Name

Global Precision Instruments

Legal name

Global Precision Instruments Inc.

Website

https://gpi-instruments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pressure and Temperature Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Pressure gauges
• Temperature instruments
• HVAC instrumentation
• Process measurement devices
• Thermocouples and RTDs

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Global Precision Instruments (GPI) manufactures and globally supplies pressure gauges, thermometers, tridicators, thermocouples, RTDs, transducers, transmitters, and related accessories. Products serve HVAC&R, plumbing, industrial process, chemical/petrochemical, food/pharmaceutical, and residential/commercial applications. Manufacturing is performed at a 130,000 square foot plant near Shanghai, China, with US-based sales operations in Irvine, California.

Product overview

Global Precision Instruments (GPI) is a professional instruments manufacturer specializing in pressure and temperature measurement devices. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial instruments including Pressure Gauges (Process, Refrigeration, Liquid Filled, Stainless Steel, Economy, Contractor, Vacuum, and Test variants), Thermometers (Bimetal, Gas Filled, Capillary, Digital, Remote Reading, Hot Water, and HVAC Glass types), Thermocouples & RTDs (Multi-Point Armored, Explosion-Proof, Water-Proof, and various specialized configurations), Transducers & Transmitters (Industrial, Standard Level, Flush Diaphragm, and General Purpose), and Accessories (Thermowells, Diaphragm Seals in multiple styles, Needle Valves, Syphons, Pressure Snubbers, Fittings, and Connectors). The product line serves HVAC/R, Plumbing, Industrial Process, Chemical/Petrochemical, Food/Pharmaceutical, and Residential/Commercial applications. GPI operates a 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility near Shanghai, China, and offers products with industry standard compliance including ASME B40.100, ASME B40.200, EN837-1, and EN837-3.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure & Temperature Gauge/Tridicator (TPT Series) Multi-functional gauge that measures pressure and temperature simultaneously in one device, used for gas, air, and water applications. Pressure indicated in psi and kPa, temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius. ASME B40.200 compliant.
• Process Pressure Gauge (PPG Series) Industrial pressure gauge designed for corrosive environments with high dynamic pressure pulsations. Features 4.5" white aluminum dial, 316L stainless steel bourdon tube, and phenolic case. ASME B40.100 and EN837-1 compliant.
• Oil Filled Manometer Industrial oil filled manometer designed for sour gas applications. Features dial sizes from 2.5" to 6", stainless steel liquid filled case with bayonet bezel. Backed by a 5-year warranty.
• Refrigeration Pressure Gauge (PRC Series) Specialized pressure gauge for refrigeration applications with blue and red colored cases for easy identification. Features dual scale (psi/°F) and supports refrigerants R-12, R-22, R-502, R-134A, R-410A. ASME B40.100 and EN837-1 compliant.
• Liquid Filled Pressure Gauge (PLC Series) Premium liquid filled pressure gauges filled with glycerine or silicone oil for adverse service conditions with pulsating or vibration. Features crimped stainless steel 304 case.
• Stainless Steel Pressure Gauge (PPL Series) All stainless steel pressure gauge with durable stainless steel casing for rust and degradation resistance. Suitable for commercial and industrial purposes with high temperature and pressure conditions.
• Contractor Pressure Gauge (PCG Series) Economical 4.5" stainless steel case pressure gauge designed for plumbing contractors. Features ±1% accuracy, zero adjustable screw, and ASME B40.100 compliance.
• Economy Pressure Gauge (PEP Series) Most economical all-purpose pressure gauge with dial sizes from 1.5" to 4". Features black steel or plastic case with push-in acrylic lens and brass or lead-free brass socket.
• Low Pressure Gauge/Capsule Pressure Gauge (PCB Series) Highly accurate gauge for measuring low pressures from 15in H2O/oz to +10 psi. ASME B40.100 and EN837-3 compliant, suitable for measuring gaseous media both corrosive and non-corrosive.
• Gas Test Gauge (PGT Series) Gas test pressure gauge with 2" dial for pressurizing and monitoring gas systems for leakage. Features copper alloy bourdon tube and black steel case with 1/2", 3/4" or 1" FNPT connections. ASME B40.1 compliant.
• Water Test Gauge (PWT Series) Water test gauge with 2.5" dial for pressure tests of residential and commercial water lines. Features copper alloy bourdon tube with swivel connection and black plastic case.
• Sanitary Diaphragm Pressure Gauge (PSD Series) Stainless steel pressure gauge with diaphragm seal designed for food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Features quick cleaning capability and accepts gaseous and liquid aggressive media. ASME B40.100 and EN837-1 compliant.
• Small Differential Pressure Gauge (PDN Series) Compact differential pressure gauge with fiberglass nylon case and barbed fitting connection. Uses silicon rubber and butile rubber elements for measuring differential pressures in gas filters and application lines.
• Magnetic Differential Pressure Gauge (PDS Series) Versatile high static low differential pressure gauge with optional switches for actuation. Used for gas filter line monitoring and filter blockage detection.
• Industrial Pressure Transmitter (PTI Series) Industrial pressure transmitter with SST316L housing and stainless steel diaphragm. Features compensated temperature range of -20 to 85°C for stable readings in fluctuating temperatures.
• Flush Diaphragm Pressure Transducer/Transmitter (PTD Series) Pressure transducer with SST316L housing designed for process control, liquid level measurement, and chemical processing applications. Features excellent temperature compensation.
• Bimetal Thermometer (TBI Series) General purpose bimetal thermometer with 1" to 5" dial and 304 stainless steel construction. Features bi-metallic sensing element for reliable readings, back, bottom or adjustable angle connection.
• Bimetal Thermometer with Removable Thermowell (TBT Series) Durable and accurate thermometer with separable thermowell and dual scale (°F and °C). Features back or bottom connection with 1/2" NPT process connection for equipment temperature measurement.
• HVAC V-Line Glass Thermometer (TVI Series) Industrial glass thermometer for HVAC applications with case lengths of 4.5", 6", or 8". Features brass socket 1/2" NPT with straight, 90° angle, or 135° angle connection options.
• Capillary Dial Thermometer (TCD Series) Remote reading dial thermometer with strong and durable quality and high resistance to concussion. Used in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration systems for measuring liquid and gas temperatures.
• Remote Reading Dial Thermometer (TRD Series) Economical thermometer for remote reading applications with stainless steel case and gas-filled design. Panel mounted, widely specified in HVAC, commercial and mechanical industrial segments.
• Gas Filled Thermometer (TRT Series) Simple and cost-effective gas filled thermometer with bottom connection and 1/2" NPT process connection. Used for household and light industrial processes with dual temperature scales.
• Hot Water Thermometer (THW Series) Economical and accurate thermometer for measuring air or water temperatures with brass or lead-free brass thermowell. Features liquid-filled glass tube for scale type with dual Fahrenheit and Celsius scale.
• Digital Adjustable Angle Thermometer (TDA Series) Solar-powered digital industrial thermometer with 3" dial size and temperature range from -50°F to 320°F (-50°C to 160°C). Features weather-resistant SS304 case housing with big LCD display.
• Paired Temperature Sensors for Heating System (SHTR Series) Temperature sensors with big junction box and G1/2" stainless steel fitting. Supports Pt100, Pt500 resistor types with Class A/B accuracy and temperature ranges from 0-135°C standard to 0-400°C available.
• Multi-Point Armored Thermocouples Multi-point armored thermocouples supporting up to 6 points with max 8m length for single configuration, or up to 30 points with max 150m for multiple configuration. Available in general-sheathed or explosion-proof protection classes.
• Explosion-Proof Thermocouple and RTD Series Explosion-proof thermocouple and RTD series with multiple graduation types (K, N, E, J, T, S, R, B, Pt100, Cu50, Cu100). Features aluminum or stainless steel junction box with movable or fixable flange mounting.
• Thermal Resistance with Thermal Pad Thermal resistance sensor with Pt100 graduation for thermal pad applications.
• Standard Diaphragm Seals (DSS Series) Diaphragm seals providing economical solution to protect instruments from corrosion and clogging. Max temperature 240°C with SS 316 diaphragm standard; used for ultra-pure or highly corrosive fluid lines.
• Flanged Diaphragm Seals (DSF Series) Flanged diaphragm seals designed for process isolation and protection of pressure instruments from corrosive fluids.
• Welded Diaphragm Seals (DST-1 Series) Welded diaphragm seals for industrial process applications requiring sealed pressure measurement systems.
• Threaded Diaphragm Seals (DST-2 Series) Threaded diaphragm seals for process isolation with threaded connection design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty offered on oil filled manometer products
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Winters Instruments: Long-standing Canadian pressure and temperature instrument maker offering Bourdon gauges, bimetal thermometers, diaphragm seals, and thermowells in the same industrial gauge categories as GPI.
• NOSHOK Inc. Manufacturer of pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation with analogous gauge, transmitter, and diaphragm seal product families targeted at the same process, hydraulic, and OEM accounts.
• Omega Engineering: Specialist in process measurement including pressure gauges, RTDs, thermocouples, and transmitters sold through direct e-commerce, mirroring GPI's catalog breadth and online channel approach for industrial buyers.
• Kobold Instruments Inc. Industrial process measurement specialist with pressure gauges, thermometers, level and flow instruments serving chemical, HVAC, and water-treatment customers overlapping GPI's process-industry segment.
• Meriam Process Technologies: US manufacturer focused on industrial pressure measurement, manometers, and calibration instruments, directly overlapping GPI's process pressure gauge and diaphragm seal product lines.
• Ashcroft Inc. US-based manufacturer of pressure gauges, thermometers, diaphragm seals, and switches with ASME B40.100-compliant products directly overlapping GPI's process-pressure and refrigeration gauge lines for industrial and HVAC end users.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: Global market leader in industrial pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement with a comparable portfolio of mechanical gauges, thermometers, transmitters, and accessories serving the same HVAC, process, and OEM customers as GPI.

Broad incumbents

• Kistler Group: Broader industrial sensor and instrumentation company with pressure and temperature offerings, addressing some of the same process and test-and-measurement customers from a wider portfolio base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance14 records

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Funding overview

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