Metrotech
Vivax-Metrotech Corporation manufactures utility-locating, pipe-inspection, and pipeline-defect-mapping equipment (vLoc3 receivers, vCam cameras, fault locators) sold directly to utilities, municipalities, telecom operators, and contract locators across nine verticals globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersÉcully, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Metrotech does
Vivax-Metrotech Corporation, doing business as Vivax-Metrotech, is a privately held manufacturer of equipment for locating buried utilities, fiber-optic and metallic cables, ferrous objects, and pipeline coating defects, as well as for inspecting the interior of pipes and ducts. The product architecture is built around the vLoc3 family of utility locator receivers — spanning the vLoc3-Pro (3D screened antennas with signal-distortion visualization), vLoc3-RTK-Pro (first utility locator with integrated RTK GNSS and 4G LTE cellular for survey-grade accuracy), vLoc3-5000 (high-end receiver), vLoc3-Cam (camera-equipped), vLoc3-DM (ACVG pipeline defect mapping), and vLoc3-ML (machine-learning-enabled) — supplemented by VM Series locators, the VM-510FFL+ standalone A-frame fault locator, the vScan avoidance tool, and the vCam series of pipe inspection cameras (vCam-6, vCamDrain, vCamMX-2) covering 2–12 inch diameter lines. Underlying capabilities include ACVG coating analysis, sheath-to-ground fault detection, ferrous metal detection, NTRIP/RTCM3 connectivity, and integration with the Trimble Access surveying ecosystem.
The company operates a hardware-centric, sales-led business model with two primary revenue streams: one-time sales of locators, inspection cameras, transmitters, and accessories, plus recurring pull-through revenue from replacement parts and consumables. Products are sold directly to enterprise and municipal buyers across nine verticals — gas, power, water, sewer/wastewater, telecom, transmission, municipal, survey/mapping, and contract locating — supported by a global field-sales organization, a knowledge/training center, product registration, and service-center infrastructure. No pricing is publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is reinforced by a multi-channel marketing presence (corporate website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, trade press) and is anchored by four ISO certifications (9001, 27001, 14001, 45001), lending procurement-grade credibility to utility and municipal buyers.
The firm maintains a US-incorporated corporate entity (Vivax-Metrotech Corporation), with operational contacts in the United States and China and claims of global reach, though no explicit revenue, headcount figure, ownership structure, or institutional investor disclosures are available in the input data. Note: the firmographic record identifies the parent entity as "Metrotech," a French-headquartered (Écully) electronic measurement equipment manufacturer founded in 1964 with 101–250 employees, while the operating product data and website describe the US-based Vivax-Metrotech Corporation; the analysis below treats the two as connected entities under the broader Metrotech brand, with most operational evidence drawn from the Vivax-Metrotech Corporation record.
Metrotech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Metrotech
- Legal name
- Vivax-Metrotech Corporation
- Website
- https://metrotech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Vivax-Metrotech Corporation manufactures utility-locating, pipe-inspection, and pipeline-defect-mapping equipment (vLoc3 receivers, vCam cameras, fault locators) sold directly to utilities, municipalities, telecom operators, and contract locators across nine verticals globally.
- Ownership category
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Metrotech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Underground Utility Locating Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Testing, Certification & Inspection Tools (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cable Fault Location, Testing & Repair (MV/LV) (EUAEACAM), Sewer Line Locating & Depth Verification (HSAOABAK), Line Monitoring & Sensors (DLR, conductor temperature/sag, fault passage, vibration/icing sensors) (EUADADAL)
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Where Metrotech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Écully
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Metrotech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of utility locating equipment, inspection cameras, transmitters, and accessories. Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling specialized detection and mapping hardware.
- Accessories and Consumables: Sale of replacement parts, accessories, and consumable items for utility locating and inspection equipment.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Metrotech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Metrotech (operating as Vivax-Metrotech Corporation) develops and manufactures equipment for buried utility locating, fiber-optic cable locating, ferrous metal detection, coating analysis and ACVG surveys on cathodic-protected pipes, sheath-to-ground fault detection on cables, interior inspection of pipes and ducts, and mapping of buried utilities. The portfolio centers on the vLoc3 series of utility locator receivers and complementary VM Series locators, fault locators, inspection cameras (vCam series), transmitters, and supporting mobile/desktop mapping applications.
Product overview
Metrotech (Vivax-Metrotech Corporation) is a manufacturer of buried utility locating, fiber-optic cable locating, ferrous metal detection, coating analysis, and pipe inspection equipment. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the vLoc3 series of utility locator receivers, which come in multiple variants including the vLoc3-Pro (advanced professional), vLoc3-RTK-Pro (survey-grade GNSS), vLoc3-5000 (high-end), vLoc3-Cam (with integrated camera), vLoc3-DM (defect mapper), and vLoc3-ML (machine learning). Complementary product lines include the VM Series utility locators (VM-810), VM-510FFL+ fault locators, vScan avoidance tools, and a range of transmitters including the FLS-2 rack-mounted transmitter. For pipe inspection, Metrotech offers the vCam series of inspection cameras including vCam-6 and vCamMX-2 systems. The product ecosystem is supported by mobile and desktop applications (VMMap), survey and mapping tools with GPS/GNSS integration, accessories, and legacy product support. Products serve industries including sewer/wastewater, power, water, gas, telecom, municipal, transmission lines, and contract locating operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- vLoc3-Pro Utility Locator Professional-grade utility locator featuring two sets of screened 3D antennas that detect and display signal distortion on a bright full-color display, with classic locate screens plus new locate perspective features for enhanced damage prevention and information gathering. Built for utility locate professionals.
- vLoc3-RTK-Pro Utility Locator
Quantifiable outcome
- Survey-grade accuracy using RTK GNSS with 4G LTE cellular module for RTCM 3 corrections
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Metrotech
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Metrotech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Metrotech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Metrotech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Radiodetection (SPX Technologies): Leading manufacturer of cable and pipe locators, including the RD7200/RD8100 series that compete directly with Vivax-Metrotech's vLoc3 line. Highly comparable in product, target customer (utilities, contractors), and delivery model.
- Subsite Electronics (The Toro Company): Manufacturer of utility locating, marking, and HDD guidance equipment sold to contractors and utilities. Direct overlap with Vivax-Metrotech's locator and transmitter product lines.
- CUES: Specialist in sewer and wastewater pipeline inspection cameras and systems, directly comparable to Vivax-Metrotech's vCam-6 and vCamMX-2 inspection product line.
- Ridgid (Emerson): Markets the SeekTech line of utility locators and inspection equipment that directly overlap with Vivax-Metrotech's vLoc3 and vCam product families. Targets the same plumbing, utility, and contractor buyer.
- Envirosight: Provider of sewer inspection crawlers and cameras (e.g., Rovver, IBAK distribution), competing with Vivax-Metrotech's vCam family for the same municipal and contractor customers.
- IPEK International (IDEX): European-based manufacturer of sewer and pipe inspection cameras now part of IDEX, directly comparable to Vivax-Metrotech's vCam product line and serving overlapping municipal customers.
- Schonstedt Instrument Company: Specialist in pipe and cable locators, magnetic locators, and ferrous detection — closely overlapping with Vivax-Metrotech's VM-880 metal detector and vLoc3 series serving the same contractors and utilities.
Broad incumbents
- Hexagon AB: Parent of Leica Geosystems with a broad geospatial and detection portfolio. Less specialized than Vivax-Metrotech in utility-only locating, but materially overlapping in survey-grade positioning through RTK GNSS workflows.
- Leica Geosystems (Hexagon AB): Broad surveying and detection portfolio (including utility detection) that overlaps with Vivax-Metrotech's vLoc3-RTK-Pro and Spar 300 products. Much larger parent (Hexagon) with global distribution and software stack.
- 3M (Dynatel locator line): Historically a major player in utility locators through the Dynatel brand, competing with Vivax-Metrotech's vLoc3 series across telecom and power utility buyers; broader portfolio offers overlapping capabilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
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Frequently asked questions about Metrotech
What does Metrotech do?
Metrotech (operating as Vivax-Metrotech Corporation) develops and manufactures equipment for buried utility locating, fiber-optic cable locating, ferrous metal detection, coating analysis and ACVG surveys on cathodic-protected pipes, sheath-to-ground fault detection on cables, interior inspection of pipes and ducts, and mapping of buried utilities. The portfolio centers on the vLoc3 series of utility locator receivers and complementary VM Series locators, fault locators, inspection cameras (vCam series), transmitters, and supporting mobile/desktop mapping applications.
Is Metrotech a public or private company?
Metrotech is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Metrotech founded?
Metrotech was founded in 1964. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Metrotech based?
Metrotech is headquartered in Écully, France, in the Europe region.
How does Metrotech make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables.
Who are Metrotech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Radiodetection (SPX Technologies), Subsite Electronics (The Toro Company), CUES, Ridgid (Emerson), Envirosight, IPEK International (IDEX) and Schonstedt Instrument Company. Broad incumbents are Hexagon AB, Leica Geosystems (Hexagon AB) and 3M (Dynatel locator line).
Does Metrotech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Metrotech.
What industry is Metrotech in?
Metrotech's product category is Underground Utility Locating Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFALAK, Testing, Certification & Inspection Tools (Copper/Fiber), with a secondary code of EUAEACAM, Cable Fault Location, Testing & Repair (MV/LV). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.