Gastronics

What Gastronics does

Gastronics, Inc. is a US-based industrial fixed gas detection company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bedford Heights, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures detectors, transmitters, controllers, and radio telemetry systems for monitoring toxic and combustible gases in hazardous industrial environments. Its technical core is the Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) sensor line, branded as TrueLEL, which uses a single sensor to measure over 14 gases with built-in environmental compensation and a 5+ year calibration-free lifetime. Gastronics pioneered wireless gas detection in 1999 with its True Wireless platform, transmitting measurements from remote locations to a central control station using licensed UHF/VHF or non-licensed 900MHz/2.4GHz MESH radios, with up to 254 remote units per radio channel.

The product portfolio spans the TW-XP series (wireless and wired single- and dual-gas detectors), SLX/SLXL/TR-Series 4–20mA transmitters, RG3/RG5/RG9 radio telemetry units, the RG-D2 controller, the Deployable Monitoring Station, the Gastrac mobile/web monitoring app, a solar backup power system, and a stack monitor. Outputs integrate with DCS, SCADA, and dispersion-modeling systems (e.g., SAFER Systems) via Modbus-RTU and HART. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds UL/CSA Class I Division 1 and 2 hazardous-location approvals, with IECEx/ATEX certifications pending for European deployment.

Gastronics sells primarily through direct, consultative enterprise sales to chemical processing, oil & gas, and critical infrastructure operators, with deployed systems at major chlorine and chemical facilities in the USA and oil & gas operations in the Middle East. Revenue is hardware-led (one-time equipment sales with recurring sensor replacement and software/app services), with quote-based, non-public pricing. In March 2026 the company was acquired by Safe Monitoring Group (SMG), a portfolio company of Alder, becoming the first North America-based company in SMG's portfolio of eight gas detection brands. Founder and CEO Bud Dungan continues to lead the business post-acquisition.

Name

Gastronics

Legal name

Gastronics, Inc.

Website

https://gastronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gastronics is a US industrial fixed gas detection firm that designs and manufactures wireless and wired toxic and combustible gas detectors, radio telemetry systems, and monitoring software for chemical processing, oil & gas, and critical infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Detection Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed Gas Detection & Continuous Monitoring (Sensors/IoT/Telemetry) (EUAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Monitoring/Telemetry for Regulators & Meter Stations (RTUs, Sensors) (EUAJAKAM), Gas Network Monitoring & Alarm Management (Event/Fault Handling) (EUAJAFAC), SCADA/Telemetry & Real-Time Operations Analytics (EUAJALAF)

Keywords

• Industrial gas detection
• Fixed gas monitors
• Wireless gas detection
• Radio telemetry systems
• Combustible gas detectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gas Detection Equipment Sales: Sale of fixed gas detection systems including detectors, transmitters, controllers, and telemetry systems. One-time hardware purchases with accessories and replacement sensors as recurring revenue components.
2. Software/Subscription Services: Gastrac app provides remote monitoring capabilities. While specific pricing not disclosed, the app enables ongoing service relationships with customers for software support and monitoring services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gastronics designs and manufactures industrial fixed gas detection systems for monitoring toxic and combustible gases. Its product line includes wireless and wired gas detectors and transmitters (MPS, TW-XP, SLX, SLXL, TR-Series), radio telemetry units (RG3/RG5/RG9 RTU), controllers, the Gastrac remote-monitoring app, Events SCADA software, and supporting accessories such as solar backup power systems, explosion-proof housings, and stack monitors. These systems are deployed at chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, utilities, and other hazardous-location industrial facilities.

Product overview

Gastronics is an industrial fixed gas detection company founded in 1997 that designs and manufactures wireless and wired gas monitoring systems. The product portfolio centers on the MPS Gas Detector (featuring TrueLEL multi-gas detection technology) and the TW-XP series (available in wireless and wired variants for single and dual gas detection). These core detectors integrate with the company's Radio Telemetry systems (RG3, RG5, RG9 RTU), RG-D2 Controller, Deployable Monitoring Station, and SL/TR-Series Gas Transmitters. The ecosystem is unified through the Gastrac™ App mobile platform for remote monitoring and the Events SCADA system for industrial control integration. Supporting products include Solar Backup Power Systems for hazardous locations, 316 Stainless Steel Instrument Housings, Stack Monitors (Model SP2105), and Sensor Elements. The company pioneered True Wireless Gas Detection in 1999, enabling wireless measurement transmission from remote locations using licensed UHF/VHF and non-licensed 900MHz/2.4GHz MESH frequencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrueLEL™: Proprietary sensor technology that accurately measures over 14 gases with one sensor, providing true LEL readings across multiple hydrocarbon gases.
• True Wireless®
• Gastrac™

Products and services

• MPS Gas Detector Next-generation combustible gas detector using Molecular Property Spectrometer technology with built-in environmental compensation for temperature, pressure, and humidity. TrueLEL capability provides accurate measurement of over 14 hydrocarbon gases with one sensor, eliminating false positives and calibration requirements over a 5+ year sensor life.
• TW-XP Wireless Single Gas Transmitter Wireless single gas transmitter for toxic, combustible, and VOC gases with stainless housing, data logging, and real-time clock. Supports 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, UHF, or VHF radio options for flexible deployment in hazardous locations.
• TW-XP Wireless Dual Gas Detector Wireless dual gas sensor with dual auxiliary analog inputs, single digital input, and up to five relay outputs for seamless integration. The industry's most versatile wireless solution for hazardous industrial environments.
• TW-XP Wired Single Gas Detector Hardwired version of TW-XP single gas transmitter with dual analog and RS485 outputs for fixed installation in industrial facilities.
• TW-XP Wired Dual Gas Detector Hardwired version of TW-XP dual gas transmitter with dual analog and RS485 outputs for fixed installation requirements.
• SLX-Series Gas Transmitter 4-20mA gas transmitter for fixed gas detection applications using electrochemical sensors for toxic gas measurement.
• SLXL-Series Gas Transmitter Extended-range 4-20mA gas transmitter for toxic gas detection applications in industrial fixed installations.
• TR-25 4-20mA Explosion-Proof Gas Transmitter Basic Pellistor or Infrared 4-20mA explosion-proof gas transmitter for combustible or CO2 gases. Approved for Class I, Division 2 standards with loop-powered 4-20mA signal output requiring no intrinsically safe barriers.
• RG-D2 Controller Fully programmable controller with up to 6 analog inputs, 4 relay outputs, 2 analog outputs, and 8 digital inputs for system integration of gas detection installations.
• Deployable Monitoring Station Truly wireless, explosion-proof certified gas and flame monitoring station for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous zones. Features plug and play setup with interoperable components including RG3-RTU Controller, TW-XP Transmitter, TR-25 Transmitter, and SL-Series Gas Transmitter. Supports up to 254 remote units per radio channel.
• Gastrac App Mobile and web application for remote monitoring of gas detection sensors. Enables real-time alerts, alarm history, diagnostics, calibration tracking, and multi-location monitoring from Android/iOS smartphones or computers.
• Solar Backup Power System (TW-XP-SLB2) Battery and charging system for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations. Includes SunSaver 6L PV Controller with PWM charging, dual compartment design, and NEMA-3R weather rating for outdoor use.
• RG3-RTU Radio Telemetry Windows-based programmable Radio Telemetry System with complete library of Controls, Statistics, Communications, Ladder Logic, I/O, Math, and Tables for remote data collection.
• RG5-RTU Radio Telemetry Radio Telemetry System for remote data collection and wireless communication with Gastronics gas detection equipment.
• RG9-RTU Radio Telemetry Radio Telemetry System for advanced remote monitoring and control applications with wireless communication.
• Events SCADA SCADA system with form editor, Modbus Grids, Statistics, Alarms, Rate Of Change, and Database capabilities. Includes Labels, Annunciators, Bar Charts, Trends, and Image displays for industrial control integration.
• 316 Stainless Steel Instrument Housings Stainless steel instrument housings approved for UL/CSA Class I, Division 1, Groups ABCD with five 3/4 inch NPT conduit entry ports. Available in tall and short cover options.
• Model SP2105 Dual ByPass Wet Scrubber Stack Monitor Stack monitor designed for wet scrubber applications with redundant bypass for moisture removal. Features brushless pumps, Teflon and Kynar wetted materials, and options for electrochemical, paper tape, and redundant sensors.
• Wide Temp H2S Sensor Element Hydrogen sulfide sensor with wide temperature range from -40 to 65 degrees C, 5-year life expectancy, solid electrolyte technology, and 24-month warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• No calibration required during 5+ year sensor life
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MSA Safety: Global leader in fixed and portable gas detection with the Ultima X series and Toxgard monitors. Closest direct competitor to Gastronics in industrial combustible/toxic gas detection for chemical and oil & gas customers.
• Dräger: Major industrial safety player offering Polytron fixed gas detectors and integrated safety solutions. Directly competes with Gastronics in chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas end markets globally.
• Industrial Scientific: Specialist in gas detection (predominantly portable but expanding into fixed), with iNet Now monitoring platform. Comparable in target customer base (chemical, oil & gas) and subscription/connectivity value proposition.
• RKI Instruments: Mid-sized US competitor offering fixed gas detectors, controllers, and wireless systems (Beacon, GD-K88D). Closest comparable in scale and US chemical-industry focus.
• Crowcon Detection Instruments: UK-based fixed and portable gas detection specialist serving oil & gas and chemical sectors. Competes directly in combustible/toxic gas detection with comparable wireless and 4-20mA product lines.
• Sensidyne: US distributor/integrator of fixed gas detection systems (including its own branded products) serving industrial safety markets. Overlaps with Gastronics in chemical and oil & gas detection deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Analytics: Industrial gas detection business within Honeywell's broader safety portfolio (including BW Technologies, Sieger). Competes with Gastronics via fixed-point detectors and integrated monitoring systems for hazardous locations.
• Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection: Teledyne's gas and flame detection business (formerly Oldham/Simtronics) offers fixed detectors for combustible/toxic gases. Competes with Gastronics in industrial hazardous-location monitoring worldwide.
• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese industrial automation incumbent offering gas analyzers and process safety solutions. Competes with Gastronics in chemical/petrochemical process plants, especially across Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
• AMETEK Process Instruments: Industrial analyzer business within AMETEK offering fixed gas analyzers for process and emissions monitoring. Competes with Gastronics in stack monitoring and process gas detection for chemical plants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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