What Laser Tools does

Laser Tools Co., Inc. is a privately held Arkansas-incorporated manufacturer of precision laser alignment, positioning, and measurement systems, founded in the mid-1990s (firmographics lists 1992; legal entity record lists 1995) and headquartered at 12101 Arch St., Little Rock, AR, with a regional sales contact in Ontario, Canada and distribution partner KEYTRADE LLC in Minsk, Belarus covering the Eurasian Economic Union. The company designs, machines, and assembles its products in the United States, specializing in 520 nanometer green laser technology for daylight-visible alignment and intrinsically safe laser products certified to MSHA standards for hazardous mining environments.

Its core product portfolio spans industrial alignment lasers (L58, L56, GLX series), sheave/pulley alignment systems (L80, GL80, LX series), solar energy installation lasers (SE-10, SE-20), MSHA-certified mining lasers (L350, L700, GL350), underwater/marine laser systems (Sea Beam, Speargun Laser Sight, Laser Guided Docking System), long-distance alignment lasers (L355X, AP1550 Rail Alignment Kit), and pathway/warehouse safety lasers, supported by an extensive accessory ecosystem of beam benders, magnetic targets, mounting systems, vibration dampeners, and optical components (mirrors, lenses, prisms, CCD lenses, coatings). Internally, the company operates a CNC machining capability that supports custom-engineered laser systems for solar installation, crane industry, hard-mount, and underwater applications.

Laser Tools sells primarily direct-to-customer through its e-commerce storefront at lasertoolsco.com with free US shipping and a 1-year warranty, complemented by a 50-year warranty on its anniversary range. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from approximately $47 for accessory targets to over $4,748 for high-end mining systems, with most catalog items priced in the $300-$3,000 band. The company serves six core verticals: industrial manufacturing, construction/surveying, mining, marine, solar energy, and logistics/warehousing, with no disclosed customer logos, revenue figures, or external funding. A 50th anniversary initiative in 2026 introduced a Future 50 Apprentice Support Scheme alongside the anniversary product range.

Name

Laser Tools

Legal name

Laser Tools Co., Inc.

Website

https://lasertoolsco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Laser Tools Co. is a privately held, US-made manufacturer of precision laser alignment, positioning, and measurement systems serving industrial, construction, mining (MSHA-certified), marine, and solar energy customers via direct e-commerce and regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Alignment Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Laser alignment tools
• Industrial laser systems
• Precision measurement equipment
• Mining laser products
• Solar installation lasers

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Alignment Systems and Products: Sale of industrial precision laser products for alignment, positioning, and measurement across construction, mining, marine, and solar energy applications. Products range from $85 to over $4,000 with various configurations and accessories.
2. Laser Optics and Accessories: Sale of complementary laser optics including mirrors, lenses, prisms, CCD lenses, and optical coatings. Accessories include mounting systems, targets, carrying cases, and beam steering optics.
3. Custom Solutions and CNC Machining: Custom-designed laser systems and CNC machining services for specialized industrial applications. Process includes engineering consultation, prototype fabrication, and production scheduling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Laser Tools Co. designs, manufactures, and sells precision laser alignment tools and laser-based measurement systems for industrial, construction, mining, marine, and solar energy applications. The portfolio includes sheave/pulley alignment lasers, solar panel installation systems, MSHA-certified mining lasers, underwater/marine laser systems, and vehicle docking laser guidance products. All products are designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.

Product overview

Laser Tools Co. offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision industrial laser products designed, machined, and assembled in the USA. The product line centers on laser alignment systems including the Daylight GLX Laser Docking System for trailer/vehicle docking, the SE-10 and SE-20 Solar Energy Installation Systems for solar panel alignment, and the GL80/L80 Sheave Alignment Systems for belt-driven machinery. Their marine offering includes the Sea Beam Underwater Laser, Speargun Laser Sight, and Laser Guided Docking System. The company also provides mining-specific products including MSHA-certified alignment lasers (L350, L700, GL350) and LED strobes. Core product categories span industrial alignment lasers (GLX, L58, L56 series), precision levels (GLX100M, L100M), crosshair/line generators, and pathway laser systems. Supporting these are extensive accessories including beam benders, magnetic targets, mounting systems, vibration dampeners, solar power systems, and carrying cases. All products specialize in intrinsically safe laser technology for high-precision industrial, construction, mining, and marine applications with a 1-year product warranty and free US shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daylight GLX Laser Docking System Trailer docking assistant featuring eye-safe visible laser guide lights viewed in driver's wing mirrors, visible over 150 feet in direct sunlight and under low light, rain, snow, mud, or overcast conditions.
• SE-10 Solar Energy Installation System Green laser alignment system producing a beam 30x brighter in sunlight for solar panel installation, with 1/8 inch accuracy at 100 feet and up to 1,000 feet visible range when mounted to the AP1000 Tripod Leveling Adaptor Plate.
• SE-20 Solar Tracking Alignment Laser System Solar tracking alignment laser system providing faster and more accurate solar tracking system installation.
• GL80 Green Laser Technology Sheave Alignment System Sheave and pulley alignment laser system using green laser technology for belt-driven machinery alignment in industrial settings.
• GLX90 Combination Laser System Combination laser system with four adjustable targets featuring reflective centering film and Target Loc technology.
• L80 Sheave Alignment System Sheave alignment system for industrial belt-driven equipment alignment and maintenance.
• LX Series Sheave Alignment System Series of sheave alignment systems for belt-driven machinery alignment.
• Pathway Laser Systems High-brightness pathway laser systems for freight docking, walkways, aisle management, and safety zone marking in warehouses.
• GLX60AC & GLX60DC High Brightness Laser Modules High-brightness laser modules available in AC and DC power variants for industrial applications.
• L56, GLX56 & GL56 MSHA Certified Concentric Alignment Lasers MSHA-certified intrinsically safe alignment lasers for mining and underground hazardous environment applications.
• L350 MSHA Mining Alignment Laser System MSHA-approved mining alignment laser system for underground mining operations.
• L700 MSHA Dual Beam Mining Alignment Laser MSHA-certified dual beam alignment laser for mining applications.
• GL350 MSHA Mining Alignment Laser Green beam MSHA mining alignment laser for underground mining operations.
• L355X Long Distance Alignment Laser Extreme long distance alignment laser for outdoor and extended range applications.
• Underwater Laser Systems for Observation, Measurement & Survey Underwater laser systems for marine observation, measurement, and survey applications.
• THE SEA BEAM UNDERWATER LASER Underwater laser scaler for marine and subsea applications.
• Speargun Laser Sight Laser sight attachment for spearguns and underwater hunting equipment.
• Laser Guided Docking System Laser guided docking system for marine vessel positioning and docking assistance.
• Laser Systems for Crane Industry Custom laser alignment systems for crane installation and maintenance.
• L56SS Bar Feeder System Bar feeder system with integrated laser alignment for CNC machine automation.
• LDM 150 Laser Tape Laser Distance Measurement Tool Laser distance measurement tool for precise distance calculations.
• GLX60AC-500mW Pathway Laser Module High-output 500mW green laser module for pathway laser systems.
• Custom Solutions and CNC Machining Services Custom-designed laser systems and CNC machining services for specialized industrial applications, including engineering consultation, prototype fabrication, and production scheduling for parts within millimeter tolerances.
• Laser Optics and Accessories Complementary laser optics including mirrors, lenses, prisms, CCD lenses, and optical coatings, plus accessories including mounting systems, targets, carrying cases, and beam steering optics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30x brighter laser visibility in direct sunlight compared to conventional lasers
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KEYTRADE LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for the Eurasian Economic Union region, handling sales and support for Belarus and surrounding territories. Located in Minsk, Belarus with contacts Kirill Kirienko and Roman Zelenko managing regional distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hamar Laser Instruments: Specializes in laser alignment systems for industrial machinery, including shaft, belt, sheave, and geometric alignment. Closest direct competitor to Laser Tools Co. with overlapping product categories in industrial alignment lasers.
• Pacific Laser Systems (PLS): Manufacturer of professional laser levels and alignment tools for construction and industrial applications. Directly comparable in laser layout, leveling, and point-to-point alignment products targeting trades and contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Fluke Corporation: Large industrial test and measurement company with broad instrumentation portfolio including laser alignment tools. Competitor in industrial alignment, condition monitoring, and maintenance applications with significantly greater scale and distribution.
• SICK AG: Global manufacturer of industrial sensors and measurement systems including laser-based positioning and alignment solutions. Overlaps in mining and industrial laser measurement with much broader product portfolio and global sales coverage.
• KEYENCE Corporation: Large supplier of industrial automation and measurement equipment including laser sensors, laser markers, and positioning systems. Competes in industrial laser-based measurement and aligns with Laser Tools Co.'s manufacturing/industrial customer base.
• Spectra Precision (Trimble): Provider of laser levels, layout tools, and optical instruments for construction and surveying. Directly comparable in construction-grade laser alignment and leveling products, with the backing of Trimble's positioning technology stack.
• Leica Geosystems: Global provider of laser surveying, positioning, and measurement instruments for construction and industrial use. Overlaps with Laser Tools Co.'s construction surveying, layout, and long-distance alignment products.
• Hilti AG: Major construction tools and laser positioning equipment manufacturer serving contractors and industrial trades. Overlaps in construction laser levels, layout tools, and alignment instruments with established global distribution.
• Bosch Power Tools (Bosch Professional): Major manufacturer of laser levels, layout tools, and industrial measurement devices for construction and trades. Competes in laser leveling, alignment, and distance measurement product categories with global brand presence.

Emerging players

• Stabila: Specialist in laser levels, measuring tools, and alignment instruments for construction and trades. Comparable to Laser Tools Co.'s construction and surveying laser product lines with a strong regional (European) footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lasertoolsco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laser-tools-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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