What Vermont Gage does

Vermont Gage, a division of Vermont Precision Tools, Inc. (founded 1968; Gage division formed 1980), designs and manufactures fixed-limit precision dimensional gages from facilities in Swanton, Vermont and Franklin, Kentucky. The core product set spans standard pin gages and sets, plain/cylindrical plug and ring gages, a full line of thread gages (working thread plug, thread ring and setting plug, pipe thread, and custom forms such as ACME, STUB ACME, buttress, and STI per ASME B1.2 and B1.16M), measuring wires (thread and gear), hex gages, long length gages, step gages, HSS blanks, plus a proprietary Black Guard™ black oxide coating that doubles as a visual wear indicator. Manufacturing relies on centerless grinding and specialized metalworking across Class XX, X, Y, Z, and ZZ tolerances per ASME B47.1; an on-site, ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory (A2LA Cert #2514.01 in VT and #3821.01 in KY) supplies NIST-traceable certificates with direct grand-master calibration at NIST, and the firm runs in-house proficiency testing and round-robin programs. Vermont Gage also holds ISO 9001:2015 (maintained since 1999 via Intertek) and ISO 13485 for medical burr blanks, and participates in ANSI, ISA, and AMTMA standards committees.

The business operates a 100% distributor-led go-to-market: all products flow exclusively through an extensive industrial distributor network in the US and Canada, plus 16+ international distributors across 12+ countries on five continents, orchestrated via Universal Marketing Group. Revenue mechanics combine one-time product sales (catalog gages, custom gage sets, gage modifications, HSS blanks) with recurring ISO 17025 accredited calibration services, supported by inside-sales inbound handling of quote requests and engineering drawings. Customers span industrial manufacturing (machined-part QA, hole/shaft inspection, thread verification), metrology and calibration laboratories, and medical device manufacturers, with parent VPT serving over 1,500 accounts. Monica Greene serves as President and CEO; the senior team carries 300+ combined years in gage and centerless grinding, including 2nd generation employees.

Name

Vermont Gage

Legal name

Vermont Precision Tools, Inc.

Website

https://vermontgage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vermont Gage, a division of Vermont Precision Tools, Inc., manufactures fixed-limit precision gages — pin gages, thread gages, cylindrical plug and ring gages, measuring wires, HSS blanks, and custom gage sets — serving industrial manufacturers, calibration labs, and medical device makers exclusively through industrial distributors in 12+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Precision gages
• Fixed-limit gages
• Thread gages
• Gage calibration
• Cylindrical plug gages

Headquarters

HQ city

Swanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fixed Limit Gage Products: Sale of manufactured precision gages including standard pin gages, cylindrical plug and ring gages, thread gages, hex gages, long length gages, step gages, measuring wires, HSS blanks, and custom gage sets. Products sold exclusively through industrial distributors.
2. Calibration Services: Accredited calibration of all gages manufactured by Vermont Gage. Lab is accredited to ISO 17025 through A2LA. Non-accredited certifications available at reduced cost for gages outside the accredited scope.
3. HSS Blanks: Sale of High Speed Steel drill, reamer, and custom tool blanks in standard and custom sizes, sold individually or in sets.
4. Gage Modifications: Custom modifications to standard or custom gage blanks including special radii, chamfers, depth notches, flatted D/DD pins, blade gages, and custom configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vermont Gage manufactures fixed-limit precision gages for industrial dimensional measurement, including standard pin gages, cylindrical plug and ring gages, thread gages, measuring wires, hex gages, long length and step gages, HSS blanks, and custom gage sets. The company also provides ISO 17025 accredited calibration services for its manufactured gages and offers the proprietary Black Guard surface treatment for enhanced corrosion and wear performance.

Product overview

Vermont Gage (a division of Vermont Precision Tools, Inc.) is a manufacturer of Fixed Limit Gages offering a broad portfolio of precision measurement products. The core product lines include Standard Pin Gages & Sets (stocked in Class ZZ steel and Black Guard, plus Class X in 0.001 inch increments), Plain/Cylindrical Plug and Ring Gages (in Steel, Chrome, and Carbide materials across Class XX through ZZ tolerances), and Thread Gages (Working Thread Plug, Thread Ring, Setting Plug, Pipe Thread, and Custom Thread forms including ACME, Buttress, and STI). Supporting products include Measuring Wires (Thread and Gear types), Hex Gages, Long Length Gages, Step Gages, and HSS Blanks. Customization is offered through Gage Modifications (depth notches, flatted/blade gages, chamfers, radii) and Custom Gage Sets configured with closed-cell foam inserts. Calibration Services are available ISO 17025 accredited through A2LA. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Swanton, Vermont and Franklin, Kentucky, and maintains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Guard™: Black Guard™ is a proprietary black oxide treatment applied to gage pins and plug gages. The treatment penetrates the surface approximately .000040" - .000060" deep, providing corrosion prevention and visual wear indication — when the black wears to silver, the gage has been used and may need calibration or replacement. Available in Class ZZ or Z tolerance on pin/plug gage diameters from 0.006" to 4.000".

Products and services

• Standard Pin Gages and Sets Stocked Class ZZ steel and Black Guard gage pins in 0.001 inch increments, plus Class X standard pin/plug gages available in Plus and Minus tolerance directions. Used by industrial manufacturers for precision dimensional measurement of holes and shafts.
• Plain/Cylindrical Plug Gages, Ring Gages and Setting Discs Custom plain/cylindrical plug gages, ring gages, and setting discs manufactured in Steel (60/65 Rc), Chrome (70/72 Rc), and Carbide (90/92 Ra), available in Class XX, X, Y, Z, and ZZ tolerances per ASME B47.1 blanks. Used for precision hole and shaft dimensional inspection.
• Thread Gages Full line of thread gages including Working Thread Plug Gages, Thread Ring and Setting Plug Gages, Pipe Thread Plug and Ring Gages (NPT, NPTF), Thread Hole Location Gages, and Custom Thread Plug and Ring Gages (ACME, STUB ACME, Buttress, STI). Manufactured per ASME B1.2 (Unified Inch) and ASME B1.16M (Metric M Series), Class X tolerance standard. Used for thread verification and inspection.
• Measuring Wires (Thread and Gear)

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintains ISO 9000 registration since 1999 — over 25 years of continuous quality management certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universal Marketing GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversal Marketing Group distributes Vermont Gage products worldwide to international customers. Contact for quotes and inquiries via [email protected]. Represents the company's primary international distribution channel.
• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation)coreOthersA2LA provides ISO 17025:2017 accreditation to Vermont Gage's calibration laboratories in both Swanton, VT (Cert #2514.01) and Franklin, KY (Cert #3821.01) locations. Accreditation covers plain external and internal diameter calibration.
• Intertek ServicescoreOthersIntertek Services provides ISO 9001:2015 registration for Vermont Gage's quality management system, covering manufacture of fixed-limit gages and tool blanks at the Swanton, Vermont facility.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)coreOthersVermont Gage sends its Calibration Lab's grand masters directly to NIST for calibration. This shortens overall traceability to the primary standard and helps reduce uncertainty figures. Proficiency testing masters are also calibrated at NIST.
• National Association for Proficiency Testing (NAPT)minorOthersVermont Gage contracts with NAPT for external proficiency testing at least once per year, obtaining testing artifacts to verify measurement processes and technicians' proficiency.
• Industrial Supply Association (ISA)minorOthersVermont Gage is associated with the Industrial Supply Association as a Channel Partner, part of ISA's Linking Channel Partner program.
• American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Association (AMTMA)minorOthersVermont Gage is a member of the American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Association and participates in national standards committees (ANSI, ISA, AMTMA). The company has adopted AMTMA-endorsed measurement dispute resolution methods.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Meyer Gage Company: Meyer Gage manufactures fixed-limit gages including thread gages, pin gages, ring gages, and cylindrical plug gages for industrial dimensional inspection — the closest direct product overlap with Vermont Gage's core offering to machine shops and manufacturers.
• Gagemaker: Gagemaker produces thread gages, thread measuring wires, and pitch diameter measurement instruments for thread inspection — directly comparable to Vermont Gage's thread gages and measuring wires product lines targeting precision thread verification.
• Thread Check Inc. Thread Check specializes in thread gages including working thread plug, thread ring, and pipe thread gages made to ASME specifications — overlapping Vermont Gage's thread manufacturing division in Franklin, Kentucky and its full thread gage line.

Broad incumbents

• Mahr Inc. Mahr manufactures precision dimensional metrology products including dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, and calibration equipment — relevant because of Mahr PLM and Trimos-class instruments visible inside Vermont Gage's own calibration lab, indicating overlapping serviceable customers.
• L.S. Starrett Company: L.S. Starrett is a long-established precision tools and metrology manufacturer with a much broader portfolio of gages, micrometers, calipers, and measurement instruments — competing with Vermont Gage through industrial distributors while also serving adjacent categories.
• Mitutoyo Corporation: Mitutoyo is the global leader in precision measurement instruments — micrometers, calipers, CMMs, vision systems — and competes with Vermont Gage wherever end users must choose between fixed-limit mechanical gages and digital/mechanical alternatives from the dominant global incumbent.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence offers a broad metrology software and hardware stack including CMMs, fixed-gage systems (Tesa), and quality data platforms — competing with Vermont Gage as an integrated alternative to standalone fixed-limit gaging in digitally transforming manufacturers.
• Renishaw plc: Renishaw is a global precision measurement and metrology company known for CMM probing, laser and scanner systems, and gauge calibration — increasingly relevant as digital and non-contact inspection displaces fixed-limit mechanical gaging.
• Fowler / Fred V. Fowler Company: Fowler is an established US precision measurement tool brand offering calipers, micrometers, and gage sets, competing for the same industrial distributor shelf space and machine-shop buyer specification lists as Vermont Gage.

Emerging players

• Insize Co., Ltd: Insize is a fast-growing Asian metrology brand offering competitively priced gages, micrometers, and digital measuring tools that increasingly compete with established US brands like Vermont Gage through industrial distributors and direct online channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Vermont-Thread-Gage-LLC-151824818352137
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vermont-thread-gage

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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