What LTH Electronics does

LTH Electronics is a UK-based industrial instrumentation manufacturer specializing in intelligent liquid measurement systems for process applications. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Luton, Bedfordshire, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of sensors and instruments covering conductivity, pH/ORP, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, suspended solids, level, flow, pressure, and temperature measurement. Core proprietary technologies include Quadbeam four-beam self-compensating optical sensors, electrodeless (inductive) conductivity sensors engineered for harsh environments, and a Bluetooth-enabled DXU18 DIN-rail module platform extended through DCU18, DEU18, DPU18, DOU18, DTU18, and DMU18 variants. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification continuously since 1991 and SafeContractor accreditation continuously since 2014, and publishes UKAS-traceable calibration services.

LTH serves enterprise customers across pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, dairy, soft drinks, industrial gases, chemicals, water and wastewater treatment, and semiconductor-related ultra-pure water applications. Named customers include GlaxoSmithKline, Coca-Cola, BOC Gases, Arla Foods, Bakkavor Foods, Muller Dairies, Britvic Soft Drinks, and Diversey. Revenue is generated through direct quotation-based hardware sales in the UK and through a global distributor network spanning the UK, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, India, Canada, Thailand, China, and Taiwan. The portfolio is increasingly extended through the LTH Discover mobile configuration app, bespoke control-panel fabrication, dosing pump packages, and calibration solutions plus planned preventative maintenance contracts, creating recurring service revenue on top of the instrument base. Approximately 21 employees operate from the Luton headquarters and manufacturing facility, with active participation at international trade shows including Achema, Process Expo, and 3W Expo.

Name

LTH Electronics

Legal name

LTH Electronics Ltd

Website

https://lth.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LTH Electronics is a UK-based industrial instrumentation manufacturer with over 50 years of experience producing liquid measurement sensors and instruments for enterprise customers in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, water treatment, and industrial process applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA), Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial process instrumentation
• Liquid measurement sensors
• Conductivity and pH meters
• Electromagnetic flowmeters
• Water and wastewater analyzers

Headquarters

HQ city

Luton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Instrumentation and Sensors: Sale of liquid measurement instruments and sensors including conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, level, flow, pressure, and temperature measurement products for industrial process applications.
2. Calibration and Cleaning Solutions: Conductivity calibration solutions with traceable certification, NIST traceable pH buffers, redox calibration solutions, and electrode cleaning solutions.
3. Bespoke Control Panels and Packages: Custom-built control panels, cooling tower control and dosing packages prefabricated to customer requirements.
4. Service and Calibration: After-sales support including planned preventative maintenance, on-site service for emergency support, installation, commissioning, product training, troubleshooting, and calibration to traceable standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LTH Electronics designs, manufactures, and supplies a comprehensive range of intelligent liquid measurement systems — including contacting and electrodeless conductivity instruments, pH/Redox (ORP) electrodes and transmitters, dissolved oxygen sensors, turbidity and suspended solids analyzers, electromagnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters, level measurement devices, and pressure/temperature transmitters — for industrial process applications in water/wastewater, pharmaceutical, food and dairy, beverage, chemical, semiconductor, and biotechnology sectors. The company complements its hardware catalogue with bespoke control panels, calibration and cleaning consumables, DIN-rail analytical modules, and after-sales services including installation, commissioning, training, troubleshooting, and traceable calibration.

Product overview

LTH Electronics provides intelligent liquid measurement systems comprising a comprehensive portfolio of industrial sensors and instruments for process applications. The product portfolio includes Contacting and Electrodeless (Inductive) Conductivity instruments (BCD17, BED17, DCU18, DEU18, MTD75, IET40) and sensors (ECS20, ECS40, CMC series); pH and Redox (ORP) instruments (BPD17, MPD73LV-UL, DPU18), electrodes (PG13.5, S400) and holders (PME20, WPA1); Dissolved Oxygen instruments (BOD17, DOU18), sensors (FMS 22, OxyProbe, E-1822 ProcessProbe); Turbidity and Suspended Solids instruments (BTD17, DTU18), sensors (S10, S20, S40, T30, TU series, S20-SWW/S40-SWW); Flow measurement devices including electromagnetic flowmeters (RBMag, RKMag, RPMag, RPMagM, RSMag), ultrasonic flowmeters (SGM-101F, SGM-101H, Flowmeter); Level measurement products including transmitters (VLW90M, Hydrobar, METER, PTU50, CLT), switches (CLS, FLX, KMW, Vibraswitch); Pressure transmitters (DP-4000, 2000, 4000, 8000 series, Peramic CER-8000, 8000-SAN); Temperature sensors (PT-100/PT-1000); and Multi Parameter instruments (MXD70, MXD73/75). Additionally offers Calibration and Cleaning Solutions, Dosing Pumps, Bespoke Control Panels, and the DXU18 DIN Rail Module series for system integration. Configuration and calibration is supported via the LTH Discover mobile app for iOS and Android.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrodeless Conductivity Measurement Systems (e.g., MTD75 Cooling Tower Controller, BED17, DEU18, IET40, ECS20/ECS40 sensors) Complete range of electrodeless (inductive) conductivity instruments and sensors for industrial processes where conventional contacting sensors suffer from electrode coating. Includes cooling tower controllers, transmitters with detachable PEEK sensors (IP66/IP67), and sensors with FDA-approved wetted materials for hygienic/CIP/SIP applications in dairy, brewing, food, and process industries.
• Contacting Conductivity Measurement Systems (BCD17, DCU18, CMC series cells, AquaCal 2000) Contacting conductivity and resistivity instruments, modules, and conductivity cells (K=0.01 to 10 cell constants) for process, high-temperature, high-pressure, and ultra-pure water applications, including a portable pure-water validation kit conforming to ASTM D 5391-99 and USP test methods.
• pH and Redox (ORP) Measurement Systems (BPD17, MPD73LV-UL, DPU18, PG13.5, S400, PME20, Spray Wash) Complete pH and Redox (ORP) measurement portfolio comprising panel/surface/pipe-mount instruments, differential-input DIN-rail modules, PG13.5 and Ryton-body process electrodes with double-junction references, inline/immersion holders, and automated spray-wash cleaning systems to reduce maintenance time and cost.
• Dissolved Oxygen Measurement Systems (BOD17, DOU18, FMS 22, OxyProbe, E-1822 ProcessProbe) Dissolved oxygen instruments and sensors for % saturation, mg/l, ppm, and temperature, including the optical FMS 22 sensor with plug-and-play SMART calibration (no electrolyte or polarising time required) and polarographic sensors (OxyProbe, E-1822 ProcessProbe) for fermentation, bioprocess, and wastewater aeration control.
• Turbidity and Suspended Solids Measurement Systems (S10, S20, S40, T30, TU series, S20-SWW/S40-SWW, BTD17, DTU18) Industrial turbidity and suspended solids sensors and instruments using LTH's proprietary Quadbeam four-beam self-compensating technology that virtually eliminates drift from contamination, sensor ageing, and daylight interference. Includes hygienic 3A-certified variants for dairy/food/beverage and dedicated waste/storm water models for wastewater applications.
• Electromagnetic Flowmeters (RBMag, RKMag, RPMag, RPMagM, RSMag) Battery-powered and mains-powered electromagnetic flowmeters with PTFE, PFA, rubber, or ABS linings and various electrode materials (316 SS, Hastelloy C, Titanium, Tantalum, Platinum). Pipe diameters DN10 to DN2000 with flow range 0.1–110000 m³/hr and outputs including 4-20mA, pulse, HART, Modbus RTU, and Bluetooth.
• Ultrasonic Flowmeters (SGM-101F, SGM-101H portable, Flowmeter open-channel) Time-transit ultrasonic flowmeters with clamp-on or insertion transducers and an IP67 compact open-channel flowmeter for any channel/weir. The portable SGM-101H kit includes clamp-on transducers for DN20–DN4000 pipes with built-in data logging.
• Level Measurement Systems (KMW hygienic switch, CLS capacitive, CLT transmitter, FLX conductivity switch, VLW90M controller, Hydrobar submersible, METER & PTU50 ultrasonic, Vibraswitch-C) Comprehensive level measurement family covering hygienic HF-wave level switches (FDA/EHEDG, CIP/SIP), capacitive point-level switches and transmitters, conductivity level switches, tuning-fork switches, submersible hydrostatic 2-wire 4-20mA transmitters for water/wastewater, and non-contact ultrasonic transmitters with optional HART, Modbus, and Bluetooth.
• Pressure Measurement Systems (DP-4000, 2000 Series, 4000 Series, 8000 Series, 8000-SAN, Peramic CER-8000) Intelligent pressure and differential-pressure transmitters with stainless steel flush diaphragms, ceramic measuring cells, and one-touch programming. Measurement ranges from 30 mBar to 350 Bar with 4-20mA output and optional HART or Profibus communications, including hygienic/sanitary variants (8000-SAN) for CIP/SIP in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Temperature Measurement (PT-100 / PT-1000 Sensors and Transmitters) Stainless steel head-mounted PT-100 and PT-1000 temperature sensors and 2-wire 4-20mA transmitters with optional HART and Profibus, fast response, and hygienic process connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electrodeless conductivity sensors operate with virtually zero maintenance and provide accurate and reliable measurements over extended time periods in processes where sensors may suffer from electrode coating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• E. Eberhardt ApScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenmark distributor located at Baldersbuen 15A, DK-2640 Hedehusene. Promotes, sells and supports LTH's analytical instrumentation and sensor product range in Denmark.
• System-c bioprocesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance distributor at Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. Specializes in bioprocess instrumentation distribution.
• Klay Instruments BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands distributor at Dwingeloo. Provides local sales and support for LTH products.
• Temperature Controls (PTY) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Africa distributor in Gauteng. Distributes and supports LTH products, exhibited at Process Expo 2013.
• Royce Water Technologies Pty. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralasia distributor in Queensland, Australia. Promotes and supports LTH analytical instrumentation in the region.
• Envytech Systems India Pvt. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia distributor in Navi Mumbai. Provides sales and support for LTH products across India.
• Bestobell AquatronixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanada distributor with locations in Montréal (Québec), Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Distributes LTH products across Canada.
• Flowmeters Thai Co. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThailand distributor. Exhibited at 3W Expo 2013 International Exhibition focused on water, wastewater and waste treatment. Part of Automation Hunter group.
• Zhuhai Ouyan (Euro) Instruments Co LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina distributor in Guangdong Province. Provides local sales and technical support for LTH products.
• Maric Automation SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItaly distributor in Milan. Promotes and supports LTH instrumentation in the Italian market.
• Classic Technology Ltd T/A TrescalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIreland distributor at Millennium Park, Naas, Co Kildare. Part of Trescal calibration services group.
• Process Leader Instrument Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan distributor in New Taipei City. Provides sales and support for LTH products in Taiwan.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Major industrial automation provider whose process instrumentation range (SITRANS) competes with LTH across flow, level, pressure and analytical measurement in similar end markets.
• Honeywell: Diversified process measurement and controls incumbent offering analytical sensors, flow and level instrumentation with significant overlap to LTH's portfolio across industrial process customers.
• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in process analytical instrumentation and industrial sensors, directly overlapping LTH's conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, level, flow and pressure portfolio across the same pharma, food/beverage and water/wastewater verticals — though at substantially larger scale.
• Mettler-Toledo: Process analytical and laboratory instrumentation specialist overlapping with LTH on pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen measurement, particularly in pharmaceutical, food and biotech applications where Mettler is well entrenched.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Broad incumbent in process measurement and control via the Rosemount brand; competes with LTH on analytical sensors (pH, conductivity, DO), flow (magnetic, Coriolis) and pressure instrumentation across the same process industries.
• ABB: Large process automation incumbent with a deep portfolio of pH/conductivity, level, flow and pressure instrumentation overlapping LTH's core measurement categories, particularly in water/wastewater and industrial process applications.
• Yokogawa Electric: Process automation incumbent with strong overlap in liquid analytical sensors (pH, conductivity, DO), flowmeters and level measurement; serves the same pharma, chemical and water verticals as LTH.

Direct peers

• Hanna Instruments: Mid-sized manufacturer of process and portable analytical instrumentation (pH, conductivity, ORP, DO) with similar hygienic/industrial product overlap and a closer size profile to LTH than the global incumbents.
• Bürkert: Mid-sized process instrumentation and fluid control specialist with a comparable portfolio in conductivity, pH, flow, level and analytical sensors, often competing with LTH in hygienic and process applications.
• Hach: Specialist in water analysis instrumentation (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, suspended solids) with strong overlap to LTH's water/wastewater and analytical measurement offerings, particularly in municipal and industrial water.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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