Bowmonk
Bowmonk is a manufacturer of brake testing equipment.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersNorwich, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bowmonk does
Bowmonk provides calibrations, repairs, training, and installation services. They offer brake testing, accelerometers, sensor checks, vehicle weighing systems, vehicle computing, telematics, trailer checks, lightweight trailer landing legs, fifth wheel auto lube liners, and on-board weigh scales, tintesta, tapley brake test meter, and brake check accessories services.
Bowmonk firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bowmonk
- Legal name
- Bowmonk, Ltd.
- Website
- https://www.bowmonk.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bowmonk is a manufacturer of brake testing equipment.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bowmonk industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vehicle Testing and Inspection Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Brake & Headlamp/Aiming Tester Calibration and Inspection-Lane Services (TLAKANAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA), Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)
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Where Bowmonk is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Norwich
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Bowmonk business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of brake testing equipment including BrakeCheck portable testers, Tapley meters, SensorCheck diagnostic tools, TrailerCheck equipment, and vehicle weighing systems. Products sold directly and through distributors.
- Software Licenses: Bowmonk Connected MTS software for vehicle testing and data management, sold as standalone license or bundled with DuroBox hardware.
- Calibration Services: Annual calibration services for TintTesta and other testing equipment, maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Repair Services: Repair services for brake testing meters and related equipment, including support for legacy Tapley BM meters no longer in production.
- Training & Installation: Training and installation services for customers purchasing testing equipment, including remote setup support for DuroBox.
- DuroBox Workshop PCs: Sale of DuroBox mini PCs in standalone or kit format (with monitor, keyboard, mouse) for MOT workshops, pre-configured with Bowmonk software.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DuroBox PC Unit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DuroBox Standard Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DuroBox Pro Kit |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Bowmonk product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bowmonk manufactures and supplies precision brake testing instruments including portable brake testers (BrakeCheck Standard), traditional decelerometers (Tapley meter), EBS/ABS sensor diagnostic tools (SensorCheck), window-tint detectors (TintTesta), trailer electrical testers (TrailerCheck), power distribution modules (I-PDM Core), and runway decelerometers (AFM2), sold to MOT workshops, fleet operators, civil aviation authorities, and regulatory bodies. The company complements its hardware portfolio with Bowmonk Connected MTS software, DuroBox workshop PCs, and recurring calibration, repair, and training services.
Product overview
Bowmonk offers a portfolio of brake testing equipment and vehicle safety monitoring solutions. The core products include the BrakeCheck Standard (portable brake tester) and Tapley Brake Test Meter (traditional decelerometer), both DVSA-approved. Supporting products include SensorCheck (EBS/ABS diagnostic tool), TintTesta (window tint measurement), and TrailerCheck (trailer electrical tester). Through acquisitions, Bowmonk has expanded into vehicle computing/telematics via In-CarPC's I-PDM range (Power Distribution Modules) and weighing solutions under the SmartWeigh brand. The company also offers workshop PCs including the DuroBox mini PC running Bowmonk Connected MTS software. Services include calibrations, repairs, training, and installation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tapley: Brake testing equipment brand including Tapley Brake Test Meter, a recognised international standard decelerometer.
- SmartWeigh
- In-CarPC
Products and services
- BrakeCheck Standard DVSA-approved portable brake tester with 99-test memory and secondary brake testing capability, designed for testing service brake, hand brake, and secondary brake on vehicles, for MOT workshops and fleet operators.
- Tapley Brake Test Meter Hand-made precision decelerometer in production for nearly 100 years, based on balanced pendulum physics and filled with temperature-insensitive fluid; DVSA-approved for vehicle Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7, with results accepted in Courts of Law worldwide.
- SensorCheck Handheld EBS/ABS sensor and exciter ring tester for trucks, trailers, and buses that performs a complete test cycle across six main causes of EBS/ABS faults in 15 seconds without removing the road wheel.
- TintTesta Photo optic instrument that accurately measures light transmission through vehicle windows to verify compliance with road vehicle regulations on window tints.
- TrailerCheck Portable 24V powerbox that replicates the role of a truck to test a trailer's lighting system, EBS/ABS warning light, and CAN activity, with a single-operator auto test mode.
- I-PDM Core Mid-level Power Distribution Module from In-CarPC supporting 15 outputs controlled through software, replacing conventional relays and fuses with programmable solid-state technology and featuring CAN Bus integration and current monitoring.
- AFM2 Runway Decelerometer Compact, portable electronic instrument for measuring and recording maximum deceleration on airport runways or road surfaces, approved by the FAA, Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau, Romanian Civil Aeronautic Authority, and Transport Canada.
- DuroBox Workshop PC Fanless, silent mini PC built specifically for MOT workshops with no fans or moving parts and an aluminium chassis for passive cooling, pre-loaded with Windows 11 Pro and Bowmonk Connected MTS software.
- SmartWeigh Vehicle Weighing Systems Bowmonk's dedicated brand of on-board weighing (OBW) systems delivering load monitoring and weight management for vehicles from 3.5t up to 44t.
- Calibration Services Annual calibration services for TintTesta and other testing equipment to maintain regulatory compliance, including legacy Tapley BM meters no longer in production.
- Repair Services Repair services for brake testing meters and related equipment, including support for legacy Tapley BM meters.
- Training and Installation Services Training and installation services for customers purchasing testing equipment, including remote setup support for DuroBox.
Quantifiable outcome
- SensorCheck diagnoses 80% of EBS/ABS problems which are sensor-related directly at the source, bypassing ECU diagnostics
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Bowmonk
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bowmonk technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Bowmonk partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- K M BowencoreAcquisition of K M Bowen Company, reinforcing Bowmonk's commitment to calibration expertise and expanding comprehensive solutions for brake testing meter calibration, support, and sales. The integration enhances capabilities for decelerometers and tint meters.
- Ard ProductscoreOfficial Irish distributor located in Dundalk. Handles sales and promotion of Bowmonk product range in Ireland. Karl and Fergal McKevitt operate the business and have been associated with Bowmonk UK technical demonstrations.
- Tapley InstrumentationcoreAcquisition of Tapley Instrumentation brand. The Tapley meter is the most recognised international standard decelerometer and has been in production for nearly 100 years.
- In-CarPCcoreAcquisition of In-CarPC, expanding Bowmonk's portfolio to include power distribution modules (i-PDM range) and vehicle computing solutions.
- SmartWeighminorSmartWeigh is Bowmonk's dedicated brand for vehicle weighing solutions. Launched with a dedicated website (smart-weigh.co.uk) to showcase advanced weighing products for load monitoring and weight management.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Bowmonk competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TEXA S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of multi-brand automotive diagnostic equipment with dedicated brake-test and decelerometer products sold to workshops and fleet operators across Europe. Direct overlap with Bowmonk's BrakeCheck / Tapley-style brake testers and similar MOT and fleet customer base.
- MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH: German maker of vehicle brake testers, roller dynamometers, and inspection-lane equipment for workshops, OEMs, and type-approval authorities. Closest direct peer to Bowmonk in brake-test hardware for both road vehicles and runway applications.
- Hunter Engineering Company: US-based supplier of wheel-alignment, brake, and ADAS calibration equipment to workshops and tyre dealers. Comparable product category (brake testing, alignment, calibration services) and similar workshop-customer economics.
- Beissbarth GmbH: German manufacturer of brake testers, wheel-alignment systems, and ADAS calibration solutions for workshops and OEMs. Direct peer to Bowmonk in brake-test lanes and decelerometer products.
Broad incumbents
- Snap-on Incorporated: US-listed broad-line supplier of automotive workshop tools, diagnostic equipment, and software to professional technicians. Overlaps with Bowmonk via workshop-channel diagnostic tools, but competes across a much wider portfolio.
- Bosch Automotive Service Solutions: Global automotive aftermarket division offering multi-brand diagnostic testers, workshop equipment, and software to OEMs and independent workshops. Broad incumbent whose brake-test offerings compete for the same MOT/workshop accounts as Bowmonk.
- Hella Gutmann Solutions: European provider of multi-brand diagnostic tools, ADAS calibration, and workshop equipment. Comparable customer base of independent workshops and fleets, with broader portfolio than Bowmonk.
- Launch Tech Co., Ltd. Global supplier of automotive diagnostic equipment, brake testers, and ADAS calibration tools with broad geographic reach. Broad incumbent competing for the same workshop and fleet accounts as Bowmonk.
- Continental Automotive (VDO): Global supplier of vehicle electronics, sensors, telematics, and fleet management solutions. Adjacent to Bowmonk's In-CarPC/i-PDM and SmartWeigh telematics ambitions through commercial-vehicle electronics.
Emerging players
- Cormach S.r.l. Italian niche manufacturer of on-board weighing, load-monitoring, and weighing-related telematics for commercial vehicles. Comparable to Bowmonk's SmartWeigh on-board weighing range serving fleet and haulage customers in Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bowmonk social profiles
Digital presenceBowmonk compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Bowmonk financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bowmonk leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Bowmonk subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Bowmonk funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bowmonk M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Bowmonk
What does Bowmonk do?
Bowmonk manufactures and supplies precision brake testing instruments including portable brake testers (BrakeCheck Standard), traditional decelerometers (Tapley meter), EBS/ABS sensor diagnostic tools (SensorCheck), window-tint detectors (TintTesta), trailer electrical testers (TrailerCheck), power distribution modules (I-PDM Core), and runway decelerometers (AFM2), sold to MOT workshops, fleet operators, civil aviation authorities, and regulatory bodies. The company complements its hardware portfolio with Bowmonk Connected MTS software, DuroBox workshop PCs, and recurring calibration, repair, and training services.
Is Bowmonk a public or private company?
Bowmonk is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bowmonk founded?
Bowmonk was founded in 1966. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bowmonk based?
Bowmonk is headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Bowmonk make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses, calibration Services, repair Services, training & Installation and duroBox Workshop PCs.
Who are Bowmonk's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TEXA S.p.A., MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH, Hunter Engineering Company and Beissbarth GmbH. Broad incumbents are Snap-on Incorporated, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Hella Gutmann Solutions, Launch Tech Co., Ltd. and Continental Automotive (VDO). Cormach S.r.l. is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bowmonk have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bowmonk.
What industry is Bowmonk in?
Bowmonk's product category is Vehicle Testing and Inspection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKANAK, Brake & Headlamp/Aiming Tester Calibration and Inspection-Lane Services, with a secondary code of TLAKANAA, Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.