DILO

What DILO does

DILO Company, Inc. is the North American operating subsidiary of German parent DILO GmbH, founded in 1990 by Reinhold Probst in Clearwater, Florida to sell and service SF6 gas handling equipment for medium and high voltage switchgear. From headquarters in Odessa, Florida and additional service centers in Casa Grande, Arizona and Portland, Oregon, the company manufactures and distributes a full equipment portfolio — service carts (Micro through Mega series), remote filling regulators (CommGuard Web), precision gas analyzers and density monitors, leak detection systems, electronic cylinder scales, and proprietary DN20 quick-disconnect couplings — under the DILO and previously-known DILO Direct brands. Direct-Track, a cloud-based SF6 monitoring software, extends the offering into compliance reporting and cylinder inventory management.

DILO generates revenue across four streams: hardware sales of gas handling and analytical equipment, professional services through the DILO Direct field division (SF6 recovery, refilling, leak detection, breaker testing, cylinder maintenance), one-time and recurring certified SF6 gas supply meeting IEC 60480, and IACET-accredited training via DILO Academy. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, distributed through four regional sales managers covering the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Customers include electric utilities (NYPA, Keys Energy, Southern Power Systems cited), switchgear manufacturers, substation technicians, and industrial gas companies handling hydrogen, helium, xenon, and oxygen.

The company is privately held with no external investment activity disclosed. Recent strategic moves have emphasized service geographic expansion (Portland and Canada centers in 2019), the development of alternative-gas (C4/C5) handling equipment to hedge the regulatory pressure on SF6, and the build-out of an integrated hardware-plus-software-plus-training ecosystem tied to EPA, CARB, EU F-gas, IEEE, and IEC standards.

Name

DILO

Legal name

DILO Company, Inc.

Website

https://dilo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DILO Company, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of German DILO GmbH, manufacturing SF6 and alternative insulating gas handling equipment, certified gas supply, and on-site field services for electric utilities, switchgear manufacturers, and industrial gas customers across the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Power Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders) (TLAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• SF6 gas handling equipment
• High voltage switchgear maintenance
• Emission-free gas management
• Gas insulated substation services
• Industrial gas equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SF6 Gas Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of maintenance equipment including service carts, filling devices, vacuum pumps, gas analyzers, leak detectors, and accessories for SF6 switchgear.
2. DILO Direct On-Site Services: Comprehensive field services including SF6 recovery, vacuum and refilling, leak detection, power circuit breaker testing, cylinder maintenance, and gas management through DILO Direct division.
3. DILO Certified Gas Supply: Sale of certified SF6 gas meeting IEC 60480 standards, including reconditioned gas with guaranteed purity levels (>99% SF6, <99.5 ppmV moisture).
4. Training and Certification: IACET-accredited training programs through DILO Academy including virtual and in-person SF6 safety and handling courses, earning CEUs for technicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DILO Company, Inc. manufactures and sells SF6 gas handling and maintenance equipment for the electrical power industry, including service carts, gas analyzers, leak detection devices, density monitors, and remote filling equipment used by electric utilities and switchgear manufacturers. The company also supplies certified SF6 gas meeting IEC standards, provides on-site gas handling services through its DILO Direct division, and delivers IACET-accredited SF6 safety and handling training through DILO Academy, with proprietary Direct-Track software for SF6 inventory and greenhouse gas compliance reporting.

Product overview

DILO Company, Inc. is a world leader in SF6 maintenance equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into six main categories: SF6 Gas products (including service carts ranging from Micro to Mega Series, gas analyzers, leak detection equipment, density monitors, and mass measurement devices), Alternative Insulating Gases solutions for C4/C5 gas mixtures, Industrial Gas Equipment (hydrogen, helium, xenon, and oxygen handling systems), High Pressure Products (tube unions and fittings), In-Gas Direct Service Line (field services and Direct-Track monitoring software), and DILO Certified Gas (certified SF6 gas supply, reconditioning, and disposal). The company also operates DILO Academy for IACET-accredited training. Products range from portable devices like the CommGuard Web remote filling unit to large-scale Mega Series service carts, all designed for emission-free gas handling in high-voltage electrical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DILO Academy: Training division offering SF6 safety and handling certification courses, IACET accredited continuing education for utility technicians and engineers
• Direct-Track

Products and services

• Service Carts (Micro, Mini, Piccolo, Economy, Mega Series) Mobile gas handling units for SF6 recovery, evacuation, and refilling operations across capacity tiers from compact (Micro) to large-scale (Mega) applications for electric utilities and switchgear manufacturers.
• Remote Filling Device - CommGuard Web Remote-controlled filling device for SF6 gas that enables operators to safely fill equipment from a distance.
• SF6 Gas Analyzers (Multi-Analyzer, Mirror Analyzer, Monitoring System) Precision measuring instruments for determining SF6 gas quality, including moisture content, purity analysis, and continuous monitoring capabilities for utility maintenance teams.
• Leak Detection Equipment (Leak Pointer SF6, Leak Spy SF6, Gas Safety Monitor) Detection devices for identifying SF6 gas leaks in electrical equipment and facilities, including portable pointers, fixed monitors, and multi-zone room safety systems.
• Density Monitors (DensiControl DA, DensiControl IN) Monitoring devices that continuously check SF6 gas density in sealed compartments to ensure proper insulation performance.
• Electronic SF6 Cylinder Weight Scale Precision weight measurement device for determining SF6 gas quantity in cylinders through mass measurement.
• Direct-Track SF6 Monitoring Software Cloud-based SF6 inventory and emissions monitoring platform that tracks gas usage, cylinder weights, and greenhouse gas reporting for utilities.
• DILO Certified SF6 Gas Factory-certified sulfur hexafluoride gas meeting IEC 60480 standards with guaranteed purity above 99%, moisture content below 99.5 ppmV, and zero gas byproducts.
• High Pressure Tube Unions Metal-to-metal sealed tube fittings including weld-on unions, screw-in unions, angle-swivel unions, and high-pressure hoses for various industrial gas applications.
• GIS Production Plants Complete production line solutions and stand-alone devices for gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) manufacturing facilities.
• Leak Testing Chambers (Vacuum and Atmospheric Test Chambers) Chambers for performing leak detection tests on components using vacuum or atmospheric pressure methods.
• Service Cart H2 (Hydrogen Handling) Hydrogen gas handling service cart for recovery, filling, and maintenance operations in hydrogen applications.
• Helium Leak Testing Unit Specialized equipment for detecting leaks using helium as a tracer gas in industrial applications.
• Multi-Analyzer C4/C5 (Alternative Gas Analyzer) Gas analyzer designed for alternative insulating gas mixtures (C4/C5 compounds) to ensure proper quality and composition as utilities transition from SF6.
• DILO Academy Training Platform Online learning management system providing IACET-accredited SF6 safety and handling courses including virtual training, in-person seminars, and custom on-site programs that earn Continuing Education Units for technicians and engineers.
• DILO Direct On-Site Gas Services Comprehensive field services including true mass monitoring, filling for new equipment, recovery/vacuum/refilling, SF6 testing and monitoring, leak detection, power circuit breaker electrical testing, and cylinder consolidation provided through DILO Direct service centers.
• SF6 Gas Reconditioning and Disposal Service Professional recycling, purification, and disposal services for SF6 gas ensuring environmentally responsible handling of spent or contaminated gas.

Quantifiable outcome

• SF6 gas purity >99% and moisture content <99.5 ppmV (-41.5°C dew point) guaranteed for certified gas supply
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vanguard InstrumentsminorOthersVanguard Instruments in Ontario, CA is listed as a training center location where DILO SF6 handling and circuit breaker testing training courses can be conducted, in addition to DILO's own facilities in Odessa, FL.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inficon: Swiss-listed manufacturer of leak detection (including SF6-capable) and gas analysis instruments used in HVAC/R, industrial, and electrical applications. Closely comparable to DILO's leak detection and gas analyzer product lines.
• WITT-Gasetechnik: German specialist in gas technology equipment, including gas mixing, leak testing, and gas handling systems for industrial gases. Highly comparable to DILO as a privately held European gas-handling equipment maker serving similar industrial and specialty-gas customers.
• Dräger: German safety and gas detection specialist with portable and fixed gas monitors and detection sensors for industrial and utility environments. Comparable to DILO in gas measurement and safety instrumentation, though Dräger's primary focus is broader occupational safety.
• WIKA: German-based global manufacturer of pressure, temperature, and gas measurement instruments as well as gas handling accessories. Directly comparable to DILO as a long-established specialist making precision measurement and handling hardware for industrial and utility gases.
• Industrial Scientific: US-based gas detection and connected safety solutions provider for industrial and utility workforces. Comparable to DILO on portable and fixed gas detection hardware, software-driven monitoring, and lifecycle service support.
• MSA Safety: US-listed manufacturer of fixed and portable gas detection instruments and safety equipment for industrial and utility workers. Overlaps with DILO's gas analyzers, density monitors, and leak detection products serving similar plant and substation environments.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Swiss-Swedish global electrical equipment and automation leader and major GIS switchgear OEM. A core DILO customer (not direct equipment competitor) for SF6-handling gear, services, and training adjacent to its switchgear installed base.
• Atlas Copco: Global Swedish-listed industrial group covering compressors, vacuum pumps, and service. Overlaps with DILO on the vacuum pump and compressor components within its service carts and gas handling systems, though Atlas Copco is much broader and not switchgear-specific.
• Hitachi Energy: Global leader in high-voltage switchgear, including SF6-insulated and SF6-free GIS products, and a major customer/supplier ecosystem for SF6 handling equipment suppliers like DILO, with overlapping knowledge of insulating gas best practices.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German-listed vacuum technology specialist serving analytical, industrial, and semiconductor markets. Comparable to DILO in the vacuum pump and leak testing subsystems used in SF6 gas handling carts and leak testing chambers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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