What Precise Mechanical does

Précis Mécanique SAS is a French precision-mechanics manufacturer founded in 1946 in Bezons, France, specialising in ground-based meteorological sensors and instrumentation. The company designs and produces a complete proprietary range covering precipitation (manual rain gauges, recording pluviographs, automatic tipping-bucket gauges such as the Pluviomètre 3039 and the Météo France-nomenclatured R01 3070A 0000, plus the SENSORAIN detector), wind (cup anemometers, the WS3 2D ultrasonic anemo-vane, potentiometric weather vanes, the Woelfle mechanical anemograph), temperature/humidity (mercury and alcohol thermometers, PT100 probes, psychrometers, T/H transmitters, mechanical thermohygrographs, radiation shields), solar radiation (SP Lite/CMP3/CMP6 pyranometers, CMA7 albedometer, Campbell-Stokes heliograph), atmospheric pressure (Fortin/Tonnelot mercury and OVM aneroid barometers, barographs, PTX7517/PDCR 4020 transducers), evapotranspiration (Class A and ORSTOM pans, SN-USI420 ultrasonic level probe), upper-air measurement (bronze-cast optical theodolite, balloon-inflation valves) and datalogging/weather stations (DANAE R62LC, ALTHAE 5, SOLOPHEME, GEOBOX, Station METEUS 4–20mA) bundled with proprietary software (ALPLUIE9, ALANA, METVIEWER).

The business model is predominantly direct, quote-based hardware sales supported by bespoke engineering and station integration services, recurring consumables/spare-parts revenue, software licensing for ALPLUIE9/ALANA/METVIEWER, and multi-year framework contracts for the renewal of national meteorological networks. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; each product carries a unique reference code and customers engage through a website contact form, email or phone. Approximately half of production is exported to more than 70 countries, with key institutional customers including Météo France (flagship partner via the multi-year SALAMANDRE framework for 400–700 mechanisms annually since late 2008), ASECNA (17 African countries), EDF (nuclear power plants, DTG), CEA, CNRS, IRSTEA, INRA, VEOLIA, SUEZ, Eau de Paris and VINCI. Go-to-market is event-driven (METEOREX, METEOHYDEX, World Meteorological Expo Brussels since 2012, UBIFRANCE sessions), supported by membership in SMF, PROMETEO and HMEI and distribution through prime contractors and system integrators such as DEGREANE and SERPE-IESM.

Name

Precise Mechanical

Legal name

PRECIS MECANIQUE

Website

https://precis-mecanique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Précis Mécanique is a French precision-mechanics manufacturer founded in 1946 that designs and produces a complete proprietary range of ground-based meteorological sensors — rain gauges, anemometers, barometers, pyranometers, theodolites and dataloggers — serving national meteorological services (notably Météo France and ASECNA's 17 African countries), research institutes, and utilities across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meteorological Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

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Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Meteorological sensors
• Tipping-bucket rain gauges
• Weather stations
• Wind anemometers
• Precision meteorological instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Bezons

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware product sales: Sale of proprietary manufactured meteorological sensors and instruments (rain gauges, anemometers, barometers, pyranometers, theodolites, thermometers, abris, accessories). Includes both standard catalog products and bespoke or evolved variants. Products are sold via direct contact and through partnerships with national meteorological services.
2. Datalogger and instrumented station sales: Sale of complete datalogging systems (LOGBOX, GEOBOX, SOLOPHEME, DANAE, ALTHAE) and multi-parameter weather stations (METEUS 4-20 mA, evaporation/ETP stations with ultrasonic level probes) with up to 16 sensors per station.
3. Software licensing: Sale/licensing of proprietary software: ALPLUIE9 for DANAE rainfall event analysis, ALANA multi-site local/remote interrogation software, and METVIEWER (Windows 7 compatible) for visualisation, climate database, ETP calculation, and measurement coding.
4. Custom engineering and station integration services: Engineering, fabrication, and assembly of bespoke conventional and automatic weather stations adapted to site-specific energy, human-resource and climatic constraints. Includes customisation of standard products and design of novel solutions in line with company know-how.
5. Consumables, spare parts, and lifecycle services: Recurring revenue from consumables (diagrams, felt pens, measurement rules) for mechanical recorders, anti-perch devices, heater kits, conversion accessories (4–20 mA converter), and refurbishment/upgrade services for instruments more than 30 years old. Multi-year framework contracts (e.g., Météo France SALAMANDRE 400–700 mechanisms).
6. Export sales: Approximately half of production is exported to more than 70 countries, primarily to national meteorological services in Africa (including 17 ASECNA countries), Maghreb, and other international clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Précis Mécanique designs, manufactures and sells proprietary ground-based meteorological sensors, instruments and complete weather stations — including tipping-bucket and recording rain gauges, anemometers (mechanical and ultrasonic), weather vanes, meteorological thermometers and soil thermometers, psychrometers, PT100 probes, pyranometers and albedometers, sunshine recorders, Class A and ORSTOM evaporation pans, optical theodolites for pilot-balloon tracking, mercury and aneroid barometers, and complementary dataloggers (SOLOPHEME, GEOBOX, DANAE) with proprietary acquisition software (ALPLUIE9, ALANA, METVIEWER). Sales are quote-based and project-driven, supported by custom engineering, integration services, and refurbishment of legacy instruments, serving national weather services, government agencies, energy, water, agronomy and construction customers in 70+ countries.

Product overview

Précis Mécanique (founded 1946, French) is a specialized precision-mechanics manufacturer organized as a multi-product portfolio rather than a single unified platform, grouped under nine specialties: Précipitations cumul/détection (rainfall), Température & Humidité air/sol (T/H), Vent 2D/3D (wind), Rayonnement solaire (radiation), Evapotranspiration & hauteur d'eau (ETP), Suivi de ballon météo au théodolite, Datalogging et stations météorologiques, Pression atmosphérique, and Autres spécialités. Within rainfall, the core products are the manual SPIEA and Association gauges, the recording 3020/3025 pluviographs, and the automatic tipping-bucket 3029/303X/3039/R01 3070A 0000 rain gauges plus the SENSORAIN detector. Wind measurement is covered by the DEUTA hand anemometer, the Woelfle anemograph, the vertical-axis APM11/22/33 anemometers, the GPM23/GPM23M potentiometric weather vanes, and the WS3 2D ultrasonic sensor. Temperature/humidity includes T0001-T0008 meteorological thermometers, T0012-T0022 soil thermometers, U0001-U0004 psychrometers, PT100 probes (T0023-T0025), T1000/U0005 mechanical recorders, T220AK/HYGROTEMP/EE08 transmitters and BMO1151/1161/1175/Solarshield radiation shelters. Solar radiation uses SP Lite/CMP3/CMP6 pyranometers, the CMA7 albedometer, Campbell-Stokes heliograph and CSD3 sunshine duration sensor. Evapotranspiration equipment comprises Class A and ORSTOM evaporation pans, the SN-USI420 ultrasonic probe and ETP automatic stations (V003-V005). Upper-wind measurement relies on the C001 optical theodolite and C002-C008 inflation valves/sleeves. Pressure measurement is served by Fortin/Tonnelot mercury barometers (P0001-P0003), OVM aneroid barometers (P0004-P0005), P0006-P0007 barographs, and PDCR 4020/PTX7517 pressure transducers (P0013-P0014). Data acquisition is built around the DANAE R62LC rainfall logger family (with ALPLUIE9 software), the ALTHAE 5 event recorder, the SOLOPHEME and GEOBOX multi-channel dataloggers (with ALANA software), the Station METEUS 4-20mA, custom multi-parameter weather stations with digital display terminals, the METVIEWER W7 visualization/ETP software, and the new autonomous 869 MHz radiologging solution with 4 GB SD storage. Précis Mécanique also offers accessories such as anti-perch devices, heating kits for rain gauges, control kits (Mariotte flask, graduated flask), the R2000 4-20mA converter and the R100000 pulse doubler.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic tipping-bucket rain gauges (Pluviomètres 3029, 303X, 3039, R01 3070A 0000) Automatic tipping-bucket rain gauges offering exceptional accuracy up to 500 mm/h with 0.1/0.2/0.5 mm resolution; cone geometry limits clogging and provides high capture rate even in heavy wind. Models 3029/303X use mercury or ILS contacts and 4–20 mA outputs for connection to industrial PLCs and dataloggers; the 3039 and R01 3070A 0000 add optional heating, interchangeability and tropical-climate robustness. Intended for national weather services, research institutes, utilities and construction clients.
• Recording pluviographs 3020 and 3025 Mechanical paper-chart recording tipping-bucket rain gauges with weekly/daily dual-speed chart drive; 0.5 mm or 0.1 mm resolution versions, zinc collection cone (400 cm² or 2000 cm²); 3025 recommended for tropical wet and 3020 for tropical dry climates. Used where continuous recording with no external power is required.
• Manual rain gauges SPIEA and Association Manual conical rain gauges for direct reading; SPIEA model approved by Météo France with 400 cm² catchment and 100 mm capacity (graduated test tube 0 to 8.2 mm at 1/10 mm); Association model available in 7L (180 mm) and 11L (300 mm) zinc variants, recommended for tropical or mountainous regions.
• SENSORAIN precipitation detector Printed-circuit precipitation detector designed to connect to industrial PLCs via a potential-free relay output; requires mains power, maintains minimum heating to avoid dew/fog false positives, and offers approximately 1,000,000 switching cycles lifetime. Used with the ALTHAE 5 event recorder for rainfall detection and onset logging.
• DEUTA hand anemometer Portable 3-cup hand anemometer with locking tab for maximum-wind reading; provides Beaufort (1–12 Bft), m/s (0–35), km/h (0–120) and knots (0–66) scales. Targeted at yachting, gliding clubs, athletics and amateur meteorology schools.
• Woelfle recording anemograph Autonomous mechanical recording anemograph powered only by the wind itself; records direction (0–360°) and wind run (0–10 km). 31-day paper autonomy in a wooden case (355 × 685 × 320 mm, 9 kg gross). For remote sites without mains power.
• Vertical-axis 3-cup anemometers APM11 / APM2211 / APM2211M / APM22 / APM22M / APM33 Family of vertical-axis 3-cup anemometers with generator-based outputs (0–2 V, 0–20 V or REED dry contact); range 0–60 or 80 m/s, threshold 0.5 m/s, INOX sealed bearings; PVC (APM11/22/33) or anodized DURAL (APM2211M/22M) variants for professional meteorological use.
• Potentiometric weather vanes GPM23 / GPM23M / GPM24M Potentiometric weather vanes with 5,000-ohm continuous-rotation transmitter; ABS or anodized DURAL flag, INOX shaft/bearings, rhodium wiper, 5° dead angle, 0–355° or 0–540° range; LEMO 3-pin connector or integrated cable. Used for wind direction measurement at meteorological stations.
• WS3 ultrasonic 2D anemo-weather vane 2D ultrasonic wind sensor with no moving parts, measuring direction (0–359°, 1° resolution) and speed (0–60 m/s standard or 0–20 m/s option, 0.1 m/s resolution). Output 4–20 mA, 0–5 V or digital RS232/RS422/RS485, up to 4 measurements/sec; configurable via HyperTerminal. Suitable for harsh environments with no mechanical wear.
• Meteorological thermometers and soil thermometers (series T0001–T0022) and psychrometers (U0001–U0004) Mercury or alcohol direct-reading meteorological thermometers for ordinary, minimum and maximum temperature (±0.2 °C precision, 0.5 °C graduation); angled and straight soil thermometers (T0012–T0022) for -5 to -150 cm depths; psychrometer set including fixed, whirling and aspirated versions for relative humidity via dry/wet bulb. Used in Météo France network and agronomy.
• PT100 platinum resistance temperature probes (T0023, T0024, T0025) Platinum resistance PT100 temperature probes: naked versions (T0023 nickel-plated brass for air, T0024 INOX for water, 2/3/4-wire mounting), and T0025 PT100 1/3 DIN with integrated 4–20 mA 2-wire transmitter (INOX 316L sheath, M12 IP67 connector, ±0.08% FS accuracy). For integration with industrial acquisition systems.
• Mechanical thermo-hygro recorders (T1000, U0005) Mechanical direct-action chart recorders for temperature (bimetallic element) and/or relative humidity (hair bundle). Bi-speed daily/weekly chart drive; temperature ranges -15 to +65 °C, -25 to +30 °C, -35 to +45 °C; 0–100% RH; precision ±1% FS (±3% RH). Autonomous, no power required.
• Thermohygrometric transmitters T220AK, HYGROTEMP, EE08 Analog combined relative humidity and temperature transmitters: T220AK series with dual 4–20 mA or PT100 outputs; HYGROTEMP probe for LOGBOX datalogger with 0–1 V output; EE08 type E for low-power applications (<1.3 mA) with 0–1 V outputs. Ranges -30 to +70 °C and 0–100% RH.
• Meteorological radiation shelters BMO1151, BMO1161, BMO1175 and Solarshield (B1, B2, B3, B5) White-painted anti-UV radiation shields in three sizes plus a Solarshield model, designed to host thermometers, hygrometers and probes while preserving them from direct, diffuse and reflected radiation and ensuring good air ventilation. Used in Météo France network and agrometeorology.
• Pyranometers SP Lite, CMP3, CMP6 and albedometer CMA7 Solar radiation sensors: SP Lite photodiode pyranometer (400–1100 nm, 0–2000 W/m², 60–100 µV/(W/m²)); CMP3 ISO Class 2 and CMP6 ISO Class 1 thermopile pyranometers (310–2800 nm, ±10% and ±5% accuracy); CMA7 albedometer combining two CMP6 sensors (one inverted) for global and reflected radiation measurement. All compatible with GEOBOX datalogger.
• Campbell-Stokes heliograph and CSD3 sunshine duration sensor Insolation duration measurement: manual Campbell-Stokes heliograph with 6-minute resolution (400 special charts/year and transparent measuring rule); automatic CSD3 sensor (12 Vdc, <1 mA, mV and 0–1 V outputs for direct radiation and sunshine yes/no). For WMO-compliant sunshine duration records.
• OMM Class A evaporation pan in INOX 316L and accessories (V001, V0011–V0016, V002) OMM-recommended Class A evaporation pan in INOX 316L with related accessories: anti-animal cage, treated-wood pallet, ordinary and max-min floating thermometers, hook gauge (0.05 mm resolution), wind-run totalizer anemometer, and Piche evaporometer with blotting paper clip. For WMO-standard evapotranspiration measurement.
• ORSTOM evaporation pan Buried ORSTOM evaporation pan maintaining a constant water level; recording of rainfall, inflow and overflow discharges enables measurement of free evaporation of the water volume, with empirical models allowing extrapolation to natural or artificial water bodies.
• SN-USI420 ultrasonic level probe and V003/V004/V005 automatic evaporation stations Ultrasonic level probe SN-USI420 with 4–20 mA 2-wire output, 12-bit resolution over the programmed range, used in autonomous automatic stations for free evaporation measurement (V004) and ETP calculation with software (V005). Based on ultrasonic transit time between probe surface and water surface.
• C001 optical theodolite for pilot-balloon tracking Optical theodolite with bronze body, 32 mm anti-reflective tropicalized objective, x20 and x4 magnifications, 100 mm horizontal and vertical circles (1° graduation, 0.1° estimate), and built-in reticle/circle illumination powered by 3× 1.5 V R6 cells. Determines cloud ceiling height and low-level wind direction/speed; widely deployed in francophone Africa.
• Weather-balloon inflation valves and sleeves (C002–C008) Calibrated inflation valves and sleeves for weather-balloon sounding, achieving ascent rates from 60 to 250 m/min. Taré valves 18 g/150 g/500 g, weights 350 g, and 40/50/60 mm diameter inflation sleeves. Companion accessories to the optical theodolite for upper-air soundings.
• DANAE R62LC rainfall event logger (M0006, M00061, M00062, M00064, M00065) Rainfall event logger recording date/hour/minute/second/tenths with up to 18,000 TOR events, ~2-year autonomy. Available in local, RTC and GSM versions (the GSM version supports SMS alerts on sliding rainfall thresholds). Pairs with ALPLUIE9 software for full pluviometric event analysis and anti-bounce filtering.
• ALTHAE 5 event duration recorder (M0007) and DANAE ES-CPTA counter (M0008) ALTHAE 5 autonomous rainfall event duration recorder (~2,500 events autonomy), used with SENSORAIN precipitation detector. ES-CPTA is an autonomous totalizing rainfall counter with mm scaling factor 1/10 to 10/10 and unlimited cumulative capacity.
• SOLOPHEME 4-channel datalogger (M0004, M0008, M00043) SOLOPHEME 4-channel datalogger (1 pulse channel for tipping-bucket rain gauge + 3 analog channels for 4–20 mA, voltage up to 2 V, or potentiometer), self-powered by 8× R20 1.5 V cells. Available in local, RTC and GSM versions for remote interrogation via ALANA multi-site software.
• GEOBOX multi-channel datalogger (M0001, M0002, M0003) Multi-channel (4/8/16) analog-input datalogger accepting from 4 to 16 sensors with 1 to 4 configurable relay outputs (e.g., for cumulative rainfall thresholds). Programmable and data-extractable via Windows HyperTerminal over RS232; remote access via RS422, RF, GSM or RTC; compatible with solar module for autonomous operation.
• Station METEUS 4-20mA ground-based multi-parameter weather station Ground-based multi-parameter weather station measuring temperature, relative humidity, wind speed/direction and rainfall via 4–20 mA outputs (5 base parameters, optional PTX7517 pressure probe and 4–20 mA radiometer). Integrates an ultrasonic wind sensor (up to 4 wind measurements/sec) and interfaces with PLCs through 4–20 mA analog input cards.
• Bespoke multi-parameter weather stations with digital display terminals Bespoke multi-parameter weather stations integrating digital visualization terminals on plates integrable into command consoles. Designed and assembled by Précis Mécanique's engineering team to site-specific energy, human-resource and climatic constraints.
• Fortin F2 / F3 and Tonnelot mercury barometers (P0001, P0002, P0003) Mercury barometers for atmospheric pressure measurement. Fortin F2 regional standard (790–1070 hPa, ±0.02 hPa resolution, ±0.5 °C thermometer); Fortin F3 control barometer (same range, larger tube); Tonnelot model with compensated scale. Supplied with transport case, mounting plate and reading loupe.
• OVM and OVM3 aneroid barometers (P0004, P0005) Aneroid barometers for sites not exceeding 400 m (OVM) or 1500 m (OVM3). Measurement range 890–1050 hPa or 750–1050 hPa, ±0.4 hPa PE accuracy, temperature-compensated between -20 and +40 °C, transportable by air. Used as mercury-free alternatives in field deployments.
• Aneroid barographs (P0006, P0007) Recording aneroid barographs: P0006 for outdoor use under BMO1151/1161 shelter (960–1060 hPa range, mechanical or quartz clockwork, daily or weekly); P0007 grand modèle in polished oak for indoor use (80 hPa over 100 mm chart, 0 to +50 °C compensation).
• PDCR 4020 and PTX7517 barometric pressure transducers (P0013, P0014) Barometric pressure transducers for electronic acquisition: PDCR 4020 millivoltage transducer (±0.08% PE accuracy, 0 to +50 °C compensation, for GEOBOX datalogger) and PTX7517 absolute pressure transmitter (4–20 mA 2-wire, 800–1150 hPa range, ±0.5 hPa, IP65 INOX 316 housing, -40 to +100 °C). Compatible with GEOBOX and third-party dataloggers.
• METVIEWER software (Windows 7 compatible) In-house meteorological software providing visualization, climate database management, ETP calculation and measurement coding; the 2015 release is Windows 7 compatible. Distributed to customers using Précis Mécanique dataloggers and stations.
• ALANA multi-site interrogation software Multi-site local or remote interrogation software for SOLOPHEME dataloggers (RTC and GSM versions), used to recover measurements and configure datalogger parameters.
• ALPLUIE9 rainfall event analysis software Rainfall event analysis software for the DANAE R62LC family of loggers (local, RTC and GSM versions), capable of filtering REED contact bounces and performing analyses from instantaneous intensity (mm/h) to monthly cumulative precipitation.
• Specialty instruments: INOX tipping-bucket flowmeter, pollution rain gauge, portable multi-parameter device, low-cost weather station Specialty products including an INOX tipping-bucket flowmeter 4 g–4000 g with 1 or 2 REED outputs (runoff control, pedology), a pollution rain gauge with valves sampling rainwater on event detection, a portable mono/multi-parameter device for temperature, humidity, pressure and wind, and a low-cost weather station for individuals, home automation, civil engineering and agriculture.
• Autonomous 869 MHz ISN radiologging solution (4 GB SD card, 20 W solar panel) Compact autonomous radiologging solution on the 869 MHz ISN band, recovering measurements on a 4 GB SD card. Marketed as versatile for any analog/digital measurement, with a 20 W solar panel and 12 V 12 Ah battery sufficient for a complete weather station in most cases.
• Hourly ETP determination station (Station de détermination de l'ETP horaire) New ETP measurement station for hourly and daily potential evapotranspiration determination built around the autonomous radio-logging system; designed for unattended agronomic and hydrological deployments.
• Custom engineering and station integration services Engineering, fabrication and assembly of bespoke conventional and automatic weather stations adapted to site-specific energy, human-resource and climatic constraints. Includes customisation of standard products and design of novel solutions in line with company know-how, lifecycle/refurbishment services for instruments more than 30 years old, and consumables/spare parts (diagrams, felt pens, heater kits, anti-perch devices, 4–20 mA converters).

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 24,000 tipping-bucket rain gauges installed in France and across 70 countries
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

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

• Météo FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrécis Mécanique's principal French customer and partner, listed both as a "Nos partenaires" logo on the homepage and as the primary client on the references page. Long-term relationship including the multi-year SALAMANDRE project (since end-2008) supplying 400 to 700 R01 3070A 0000 mechanisms for the metropolitan and overseas network, plus previous large deployments (236 units June 2009, 100 units June 2006). Several products were developed or evolved specifically for Météo France needs (e.g., SPIEA manual rain gauge agréé Météo France, Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder, Fortin/Tonnelot barometers).
• ASECNAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and main customer for 17 African countries covering air navigation safety and meteorology. The Précis Mécanique optical theodolite is particularly recommended and widely deployed across francophone Africa for low-altitude wind measurement. ASECNA national weather services are a recurring export client base.
• ARVALISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner in the homepage logo section; ARVALIS is the French applied agricultural research institute working on arable crops, a natural user of agrometeorological sensors such as ETP stations and Class A evaporation pans.
• CNRScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and recurring customer; the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) uses Précis Mécanique meteorological sensors in scientific field campaigns across France.
• DEGREANEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner and prime contractor/integrator referenced for the delivery of 111 R01-3030 rain gauges to the Tunisian national meteorological office in December 1996. Acts as a local system integrator bundling Précis Mécanique instruments into larger tenders.
• DREALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the homepage logo section. DREAL (Directions Régionales de l'Environnement, de l'Aménagement et du Logement) are regional French environment agencies that consume meteorological data for hydrology and risk prevention.
• Eau de ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner listed on the homepage; Eau de Paris is the municipal water authority of Paris and uses meteorological and rainfall measurement for water resource management.
• EDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and major customer across EDF's nuclear power plants and the DTG (Division Technique Générale) Grenoble. Notable delivery: 23 R05-3020 recording rain gauges to EDF-DTG Grenoble in June 2000. EDF uses the sensors for site safety, hydrology, and operational monitoring.
• SUEZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and customer for water/utility applications (water resource management, sanitation, environmental monitoring). Listed both in homepage "Nos partenaires" and in the references' customer list.
• VEOLIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and customer for environmental services and water/utility applications (BTP/civil engineering and utilities mentioned together in references). Listed on homepage "Nos partenaires" and in references.
• Société Météorologique de France (SMF)minorOthersPrécis Mécanique is an active member of the Société Météorologique de France, providing visibility and credibility within the French meteorological community.
• PROMETEOminorOthersPrécis Mécanique is a member of the PROMETEO association, which promotes meteorological equipment and services.
• HMEI (Hydrometeorological Equipment Industry Association)minorOthersPrécis Mécanique is a member of HMEI, the international industry association for hydrometeorological equipment manufacturers.
• UBIFRANCE (now Business France) / CFME-ACTIMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrécis Mécanique participates in all UBIFRANCE sessions with product demonstrations to support export sales; UBIFRANCE acts as a public-sector export-promotion partner.
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO / O.M.M.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in major WMO/O.M.M. events with product demonstrations (METEOREX, METEOHYDEX), supporting international visibility and adoption of WMO-compliant measurement standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Davis Instruments: US maker of integrated weather stations (Vantage Pro, Vantage Vue) and standalone meteorological sensors. Directly comparable in the multi-parameter weather station and consumables category, with overlap on tipping-bucket rain gauges and anemometers.
• Thies Clima: German manufacturer of meteorological sensors for wind, precipitation, temperature, humidity, and solar radiation, plus complete weather stations. Long-standing supplier to WMO members and adjacent to Précis Mécanique in target customers and product mix.
• OTT HydroMet: German-headquartered hydrometeorological instrument maker (rain gauges, water level, weather stations), formed from the merger of OTT, Lufft, Kipp & Zonen, and others. Directly comparable to Précis Mécanique across precipitation, water level, and meteorological measurement.
• Vaisala: Finnish global leader in meteorological and environmental measurement instruments (rain gauges, wind sensors, barometers, visibility, road weather). Closest direct competitor to Précis Mécanique across WMO-aligned ground observation hardware and national weather service contracts.
• RM Young Company: US manufacturer of high-accuracy meteorological sensors (wind sentries, propeller anemometers, sonic anemometers, temperature/humidity probes) sold primarily to national weather services, aviation, and research institutions — closely comparable to Précis Mécanique's professional-grade sensor catalogue.
• Lufft (part of OTT HydroMet): German manufacturer of professional meteorological sensors (rain gauges, ultrasonic wind sensors, road weather stations). Overlapping product portfolio and customer base with Précis Mécanique, especially in European public-sector tenders.
• Campbell Scientific: US-based manufacturer of research-grade dataloggers (CR-series) and a broad range of meteorological sensors, including tipping-bucket rain gauges, anemometers, and pyranometers used by national weather services and research networks worldwide.
• Kipp & Zonen (part of OTT HydroMet): Specialist in solar radiation measurement (pyranometers, pyrheliometers, albedometers, net radiometers) and atmospheric science instruments. Directly competes with Précis Mécanique's SP Lite, CMP3, CMP6 pyranometer and CMA7 albedometer line.
• Gill Instruments: UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic wind sensors (WindSonic, WindMaster) used in meteorology, aviation, and marine applications. Directly comparable to Précis Mécanique's WS3 ultrasonic 2D anemo-vane.

Emerging players

• CIMEL Électronique: French atmospheric measurement instrument maker (sun/sky photometers, lidar, aerosol profiling). Listed as a homepage partner of Précis Mécanique and partially overlapping in atmospheric observation instrumentation for research and meteorological networks.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

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