MIP Electronics
MIP Electronics Oy is a Finnish specialist distributor and service provider for sound, vibration, and acoustic measurement equipment from brands like Norsonic, Audio Precision, GRAS, and Microflown, serving industrial, environmental, and research customers in Finland and the Baltic states.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersKerava, Finland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MIP Electronics does
MIP Electronics Oy is a privately held Finnish technology company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kerava, approximately 30 km north of Helsinki. After divesting its global particle emission measurement business to Fives Pillard (France) in September 2023, the company has refocused on the import, sale, and after-sales support of sound and vibration measurement equipment for the Finnish and Baltic markets. MIP operates as the Finnish distributor for a portfolio of internationally recognized measurement brands, including Norsonic, Audio Precision, GRAS, Microflown Technologies, RION, and CAE Software und Systems, covering sound level meters, audio analyzers, acoustic cameras, environmental noise monitoring systems, vibration and condition monitoring instruments, microphones, and related software (such as the NorCloud platform with AI-based source classification). The company complements hardware distribution with accredited calibration, maintenance, repair, equipment rental, and operator and method training services, generating a mix of one-off equipment revenue and recurring service and subscription revenue. Its customer base spans industrial manufacturers, audio equipment producers, environmental and construction consultancies, research institutions, and occupational health buyers, all served via direct B2B sales, a Finnish-language e-commerce platform, content marketing, webinars, and trade events. MIP Electronics employs between 1 and 10 people, with leadership restructured in 2024 when Kari I. Mattila was appointed CEO while founder/owner Jouni Lukkari moved to a board and customer-experience role.
MIP Electronics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MIP Electronics
- Legal name
- MIP Electronics Oy
- Website
- https://mip.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- MIP Electronics Oy is a Finnish specialist distributor and service provider for sound, vibration, and acoustic measurement equipment from brands like Norsonic, Audio Precision, GRAS, and Microflown, serving industrial, environmental, and research customers in Finland and the Baltic states.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MIP Electronics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Acoustic and Vibration Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring) (IMAGAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)
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Where MIP Electronics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kerava
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
MIP Electronics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Measurement Instruments Sales: Import, sales and marketing of high-precision measurement instruments including sound level meters, vibration analyzers, acoustic cameras, and audio test equipment from international manufacturers.
- Calibration and Maintenance Services: Professional calibration services (accredited calibrations), maintenance, repair and after-sales services to ensure reliable measurement results.
- Training Services: Training services for instrument use, measurement techniques and methodology training.
- Software Solutions: Software products including NorCloud cloud services, Nor850 reporting modules, NorReview analysis software, and NorProtector hearing protector selection software.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B Quote-based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
MIP Electronics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MIP Electronics Oy is a Finnish measurement technology distributor and service provider that imports, sells, and supports sound, vibration, and acoustic measurement instruments from international manufacturers such as Norsonic, Audio Precision, GRAS, Microflown Technologies, RION, and CAE Software. The company offers sound level meters, audio analyzers, acoustic cameras, environmental noise monitoring systems, building acoustics equipment, NVH analyzers, vibration meters, condition monitoring sensors, and supporting software (including NorCloud cloud noise monitoring). Beyond distribution, MIP provides accredited calibration, maintenance, repair, rental, and training services to Finnish and Baltic customers.
Product overview
MIP Electronics Oy is a Finnish technology company specializing in the import, sale, and marketing of measurement instruments, measurement systems, and components since 1986. The company focuses primarily on sound and vibration measurement solutions and represents internationally recognized manufacturers. The product portfolio encompasses sound level meters and analyzers (Norsonic Nor139, Nor140, Nor145, Nor150 series), audio analyzers (Audio Precision APx500 B Series, APx511, APx515, APx516, APx517, APx52x, APx555, APx58x), calibrators (Nor1255, Nor1256), acoustic cameras (Nor848B, SoundCam Ultra), environmental noise monitoring systems (NorCloud, Nor1530, Nor1506), software solutions (Nor850, NorReview, NorRemote, NorConnect, NorXfer, NorProtector), building acoustics equipment (Nor278, Nor279, Nor277, Nor265, Nor280-283 series), material testing systems (Nor1517A, Nor1527), vibration measurement equipment, microphones and preamplifiers, and production line testing microphones. The company also provides comprehensive after-sales services including calibration, maintenance, repair, and training. Key manufacturers represented include Norsonic, Audio Precision, GRAS, Microflown Technologies, and CAE Software und Systems GmbH.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Audio Precision APx Series Audio Analyzers Family of audio analyzers including APx500 Flex, APx511B, APx515B, APx516B, APx517B, APx52x, APx555, and APx58x series for professional audio and electroacoustic testing across R&D and production.
- Norsonic Nor139/Nor140/Nor145/Nor150 Sound Level Meters and Analyzers Class 1 and Class 2 sound level meters and multi-channel analyzers for environmental noise, occupational health, and building acoustics measurements with options for WiFi and 4G LTE connectivity.
- Norsonic Nor145 with NorCloud Bundle Nor145 sound level meter combined with NorCloud cloud-based environmental noise monitoring service for long-term noise measurement and reporting.
- SoundCam Acoustic Cameras SoundCam Ultra 3 Sensor and SOUNDCAM 3.0 acoustic cameras for real-time acoustic imaging, sound source localization, compressed air leak detection, and partial discharge detection in audible and ultrasound ranges.
- Norsonic Nor848B Acoustic Camera Modular acoustic camera array with Hextile, Multitile, and Multitile-LF measurement heads offering 128 to 384 microphones for research-grade acoustic imaging.
- Norsonic Nor150SI Sound Intensity Measurement System Class 1 precision sound intensity measurement solution compliant with IEC 61043, supporting ISO 9614 standards with phase correction across 25 Hz to 10 kHz.
- Microflown Voyager Standard + Sound Power Analyzer Portable analyzer with PU Voyager probe and Analyzer MultiCapture software for sound power measurement in difficult acoustic environments using particle velocity technology.
- Nor-850 Sound Power Measurement System Nor-850MF multichannel measurement system with Nor850 software for sound power measurement using intensity and pressure methods with flexible configuration.
- NorCloud Noise Monitoring Service Cloud-based noise monitoring platform for long-term environmental noise measurement with easy setup, integrated reporting, and Noise Tag AI-based source classification.
- NoiseCompass Nor1297 Sound Source Direction Identifier Advanced noise source identification device indicating dominant noise arrival direction as 3D vectors for environmental noise monitoring.
- Norsonic Outdoor Noise Monitoring Stations Weather-resistant environmental noise monitoring stations (Nor1506 portable, Nor1520, Nor1530) with Class 1 sound level meters and data transmission modules for semi-permanent to permanent outdoor deployments.
- Norsonic Building Acoustics Sources and Accessories Building acoustics test sources including Nor277 tapping machine, Nor278 reference sound source, Nor279 impact ball, Nor280/Nor282 power amplifiers, Nor283 omnidirectional loudspeaker, and Nor265 microphone rotator per ISO 140, ISO 717, and ISO 16283 standards.
- Nor-850 Multichannel Measurement System Modern multichannel measurement system with up to 10 measurement channels controlled remotely via Nor850 Suite software over LAN interface for complex acoustic and vibration measurement tasks.
- Microflown Scan & Paint Acoustic Imaging Kits 2D and 3D near-field sound source identification and visualization kits, plus dedicated Transmission Loss (TL) and Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) variants for comprehensive acoustic analysis.
- Microflown Voyager NVH Analyzers Portable NVH testing devices (Lite, Standard, Standard+) combining data acquisition, signal processing, and listening capabilities for noise, vibration, and harshness analysis.
- Nor1517A Airflow Resistance Measurement System Airflow resistance measurement system for porous materials per ISO 9053-2:2020, measuring specific airflow resistance from 10 to 30,000 Pa s/m.
- Nor1527 Impedance Tube Acoustic impedance, transmission loss, and absorption coefficient measurement system per ASTM E-2611, ASTM E-1050, and ISO 10534-2 across 50 Hz to 6400 Hz.
- GRAS EQset Production Line Test Microphones GRAS 40PM, 40PM-1, 40PO-H, and 40PO-L EQset production line test microphones with frequency range up to 40 kHz for audio and consumer electronics production-line testing.
- Norsonic Nor850 BA-1 Reporting Module Reporting module for Nor-850 that generates standards-compliant reports for building acoustics measurements.
- Norsonic NorReview Environmental Noise Software Post-processing and reporting software for environmental noise measurement data compatible with Nor-139, Nor-140, Nor-145, and Nor-150 instruments.
- Norsonic NorProtector Hearing Protector Selection Software Software for selecting hearing protection based on noise measurements for occupational health applications.
- Norsonic NorXfer Data Conversion Software Software for downloading and converting Norsonic measurement data to Excel format.
- Norsonic Nor1256 Class 1 Acoustic Calibrator Battery-powered Class 1 acoustic calibrator with two levels (94 dB and 114 dB) and two frequencies (250 Hz and 1 kHz) compliant with IEC 60942 Ed. 3 and ANSI/ASA S1.40-2006.
- Norsonic Nor1255 Class 1 Acoustic Calibrator Small battery-powered Class 1 acoustic calibrator with one level (114 dB) and one frequency (1 kHz), meeting IEC 60942 Ed. 3 standard.
- Vibration Measurement and Condition Monitoring Equipment Vibration meters, analyzers, accelerometers, velocity sensors, eddy current measurement components, stroboscopes, temperature sensors, shaker control systems, and condition monitoring instruments for machinery health assessment.
- Accredited Calibration Services Accredited calibration services ensuring traceable measurement accuracy for sound level meters, vibration analyzers, microphones, and acoustic instruments, supporting ISO 9001:2015 quality processes.
- Maintenance and Repair Services Repair and maintenance services for measurement instruments to ensure reliable measurement results and long equipment lifetime.
- Measurement Instrument Rental Rental services for measurement equipment including sound level meters for short-term project use.
- User and Method Training Services Training services for instrument operation (User Training) and measurement techniques and methodology (Method Training) covering measurement standards and best practices.
Quantifiable outcome
- Saves at least 80% time compared to conventional leak detection systems
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use MIP Electronics
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
MIP Electronics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
MIP Electronics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, former/historical and minor.
- Audio PrecisioncoreMIP Electronics is the Finnish distributor for Audio Precision audio analyzers and acoustic testing equipment, including APx500 Flex, APx511B, APx515B, APx516B, APx517B, APx52x, APx555, and APx58x series.
- NorsoniccoreMIP distributes Norsonic sound level meters, analyzers, calibrators, acoustic cameras (Nor848B), and environmental monitoring systems (NorCloud) in Finland.
- GRAScoreMIP is the Finnish distributor for GRAS measurement microphones and test equipment for audio and electroacoustic testing, including production line testing microphones (EQ40PM series).
- Microflown TechnologiescoreMIP distributes Microflown particle velocity sensors, Voyager analyzers, and Scan & Paint acoustic imaging solutions based on proprietary particle velocity technology.
- RIONcoreMIP distributes RION sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and environmental monitoring equipment including NL-53EX and VA-14 models.
- CAE Software und Systems GmbHcoreMIP distributes SoundCam acoustic cameras (including SoundCam Ultra 3 Sensor and SOUNDCAM 3.0) for real-time leak detection and acoustic imaging.
- Fives Pillardformer/historicalIn September 2023, MIP sold all rights of the particle emission business to Fives Pillard, allowing MIP to focus fully on domestic sound and vibration business development.
- Nebula OyminorNebula Oy provides cloud hosting services for MIP's e-commerce website and subscriber register, handling system security, updates, and backup.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MIP Electronics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of sensors and measurement systems for pressure, force, acceleration, and acoustic emission. Comparable to MIP's vibration, accelerometer, and condition monitoring product lines at significantly larger scale.
- PCB Piezotronics: US-based manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors (microphones, accelerometers) and vibration/acoustic measurement instrumentation. Overlaps with MIP's vibration and acoustic sensor categories at a larger, more global scale.
- Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement instruments and software, headquartered in Denmark. Directly comparable to MIP in the product categories it represents (sound level meters, vibration analyzers, acoustic cameras) but operates at far greater scale with proprietary technology and a worldwide footprint.
Direct peers
- Norsonic AS: Norwegian manufacturer of sound level meters, analyzers, acoustic cameras, and environmental noise monitoring systems. Despite being a key principal of MIP, Norsonic is the most direct competitor in the Nordic market for the very product categories MIP distributes.
- CESVA: Spanish manufacturer of acoustic measurement instruments (sound level meters, acoustic cameras, vibration measurement). Comparable to MIP in product focus on sound, vibration, and environmental noise instrumentation.
- HEAD acoustics: German provider of sound and vibration measurement solutions, particularly for voice/audio quality and NVH applications. Direct peer in the audio analyzer, microphone, and acoustic testing product space.
- Svantek: Poland-based manufacturer of professional sound and vibration measurement instruments, including sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and environmental monitors. A direct global peer in the same product categories MIP distributes in Finland and the Baltics.
- ACOEM (01dB / Metravib): French group offering noise, vibration, and air quality measurement solutions. Comparable to MIP across environmental noise, condition monitoring, and industrial vibration categories.
Emerging players
- SINUS Messtechnik: German manufacturer of sound and vibration measurement equipment. A smaller, specialized peer overlapping with MIP's product portfolio in sound level meters and vibration analyzers.
Regional players
- Beamex: Finnish-headquartered company specializing in calibration instruments, software, and services. A fellow Finnish measurement specialist that competes for industrial calibration and quality management spend, though it focuses on process instrumentation calibration rather than acoustic/vibration.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
MIP Electronics social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
MIP Electronics financial estimates
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MIP Electronics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
MIP Electronics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about MIP Electronics
What does MIP Electronics do?
MIP Electronics Oy is a Finnish measurement technology distributor and service provider that imports, sells, and supports sound, vibration, and acoustic measurement instruments from international manufacturers such as Norsonic, Audio Precision, GRAS, Microflown Technologies, RION, and CAE Software. The company offers sound level meters, audio analyzers, acoustic cameras, environmental noise monitoring systems, building acoustics equipment, NVH analyzers, vibration meters, condition monitoring sensors, and supporting software (including NorCloud cloud noise monitoring). Beyond distribution, MIP provides accredited calibration, maintenance, repair, rental, and training services to Finnish and Baltic customers.
Is MIP Electronics a public or private company?
MIP Electronics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MIP Electronics founded?
MIP Electronics was founded in 1986. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is MIP Electronics based?
MIP Electronics is headquartered in Kerava, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does MIP Electronics make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Measurement Instruments Sales are the primary driver. The others are calibration and Maintenance Services, training Services and software Solutions.
Who are MIP Electronics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kistler Group, PCB Piezotronics and Brüel & Kjær (HBK). Direct peers are Norsonic AS, CESVA, HEAD acoustics, Svantek and ACOEM (01dB / Metravib). SINUS Messtechnik is listed as an emerging player. Beamex is listed as a regional player.
Does MIP Electronics have an API?
No public API is recorded for MIP Electronics.
What industry is MIP Electronics in?
MIP Electronics's product category is Acoustic and Vibration Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAG, Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring), with a secondary code of IMAGAGAH, Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.