What Emcee Electronics does

Emcee Electronics, Inc. is a private specialty-instrument manufacturer founded in 1958 in New Castle, Delaware and relocated to Venice, Florida in 1982, where it maintains its sole manufacturing plant at 520 Cypress Avenue. The company designs and builds electro-mechanical instruments that measure electrical conductivity, water separability, and filterability of hydrocarbon fuels and other fluids. Its core products are the Model 1140 Micro-Separometer (water separation, surfactant, and free water/particulate contamination), the Model 1143 Micro-Filter Analyzer (filterability), and the Model 1150 Staticon, 1152, 1153, and 1154 conductivity meters. These instruments implement turbidimetry, precision conductivity cells, and proprietary coalescing filter media to perform tests prescribed by eight ASTM International standard test methods covering jet fuel, diesel, ULSD, biodiesel blends, and other petroleum products.

Emcee generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of instruments and proprietary consumables (the Six-Pack test kits with Alumicel, M-Cell, D-Cell, DB-Cell, and Clear and Bright coalescers), complemented by calibration, repair, and technical-support services routed through its Venice facility. Distribution runs through a global network of eleven authorized dealers spanning North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East, the Pacific Rim, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, supplemented by factory-direct sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; long-term contract cadences are indicated. Customers are enterprise and mid-market operators in fuel refining, pipeline transport, aviation fuel handling, testing laboratories, and industrial chemicals/coatings/solvents applications, with UL, ULC Canada, LCIE Europe intrinsic-safety and ATEX certifications supporting deployment in hazardous environments.

In April 2026, the company was acquired by Precision Analyzer Company (PAC), a business unit of Indicor, providing access to expanded technical, distribution, and product resources. The company's competitive position rests on multi-decade placement in ASTM standards, ISO 9001 / ISO/IEC 17025 / ISO/IEC 80079 certifications, 65+ years of brand reputation, and a recently filed provisional patent on a FAME/ethanol detector capable of 1 ppm sensitivity in hydrocarbon fuels. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees.

Name

Emcee Electronics

Legal name

Emcee Electronics, Inc.

Website

https://emcee-electronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emcee Electronics is a private Florida-based manufacturer of electro-mechanical instruments that measure electrical conductivity, water separability, and filterability of hydrocarbon fuels, serving refineries, pipelines, fuel distributors, testing labs, aviation handlers, and industrial chemicals operators worldwide through eight ASTM standard test methods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel Testing Instruments

NAICS

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

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Fuel testing instruments
• Electrical conductivity meters
• Water separation testing
• ASTM compliance instrumentation
• Petroleum quality testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

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, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fuel Testing Instruments: Sale of precision electro-mechanical instruments including conductivity meters (Models 1152, 1153, 1154), micro-separometers (Model 1140), micro-filter analyzers (Model 1143), and staticon systems (Model 1150). Instruments are designed for laboratory and field use in testing fuels, lubricants, solvents, and other fluids.
2. Consumables and Accessories: Sale of expendable test kits including 'Six Packs' containing coalescer cells (Alumicel, M-Cell, Diesel, Bio-diesel, Clear and Bright), syringes, distilled water, wipes, vials, and pipette tips. Also includes replacement parts, carrying cases, test stands, and calibration accessories.
3. Service and Support: Technical support, repair, and calibration services for manufactured products. Factory service available through Venice, FL headquarters and dealer locations worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emcee Electronics manufactures precision electro-mechanical instruments used to measure electrical conductivity, water separability, and filterability of hydrocarbon fuels and other fluids. The product portfolio includes the Model 1140 Micro-Separometer, Model 1143 Micro-Filter Analyzer, Model 1150 Staticon, and Models 1152/1153/1154 conductivity meters, along with consumable test kits and accessories. Instruments are designed to perform ASTM International standard test methods (D2624, D3948, D4308, D4860, D6426, D6824, D7224, D7261) for aviation turbine fuels, diesel fuels, and other petroleum products. All products are manufactured and assembled at the company's sole plant in Venice, Florida.

Product overview

Emcee Electronics manufactures a portfolio of precision fuel testing instruments for measuring electrical conductivity, water separability, and filterability of explosive liquids. The core products include the Model 1140 Micro-Separometer and Model 1143 Micro-Filter Analyzer for water separation and filterability testing, alongside the Model 1150 Staticon, Model 1152, Model 1153, and Model 1154 Conductivity Meters for electrical conductivity measurement. These instruments are used in accordance with ASTM International standard test methods (D2624, D3948, D4308, D4860, D6426, D6824, D7224, D7261) for jet fuel, diesel, and other petroleum products testing. The company also provides consumable six-pack test kits with various coalescer cells for different fuel types and ASTM methods, plus accessories including test stands, sample holders, carrying cases, and specialized accessories like the Mini Clay Tower and DEF in FSII Test kit. All products are manufactured at the company's sole plant in Venice, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Microsep: Model 1140 Micro-Separometer - used for water separation characteristics testing
• Staticon

Products and services

• Model 1140 Micro-Separometer Electro-mechanical instrument used to perform water separation characteristics tests (ASTM D3948, D7224, D7261) and free water/particulate contamination tests (ASTM D4860) for aviation turbine and diesel fuels. Portable device for field and laboratory use.
• Model 1143 Micro-Filter Analyzer Self-contained, portable instrument for determining filterability of aviation turbine fuels (ASTM D6824) and middle distillate fuel oils (ASTM D6426). Used in field and laboratory settings.
• Model 1152 Digital Conductivity Meter Portable, self-contained digital conductivity meter for measuring electrical conductivity of fluids in picosiemens per meter (pS/m) per ASTM D2624. Designed for laboratory and field use in safety and process control applications.
• Model 1153 Digital Conductivity Meter Portable, self-contained digital conductivity meter with continuous standard electrical conductivity range from 1 to 2,000 pS/m per ASTM D2624. Features LED indicator, temperature measurement, and intrinsically safe design.
• Model 1154 Precision Conductivity Meter Precision meter providing high resolution, accurate direct measurement of electrical conductivity of fluids from 0.01 to 200,000 pS/m per ASTM D4308. Designed for laboratory use with capability for field applications.
• Model 1150 Staticon Fixed in-line continuous monitoring and control system for electrical conductivity of products in pipelines per ASTM D2624. Can also inject additives. Designed for fuel distribution systems.
• Alumicel Six Pack (ASTM D3948) Consumable six-pack for Model 1140 Micro-Separometer to perform ASTM D3948 water separation test of aviation turbine fuel neat using Alumicel coalescer.
• M-Cell Six Pack (ASTM D7224) Consumable six-pack for Model 1140 Micro-Separometer to perform ASTM D7224 water separation test of aviation turbine fuel with additives using Mcell coalescer.
• Diesel Six Pack (ASTM D7261) Consumable six-pack for Model 1140 Micro-Separometer to perform ASTM D7261 water separation test of diesel fuel B1-B20 using DB cell coalescer.
• Bio Diesel Six Pack (ASTM D7261) Consumable six-pack for Model 1140 Micro-Separometer to perform ASTM D7261 water separation test of diesel fuel neat (less than 1% Bio) using D cell coalescer.
• Clear and Bright Six Pack (ASTM D4860) Consumable six-pack for Model 1140 Micro-Separometer to perform ASTM D4860 free water and particulate contamination test of aviation turbine and distillate fuels.
• DEF in FSII Test Test kit for detection of DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) contamination in FSII (fuel system icing inhibitor) for the aviation industry. Detects DEF in range of 2-100%.
• Mini Clay Tower Mini-clay treatment tower designed to treat up to 500 mL of fuel per use for validating instrument readings, filter efficacy, or meeting regulatory specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Model 1154 achieves repeatability of 2.0 pS/m and reproducibility of 2.2 pS/m at 25 pS/m conductivity level
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Precision Analyzer Company (PAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Emcee Electronics was acquired by Precision Analyzer Company (PAC), a business unit of Indicor, in April 2026. This partnership enhances Emcee's ability to invest in product innovation and expand support for customers worldwide. PAC provides access to expanded technical resources, global distribution infrastructure, and complementary fuel testing technologies.
• MED-LABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering European Countries, Middle East, and Africa. Located in Derby, UK.
• Haneflex (S) PTE. LTD.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Far East, Pacific Rim, Japan, Australia & New Zealand. Located in Singapore.
• Folio Instruments Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Canada. Located in Kitchener, Ontario.
• Choice Analytical, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering USA.
• Expotech USA, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering USA market.
• SUDLABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Brazil.
• Lactea Cientifica LydaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Brazil. Located in Sao Paulo.
• PENSALABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Brazil. Located in Sao Paulo.
• Modernizacion en Sistemas, S.A. de C.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Mexico.
• HDM Elquitecnica Cia LtdaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Ecuador. Located in Quito.
• Petroleum Total Equipment S.A.S.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer covering Colombia. Located in Bogota.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AMETEK Inc. Large diversified industrial instrument manufacturer owning Grabner Instruments and Spectro Scientific among other fuel/oil analysis businesses. AMETEK is a broader incumbent whose petroleum testing portfolio overlaps with Emcee's products but operates across many adjacent verticals.

Direct peers

• Stanhope-Seta: UK-based manufacturer of fuel and petroleum testing instruments, including equipment for aviation turbine fuel, diesel, and biodiesel testing. Stanhope-Seta is a direct peer with overlapping ASTM/IP test methods (D3948, D4860, D2624) and a similar product portfolio of separometers, conductivity meters, and filtration analyzers.
• PAC (PetroSpec / Phase Technology): Subsidiary of PAC (Emcee's parent) that manufactures analyzers for petroleum products including sulfur, nitrogen, and aromatic content analyzers. Operates in the same industry vertical with overlapping refinery and pipeline lab customers.
• Koehler Instrument Company: US-based manufacturer of petroleum and lubricant testing instruments serving refineries, fuel testing labs, and aviation fuel handlers. Koehler overlaps directly with Emcee in ASTM-compliant fuel testing equipment and shares similar customers and channel structure.
• Spectro Scientific (AMETEK): Provider of analytical instruments and condition monitoring for in-service oil and fuel, including spectrometers and particle counters for industrial and aviation applications. Directly comparable to Emcee in fuel/fluid analytical instrumentation targeting refineries and aviation maintenance.
• Grabner Instruments (AMETEK): Austrian manufacturer of portable fuel analysis instruments including miniflash, minipress, and autosampler products for petroleum testing. Grabner is a direct competitor in portable fuel testing instrumentation with shared customers in aviation and refinery QC labs.
• Precision Analyzer Company (PAC): PAC is the parent acquirer of Emcee Electronics and a unit of Indicor that manufactures analytical instruments for petroleum, petrochemical, and related industries. It is the most directly comparable peer given shared product categories in fuel testing instrumentation and overlapping customer base.

Emerging players

• XOS (now part of Rheology Solutions): Manufacturer of X-ray fluorescence and optical spectroscopy instruments for petroleum testing including sulfur in fuel analyzers. Partially overlapping with Emcee's petroleum QC customer base and competing for refinery lab instrumentation budgets.
• Elcometer: Manufacturer of inspection and measurement instruments for coatings, linings, and surface conditions. Adjacent peer serving industrial QA/QC customers in refineries, pipelines, and fuel storage facilities with portable instrumentation similar in form factor to Emcee's.
• BARTEC Group: Manufacturer of explosion-proof and intrinsically safe measurement/analytical instruments for hazardous environments. Overlaps with Emcee's hazardous-location conductivity meter certifications (UL, ATEX) and shares refinery/petrochemical customers but with a broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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