What CCPI Inc. does

CCPI Inc. is the US-based parent of a privately-held specialty temperature measurement group, wholly owned since June 2015 by The Marmon Group (a Berkshire Hathaway company) and operating principally through its UK subsidiary, CCPI Europe Ltd., founded in 1984 in Sheffield. The group manufactures bespoke thermocouples (base metal and noble metal), resistance temperature devices (RTDs) and platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), wire and cable, and protection tubes, with all products built to customer specifications rather than stocked as standard items. Its flagship UK facility — the 30,000 sq ft Temperature Technology Centre opened in 2009 — houses a UKAS-accredited thermal calibration laboratory (No. 0600) operating from -200°C to 1600°C, alongside a clean room for noble-metal assembly.

The company generates revenue through three streams: bespoke sensor manufacturing, UKAS-accredited calibration services (comparison, fixed-point, and the proprietary coil calibration method), and a precious-metal recycling programme (Metal Exchange Account) that returns roughly 50% cost savings to customers. It sells through direct enterprise field-sales teams in the UK and continental Europe (France, Germany, Benelux, Amsterdam office), supported by SafeContractor-approved on-site calibration engineers. The group serves regulated industrial buyers — aerospace (AMS 2750, BAC 5621), automotive (CQI-9), electronics/semiconductor, glass, steel, foundry/aluminium, medical/pharmaceutical, composites, plastics, and general heat treatment — with aerospace and automotive flagged as primary verticals. Proprietary technology includes INSEVA self-validating thermocouples (exclusive NPL licence, 2018), Long Life dual-wall MIMS cable developed with the University of Cambridge (80-90% drift reduction at high temperature), the PYRO Tag smartphone app for certificate and data access, and European distribution rights for C3 Data's furnace compliance software.

Name

CCPI Inc.

Legal name

CCPI Europe Ltd.

Website

https://ccpi-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CCPI Inc. is a Berkshire Hathaway-owned (via Marmon Group) specialist manufacturer of bespoke industrial temperature sensors — thermocouples, RTDs, and PRTs — and operator of a UKAS-accredited thermal calibration laboratory, serving aerospace, automotive, electronics, glass, steel, and foundry customers across the UK and continental Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Temperature Measurement

akta.pro primary industry

Thermistors & Temperature Sensors (NTC/PTC/RTD Elements) (HDAHANAH)

Keywords

• Industrial temperature sensors
• Thermocouple manufacturing
• Thermal calibration services
• Resistance temperature detectors
• Temperature measurement solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Blanchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature Sensor Manufacturing: Design, manufacture and supply of thermocouples, resistance temperature devices (RTDs), platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), thermocouple wire and cable, and accessories. All products are bespoke, manufactured to each customer's exact specifications. No standard products stocked; stock agreements with customers for call-off arrangements.
2. UKAS Thermal Calibration Services: UKAS-accredited (No. 0600) thermal calibration laboratory providing calibration of thermocouples, resistance thermometers, and associated measurement instrumentation including controllers, indicators, chart recorders, transmitters, and calibrators/simulators. Operating temperature range of -200°C to 1600°C with some of the tightest uncertainties of measurement held by a commercial calibration laboratory. Offers comparison calibration and fixed-point calibration methods.
3. Metal Exchange Account: Precious metal recycling program for customers. Customers return used thermocouple salvage, CCPI Europe arranges refining, credits are added to a unique Metal Exchange Account, and new wire is purchased and calibrated. Reduces cost of precious metal thermocouples by approximately 50%. Consistent pricing is ensured whilst the account is maintained as costs are excluded from fluctuating metal prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCPI Inc. (operating primarily through its subsidiary CCPI Europe Ltd.) designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke temperature sensors including thermocouples, resistance temperature devices (RTDs), platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), thermocouple wire and cable, and protection tubes for industrial applications. The company operates a UKAS-accredited thermal calibration laboratory (No. 0600) covering -200°C to 1600°C, and offers complementary services including on-site calibration, a precious metal recycling program (Metal Exchange Account), and the PYRO Tag smartphone application for product data and certificate access.

Product overview

CCPI Europe is a manufacturer of temperature sensors and thermal calibration solutions, operating as a single integrated product and service portfolio. The core offerings include AccuClave Series autoclave thermocouples, Base Metal and Noble Metal Thermocouple Assemblies, RTD/PRT Assemblies, Thermocouple Protection Tubes, and Thermocouple Wire/Cable products across various insulation types (CEFIR, FEP, PFA, PTFE, PVC, Silicone Rubber, Fiberglass, Refrasil). The company complements its hardware with UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory services (-200°C to 1600°C), the PYRO Tag smartphone app for data management, and Metal Exchange Account for precious metal recycling. INSEVA self-validating thermocouple technology, developed under NPL license, represents an innovative addition for drift validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AccuClave® Series: Temperature measurement products for autoclave and composite applications
• AccuClave®
• AccuClave®X
• AccuConnect™
• AccuFlex™
• PEEKSense™
• TRAC
• Accutip®
• CEFIR® Series
• Refrasil®
• Pyrotag
• INSEVA

Products and services

• AccuClave® Series Temperature Sensors Temperature measurement solutions for autoclaves and composite curing applications in aerospace and other high-accuracy industrial environments.
• Aero Engine Test Cables Specialized electrical, mineral insulated, and thermocouple engine test cables for aerospace engine testing facilities.
• Base Metal Thermocouple Assemblies Base metal thermocouple assemblies including Accutip, Bayonet, Flexible, Mineral Insulated, and Long Life variants for general industrial temperature measurement.
• Noble Metal Thermocouple Assemblies High-temperature noble metal thermocouple assemblies manufactured in a clean room environment, including Crown, Forehearth, Industrial, Lehr, Master Reference, Platinum, Semi-Conductor, and Vacuum Furnace variants.
• RTD / PRT Assemblies Resistance Temperature Device (RTD) and Platinum Resistance Thermometer (PRT) assemblies including 4 Wire PT100, Fabricated RTD, and Mineral Insulated variants for precision temperature sensing.
• Thermocouple Protection Tubes High-temperature corrosion resistant protection tubes made from Cast Iron, Syalon, Silicon Carbide, and ceramic-coated steel for use in aluminium, foundry, and molten metals applications.
• Thermocouple Wire and Cable Insulated thermocouple wire and cable products including CEFIR, FEP, PFA, PTFE, PVC, Silicone Rubber, Fiberglass, and Refrasil variants for diverse industrial temperature applications.
• INSEVA (Integrated Self-validating Thermocouple) Revolutionary self-validating thermocouple technology incorporating fixed-point calibration techniques, enabling in-situ validation of thermocouple readings from within the furnace to confirm true furnace temperature. Licensed exclusively from NPL.
• PYRO Tag Smartphone App Smartphone application for thermocouple data analysis that allows users to scan smart tags to access thermocouple serial numbers, calibration data, quality data, product re-orders, quotes, and certificates. Removes human error from data entry and streamlines audits. Compatible with C3 Data's furnace compliance software.
• UKAS Accredited Thermal Calibration Laboratory UKAS accredited (No. 0600) calibration laboratory operating in temperature range of -200°C to 1600°C, offering comparison calibration, fixed-point calibration, and coil calibration services for thermocouples and platinum resistance thermometers. SPRT uncertainties as tight as 0.001°C.
• On-site Calibration Servicing Nationwide on-site calibration service with SafeContractor approved engineers providing calibration and certification for customer monitoring systems, minimising disruption and downtime.
• Metal Exchange Account Precious metal recycling program that reduces thermocouple costs by approximately 50% by collecting, refining, and crediting salvage metals to customer accounts for purchasing new calibrated wire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in thermocouple drift at 1300°C and 80% reduction at 1200°C with Long Life Mineral Insulated thermocouples
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Whyy? ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Transformation partnership combining Whyy? Change's Lean6 training solutions (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt) with CCPI Europe's long-term strategy of continuous improvement. Objective to achieve Lean Business status by end of 2023. Lean6 methodology embedded across all departments. Joint marketing through company uniforms displaying Lean6 certification level logos.
• C3 DatacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2018Data licence agreement signed for exclusive European distribution rights for C3 Data's furnace compliance software. Partnership allows CCPI Europe customers to streamline processes for Nadcap, AMS-2750, and CQI-9 compliance. PYRO Tag app provides QR code compatibility with C3 Data's furnace compliance software.
• ISOMIL GMBHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2018Custom-built calibration system designed and installed by CCPI Europe at ISOMIL GMBH manufacturing facility in Hanau, Germany. The unique system enables calibrations at low uncertainty levels required by aerospace and aerospace heat treatment industries. Part of CCPI Europe's investment in external stakeholders.
• National Physical Laboratory (NPL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018Exclusive licence agreement signed on 15 May 2018 for INSEVA (Integrated Self-validating thermocouple) technology. CCPI Europe is the sole company selected by NPL to commercialise this revolutionary technology that brings fixed-point calibration techniques into industrial thermocouples. CCPI Europe to refine technology in cooperation with forward-thinking customers. Part of the EMPRESS Project coordinated by NPL and funded by EURAMET.
• Marmon Group (Berkshire Hathaway)flagshipOthers · 1 June 2015CCPI Europe and TE Wire & Cable purchased from CCPI Inc. by The Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company. In 2019, the wire and cable division joined various other divisions to create Marmon Electrical consisting of 18 cable companies and over 2000 associates.
• TE Wire & Cable LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company within the Marmon Group. TE Wire & Cable LLC is a premier thermocouple and specialty wire and cable manufacturer with in-house laboratory certified by NIST. Collaboration includes cross-Atlantic sales meetings, technology sharing (e.g., Low Drift MIMS Cable webinar hosted at TE Wire & Cable USA), and mutual support during pandemic restrictions. General Manager Vlad Fedorchak visited Sheffield HQ.
• University of CambridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with University of Cambridge on temperature measurement using contact sensors. University student Michele Scervini conducted research on drift characteristics of base metal thermocouples, leading to development of dual-wall/low-drift mineral insulated cable achieving 80-90% drift reduction. Research conducted at both CCPI Europe UKAS laboratory and Cambridge facilities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Omega Engineering: Omega Engineering is a global direct-marketer and manufacturer of temperature, pressure, and process measurement sensors including a comprehensive thermocouple and RTD portfolio. Directly comparable product offering, customer base, and channel strategy to CCPI Europe.
• Watlow: Watlow is a leading US-headquartered manufacturer of thermal solutions including thermocouples, RTDs, and heaters for industrial applications. Directly comparable to CCPI Europe across industrial temperature sensor product lines serving aerospace, semiconductor, and process industries.
• Conax Technologies: Conax Technologies is a US-based manufacturer of temperature sensors, pressure seals, and custom cable assemblies for industrial and aerospace applications. Direct peer with overlapping aerospace heat treatment, autoclave, and process industry customer base.
• TC Ltd: TC Ltd (Temperature Controls Ltd) is a UK manufacturer and supplier of thermocouples, RTDs, and associated instrumentation for industrial applications. Direct peer in bespoke and standard temperature sensor manufacturing for similar UK and European customer segments.
• TE Wire & Cable: TE Wire & Cable is a sister Marmon Group company and premier thermocouple and specialty wire/cable manufacturer with NIST-certified laboratory. Direct peer and collaboration partner, jointly serving North American and European markets within Marmon Electrical.
• Isothermal Technology: Isothermal Technology is a UK-based specialist in temperature calibration and fixed-point cells, operating an accredited calibration laboratory. Direct peer in temperature calibration services and primary standard cells relevant to NPL-grade calibration work.

Broad incumbents

• WIKA: WIKA is a global German-headquartered leader in industrial measurement of pressure, temperature, level, and flow. Broad incumbent with overlapping thermocouple and RTD product lines but a much wider portfolio across measurement categories.
• Fluke Corporation: Fluke Corporation is a US-headquartered global leader in electronic test tools, measurement instruments, and thermal imaging. Broad incumbent with calibration services and handheld thermocouple/RTD instruments serving adjacent industrial maintenance and quality use cases.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a Swiss-German global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, instruments, and automation solutions. Broad incumbent offering temperature, flow, level, and analytical measurement across process industries; overlaps CCPI in industrial temperature.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa Electric is a Japanese global provider of industrial automation, control, and measurement solutions including temperature transmitters and sensors. Broad incumbent serving process industries (steel, chemicals, power) with overlapping industrial temperature measurement applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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