INOR
INOR Process AB is a Swedish manufacturer of industrial temperature measurement instruments, including transmitters, sensors, and isolators, serving process industry and OEM customers globally through a channel-partner network, and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WIKA Group following its May 2025 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1944
- HeadquartersMalmö, Sweden
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What INOR does
INOR Process AB is a Swedish manufacturer of industrial process instruments specializing in temperature measurement, headquartered in Malmö. Founded in 1939 (or 1944 per the company history timeline), the company has built roughly 80 years of accumulated expertise in temperature sensors, signal converters, and transmitters, and is described as one of the largest manufacturers of transmitters in the industrial temperature measurement market. Its product portfolio centers on two transmitter families — the IPAQ series (notably the IPAQ 530 HART 7 universal transmitter) and the MinIPAQ series (notably the MinIPAQ 230 universal transmitter) — complemented by the OPTITEMP temperature sensor line, the IsoPAQ family of isolators and isolation transmitters, field housing and indicators, alarm units, and accessories such as Bluetooth modems and configuration kits. A distinctive feature across the latest products is built-in NFC and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, which enables configuration and monitoring through the INOR Connect smartphone and tablet application without powering down or removing the transmitter from the process.
INOR sells primarily to enterprise customers in the process industry and OEM markets across energy, chemical, food, oil and gas, pulp and paper, steel, maritime, and water and sewage verticals. The go-to-market is a B2B, quote-based, channel-led model executed through a global network of country-level distribution partners, supplemented by direct engagement via the corporate website. Hardware sales constitute the core revenue stream, with configuration software (ConSoft) and the INOR Connect app provided as free downloads. Products carry ATEX, IECEx, SIL2, FM, cFMus, and NAMUR NE43 certifications, supporting deployment in hazardous-area and safety-critical applications. On May 12, 2025, INOR was acquired by the German measurement technology conglomerate WIKA Group, and the company continues to operate under the INOR brand with manufacturing retained in Malmö. A new management team took over on July 1, 2025, with Frida Hjelmberg as CEO and Göran Håkansson as VP Sales.
INOR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- INOR
- Legal name
- INOR Process AB
- Website
- https://inor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1944
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- INOR Process AB is a Swedish manufacturer of industrial temperature measurement instruments, including transmitters, sensors, and isolators, serving process industry and OEM customers globally through a channel-partner network, and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WIKA Group following its May 2025 acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
INOR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Temperature Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality) (HDAHALAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE), Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)
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Where INOR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malmö
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
INOR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Temperature Transmitters: Sale of industrial temperature transmitters including head-mounted (IPAQ C, MinIPAQ C), rail-mounted (IPAQ R, MinIPAQ R) versions with various communication protocols (HART, NFC, Bluetooth).
- Temperature Sensors: Sale of temperature sensors including OPTITEMP temperature sensors for industrial process applications.
- Signal Conditioners and Isolators: IsoPAQ family of isolators and isolation transmitters for signal isolation in process and automation industry.
- Field Housing and Indicators: Field housing and indicators for displaying temperature measurements in demanding industrial environments.
- Configuration Software: ConSoft and other configuration software for INOR transmitters. Software provided for free download.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
INOR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INOR manufactures and supplies industrial process instruments for temperature measurement, including temperature transmitters (IPAQ and MinIPAQ families), temperature sensors (OPTITEMP), signal isolators (IsoPAQ), and field housing and indicators. The company serves the global process industry and OEM markets with HART 7, NFC, and Bluetooth-enabled devices, complemented by the INOR Connect smartphone app and ConSoft configuration software.
Product overview
INOR is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial process instruments for temperature measurement with 80 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive temperature measurement portfolio combining temperature sensors (OPTITEMP brand) and signal converters (transmitters). The product range centers on temperature transmitters in two main families: the IPAQ series (IPAQ 530, IPAQ C530, IPAQ R530) and the MinIPAQ series (MinIPAQ 230, MinIPAQ C230, MinIPAQ R230), both featuring wireless NFC and Bluetooth configuration via the INOR Connect smartphone app. Supporting products include isolators and isolation transmitters (IsoPAQ family), field housing and indicators, alarm units, and accessories. INOR was acquired by WIKA Group in May 2025 and continues to manufacture in Malmö, Sweden.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- INOR Connect: A smartphone/tablet app for configuring and monitoring INOR transmitters via NFC or Bluetooth wireless communication. The app allows users to configure transmitters without power supply and wiring.
Products and services
- Temperature Transmitters Complete range of industrial temperature transmitters including head-mounted (IPAQ C, MinIPAQ C) and rail-mounted (IPAQ R, MinIPAQ R) versions, with HART, NFC, and Bluetooth communication options. Includes ATEX, SIL2, and IECEx certified models for hazardous environments. Sold to process industry and OEM customers.
- Temperature Sensors
- Isolators & Isolation Transmitters
- Field Housing & Indicators
- Alarm Units
- INOR Connect App
- ConSoft Configuration Software Windows configuration software (Version 3.7.6.0) for INOR transmitters. Free download available for use with INOR temperature transmitters. Sold as a free companion tool.
- Accessories Supporting accessories including ICON-BT Bluetooth modem, PC configuration kits, and DIN rail mounting components for INOR temperature transmitters.
Quantifiable outcome
- Accuracy up to ±0.08% of span for IPAQ R530
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use INOR
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments11 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
INOR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
INOR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
INOR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB: ABB's temperature transmitter and sensor range (e.g., TSP/TW/TW200) overlaps with INOR in process and OEM applications. ABB is a broad electrification/automation incumbent with extensive direct global sales.
- Emerson (Rosemount): Rosemount 644/3144P/648 wireless temperature transmitters compete head-to-head with INOR's IPAQ and MinIPAQ families. Emerson is a much larger diversified industrial conglomerate with global direct-sales reach.
- Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell's STT 3000/650 temperature transmitters and SmartLine sensors overlap with INOR's process-industry line. A diversified conglomerate incumbent with global direct sales across process automation.
- WIKA Group: WIKA is INOR's new parent, but also a direct competitor in temperature measurement (TC, RTD, thermowells, transmitters) at a much larger scale globally. Sister-brand competitive dynamics post-acquisition are a key strategic question.
- Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation with a major temperature transmitter and sensor portfolio (iTHERM, Omnigrad, iTEMP). Direct overlap with INOR's product set, but operates at far greater scale and across flow, level, pressure, and analytics.
- Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa's YTA610/YTA710 temperature transmitters and temperature sensors overlap directly with INOR's core line. The company is a broader process automation incumbent with strong oil & gas and chemical verticals.
Emerging players
- Phoenix Contact: Provides temperature measurement transducers and signal conditioners as part of a broader industrial connectivity and automation portfolio. Partial overlap with INOR's transmitter range, primarily sold into panel-building and OEM channels.
- Acromag: US manufacturer of signal conditioning and isolated transmitters including temperature inputs, with overlap on the IsoPAQ isolation-transmitter side of INOR's portfolio. Smaller scale, niche industrial focus.
Direct peers
- PR Electronics: Danish-headquartered specialist in temperature transmitters and signal conditioning, with a comparable size, product breadth, and channel-partner distribution model. Closest like-for-like competitor to INOR in the European process industry.
- Moore Industries-International: US-based specialist in signal conditioning and temperature instrumentation (STZ, TIY, TRX, PRG) serving process industries. Similar specialization, mid-market scale, and channel-driven GTM to INOR.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
INOR social profiles
Digital presenceINOR compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
INOR financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
INOR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
INOR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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INOR M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about INOR
What does INOR do?
INOR manufactures and supplies industrial process instruments for temperature measurement, including temperature transmitters (IPAQ and MinIPAQ families), temperature sensors (OPTITEMP), signal isolators (IsoPAQ), and field housing and indicators. The company serves the global process industry and OEM markets with HART 7, NFC, and Bluetooth-enabled devices, complemented by the INOR Connect smartphone app and ConSoft configuration software.
Is INOR a public or private company?
INOR is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was INOR founded?
INOR was founded in 1944. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is INOR based?
INOR is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does INOR make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Temperature Transmitters are the primary driver. The others are temperature Sensors, signal Conditioners and Isolators, field Housing and Indicators and configuration Software.
Who are INOR's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB, Emerson (Rosemount), Honeywell Process Solutions, WIKA Group, Endress+Hauser and Yokogawa Electric. Emerging players are Phoenix Contact and Acromag. Direct peers are PR Electronics and Moore Industries-International.
Does INOR have an API?
No public API is recorded for INOR.
What industry is INOR in?
INOR's product category is Industrial Temperature Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAD, Environmental Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Gas/Air Quality), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAE, Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.