Tenzor

What Tenzor does

Tenzor (PAO "TENSOR") is a Russian public joint-stock industrial technology company founded in 1968 in Dubna, Moscow Oblast, that designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions integrated safety and automation systems for nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, and critical infrastructure operators. The company's product portfolio spans three divisions: (1) Automated Process Control Systems (ASU TP) anchored by the АПТС «ДУБНА» programmable automation platform and КСО special equipment sets serving as control stations; (2) Fire Protection systems including МГПТ-65 gas extinguishing modules, fine water mist systems, ППКП/ППКУП fire alarm panels, УСП-01Ф passive spill suppression devices, and addressable detector networks; and (3) Physical Security systems anchored by the Кристалл-2С2.200 controller, СОС-1.2 perimeter alarm (up to 20 km), engineering barriers, vibration sensors, and integrated access control. The software layer is provided by TX SCADA, registered in the Russian Software Registry, which connects PLCs, remote I/O units, and industrial networks.

Tenzor operates as a multi-subsidiary group including ZAO SKB TENSOR (special design bureau), OOO ITC TENSOR, OOO Tenzor-65, OOO NPF Mikrotekhnologiya, OOO Primeks-Dubna, OOO Tentelecom, and OOO Tenzor-Finans. The business model combines hardware manufacturing, software licensing, engineering and installation services, and recurring modernization/spare parts revenue, with pricing calculated individually per project. Revenue is generated through direct B2B enterprise sales targeting nuclear operators, energy companies (Gazprom, RusHydro, Rosneft, Tatneft, Mosenergo), and critical infrastructure facilities, with confirmed installed bases in Russia, China (Tianwan), India (Kudankulam), Slovakia (Mochovce), Belarus, and Turkey (Mersin).

Name

Tenzor

Legal name

Public Joint-Stock Company Instrument Plant "TENSOR" (PAO "TENSOR")

Website

https://tenzor.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tenzor (PAO TENSOR) is a Russian public industrial technology company founded in 1968 that designs, manufactures, and commissions integrated fire protection, physical security, and process automation systems for nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, and critical infrastructure operators in Russia and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety and Automation Equipment for Critical Infrastructure

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF), Control Room, Human Factors & Operator Support Systems (HMI, Alarms, Procedures) (EUAKADAK), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Fire protection equipment
• Physical security systems
• Nuclear plant safety
• SCADA software

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubna

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of specialized equipment including fire protection systems, physical security systems, instrumentation for nuclear facilities
2. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software including TX SCADA automation system
3. Engineering and Installation Services: Full-cycle services including design, installation, commissioning, and turnkey delivery of complex safety systems
4. Modernization and Spare Parts: Modernization of existing systems and supply of spare parts for installed equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tenzor designs, manufactures, integrates, and commissions industrial automation, fire protection, and physical security systems for nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, and critical infrastructure facilities. Its portfolio spans automated process control systems (APTS DUBNA), SCADA software (TX SCADA), in-reactor monitoring systems (SVRK), fire alarm and gas/water-mist suppression systems, and integrated perimeter security complexes. The company delivers turnkey solutions including engineering, installation, commissioning, and after-sales modernization and spare parts supply.

Product overview

Tenzor (ПАО «ТЕНЗОР») is a Russian industrial technology company founded in 1968 in Dubna, Moscow Oblast, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of integrated safety and automation systems for critical infrastructure. The product portfolio is organized into three main divisions: (1) АСУ ТП (Automated Process Control Systems) — the АПТС «ДУБНА» programmable automation platform together with the КСО.001/002/003 special equipment sets serving as control stations for power plant and industrial automation; (2) Противопожарная защита (Fire Protection) — a comprehensive suite spanning МГПТ-65 and АУП-01Ф gas extinguishing modules, fine water mist systems, ППКП and ППКУП fire alarm control panels, УСП-01Ф passive spill suppression devices, and various detectors (ИП/ИПР/УДП/МКУ/БОП) — all supporting both conventional and System Sensor addressable architectures; and (3) Система физической защиты (Physical Security) — anchored by the Кристалл–2С2.200 system controller, the СОС-1.2 perimeter alarm system (up to 20 km), ИЗП-2 engineering barriers, УПО-12Ф3 vibration detection, and complementary access control, lighting, and power supply modules. The software layer is anchored by TX SCADA, a registered automation platform supporting scales from standalone controllers to distributed multi-site systems with built-in drivers for PLCs and industrial protocols. The company also produces LED lighting products (Триумф, Лед Лайн series) as supplementary security infrastructure components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APTS DUBNA Automated Process Control System (АПТС «ДУБНА») Programmable automation system for controlling technological processes at industrial facilities, nuclear and thermal power plants. Consists of programmable controller cabinets with power supplies, processor modules, and I/O modules, configured as project-specific systems for fire protection, process automation, and safety applications.
• TX SCADA Automation Software Innovative automation system for industrial enterprises, energy facilities, smart buildings, transport systems, and energy metering. Registered in the Russian Software Registry (Rospatent), supports scales from autonomous controllers to distributed management systems with built-in drivers for PLCs and I/O devices.
• KSO.001 Special Equipment Set (Central Control Station) High-reliability industrial computer-based central control station for programmable-technical complexes managing critical production processes. Used in automated process and fire protection control systems, available in multiple variants (KSO.001-50, KSO.001-54, KSO.001-55, KSO.001-92).
• KSO.002-02 Special Equipment Set 19-inch industrial computer for computing complexes of automatic fire protection systems (VK SAPPZ) and process control systems (ASU TP). Features 8 RS-485 ports and 4 optical single-mode communication channels.
• KSO.002-70 Special Equipment Set (Group Controller) Group controller for fire protection control and management systems (SKU PZ) and ASU TP systems. Functions as a computing complex for information processing, registration, and operator presentation.
• KSO.003-02 Special Equipment Set Special equipment set for computing complexes of automatic fire protection systems and ASU TP, providing information exchange with external devices via Ethernet optical lines and RS-485 channels, with dual-monitor display capability.
• MGPT-65 Gas Fire Extinguishing Modules Modular gas fire extinguishing systems designed for automatic fire suppression, providing long-term storage and controlled release of extinguishing agents (Freon-125, Freon-227ea) for Class A, B, C fires and energized electrical equipment. Features electric, pneumatic, and manual actuation.
• PPKP-01F-R / PPKP-01F-GB Fire Alarm Control Panels Fire alarm control panels supporting both conventional and System Sensor addressable devices. Designed for fire detection and suppression systems, smoke protection, and process automation at nuclear and thermal power plants. Approved for Russia/CIS and export (China) markets.
• PPKUP-03F Fire Alarm and Control Panel Fire alarm and control panel combining PPKP and PPU functions for fire detection, suppression, and smoke control systems at nuclear/thermal power plants and industrial facilities. Supports RS-485 and Ethernet communication with external systems.
• USP-01F / USP-01F1 Passive Spill Suppression Devices Passive spill suppression devices that extinguish burning and flammable liquid spills through a physical gas-phase diffusion combustion suppression mechanism. Used in nuclear, energy, and industrial facilities with no human intervention required.
• High-Pressure Fine Water Mist Fire Suppression System High-pressure fine water mist fire suppression system generating directed water fog with 20-50-100 micron droplets for rapid fire suppression. Safe for personnel and equipment including up to 35kV electrical systems. 40-year service life, from 1 liter of water generates 1,650 liters of steam.
• Kristall-2S2.200 System Controller (Прибор «Кристалл-2С2.200») System-forming instrument for integrated physical security complexes protecting perimeters, territories, and structures of critical facilities. Serves as the core for building physical security profiles including alarm, emergency call, and perimeter protection systems.
• SOS-1.2 Perimeter Security System (СОС-1.2) Comprehensive perimeter security system including barriers, perimeter and facility alarms, and video surveillance. Supports perimeters up to 20 km, multi-level security, and centralized management from a single command center. Operates from -50C to +50C.
• UPO-12F3 Perimeter Security Device (vibration-based intrusion detection) Dual-flank vibration-based intrusion detection device using cable sensitive elements on welded mesh fences (3-5mm wire). Provides 0.95 detection probability, RS485 service channel, and interfaces with control panels via dry contact outputs.
• SPRS2I Resistance Limit Signalizer (Explosion-Protected) Monitors resistive (electrode) sensor values and signals when sensors (level, pressure, etc.) exceed set limits. Used at nuclear power plants, oil/gas facilities, and chemical industry sites. Classified as explosion-protected equipment.
• LED Luminaire "Led Line" Series (LED Street Lighting) LED street and area luminaire series with cosine light distribution pattern. Power range 40-120W, replaces DRL-80/125/250 lamps. Patented vortex thermal management technology for extended component life.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 products certified with State Quality Mark with 52.6% share of total production volume
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered important and core.

• Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (OIYI)importantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2011Cooperation agreement signed for implementation of high-tech projects based on scientific and technical potential of OIYI and production capabilities of PAO Tenzor
• ZAO SKB TenzorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Design Bureau - part of the Group of Companies Tenzor, focuses on development of security systems for various conditions including nuclear power plants
• OAO Konetsn RosenergoatomcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor customer for fire protection systems and safety equipment at Russian nuclear power plants
• AO AtomstroyexportcoreTechnology or IntegrationContract for supply of fire protection systems for Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in China
• Leten (Legrand-Tenzor Joint Venture)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian-French joint venture established in Paris for production of low-voltage equipment
• GazpromimportantTechnology or IntegrationCooperation on equipping remote main pumping stations with autonomous physical and fire protection systems
• ParsonsimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational military-technical cooperation on modernization of security systems for chemical weapons storage facilities

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Framatome: Framatome provides nuclear fuel, services, and I&C systems for the global reactor fleet. A direct peer in nuclear-grade instrumentation, control systems, and reactor safety products.
• Mirion Technologies: Mirion provides radiation monitoring, nuclear instrumentation, and reactor safety systems globally. Directly comparable to Tenzor's SVRK (in-reactor control) and nuclear-grade instrumentation offerings.
• Westinghouse Electric: Westinghouse supplies AP1000 reactors and complementary I&C and safety systems globally. A direct competitor to Tenzor in any market where Russian VVER technology competes with Western reactor designs.
• Curtiss-Wright: Curtiss-Wright supplies reactor protection systems, I&C, and qualified nuclear-grade hardware to commercial and naval reactors. Overlaps with Tenzor's NP-001-15 qualified safety systems for nuclear power plants.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers EcoStruxure and Foxboro process automation systems, including nuclear-qualified offerings. A broad incumbent competing with Tenzor's TX SCADA and energy facility automation products.
• Bosch Security Systems: Bosch provides integrated fire detection, video surveillance, and access control systems for industrial and critical infrastructure. Competes with Tenzor's integrated security and fire protection portfolio.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell (including its System Sensor fire detection subsidiary that Tenzor integrates with) is a global incumbent in industrial automation, fire safety, and process control — competing with Tenzor in adjacent markets and setting the technology benchmark Tenzor must match.
• Siemens AG: Siemens offers SIMATIC PCS 7, SPPA-T3000, and comprehensive nuclear-graded I&C solutions across global reactor fleets. A broad incumbent competing with Tenzor's TX SCADA and APCS portfolios in any market Russian firms can access.
• ABB Ltd: ABB provides 800xA control platforms and nuclear-qualified I&C systems globally. Competes with Tenzor across industrial automation and process control, particularly in modernized power generation facilities.
• Emerson Electric: Emerson (via DeltaV and Ovation platforms) supplies process automation to nuclear and thermal power plants worldwide. Competes with Tenzor's APCS/Dubna platform in adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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