Services Techniques Claude Drouin

What Services Techniques Claude Drouin does

Services Techniques Claude Drouin (STCD) is a Canadian industrial engineering company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec. It operates as the exclusive Canadian distributor and authorized training provider for a portfolio of international industrial condition-monitoring brands — Acoem (including its ONEPROD range), RDI Technologies, SONOTEC, Atten2, and Hansford Sensors — covering laser shaft alignment tools, vibration analyzers, motion amplification cameras, ultrasound devices, oil monitoring sensors, and supporting hardware. STCD's flagship technology stack is unified through Acoem's NEST i4.0 predictive maintenance software platform, which integrates OPC UA, CMMS, ERP and SCADA systems and layers Acoem's Accurex AI diagnostic engine and Shock Finder algorithm for automated fault detection on rotating machinery such as motors, pumps, fans, compressors and rollers.

The company monetizes across four interlocking streams: (1) hardware sales of condition monitoring and shaft alignment equipment; (2) professional field services including on-site vibration analysis, dynamic balancing and root cause analysis; (3) subscription-based remote vibration monitoring analyzed by certified level 2 and 3 experts; and (4) CMVA- and Mobius Institute-accredited training courses (CAT I–IV) aligned with ISO 18436-2. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting Canadian industrial plants in manufacturing, energy/utilities, mining, paper/cement and oil and gas, supplemented by content marketing via its website, blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and a free online Thermal Growth (Hot Check) calculator as a top-of-funnel lead generator. Operations are supported from a single Laval, Quebec headquarters with Canada-wide field service coverage.

Name

Services Techniques Claude Drouin

Legal name

Service Technique Claude Drouin

Website

https://stcd.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STCD is a Canadian industrial engineering firm and exclusive Canadian distributor for Acoem, RDI Technologies, SONOTEC, Atten2, and Hansford Sensors, providing laser shaft alignment, condition monitoring, motion amplification, oil monitoring and ultrasound solutions, plus accredited training, field services and remote monitoring subscriptions to industrial plants across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Condition Monitoring & Reliability Services (Vibration/Oil Analysis/RCM) (IMAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring) (IMAGAFAG), Vibration Analysis & Rotating Equipment Reliability (EUAEAKAB), Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring Services (CBM/Vibration/Fluid Analysis) (TLAKAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial condition monitoring
• Vibration analysis services
• Laser shaft alignment
• Predictive maintenance equipment
• Rotating machinery monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of condition monitoring and shaft alignment equipment including Acoem laser alignment systems, vibration analyzers, wireless sensors, motion amplification cameras, oil monitoring sensors, and ultrasound testing devices. Equipment is sold as standalone products with optional accessories and tablets.
2. Field Services: On-site vibration analysis, dynamic balancing, route-based data collection, and root cause analysis services performed by certified technicians at customer facilities throughout Canada.
3. Remote Vibration Monitoring: Subscription-based remote monitoring service providing periodic vibration reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) based on equipment criticality, analyzed by certified level 2 and 3 vibration experts with exception reports and recommendations.
4. Training Services: Professional training courses in shaft alignment and vibration analysis (CAT I, II, III, IV) approved by CMVA and Mobius Institute, aligned with ISO 18436-2 standards. Training delivered as public sessions and on-site courses.
5. Software and Tools: Free online Thermal Growth (Hot Check) calculator available for alignment thermal compensation. NEST Client software provided for machinery analysis reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Services Techniques Claude Drouin (STCD) distributes, services, and trains on industrial condition monitoring and laser shaft alignment solutions. Its core offerings include the Acoem AT-series shaft alignment tools, ONEPROD vibration analyzers (Falcon, Eagle, MV-x) integrated through the Nest i4.0 predictive maintenance platform, RDI motion amplification cameras, Atten2 oil sensors, and SONOTEC ultrasonic devices, supported by on-site field services, remote vibration monitoring subscriptions, and CMVA/Mobius-accredited vibration analysis training.

Product overview

Services Techniques Claude Drouin (STCD) offers a comprehensive industrial equipment solutions portfolio organized into distinct product categories. The core offerings include shaft alignment tools from Acoem (AT series, FixturLaser EXO, RT-300, EVO), condition monitoring equipment (Falcon, Eagle, MV-x, Machine Defender, Bearing Defender) integrated through the Nest i4.0 predictive maintenance software platform, wireless balancing solutions (WBT-400), motion amplification cameras from RDI Technologies (IRIS-M, IRIS MX, IRIS CM, Modal Amplified), oil monitoring sensors from Atten2 (OilWear, OilHealth, OilMoisture), ultrasonic testing devices (Sonaphone), vibration hardware (Hansford Sensors), mechanical packing (NEBCO), and industrial components (XTEK-Bradley). The portfolio also includes supporting services such as remote analysis, field services, and professional training programs. The Nest i4.0 platform serves as the central hub connecting multiple measurement devices with AI-powered diagnostics for comprehensive predictive maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acoem AT-400 Shaft Alignment System High-end dual-axis shaft alignment system with dual PSD M9 and S9 detectors providing 0.001mm resolution and 20-meter measurement range for industrial rotating machinery maintenance teams.
• Acoem AT-300 Shaft Alignment System Next-generation digital line laser shaft alignment system with M10/S10 sensors, 15m range, CCD technology, and GuideU adaptive interface.
• Acoem AT-200 Shaft Alignment System Industry 4.0-aligned shaft alignment tool with dual smart sensors, visible laser beams, inclinometers, and CCD technology for smart maintenance environments.
• Acoem AT-100 Shaft Alignment System Entry-level app-based shaft alignment tool with patented technology and smartphone/tablet connectivity for affordable alignment.
• FixturLaser EXO Shaft Alignment System ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 certified shaft alignment system for hazardous areas with 30mm digital sensor, True Live technology, and VertiZontal Moves.
• Acoem EVO Shaft Alignment Tool Compact shaft alignment tool with 5-inch color touchscreen, digital CCD sensors, Feetlock function, and VertiZontal Moves adaptive interface guidance.
• Acoem RT-300 Alignment and Diagnostics Tool Combined precision shaft alignment and machine diagnostics device with cloud connectivity for storing reports and reviewing historical data, featuring Accurex automatic diagnostics.
• Acoem WBT-400 Wireless Two-Plane Balancer Industry's first fully wireless two-plane balancer with 6-channel wireless sensors, WBS methodology, GuideU interface, and precision up to 0.5 degrees at 3000 RPM.
• ONEPROD Falcon Portable Vibration Analyzer Portable vibration data collector and analyzer with three-axis wireless sensor, built-in strobe, pyrometer, camera, embedded Accurex automatic diagnostics, and ATEX Zone 2 rating.
• Acoem MV-x Real-Time Multi-Channel Vibration Monitor Real-time multi-channel vibration monitoring system for slow and variable speed bearings with AI-powered diagnostics, Shock Finder technology, and up to 32-channel synchronous recording.
• ONEPROD Eagle Wireless IIoT Vibration Sensor Wireless IIoT vibration sensing system pairing up to 150 triaxial wireless sensors with gateway router for machines in hazardous Zone 0 areas, with up to 5-year battery life.
• Machine Defender Tablet Diagnostic Tool Tablet-based instant machinery diagnostics tool with Accurex AI for automatic detection of unbalance, misalignment, cavitation, resonance, bearing issues, and gear wear within 10 seconds.
• Bearing Defender Wireless Bearing Checker Wireless bearing health checker providing instantaneous advice on bearing condition in 10 seconds using patented Bearing Defect Factor algorithm with over 50 years of rolling element monitoring experience.
• Nest i4.0 Predictive Maintenance Software Platform Predictive maintenance software platform with AI-powered Accurex diagnostic matrix connecting Falcon, Eagle, MV-x, and Machine Defender for real-time vibration analysis.
• Atten2 OilWear Particle Detection Sensor Real-time particle and bubble detection sensor monitoring industrial machinery fluids, detecting particles from 4 microns with classification in 6 size ranges per ISO 4406 standard.
• Atten2 OilHealth & Moisture Sensor Online optical monitoring probes using infrared technology for oil degradation detection and water content measurement in hydraulic and lubrication systems.
• Atten2 Integrated Oil Monitoring Solutions Complete oil monitoring solutions combining SMK plug-and-play hydraulic integration kits with OilCMS portable particle analysis systems using Atten2 optical technology.
• RDI IRIS-M Motion Amplification Camera Motion amplification camera turning pixels into displacement sensors, detecting subtle movement invisible to naked eye with 2.3 million video-based sensor points and real-time visualization.
• RDI IRIS MX High-Speed Motion Amplification Camera High-speed motion amplification camera supporting up to 1400 FPS in HD resolution for applications over 5000 Hz with absolute displacement measurements.
• RDI IRIS CM Continuous Motion Amplification Monitoring Continuous motion amplification monitoring system for 24/7 equipment surveillance with networked cameras, 6TB acquisition storage, and live vibration analysis.
• Modal Amplified Modal Test and Analysis Camera Camera-based modal test and analysis solution enabling instant capture and visualization of real-life structural modes without traditional sensor mapping.
• SONOTEC Sonaphone Digital Ultrasonic Testing Device Digital ultrasonic testing device for preventive maintenance combining airborne and structure-borne sound sensors for leak detection, machine condition monitoring, and energy efficiency verification.
• Field Services (Vibration Analysis and Dynamic Balancing) On-site vibration analysis, dynamic balancing, route-based data collection, and root cause analysis services performed by certified technicians at customer facilities throughout Canada.
• Remote Vibration Monitoring Service Subscription-based remote monitoring service providing periodic vibration reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) based on equipment criticality, analyzed by certified level 2 and 3 vibration experts.
• Shaft Alignment Training Courses Professional training in laser shaft alignment covering theoretical and practical aspects with demonstrator units; aligned with STCD's 30+ years of pioneering experience in the industry.
• Vibration Analysis Training Courses (CAT I-IV) CMVA and Mobius Institute accredited vibration analysis courses (CAT I, II, III, IV) aligned with ISO 18436-2 standards for reliability engineers and maintenance staff.
• Atten2 SMK Plug-and-Play Hydraulic Integration Kit Plug-and-play hydraulic integration kit enabling field deployment of Atten2 OilWear and OilHealth sensors into industrial lubrication systems for continuous online fluid monitoring.
• Online Thermal Growth (Hot Check) Calculator Free online Thermal Growth (Hot Check) calculator launched to help simplify precision alignment by calculating target coupling values to compensate for thermal movement of rotating machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50% of all breakdowns in rotating machines occur due to machine misalignment
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ACOEM ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTCD is the Canadian distributor for ACOEM AB's complete range of precision laser shaft alignment tools including AT-400, AT-300, AT-200, AT-100, EVO, EXO systems. ACOEM provides the core shaft alignment technology and GuideU patented interface. STCD also provides authorized training for ACOEM products.
• Acoem (ONEPROD)coreTechnology or IntegrationSTCD distributes Acoem's ONEPROD condition monitoring range including Falcon portable analyzer, Eagle wireless sensor, MV-x real-time monitor, and the Accurex AI diagnostic platform. These products form the core condition monitoring solutions sold by STCD.
• RDI TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSTCD is an authorized distributor and training provider for RDI Technologies' IRIS Motion Amplification products including IRIS M, IRIS MX, and IRIS CM cameras. Motion Amplification technology is highlighted as a key solution category on the STCD website.
• SONOTECmajorTechnology or IntegrationSTCD offers SONOTEC's ultrasound technology solutions including Sonaphone digital ultrasonic testing device, Sonascreen acoustic camera, and Sonaphone Pocket for preventive maintenance applications including leak detection and non-destructive testing.
• Atten2majorTechnology or IntegrationSTCD distributes Atten2's oil monitoring solutions including OilWear particle detection sensors, OilHealth degradation monitors, OilMoisture water detection, and integrated SMK and OilCMS systems for real-time fluid condition monitoring in lubrication systems.
• Hansford SensorsmajorTechnology or IntegrationSTCD provides Hansford Sensors' wide range of high-performance industrial accelerometers for vibration monitoring. UK-based manufacturer offering customizable sensors with high sensitivity and broad frequency range for various industrial monitoring applications.
• Canadian Machinery Vibration Association (CMVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTCD is an independent Canadian-based CBM (Condition-Based Maintenance) course provider with CMVA accredited courses for vibration analysis certification. Training aligned with ISO 18436-2 quality standards.
• Mobius Institute (MIBoC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTCD delivers vibration analysis training courses (CAT I, II, III, IV) approved by Mobius Institute. Courses provide certification aligned with international vibration analysis standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SKF (Condition Monitoring): Global bearings and condition monitoring provider offering wireless vibration sensors (QuickCollect, SKF Enlight) and reliability services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial reliability offerings.
• GE Bently Nevada: GE's machinery protection and condition monitoring business (System 1, Orbit 60, wireless monitors). Comparable as a broad incumbent dominating the rotating-equipment condition monitoring category globally.
• Fluke Corporation: US-based manufacturer of handheld vibration analyzers and condition monitoring tools (Fluke 810, 805 FC). Comparable as a broader test-and-measurement incumbent that overlaps with STCD's portable vibration analyzer offering.
• Brüel & Kjær Vibro (HBK): Global leader in vibration monitoring systems (VibroSight) and machinery protection. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same industrial condition monitoring budgets with deeper R&D and global reach.
• Emerson AMS Machinery Health: Emerson's machinery health portfolio (CSI, AMS Wireless Monitor, PeakVue). Comparable as a global incumbent offering integrated vibration monitoring, analytics, and services to industrial plants worldwide.

Direct peers

• SPM Instrument: Swedish manufacturer of vibration monitoring equipment (Condmaster, Intellinova) and condition monitoring services. Comparable as both an instrumentation supplier and a competing condition monitoring services provider serving industrial customers.
• I-care Group: Belgium-headquartered global condition monitoring and reliability services firm offering vibration analysis, lubrication, and remote monitoring. Closely comparable service-led business model serving industrial plants across multiple geographies.
• Azima DLI: US-based condition monitoring and predictive maintenance services provider delivering outsourced vibration analysis and reliability programs. Directly comparable as a services-led peer using similar wireless sensor and remote analyst workflows.
• Reliability Solutions Inc: Canadian-based predictive maintenance and condition monitoring services provider. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor offering vibration analysis, alignment, and reliability services to industrial clients across Canada.

Emerging players

• IRIS Power (Qualitrol): Condition monitoring specialist focused on partial discharge and motor/generator insulation diagnostics. Comparable as a focused condition monitoring player with adjacent reliability offerings for rotating assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5JUiWqsX2-5Idx6mcswZPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/servicestechniquesclaudedrouin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stcd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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