Wagner Meters

What Wagner Meters does

Wagner Meters, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Rogue River, Oregon, is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of moisture measurement instruments for wood, concrete, and ambient conditions. Its core products are pinless electromagnetic wood moisture meters (Orion 910-950 line, with an industry-leading 7-year warranty), ASTM F2170-compliant in-situ relative humidity systems for concrete (Rapid RH L6 single-use and 5.0 reusable sensors), industrial hand-held meters and in-line systems for sawmill/kiln operations, and a growing line of ambient monitoring devices including Smart Logger V2 and the cloud-based True Remote Monitoring system. The technology stack pairs proprietary electromagnetic sensing hardware with Bluetooth-enabled data capture, the DataMaster mobile app (iOS/Android), and integrations with MeasureSquare and F2170reports.com for ASTM-compliant reporting.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales (one-time purchases of meters, sensors, and accessories), supplemented by a $99.99 perpetual license for the DataMaster app and recurring consumable revenue from replacement sensors. Distribution is multi-channel: direct e-commerce via shop.wagnermeters.com, a national authorized distributor network anchored by Fishman Flooring Solutions (37 locations), and a small direct sales team handling enterprise accounts and sawmill consultations. Customers span professional woodworkers, flooring installers, sawmill and kiln operators, building inspectors, and an emerging mass timber construction vertical; named accounts include America's Floor Source, Timberlab, and Fishman.

Wagner pursues growth through new product introductions (L5300 industrial meter in 2025, TC8650 thermal cameras slated for 2026), ecosystem partnerships (CTLGroup, CLĪMIT, MeasureSquare, Sitefotos), and deep content marketing via webinars, trade events such as World of Concrete and AWFS, and an active distributor recruitment program. The firm has not raised external capital, has no disclosed acquisitions, and operates as a cash-funded, profitable niche leader.

Name

Wagner Meters

Legal name

Wagner Electronic Products Inc.

Website

https://wagnermeters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wagner Meters is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1965, of pinless wood moisture meters, ASTM F2170-compliant concrete RH testing systems, and industrial moisture instruments sold to flooring installers, sawmills, and building inspectors via distributors and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moisture Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Grading, Testing & Certification Services (IMAMABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forestry & Logging Equipment (IMAHACAK), Custom/Contract Sawing & Portable Sawmilling (IMAMABAC)

Keywords

• Concrete moisture testing
• Wood moisture meters
• Pinless moisture measurement
• Relative humidity testing
• Industrial moisture detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogue River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Moisture Measurement Instruments: Primary revenue stream from selling moisture measurement instruments including Orion pinless wood moisture meters, Rapid RH concrete moisture test systems, industrial hand-held meters, data loggers, and accessories. Products are sold directly through e-commerce and through distributor network.
2. Mobile Applications and Software: Revenue from sale of DataMaster mobile application ($99.99) for iOS and Android devices that provides data collection and reporting for RH testing compliance with ASTM F2170.
3. Replacement Sensors and Accessories: Ongoing revenue from consumables and replacement parts including Smart Sensors for Rapid RH systems, calibration verification blocks, and accessory products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wagner Meters designs, manufactures, and sells pinless wood moisture meters (Orion 910–950), in-situ relative humidity concrete moisture testing systems (Rapid RH L6 and 5.0), industrial hand-held and in-line moisture meters for sawmills, ambient condition data loggers (Smart Logger, Floor Sentry, True Remote Monitoring), and the DataMaster mobile app. Products are sold to flooring installers, sawmill and wood products manufacturers, building inspectors, and mass timber construction professionals via direct e-commerce, authorized distributors, and a field sales team.

Product overview

Wagner Meters offers a comprehensive portfolio of moisture measurement products organized into three main categories: wood moisture meters, concrete moisture testing systems, and ambient conditions monitoring devices. The flagship Orion line of pinless wood moisture meters (910, 920, 930, 940, 950) provides factory-calibrated, non-damaging moisture measurement with the Orion 950 featuring built-in hygrometer and exclusive in-field calibration. Industrial-grade hand-held meters (L-series) and in-line systems serve sawmill and wood products manufacturers. The Rapid RH L6 and 5.0 systems provide ASTM F2170-compliant relative humidity testing for concrete slabs, complemented by the C555 concrete moisture meter and DataGrabber Bluetooth data logger. Continuous monitoring is enabled through Floor Sentry for wood floors and True Remote Monitoring for concrete. The Smart Logger V2 monitors ambient temperature and humidity conditions. The company also offers building inspection tools and kits, along with the DataMaster mobile application for digital reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orion: Pinless wood moisture meters product line, including Orion 910, 920, 930, 940, and 950 models with 7-year warranty.
• Rapid RH
• Smart Logger
• Floor Sentry
• DataGrabber
• C555

Products and services

• Orion 910 Wood Moisture Meter Entry-level pinless wood moisture meter providing accurate, non-damaging moisture content measurements with factory calibration for professional and hobbyist woodworkers.
• Orion 930 Wood Moisture Meter Dual-function pinless and pin wood moisture meter combining both measurement capabilities for versatile wood moisture testing on rough and finished stock.
• Orion 950 Smart Pinless Moisture Meter Flagship pinless wood moisture meter with built-in hygrometer for ambient temperature, RH, and EMC readings, featuring Wagner's exclusive in-field calibration capability and 7-year warranty.
• L5300 Industrial Hand-held Wood Moisture Meter Industrial pinless wood moisture meter designed for sawmill and wood products manufacturing, providing deeper measurement penetration to protect profitability and reduce lumber waste.
• L622 Digital Recording Moisture Meter Industrial moisture meter with digital recording capabilities for logging moisture measurements in sawmill and kiln drying operations, supporting batch tracking and quality records.
• L722 Lumber Stack Probe Probe accessory for measuring moisture deep within stickered stacks of lumber, used to detect hidden moisture in kiln-dried and stored lumber in sawmill environments.
• Omega In-Line Moisture Measurement System In-line continuous moisture measurement system with data analysis software for sawmill and wood products manufacturing environments, enabling real-time process control.
• Rapid RH L6 System In-situ relative humidity testing system for concrete slabs complying with ASTM F2170 standards, using single-use Smart Sensors and pairing with the DataMaster app for compliant reporting.
• Rapid RH 5.0 System Reusable sensor relative humidity testing system for concrete moisture measurement with integrated EasyCare CalCheck calibration verification, designed for repeated professional use.
• C555 Concrete Moisture Meter Handheld concrete moisture meter for rapid assessment of concrete slab moisture conditions prior to flooring installation, used by flooring installers for quick pre-screening.
• DataGrabber Concrete Data Logger Bluetooth-enabled data logger that automates collection and storage of in-situ concrete relative humidity readings via wireless connection to mobile devices.
• True Remote Monitoring System Cloud-enabled remote monitoring system for real-time concrete moisture and ambient conditions monitoring, accessible from any computer or mobile device through Wagner's partnership with CLĪMIT.
• Floor Sentry Wood Floor Data Logger Embedded data logger for continuous monitoring of environmental conditions that protect wood floors from moisture-related failures during and after installation.
• Smart Logger V2 Temperature and humidity data logger for monitoring ambient jobsite conditions, allowing retrieval of stored readings when returning to the jobsite.
• BI2200 Building Inspection Moisture Meter Professional moisture meter specifically designed for building and home inspection, programmable for a wide range of building materials including wood, drywall, insulation, and concrete.
• Building Inspector's Basic Inspection Kit Inspection kit including the BI2200 moisture meter, TH-200 thermo-hygrometer, infrared thermometer, and foam-lined carrying case for building inspectors and mold remediation specialists.
• Building Inspector's Ultimate Inspection Kit Comprehensive inspection kit containing all items from the Basic Kit plus the Rapid RH Complete Starter Kit for end-to-end moisture assessment and concrete RH testing.
• DataMaster Mobile Application Mobile application for iOS and Android that records and reports concrete moisture conditions using Rapid RH sensors, providing ASTM F2170-compliant data collection and formatted graphic reports; sold for $99.99 as a perpetual license.
• Rapid RH Bluetooth Smart Reader Bluetooth-enabled reader device that transfers moisture data wirelessly from Rapid RH sensors to mobile devices running the DataMaster app.
• TC8650 and TC8650 Mini Thermal Cameras Thermal imaging cameras designed for building inspection and moisture detection, expanding Wagner's portfolio into complementary building diagnostics tools.
• Meter Reach Extender Accessory that extends the reach of moisture meters for measurement in difficult-to-access locations, sold for use with Wagner's existing meter lines.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Google Play / iTunescoreTechnology or Integration · 23 May 2016Partnership for distribution of DataMaster mobile application through Google Play (Android) and iTunes (iOS) app stores, enabling contractors and flooring installers to download the app for RH data collection and reporting.
• CTLGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensing agreement with CTLGroup (subsidiary of Portland Cement Association) for Service Temperature Estimator webApp that estimates relative humidity at service conditions from concrete at non-service conditions, based on experimental data from CTLGroup.
• CLīMIT (True Remote Monitoring)strategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to announce True Remote Monitoring solution combining Wagner's Rapid RH system with CLīMIT technology for real-time, cloud-accessible concrete moisture monitoring.
• NAFCT (National Association of Floor Covering Technicians)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for NAFCT's mission to address shortage of highly skilled flooring installers through education and certification programs related to moisture testing.
• Fishman Flooring SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor partnership with Fishman Flooring Solutions stocking Wagner products across all 37 locations nationwide. Named 2019 Distributor of the Year. Joint customer education and training programs.
• FCICA (Flooring Contractors Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWagner Sales Manager Jason Spangler serves as Secretary/Treasurer on the Executive Board of FCICA, supporting industry standards and professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tramex: Manufacturer of non-destructive moisture meters and scanners for concrete, wood, and building envelope. Closely overlaps Wagner's Rapid RH and C555 concrete inspection products in flooring and inspection channels.
• Delmhorst Instrument Co. Long-established US manufacturer of pin and pinless wood and building moisture meters. Directly competes with Wagner's Orion line and BI2200 inspector meters across woodworking, flooring, and building inspection channels.
• MoistTech Corp. Manufacturer of online and inline moisture sensors for industrial process and lumber/sawmill applications. Directly comparable to Wagner's Omega in-line moisture measurement system and L-series industrial handheld meters.
• Lignomat USA: Specialist in moisture meters for wood, concrete, and building materials with comparable product breadth including pin/pinless meters and RH systems. Direct overlap in flooring installer and woodworking segments.

Broad incumbents

• Klein Tools: Major US manufacturer of hand tools and test/measurement instruments for electricians and tradespeople. Adjacent competitor for prosumer moisture meters and inspection tools in the same contractor channels.
• Teledyne FLIR: Global leader in thermal imaging cameras; FLIR/ex-Flir thermal products compete directly with Wagner's newly launched TC8650 thermal cameras in the building inspection and moisture detection category.
• General Tools & Instruments: Broad-line manufacturer of precision measurement tools including moisture meters, humidity instruments, and inspection devices. Overlaps with Wagner across pro and DIY moisture measurement but at lower price tiers.
• Extech Instruments (FLIR): Test and measurement brand under Teledyne FLIR offering moisture meters, humidity data loggers, and environmental testers. Broader portfolio at lower price points competes with Wagner in prosumer and SMB channels.
• Protimeter (Amphenol Advanced Sensors): Backed by Amphenol, Protimeter sells a broad portfolio of moisture and humidity meters for building inspection, restoration, and flooring. Larger incumbent with similar use cases but much wider corporate parent and global distribution.

Regional players

• PCE Instruments: European-headquartered manufacturer of measurement, control, and laboratory instruments including moisture meters. Competes with Wagner in global accounts but primarily serves European markets via its own distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wagnermeters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WagnerMeters
• Facebookfacebook.com/wagnermeters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wagner-meters
• Instagraminstagram.com/wagnermeters
• Pinterestpinterest.com/WagnerMeters
• TikToktiktok.com/@wagnermeters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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