What Odometric does

Odometric is a Belgian environmental services firm specializing in industrial odor measurement, air quality assessment, and atmospheric pollution analysis. Founded around 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Liège, the company operates an accredited olfactometry laboratory in Arlon, Belgium (BELAC ISO/IEC 17025, Certificate N°588-TEST), which was the first in Europe to integrate the TO Evolution next-generation olfactometer. A second office in Florange, France, supports client delivery across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Germany. The company joined the CSD Ingénieurs group in 2023, retaining founder Julien Delva as CEO.

The company's core technology stack combines physical sensory measurement (EN 13725-compliant human jury of noses panel), proprietary electronic-nose sensor networks (FIDOR), and atmospheric dispersion modeling (ADMS, Aermod, Austal) to deliver accredited laboratory analysis, impact studies, continuous real-time monitoring, and air treatment optimization services. Digital platforms Synergy, Odoursurvey, and Odomis enable real-time odor observatories where neighboring residents function as olfactory sentinels, providing customizable dashboards and communication channels between industrial operators and communities. Ongoing R&D (Manag'Air) targets automated air treatment management with sensor-driven optimization, claiming up to 6x cost reduction on treatment.

Odometric monetizes primarily through professional services: quote-based, project-scoped engagements with multi-year contracts targeting industrial sites with odor emissions (waste treatment, composting, wastewater, steel, refineries, chemicals) and public-sector clients (municipalities, environmental authorities). Revenue streams include laboratory analysis, consulting and impact studies, air treatment optimization audits, electronic nose deployment, and managed odor observatory services. The company sells directly via expert-led technical consulting rather than channel partners, with marketing concentrated in content-driven thought leadership (technical blog, LinkedIn, industry press, professional training).

Name

Odometric

Legal name

CSD Management SA

Website

https://odometric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odometric is a Belgian BELAC ISO 17025-accredited olfactometry firm providing odor measurement, air quality impact studies, electronic-nose monitoring, and treatment optimization services to industrial operators and municipalities across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Germany, now part of the CSD Ingénieurs group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Quality and Odor Management Services

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Odor Monitoring & Olfactometry (EUAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

OOH Programmatic & Data/Measurement Services (Audience Analytics, Attribution) (MPAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Olfactometry services
• Industrial odor measurement
• Air quality monitoring
• Atmospheric dispersion modeling
• Electronic nose monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlon

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Analysis Services: Olfactometry measurements and chemical gas analysis performed in accredited laboratory (ISO 17025). Includes odor concentration measurements, hedonic character determination, and physico-chemical gas analysis.
2. Consulting and Studies: Expert consulting services including odor impact studies, dispersion modeling, sanitary risk assessments, source characterization, incidence studies, and environmental audits.
3. Air Treatment Optimization: Air treatment unit audits, airflow management consulting, and customized solutions for capturing and treating polluted air in industrial settings.
4. Odor Observatory Services: Continuous odor management services through digital platforms (Synergy, Odoursurvey) enabling real-time monitoring and resident engagement.
5. Electronic Nose and Sensor Monitoring: Deployment and maintenance of electronic nose systems and sensor networks for continuous odor monitoring on industrial sites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Odometric is an air quality and odor management specialist that delivers accredited olfactometry laboratory analysis, atmospheric dispersion modeling, continuous electronic nose monitoring (FIDOR), and digital odor observatory platforms (Synergy, Odoursurvey, Odomis) to industrial operators and municipalities. The company also provides expert consulting for odor impact studies, air treatment audits, biosurveillance, and regulatory compliance support across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Germany.

Product overview

Odometric offers a comprehensive odor and air quality management ecosystem comprising digital platforms (Synergy, Odoursurvey, Odomis), proprietary monitoring hardware (FIDOR Electronic Nose), accredited laboratory services, and specialized consulting services. The core Synergy platform enables real-time odor monitoring and communication between industries and residents, while the FIDOR electronic nose provides continuous measurement capabilities. Supporting services include dispersion modeling, air treatment audits, biosurveillance, and research projects like Manag'Air for automated air treatment optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Synergy: Digital platform for odor analysis and management, enabling real-time monitoring of odor emissions and citizen involvement through odor observatories.
• FIDOR

Products and services

• Olfactometry Laboratory Services Accredited laboratory (BELAC ISO 17025, EN 13725) performing odor concentration measurements using trained human sensory panels (Jury of Noses) and chemical sampling for industrial clients and municipalities.
• Ambulatory Olfactometry (Plume Method) Field measurement service in which human jury panels walk the area around an industrial site to determine odor perception distances from diffuse or moving emission sources.
• Jury of Noses (Human Sensory Panel) Standardized human sensory panel service for detection, identification, and hedonic characterization of odors under EN 13725 norms, using jurors with calibrated olfactory capability (~40 ppb n-butanol).
• Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Predictive modeling service using meteorological data and ADMS, Aermod, and Austal models to evaluate the impact of industrial emissions on surrounding air quality, accounting for building effects and terrain.
• Odor Impact Consulting & Studies Expert consulting covering odor impact studies, dispersion modeling, sanitary risk assessments (with Evadies partner), source characterization, incidence studies, and environmental audits for industrial sites and municipalities.
• Odor Observatory Service Continuous odor management service that combines resident engagement, expert jury evaluation, alarm and tracking systems, and the Synergy platform to create an ongoing dialogue between industrial operators and neighboring communities.
• FIDOR Electronic Nose Monitoring Proprietary electronic nose system composed of sensor networks deployed at industrial sites for continuous real-time odor measurement, recognizing odor signatures from chemical concentrations in the air. Includes deployment and maintenance as a managed service.
• Air Treatment Audit & Optimization Audit and optimization service for industrial air treatment units, including capture system analysis, airflow circuit studies, and treatment unit assessment to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency (documented outcomes include cost reduction by factor of 6 and ROI within one year).
• Biosurveillance Atmospheric fallout analysis service using living organisms such as bryophytes, lichens, grasses, and vegetables to evaluate chronic or accidental pollution and the environmental impact of industrial emissions.
• Synergy Digital Platform Web platform enabling real-time odor monitoring and management with customizable dashboards that track odor events reported by nearby residents, turning them into olfactory sentinels and supporting direct communication between operators and communities.
• Odoursurvey Platform Independent web platform used to encode and process odor observation data captured from resident reporters as part of the odor observatory service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment cost reduction by factor of 6 when air flow to treat is halved
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• CSD IngénieursflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Odometric joined CSD Ingénieurs group to bring its expertise in odors and air quality, strengthening group's environmental service offerings. Julien Delva continues as CEO. Collaboration enables expansion into Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
• WizatacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with data analytics platform Wizata to combine their analytical tools with Odometric's expertise for improved air quality solutions.
• EvadiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Evadies for sanitary risk assessment services. Evadies provides complementary expertise in environmental surveillance and health risk evaluation that extends Odometric's service offering.
• OdoursurveycoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent web platform for encoding and processing odor observation data used in odor observatories.
• OdomiscoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb platform with smartphone app connectivity and real-time measurement of site emission parameters for enhanced odor monitoring.
• ExplorairminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOdometric provided training to Explorair teams on odor management and related issues. Explorair is a laboratory specializing in on-site gas analysis and volatile organic compounds (VOC) analysis in southwest France.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scentroid: Manufacturer and integrator of electronic noses, olfactometers, and odor monitoring systems used by industry and municipalities; competes directly with Odometric's FIDOR and laboratory offerings.
• Odotech: Canadian firm providing olfactometry, electronic nose, and odor impact consulting for industrial and municipal clients — the closest direct competitor to Odometric in terms of service scope and accredited laboratory offering.
• Aeroqual: Provider of air quality and odor monitoring sensors and stations used for industrial and urban deployments, overlapping with Odometric's continuous-monitoring and electronic-nose capabilities.

Emerging players

• Airsense Analytics: German developer of electronic nose (PEN) technology for odor and gas detection in waste, wastewater, and industrial sites — comparable niche overlap with Odometric's FIDOR system and continuous monitoring services.
• Sensigent: US-based electronic nose and odor monitoring systems provider serving industrial and environmental monitoring use cases — similar continuous-monitoring value proposition to Odometric's managed services.
• AromaBit: Japanese developer of compact odor sensors and digital olfaction platforms with applications in industrial and environmental monitoring — adjacent technology peer to Odometric's FIDOR electronic nose.

Broad incumbents

• ENVEA (Environnement SA): Established European environmental instrumentation vendor offering ambient air quality, emissions, and odor monitoring solutions; competes with Odometric in continuous industrial air quality monitoring, especially at larger accounts.
• SGS Environment, Health & Safety: Global TIC provider offering air quality monitoring, odor assessments, and environmental consulting for industrial and public-sector clients — broad overlap with Odometric's service portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas Environment: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with environmental air quality and odor compliance services — overlaps with Odometric's industrial and municipal environmental compliance work.
• Eurofins Environment Testing: Large accredited environmental testing laboratory network offering air and odor analyses across Europe; competes with Odometric on accredited lab services for industrial and municipal clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odometric

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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