ZPA Nová Paka

What ZPA Nová Paka does

ZPA Nová Paka, a.s. is a Czech joint-stock manufacturer of industrial measurement and regulation instrumentation, headquartered in Nová Paka with continuous production of measurement and control technology at the site since March 1946. The company designs, manufactures, sells, calibrates, and services a broad portfolio that includes resistive and thermocouple temperature sensors (expandable to -196°C), pressure and differential pressure sensors (INPRES/INDIF series), flow and heat meters (INMAT 51/57/57S/57D/59/66), valve assemblies and ball valves, electric servo motors (PIKO, MICRO, MIDI, ZEPADYN, ZEPAROT), digital indicators and programmable universal instruments (ZEPAX series), PID regulators (Ht series), galvanic isolation units (IsoPAQ), and the COLDMETER line for glycol-mixture heat/cold measurement. Manufacturing relies on a distinctive equipment stack including the TIBO E25-1-1500 deep-drilling machine paired with an MS NL 2500/1250 CNC lathe, supported by an in-house metrology center (AMS K53), welding, machining, and metal surface treatment operations under ISO 9001/14001/45001/3834-2 and ATEX Q 026 certifications.

The business model is industrial product sales combined with services: roughly half revenue derives from instrumentation components and assemblies sold via direct e-commerce (zpanp.cz), an internal field/inside sales team, and a wholly-owned Slovak distribution subsidiary (PPA ZEPAX, s.r.o.), with pricing predominantly quote-based in CZK excluding VAT and indicative unit prices for catalogued items; a smaller but regulated stream comes from Authorized Metrological Center services (verification, calibration, mobile calibration) and metrology training courses. The customer base is concentrated in the Czech energy and industrial sectors, including approved-supplier positions with ČEZ (Dukovany and Temelín nuclear plants, valid to 31.08.2028, 98.13% Grade A in 2020), ŠKODA JS (valid to 18.07.2026), PPA ENERGO, and Veolia Energie ČR. Strategic differentiation rests on the dense regulatory certification stack (nuclear safety classes 2/3, seismic qualification, ATEX, fiscal type approvals), the proprietary radiant-ring process connection system, hydrogen-ready product certification (up to 30% H₂), and 75+ years of accumulated metrology know-how under continuous founder-family leadership.

Name

ZPA Nová Paka

Legal name

ZPA Nová Paka, a.s.

Website

https://zpanp.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE), Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial measurement instrumentation
• Process control sensors
• Flow and heat meters
• Metrology calibration services
• Industrial automation components

Headquarters

HQ city

Nova Paka

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial instrumentation and measurement products: The primary revenue stream comes from manufacturing and selling measurement and regulation instruments and components including temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow meters, heat/cold meters (INMAT series), valves, servomotors, indicators, recorders, regulators, power supplies, galvanic isolation units, and accessories. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce platform and via sales representatives. Pricing is quote-based, with some products listed with indicative price points in CZK on the website.
2. Metrology services (verification and calibration): Authorized Metrological Center AMS K53 performs verification of designated measuring instruments under Law 505/1990 Coll. and calibration of working measuring instruments. External visits for metrological services including shortened tests of gas flow calculators, pressure transducer calibration, and metrological checks of measuring assemblies are also offered.
3. Manufacturing services and custom machining: The company offers manufacturing services including surface treatments (zinc plating, nickel plating, anodizing, passivation of stainless steel), machining, welding (TIG, laser, spot), deep drilling, spectrometer work, borescope inspections, and assembly. These services serve both as support for the company's own production and as cooperative work for external customers using available capacity.
4. Technical training and certification courses: Metrology training courses for workers who perform installation of working measuring instruments manufactured by ZPA Nová Paka, or who design measuring assemblies. Annual training sessions held in May.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZPA Nová Paka manufactures and sells industrial measurement and regulation instrumentation for process control applications, including temperature sensors (resistive and thermocouple types), pressure and differential pressure sensors, flow and heat meters (INMAT series), valve assemblies, electric servo motors (PIKO, ZEPADYN, ZEPAROT), digital indicators and PID regulators (ZEPAX, Ht series), power supplies (INAP), and galvanic isolation units (IsoPAQ). The company also provides authorized metrology services (verification and calibration through AMS K53), contract manufacturing services (machining, deep drilling, welding, surface treatment), and annual metrology training, serving industrial customers in energy, nuclear, district heating, chemical, and manufacturing sectors across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other European countries.

Product overview

ZPA Nová Paka, a.s. is a Czech manufacturer of measurement and regulation instrumentation with over 70 years of tradition. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into several categories: temperature sensors (resistive and thermocouple types), pressure and differential pressure sensors, flow and heat meters (INMAT series), valve assemblies and shut-off valves, servo motors (PIKO, MICRO, MIDI, ZEPADYN, ZEPAROT series), power supplies (INAP series), digital indicators and displays (ZEPAX series), programmable universal instruments, multi-channel meters, PID regulators, display and recording instruments, galvanic isolation units, gas analyzers, pressure gauges, level sensors, and conductivity meters. The product portfolio also includes extensive accessories such as thermowells, impulse piping, and condensate loops. Beyond product sales, the company provides metrology services (verification and calibration through authorized metrology center AMS K53), surface treatment of metals (zinc plating, nickel plating, anodizing, passivation), machining, welding, deep drilling, borescope work, and spectrometer analysis. The instruments support industrial communication protocols (RS 232, RS 485, MODBUS, PROFIBUS) for integration with process control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INMAT: Flow and heat meters product line including INMAT 51, INMAT 57, INMAT 59, INMAT 66 for commercial metering of flow and heat
• ZEPAROT
• ZEPAX
• ZEPADYN
• Ht series
• INAP
• COLDMETER
• SONAP
• NOTREP
• IsoPAQ

Products and services

• INMAT Flow and Heat Meters (INMAT 51, INMAT 57, INMAT 57S, INMAT 57D, INMAT 59, INMAT 66) State-of-the-art calculators and flow meters for measuring flow and heat in commercial transactions, including gas state calculators. INMAT 57S and 57D hold ES type examination certificate (TCM 311/12-4902) for the European market. Supports measurement of natural gas with up to 30% hydrogen content. Designed for industrial energy sector fiscal metering.
• COLDMETER Measurement of heat and cold transferred by water and glycol mixture in commercial transactions. Used for fiscal metering of thermal energy in industrial and district heating applications.
• Resistance Temperature Sensors (Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, Ni500, Ni1000) Resistive temperature sensors for industrial applications, available with various protection wells and thermowells. Type-approved for use as designated measuring instruments. Temperature range expandable down to -196°C for modular sensor series.
• Thermocouple Temperature Sensors Thermocouple temperature sensors (types J, K, T, E, N, R, S, B, C, D) for industrial temperature measurement applications.
• Pressure and Differential Pressure Sensors (INPRES, INDIF series) Pressure and differential pressure sensors including SMART versions (INPRES 51, INDIF 51) available in normal, EExd, and EExi explosion-proof versions. Type-approved for commercial applications.
• Manometers / Pressure Gauges Pressure gauges and manometers for industrial pressure measurement applications.
• Valve Assemblies (Types 964, 967, 968) Two-way, three-way, five-way and special multi-valve assemblies for flow and heat measurement circuits. Brass (961) and stainless steel (967) valves available. Approved for use with gaseous fuels per ČSN EN 549:1997.
• Ball Valves (Types 971, 972) Ball valves rated for PN 160 and PN 63 pressure classes. Approved for gaseous fuel applications.
• Servo Motors (PIKO, MICRO, MIDI, ZEPADYN, ZEPAROT) Electric servo motors including push-pull types (PIKO up to 0.25 kN, MICRO up to 1.2 kN, MIDI up to 4 kN, ZEPADYN up to 10-20 kN) and lever types (ZEPAROT up to 35-125 Nm). Available as selected equipment for nuclear power plants, explosion-proof versions, and seismic-qualified variants.
• Power Supplies (INAP 901, INAP 904, INAP 16) Power supply units with galvanic isolation, including models 901, 904, and 11916. Type 11916 features galvanic separation and is approved for commercial applications.
• Digital Indicators (ZEPAX 01, ZEPAX 02, ZEPAX 04) Digital display instruments for remote measurement of physical quantities. ZEPAX 01 is freely programmable; ZEPAX 04 supports various input signals including DC voltage/current and resistance. Support RS 232, RS 485 communication and MODBUS protocol.
• Programmable Universal Instruments (ZEPAX 05, ZEPAX 06) Multi-function programmable instruments functioning as DC voltmeter/ammeter, process monitor, ohmmeter, thermometer for Pt/Ni/Cu sensors, and thermocouple thermometer. Available with RS 232, RS 485, MODBUS, or PROFIBUS communication options. Qualified for nuclear power plant use.
• Compensating Indicators (ZEPAX 10) Compensating indicator for remote measurement supporting resistance thermometers and thermocouples with various compensation options.
• PID Regulators (Ht40B, Ht60B, Ht40P, Ht40T, Ht205) Universal and programmable PID controllers for industrial applications. Ht40T features real-time clock control; Ht40P includes datalogger with 500 measurement recording capacity. Support MODBUS RTU communication via RS232 or EIA485.
• Multi-channel Meters (Ht100) Multi-channel meter for panel mounting with dual displays. Supports up to 10 signal inputs with galvanic isolation for thermocouples (J, K, T, N, E, R, S, B, C, D) or process signals. Includes optional datalogger for up to 2000 measurements and communication interface.
• Galvanic Isolation Units (IsoPAQ series) Loop-powered isolators for 0(4)-20 mA signals with 1 or 2 channels. IsoPAQ-110L offers 2.5 kV isolation in compact 60x11.2x60mm housing; IsoPAQ-21L/22L provides 4 kV isolation. DIN rail mounting.
• Digital Recorder (ZEPAREX 560) Digital recorder replacing the ZEPAREX 559, featuring microprocessor technology with screen display and electronic recording medium.
• Bimetal Thermometers Bimetal thermometers for industrial temperature measurement applications.
• Level Sensors Level sensors for industrial process level measurement applications.
• Conductivity Meters Conductivity measurement instruments for industrial applications.
• Gas Analyzers Gas analyzers for industrial chemical analysis applications.
• Leak Detectors Leak detection instruments for industrial applications.
• Impulse Piping (SONAP) and Condensate Loops Impulse piping clamps for pipe/cable diameters 16 or 20mm; condensate loops for pressure measurement per ČSN 13 7530 and DIN 16282 standards.
• Servomotor Controllers (NOTREP) Servomotor controllers for controlling servo motor actuators.
• Metrology Services (Verification and Calibration) Comprehensive metrology services including verification of designated measuring instruments through Authorized Metrology Center AMS K53 (with official mark K53), calibration of working measuring instruments through KMS, and external mobile metrology services including shortened gas calculator tests and pressure transducer calibration.
• Metal Surface Treatment Metal surface treatment services including zinc plating (suspension and bulk, up to 1400mm length; blue, yellow, black chromate), nickel plating (up to 600mm), anodizing (up to 500mm; natural, black, red, yellow, blue), chromating, pickling, mechanical brushing and sandblasting, stainless steel passivation, and solvent-based painting.
• Machining Services Precision machining including material cutting (sheet shearing to 4mm, bar cutting on band saws), pressing (up to 100 tons on eccentric and hydraulic presses), turning (small revolvers, curve automatics to 50mm, long-turn curve automatics to 20mm), milling, drilling and threading, cylindrical threading, grinding (flat, round, centerless), and vibratory spoking.
• Deep Drilling and Machining of Rotary Bar Components Deep drilling services using unique TIBO E25-1-1500 machine (the only one of its kind in Czech Republic, one of few in Europe) enabling production of exposed and stressed monoblock components without welding. Maximum drilling diameter 23mm, blind hole depth up to 500mm (3.5-7mm) or 1200mm (7-23mm). Supported by CNC lathe MS NL 2500/1250 with 1298mm turning length.
• Welding Services Welding services including TIG welding (stainless and alloyed steels to 8mm including heterogeneous welds), laser welding (small rotary components), spot welding (smaller sheet components), and hard brazing (brass, silver). Certified under ČSN EN ISO 3834-2:2022.
• Borescope Services Borescope inspection services using EVEREST-VIT ELSV-24 (160mm probe length, Ø 3mm) and M016310 (950mm probe length, Ø 4mm). Typical applications include internal surface cleanliness inspection of bores and weld quality inspection.
• Spectrometer Services Spectrometer analysis using VANTA VRC portable spectrometer for chemical analysis of metals and alloys, rapid element content determination, material identification (PMI, QC, QA), and alloy/grade identification.
• Products Suitable for H2 Applications Measurement instruments approved for hydrogen applications including natural gas measurement circuits with up to 30% hydrogen content. Protective armatures, valve assemblies, valves and accessories made from austenitic stainless steels 1.4541, 1.4571, AISI 316L with PTFE sealing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplier rating of 98.13% (Grade A) by ČEZ for Dukovany and Temelín nuclear power plants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FISHER-ROSEMOUNTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991In 1991, ZPA Nová Paka entered into a cooperation agreement with FISHER-ROSEMOUNT in the field of pressure and differential pressure sensors. This was one of the company's early international partnerships following the establishment of the independent joint-stock company in 1992.
• PPA ZEPAX, s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned daughter company established by ZPA Nová Paka to serve as the exclusive commercial representative for the Slovak Republic. Handles all sales activities and customer relationships in Slovakia, including distribution of the full ZPA Nová Paka product range.
• EKO-KOM, a.s.minorOthersContract with EKO-KOM, a.s. for the take-back and utilization of packaging waste, fulfilling obligations under Czech packaging waste regulations (Law 106/2005 Coll.).
• ČEZ, a.s.coreOthersČEZ, a.s. is a major customer and approved supplier relationship. ZPA Nová Paka supplies measurement and control instrumentation for ČEZ's Dukovany and Temelín nuclear power plants and has been approved as a supplier with the certification valid until 31.08.2028.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, sensors, and services for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical parameters. Comparable as the dominant broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps ZPA's temperature, pressure, and flow/heat measurement lines.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Major industrial measurement and process automation player with the Rosemount brand historically dominant in pressure and differential pressure sensors (the exact field of ZPA's 1991 Fisher-Rosemount cooperation agreement). Comparable as a broad incumbent in process instrumentation.
• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese industrial measurement, control, and automation company strong in flowmeters, pressure/temperature transmitters, and process control systems for energy and chemical industries. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving similar process industry customers.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: Global automation and measurement provider with instrumentation products spanning flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical measurement for process industries. Comparable broad incumbent with overlapping product lines and similar energy/chemical customer base.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation: Global automation conglomerate with SITRANS product line covering flow, pressure, level, and temperature measurement. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving industrial process customers including energy and manufacturing sectors.

Direct peers

• WIKA: German specialist manufacturer of measurement technology for pressure, temperature, force, level, and flow. Closely comparable mid-sized industrial measurement specialist with similar customer profile (energy, chemical, manufacturing) and similar fiscal/type-approved instrumentation offerings.
• JUMO: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial measurement and control systems (temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, controllers/regulators, recorders). Highly comparable as a similarly sized, family-influenced specialist serving process industries with overlapping temperature, pressure, and regulator product lines.
• Kobold Messring GmbH: German mid-sized manufacturer of industrial measurement instruments for flow, level, pressure, and temperature. Comparable similarly-sized specialist serving industrial process customers with a comparable product mix and direct overlap with ZPA's instrumentation portfolio.
• VEGA Grieshaber: German family-owned specialist in level, pressure, and point level measurement for industrial processes. Comparable as a privately-held, mid-sized European measurement specialist with overlapping pressure and level product lines for industrial customers.
• Baumer Group: Swiss family-owned industrial sensor and measurement specialist with products for process instrumentation, factory automation, and quality control. Comparable as a privately-held European specialist serving industrial process and automation customers with overlapping sensor/measurement technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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