What Ebro Electronic GmbH does

Ebro Electronic GmbH, marketed as "ebro" and legally operated as Xylem Analytics Germany Sales GmbH & Co. KG, is a German manufacturer of professional measurement instruments headquartered in Weilheim with an operational base in Ingolstadt. The company develops and sells a portfolio of precision data loggers (the EBI 10 through EBI 330 series), handheld measurement devices (thermometers, pH meters, refractometers, hygrometers, food oil monitors), probes, and the Winlog evaluation software family (Winlog.pro, Winlog.med, Winlog.validation, Winlog.web) plus the newly introduced free WLX.basic. The technology platform measures temperature, humidity, pressure, pH, conductivity, salt, sugar, alcohol content, and oil quality, with specialized form factors for pharmaceutical validation (e.g., EBI 11/12 with Tri-Clamp probes) and wireless real-time monitoring (EBI 25 via 868 MHz radio). Products are certified to EN 12830, EN 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP, and TÜV, and the company offers DAkkS-accredited calibration in-house—features targeted at pharmaceutical, medical, food, and industrial customers operating in GxP- and HACCP-regulated environments.

Ebro makes money primarily through one-time hardware sales of data loggers and handhelds (entry-level units priced at €74–€210 publicly), paid licenses for the professional software tiers, recurring calibration and repair services, and a recently introduced rental/loan logger service for short-term validation projects. Go-to-market is B2B sales-led: enterprise pharmaceutical and medical accounts are served by field sales and partners, while smaller food and logistics customers purchase directly through the multilingual ebro online shop (shop.ebro.com). The distribution model combines the e-commerce storefront, a documented international partner network (e.g., Gullimex BV in the Netherlands), and the ebro KompetenzCentrum in Ingolstadt, which delivers hands-on validation training. Trade fair participation, webinars, technical whitepapers, the aseptica journal, and the ebro InfoHub content library support demand generation across regulated industries in Europe and, increasingly, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. As a wholly-owned brand of Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), ebro functions as an internal brand unit within Xylem Analytics rather than an independent entity with its own funding rounds or external investors.

Name

Ebro Electronic GmbH

Legal name

Xylem Analytics Germany Sales GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ebro.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ebro, a Xylem brand, develops and manufactures professional measurement instruments—data loggers, handheld devices, and TÜV-certified evaluation software—for temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring in food, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL), Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Professional measurement instruments
• Data logging systems
• Temperature monitoring devices
• Process measurement solutions
• Calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales — Data Loggers: Sale of proprietary data logger devices (EBI series) for temperature, humidity, and pressure measurement across validation, routine monitoring, and cold chain applications. One-time hardware purchase model with prices ranging from approximately €74 for entry-level EBI 20-T1 to €150+ for standard loggers.
2. Hardware Sales — Handheld Instruments: Sale of handheld measurement devices including thermometers, pH meters, refractometers, hygrometers, vacumeters, and food oil monitors for food, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
3. Software Licenses: Sale of evaluation and programming software for data loggers. Product line includes WLX.basic (free), Winlog.pro (professional), Winlog.med (TÜV-certified for medical), Winlog.validation (TÜV-certified for pharmaceutical), and Winlog.web (web-based enterprise). Software supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
4. Calibration Services: Factory calibration, ISO 9000 calibration, and DAkkS-accredited calibration services for ebro and third-party measurement equipment. Includes calibration certificates with traceability to national standards.
5. Maintenance and Repair Services: Device repair, maintenance, and service offerings including service returns process, with both general enquiries and direct device submission options.
6. Rental / Loan Logger Service: Short-term rental of calibrated data loggers for specific validation projects, particularly for autoclave validation and temperature mapping studies. Includes provision of calibrated rental loggers with qualified rental laptops and pre-installed validated Winlog.validation software.
7. Training, Seminars, and Webinars: Educational offerings including webinars (e.g., WLX.basic launch webinar series), seminars, and training sessions on temperature mapping, sterilization processes, and software usage. Participation in trade fairs and conferences for customer engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ebro Electronic GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells professional measurement instruments and data logging systems for temperature, humidity, pressure, pH, conductivity, and oil quality measurement. Its portfolio spans wireless and USB data loggers, handheld meters, probes and sensors, and the Winlog evaluation software, supported by DAkkS-accredited calibration, validation/mapping, training, and instrument rental services. Offerings primarily address regulatory-compliant monitoring needs in food, pharmaceutical, medical, and industrial process environments.

Product overview

ebro, a Xylem brand, offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional measurement technology products organized into three interconnected categories. The core offering is the EBI data logger family spanning multiple series: EBI 11 and EBI 12 for pharmaceutical validation, EBI 16 for medical routine control, EBI 20 for standard temperature logging, EBI 25 for wireless monitoring, and EBI 300/310/330 for USB cold chain monitoring. Complementing the hardware are TÜV-certified evaluation software solutions—Winlog.pro for professional use, Winlog.med for medical routine checks, and Winlog.validation for pharmaceutical validation—plus WLX.basic as a free entry-level option and Winlog.web for networked monitoring. Additional handheld instruments include thermometers, hygrometers, pH meters, refractometers, and food oil monitors. The portfolio is supported by calibration services, temperature mapping services, and rental logger programs for short-term validation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ebro: Brand of professional measurement technology including data loggers, handheld instruments, probes, and evaluation software for food, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Products and services

• EBI 25 Wireless Data Logger Wireless data logger for temperature and humidity monitoring using 868 MHz radio transmission, designed for continuous cold chain, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial monitoring applications.
• EBI 12 Data Logger High-precision data logger for temperature and humidity monitoring in regulated applications including food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory environments.
• EBI 11 Data Logger Compact USB data logger for temperature monitoring in food, pharmaceutical, and logistics applications.
• EBI 10 Data Logger Single-use USB temperature data logger for cold chain logistics and pharmaceutical shipment monitoring.
• Handheld Measurement Devices Portable handheld meters for spot measurement of temperature, pH, conductivity, and oil quality in food, environmental, and industrial applications.
• Probes and Sensors Replacement and specialty probes including Tri-Clamp hygienic probes for process measurement in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
• Winlog Software Suite TÜV-certified PC software for configuration, readout, evaluation, and audit-ready documentation of ebro data loggers, designed for GMP, HACCP, and GxP-regulated environments.
• DAkkS Calibration Services Accredited calibration services for ebro instruments and third-party devices, with traceable calibration certificates issued by the DAkkS-accredited laboratory.
• Validation, Mapping, and Training Services Professional services for thermal mapping of storage and process areas, IQ/OQ validation of measurement systems, and end-user training for regulated industries.
• Instrument Rental Services Short- and long-term rental of data loggers, handheld meters, and probes for projects, audits, and temporary measurement needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prevented improperly sealed baby food jars from reaching the market through EBI 11 pressure logger diagnosis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gullimex BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2026Gullimex BV is ebro's long-standing distribution partner in the Netherlands. Together with Gullimex, ebro hosted a team from the Royal Netherlands Army at the ebro KompetenzCentrum in Ingolstadt for hands-on training on safe reprocessing of medical devices in field operations. Bjorn Stokman and Daniel Zwerink from Gullimex are named as key contacts. The partnership enables local sales, training, and support for ebro products in the Dutch market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Testo: Testo is a leading German manufacturer of portable measurement instruments and data loggers for temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality, with deep presence in food, HVAC, pharma, and industrial verticals — the most direct competitor to ebro across handheld and data logger categories.
• Vaisala: Vaisala is a Finnish global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, with a strong data logger and continuous monitoring system portfolio serving pharmaceutical, cold chain, and regulated industries — directly comparable to ebro in pharma validation and cold chain.
• ELPRO-BUCHS: ELPRO is a Swiss specialist in temperature and humidity monitoring for pharmaceutical and life science applications, offering data loggers, monitoring systems, and GxP services — a head-to-head competitor to ebro in pharma validation and mapping.
• Sensitech (Carrier): Sensitech, part of Carrier Global, provides cold chain visibility solutions including temperature data loggers and real-time monitoring for pharmaceutical and food supply chains — a direct competitor in cold chain and pharma logistics monitoring.
• Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies): Rotronic, owned by PST, manufactures precision humidity and temperature measurement instruments, data loggers, and probes for pharma, food, and industrial customers — a closely comparable peer in humidity/temperature instrumentation and validation.
• Dickson: Dickson manufactures data loggers and chart recorders for temperature, humidity, and pressure monitoring in regulated industries including pharma, food, and healthcare — a direct peer in the data logger segment with overlapping GxP/calibration services.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a large industrial process instrumentation incumbent offering a broad portfolio of measurement devices, including temperature, pressure, and analytical instruments for process industries — overlaps with ebro in industrial temperature/pressure monitoring but at much larger scale.
• Mettler Toledo: Mettler Toledo is a global leader in precision instruments for laboratory and industrial applications, including pH, conductivity, refractometry, and temperature — overlapping with ebro in food/pharma handheld measurement as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers a broad portfolio of laboratory, analytical, and process measurement instruments used in pharma, food, and life sciences — adjacent to ebro in regulated measurement but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Lascar Electronics: Lascar Electronics manufactures USB and wireless data loggers for temperature, humidity, and voltage, with strong presence in low-cost and mid-market segments — a partial overlap with ebro's EBI 20/300 series in entry-level data logging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevideo.xylemanalytics.com/ebro
• Facebookfacebook.com/EBRO.INGOLSTADT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ebro-electronic-gmbh

Compliance4 records

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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