What GEOKON does

GEOKON is a privately held, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturer of geotechnical and structural instrumentation, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The company designs and produces precision sensors—predominantly vibrating wire and MEMS-based—for measuring pore pressure (piezometers), deformation (inclinometers, extensometers), strain, displacement, load, tilt, stress, and temperature in civil infrastructure and mining applications. Its core technology stack pairs these sensors with an integrated wireless and wired data acquisition portfolio, including the GeoNet 8910 Series (LoRa mesh), 8920/8921 Series (cellular/Wi-Fi), 8951 Series (satellite), 8940 Series (localized), and the 8600 Series built on Campbell Scientific measurement cores, all accessible via the GEOKON OpenAPI and Agent Software.

GEOKON serves engineering professionals and project owners across bridges, dams, tunnels, embankments, foundations, mines, nuclear waste repositories, pipelines, and wind turbines, with documented projects spanning harsh-environment, long-duration monitoring where accuracy and reliability are critical. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of sensors and dataloggers, supplemented by custom instrumentation design, calibration and field services, and training programs (Lunch & Learn, formal courses, webinars). All sales are quote-based with no public pricing; the company distributes through wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Canada, Chile, Spain (EMEA), and Singapore, plus a worldwide authorized partner network, targeting enterprise and government infrastructure buyers.

The firm also operates a distributed fiber optic sensing product line in which it ranks among the top three global vendors in fiber optic sensor demodulators. Standards-based interoperability is delivered through Modbus RTU over RS-485 integration, allowing the sensor portfolio to connect with PLCs and industrial automation systems. ISO 9001 certification, addressable sensor interfaces supporting up to 100 sensors on a single cable, and a self-healing mesh network with up to 60 km range illustrate the engineering depth applied to long-life infrastructure monitoring deployments.

Name

GEOKON

Legal name

GEOKON, INC

Website

https://geokon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GEOKON is a 100% employee-owned US manufacturer of precision vibrating wire and MEMS geotechnical and structural sensors, paired with wireless LoRa, cellular, satellite, and localized dataloggers. It serves civil infrastructure, mining, and energy project owners worldwide through wholly-owned regional subsidiaries and an authorized partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical and Structural Instrumentation

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA), Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Geotechnical instrumentation
• Structural health monitoring
• Vibrating wire sensors
• Wireless data acquisition
• Civil infrastructure monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Instrumentation Products: GEOKON generates revenue primarily from selling geotechnical and structural monitoring instrumentation including sensors, dataloggers, and related hardware. Products include vibrating wire sensors, MEMS sensors, data loggers, and associated equipment. The company offers both standard products and custom instrumentation solutions.
2. Custom Instrumentation Design Services: The company provides custom design services for instrumentation meeting specific customer requirements, including custom programming, enclosures, cable entries, and specialized configurations.
3. Calibration and Field Services: Technical support services including calibration reports, calibration service, and field services for installed instrumentation.
4. Training Services: GEOKON offers training programs including Lunch & Learn sessions, formal training courses, custom training, and webinars for customers on instrumentation usage and best practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GEOKON designs and manufactures precision geotechnical and structural instrumentation, primarily vibrating wire and MEMS-based sensors, for measuring pore pressure, deformation, strain, displacement, load, tilt, stress, and temperature. These sensors are paired with wired and wireless data acquisition systems, including the proprietary GeoNet mesh network platform and the GEOKON OpenAPI cloud integration layer. The company also delivers custom instrumentation design, calibration services, and field installation support for civil infrastructure, mining, and energy applications.

Product overview

GEOKON is a geotechnical and structural instrumentation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision sensors and data acquisition systems. The product line centers on vibrating wire and MEMS-based sensors for measuring pore pressure (piezometers), deformation (inclinometers, extensometers), strain, displacement, load, tilt, stress, and temperature. These sensors are supported by a range of data collection options including localized dataloggers (GeoNet 8940 Series), wireless mesh networks (GeoNet 8800/8900 Series with cellular/Wi-Fi/Satellite connectivity), and the new LoRa-based 8910 Series. The ecosystem includes addressable interfaces (8020-30, 8960 Series) for expanded channel capacity, signal converters (8020-59), and the GEOKON Agent Software for data management. Custom instrumentation services are available for specialized requirements. The company also offers solar power solutions, specialized cables, and accessories for harsh environment deployments in civil infrastructure, mining, energy, and construction applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GeoNet: Wireless mesh data acquisition system and hosted data platform utilizing LoRa radio technology for efficient and secure sensor data access via the Internet and GEOKON OpenAPI.
• Nold DeAerator

Products and services

• Piezometers Vibrating wire and MEMS-based piezometers for pore pressure measurement in geotechnical applications including dams, foundations, and groundwater monitoring. Used by geotechnical engineers and infrastructure project teams.
• Inclinometers In-place and portable inclinometer systems using MEMS technology for measuring lateral deformation in slopes, retaining walls, and deep excavations. For geotechnical and mining engineers.
• Strain Gauges Vibrating wire and electrical resistance strain gauges for measuring strain in concrete structures, steel, and soil applications. Used by structural engineers on infrastructure projects.
• Data Loggers Multi-channel data acquisition systems including localized, wireless mesh, cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite-connected loggers for collecting sensor data in harsh environments. For infrastructure monitoring professionals.
• Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) TDR cable monitoring systems for detecting and locating cable faults, moisture ingress, and deformation in geotechnical installations. Used in dam and slope monitoring.
• Displacement Transducers Linear displacement measurement devices including LVDT-based transducers for monitoring movement in joints, cracks, and structural elements. For structural health monitoring applications.
• Extensometers Multi-point borehole and crackmouth extensometers for measuring convergence, displacement, and deformation in tunnels, mines, and underground structures.
• Settlement Sensors Settlement measurement systems including rod, magnetic, and profiler types for monitoring ground subsidence and consolidation. For geotechnical engineers on infrastructure projects.
• Pressure Cells Earth pressure cells for measuring stress distribution in soil, rock, and concrete structures including dams and retaining walls.
• Load Cells Vibrating wire and electrical resistance load cells for measuring loads in anchors, piles, rock bolts, and structural elements.
• Tiltmeters · Pendulums Vibrating wire and MEMS-based tiltmeters plus pendulum systems for measuring structural tilt and horizontal deflection in dams, bridges, and high-rise structures.
• Readouts Handheld and portable readout units for manual data collection from vibrating wire and MEMS sensors in field environments. Used by field engineers and technicians.
• Stressmeters Borehole and biaxial stressmeters for monitoring in-situ stress changes in rock masses and concrete structures.
• Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-healing mesh network tolerates disturbances to physical environment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Campbell ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationCampbell Scientific provides datalogger core technology integrated into GEOKON products. Campbell Scientific components are used in Model 8020 Micro-10 (CR10X MCU), Model 8025 Micro-800 (CR800), Model 8021 Micro-1000 (CR1000), and Model 8600 Series (CR6). Additionally, GEOKON offers AVW200 and AVW216 spectrum analyzers from Campbell Scientific as part of the 8040 Series Wireless Interface products.
• Campbell ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationGEOKON offers Campbell Scientific's AVW200 Vibrating Wire Spectrum Analyzer Module as a replacement for the discontinued Model 8020-47 DSP, indicating an ongoing integration partnership.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationGEOKON uses Modbus RTU protocol (a registered trademark of Schneider Electric) across multiple product lines including the 8020-30 Addressable Interface, 8960 Series Digital Vibrating Wire Interfaces, and addressable sensor strings. This enables integration with Modbus-compatible industrial automation systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RST Instruments: Canadian manufacturer of geotechnical and structural monitoring instrumentation including vibrating wire piezometers, inclinometers, and load cells. Direct competitor serving the same civil infrastructure and mining customers with comparable sensor technologies.
• Durham Geo Slope Indicator: Long-standing US-based manufacturer of geotechnical instrumentation including inclinometers, piezometers, and settlement sensors. Direct competitor serving overlapping dam, slope, and tunneling applications with similar vibrating wire and MEMS product lines.
• SISGEO: Italian manufacturer of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments including inclinometers, piezometers, and load cells. Direct peer serving the same infrastructure monitoring applications globally with comparable vibrating wire and MEMS technologies.
• Soil Instruments: UK-based manufacturer of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems. Direct peer competing in the same civil engineering and mining sectors with overlapping product categories including piezometers, extensometers, and data loggers.
• Encardio Rite: Indian manufacturer of geotechnical instrumentation including vibrating wire sensors, strain gauges, and load cells. Direct peer serving similar infrastructure monitoring applications globally with cost-competitive offerings.
• Roctest (Nova Metrix): Specialist in geotechnical and structural instrumentation including vibrating wire sensors and fiber optic systems. Direct peer competing in dam safety, tunneling, and structural health monitoring applications.
• Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo (TML): Japanese manufacturer of sensors and instrumentation for civil engineering and geotechnical applications, including strain gauges and load cells. Direct peer with strong Asian market presence and comparable vibrating wire sensor expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Campbell Scientific: US-based manufacturer of data acquisition systems and dataloggers that serves as both a key technology partner and broader competitor. Campbell Scientific CR-series measurement cores are integrated into GEOKON products, but Campbell also sells competing datalogger systems to overlapping environmental and geotechnical customers.
• Kistler Group: Swiss-based manufacturer of precision sensors and measurement systems for industrial, automotive, and research applications. Broader incumbent with overlapping pressure, force, and vibration sensor capabilities that could expand into geotechnical niches.

Emerging players

• PCB Piezotronics: US-based manufacturer of vibration, pressure, force, and acoustic sensors for industrial and aerospace applications. Emerging competitor in structural vibration monitoring with partial overlap to GEOKON's vibration monitoring product line and adjacent industrial sensor expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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