through Monroe's channel. It is comparable as a vendor partner in the same gas detection and aerial OGI inspection ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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