Solinst

What Solinst does

Solinst is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Georgetown, Ontario. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of instruments including water level meters, the Levelogger 5 series of barometrically compensated dataloggers, cellular/satellite/radio telemetry systems (LevelSender 5, SolSat 5, STS, RRL), multiparameter water quality sondes (via the Solinst Eureka sub-brand), groundwater samplers (bladder, peristaltic, submersible, double-valve, inertial, bailers), multilevel monitoring systems (CMT, Waterloo), the Waterloo Emitter for in-situ bioremediation, Solinst Flute flexible liner technologies, and direct-push piezometers. The company also operates the wholly-owned German subsidiary Spohr Messtechnik GmbH, an 1884-established hydrometric instrument maker with continuous ISO 9001 certification since 1996, and a new direct UK operation. The Solinst Cloud platform extends the portfolio into centralized data management and telemetry.

Name

Solinst

Legal name

Solinst Canada Ltd.

Website

https://solinst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solinst is a Canadian-headquartered manufacturer (founded 1975) of groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation, including dataloggers, water level meters, telemetry systems, samplers, and multilevel monitoring systems, serving environmental consultants, mining operators, water utilities, agriculture, landfills, and government agencies through a global exclusive distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Groundwater Monitoring & Well Sampling (Monitoring Wells, Plumes) (EUAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Quality Monitoring (Surface Water, Stormwater, Drinking Water) (EUAHACAC), Water Quality Monitoring, Compliance & Reporting (Sampling, Lab, Regulatory) (EUANAAAG), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Groundwater monitoring instruments
• Water level dataloggers
• Water quality sondes
• Multilevel groundwater systems
• Environmental monitoring telemetry

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Instrumentation Sales: Sale of groundwater and surface water monitoring instruments including water level meters, dataloggers, water quality sondes, samplers, multilevel systems, and field equipment. Products sold as one-time purchases with no recurring subscription requirement for basic operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solinst manufactures groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation, including level measurement devices, water level dataloggers, telemetry systems, multiparameter water quality sondes, groundwater samplers, multilevel monitoring systems, and direct push equipment. Products are designed to obtain water samples, continuous or manual water level measurements, and recordings of water parameters for environmental site investigations, contaminant plume monitoring, and resource management.

Product overview

Solinst is a manufacturer of high-quality groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation, operating as a diversified product portfolio rather than a single unified platform. The product line centers on level measurement devices (Water Level Meters, Interface Meters, Sonic Water Level Meters, TLC Meters) and dataloggers (Levelogger 5 series, Barologger, LevelVent 5) that form the core data collection infrastructure. These are complemented by telemetry add-ons (LevelSender 5, SolSat 5 Satellite, STS, RRL) and the Solinst Cloud software platform for data management. Groundwater sampling products include bladder pumps, peristaltic pumps, submersible pumps, and bailers, while multilevel systems (CMT, Waterloo) enable vertical profiling. The Solinst Eureka sub-brand provides water quality sondes, and Spohr Messtechnik offers hydrometric instruments. Specialized offerings include the Waterloo Emitter for bioremediation, Solinst Flute for liner technologies, and direct-push equipment for rapid site characterization. The portfolio serves environmental monitoring, remediation, mining, and agricultural applications through a global distributor network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solinst Eureka: Leading global manufacturer of multiparameter water quality sondes, offering the industry's largest selection of sensor technologies for measuring parameters like temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and depth
• Solinst Flute
• Solinst UK
• Solinst Cloud
• SolSat 5

Products and services

• Level Measurement Devices A line of water level measurement instruments including Water Level Meters (Models 101, 101B, 101D), Laser Marked Coaxial Cable Water Level Meters (Model 102, 102M), Sonic Water Level Meter (Model 104), Interface Meters (Models 122, 122M), Water Level Temperature Meter (Model 201), TLC Meter (Model 107), Tag Line (Model 103), Well Casing & Depth Indicator (Model 105), and Power Winders, used by environmental consultants and field technicians for groundwater and surface water measurements.
• Levelogger 5 A water level datalogger providing accurate data collection, easy deployment, and simple operation with barometrically compensated water level readings for localized or remote water monitoring applications. Used by environmental professionals for continuous water level monitoring.
• Barologger 5 A barometric pressure datalogger designed to work with Levelogger data for barometric compensation, providing accurate water level readings. Used in tandem with Levelogger deployments to correct for atmospheric pressure variations.
• Rainlogger 5 A rainfall datalogger that measures precipitation, complementing water level monitoring for comprehensive environmental monitoring networks.
• LevelVent 5 A vented water level datalogger providing maintenance-free, continuous water level measurement with precise barometric compensation through vented cable technology.
• AquaVent 5 An advanced version of the LevelVent 5 with flexible communication options for remote monitoring and telemetry integration.
• LevelSender 5 A telemetry system enabling remote data transmission from Solinst dataloggers via cellular networks for real-time monitoring of water level data.
• SolSat 5 Satellite Telemetry Satellite-based telemetry system providing global monitoring capabilities for Solinst dataloggers in remote locations without cellular coverage.
• Solinst Telemetry System (STS) Cellular telemetry system enabling remote monitoring and data collection from Solinst dataloggers via cellular networks.
• Remote Radio Link (RRL) Radio-based telemetry system for remote data collection from Solinst dataloggers in areas without cellular infrastructure.
• Solinst Cloud Cloud-based data management platform enabling centralized storage, visualization, and analysis of monitoring data from Solinst instruments.
• Solinst Eureka Water Quality Sondes Multiparameter water quality probes measuring temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, depth, and specialty sensors including PAR, total dissolved gas, and various fluorometers for comprehensive water quality monitoring.
• Bladder Pump A low-flow groundwater sampler using compressed air to operate a pneumatic bladder, providing contamination-free sampling for general chemistry, volatiles, and metals analysis.
• 12V Submersible Pump An electric submersible pump for groundwater sampling and purging operations in monitoring wells.
• Peristaltic Pump A surface-mounted sampling pump using peristaltic action to extract groundwater samples without contact with pump components.
• Double Valve Pump A pneumatic double valve pump for groundwater sampling at various depths with adjustable flow rates.
• Micro Double Valve Pump A compact version of the double valve pump designed for sampling in narrow-diameter wells or applications requiring smaller equipment.
• Inertial Pump A simple pump using inertial action (bailing) for groundwater sampling without external power or equipment.
• Discrete Interval Sampler A groundwater sampler designed for collecting discrete samples at specific intervals along the water column in monitoring wells.
• Point Source Bailers Stainless steel bailers for collecting groundwater samples at specific points in the water column.
• BioBailer A biodegradable PVC bailer for single-use groundwater sampling applications, minimizing cross-contamination risks.
• CMT Multilevel System A Continuous Multichannel Tubing system for monitoring multiple discrete groundwater zones within a single borehole, providing high-resolution vertical profiling.
• Waterloo Multilevel System A multilevel groundwater monitoring system using seals and ports at varying depths to isolate and access discrete monitoring intervals within a single borehole.
• Waterloo Emitter A controlled-release device designed for bioremediation of contaminated groundwater, enabling the release of oxygen and amendments to support microorganism growth.
• Drive-Point Piezometers Stainless steel direct-push piezometers for rapid groundwater level monitoring and sampling in unconsolidated formations.
• Multilevel Drive-Point Piezometer A drive-point piezometer system capable of monitoring up to 6 discrete groundwater zones simultaneously.
• Standpipe Piezometer PVC standpipe piezometers designed for metals sampling and groundwater monitoring applications.
• Solinst Flute Flexible Liner Underground Technologies providing specialized liners for borehole applications, enhancing subsurface investigation and monitoring with high-resolution data collection and preventing cross-contamination.
• Spohr Messtechnik A German hydrometric instrument brand specializing in water level measurement technology including the Lichtlot and water level meters, now part of the Solinst portfolio as a wholly-owned subsidiary with over 130 years of expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time monitoring enables synchronized data collection across 50+ remote monitoring sites simultaneously.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Spohr Messtechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpohr Messtechnik GmbH, established in 1884 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a subsidiary of Solinst with over 130 years of expertise in crafting measuring and recording instruments for ground and surface water monitoring. Specializing in water level measurement technology, their inventions include the 'Lichtlot' and the water level meter. Certified to DIN ISO9001 since 1996 and continuously ISO 9001 certified.
• Solinst EurekacoreTechnology or IntegrationSolinst Eureka is a leading global manufacturer of multiparameter water quality sondes, offering the industry's largest selection of sensor technologies. Part of the Solinst group, providing advanced technology for measuring parameters like temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, depth, and specialty sensors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• In-Situ: In-Situ manufactures water level, water quality, and telemetry instruments for groundwater and surface water monitoring. Closely comparable to Solinst in product categories (dataloggers, sondes, telemetry) and in serving environmental consultants, mining, and government customers.
• OTT Hydrometry (OTT HydroMet): OTT Hydrometry (part of OTT HydroMet, owned by Hach/Danaher) provides water level measurement, dataloggers, and discharge monitoring systems. Directly comparable to Solinst's level measurement and datalogging portfolio, especially in hydrology and environmental monitoring applications.
• Stevens Water Monitoring Systems: Stevens manufactures water level sensors, data loggers, and telemetry systems for hydrological and environmental monitoring. Comparable niche competitor in groundwater/surface water instrumentation with overlapping customer segments in environmental consulting and government.
• Campbell Scientific: Campbell Scientific builds rugged dataloggers, sensors, and telemetry systems widely used for environmental, hydrological, and geotechnical monitoring. Highly comparable to Solinst on datalogger and telemetry technology, with overlap in groundwater, surface water, and remote-monitoring applications.
• Onset (HOBO Data Loggers): Onset Computer Corporation manufactures HOBO-brand dataloggers and environmental sensors used for water level, temperature, and weather monitoring. Comparable to Solinst's Levelogger line as a competing datalogger platform serving environmental and water monitoring applications.
• Heron Instruments: Heron Instruments manufactures water level meters, interface meters, and downhole instruments for groundwater monitoring. Closely comparable to Solinst's level measurement device portfolio (Models 101, 102, 122 family), serving the same environmental and industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• YSI (a Xylem brand): YSI, owned by Xylem, is a leading manufacturer of water quality sondes and multiparameter instruments with a much broader portfolio than Solinst. Directly comparable on the Solinst Eureka water quality probe line, but YSI operates at a far larger scale with global utility and municipal customers.
• Hach: Hach (Danaher) is one of the largest water quality and monitoring instrument manufacturers globally. Overlaps with Solinst's water quality and level measurement categories but offers a much wider portfolio spanning lab, portable, and online instrumentation for water and wastewater utilities.
• Teledyne RD Instruments: Teledyne RDI (Teledyne Technologies) manufactures acoustic Doppler instruments for water velocity and flow measurement in oceans, rivers, and laboratories. Comparable as a Teledyne-owned instrumentation peer with adjacent surface-water and hydrology applications to Solinst's monitoring portfolio.

Emerging players

• AquaRead: AquaRead is a UK-based manufacturer of multiparameter water quality sondes and handheld instruments. Competes most directly with the Solinst Eureka water quality probe line in environmental and field water monitoring applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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