CINRG Systems

What CINRG Systems does

CINRG Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of automated laboratory instrumentation purpose-built for the commercial oil-analysis industry, headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. The company designs and builds instruments that automate three core ASTM/ISO test methods used in lubricant condition monitoring: ASTM D7647 auto-dilution optical particle counting (CS-APC-3, CS-APC-2, CS-APC-22M product lines, each integrating KLOTZ LDS 45/50 laser sensors); ASTM D7279 robotic Houillon kinematic viscometry (CS-HVA-2 and CS-HVA-4 systems); and a modified ASTM D5185 sample dilution workflow for ICP-AES elemental analysis (CS-SDS-2). Its central proprietary method is in-line solvent dilution of oil samples prior to optical counting, which eliminates the soft- or "ghost"-particle interference (water, varnish precursors, anti-foam, friction modifiers) that inflates cleanliness codes on conventional particle counters — protected by US Patent 8,689,651 and Canadian Patents 2,791,003 and 2,809,251.

CINRG monetizes the install base through three streams: (1) one-time capital equipment sales of instruments, (2) recurring consumables anchored by the CINSTAN family of ISO 11171:2022-compliant, NIST SRM 2806d-traceable calibration/verification fluids with 12–24 month shelf lives, and (3) service, maintenance, and on-site calibration contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: direct engineering-led sales from Burlington into North America, supplemented by an authorized dealer network across six countries (Netherlands, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, China, Indonesia), with active dealer recruitment in additional regions. A direct e-commerce storefront handles parts, fluids, and service bookings.

The customer base of 30+ named logos is concentrated in third-party commercial oil-analysis laboratories (Bureau Veritas, SGS, ALS Global, Eurofins/TestOil, SYNLAB, WearCheck, OelCheck, Veritas Petroleum Services, Microbac) and in-house industrial labs at large end users (ExxonMobil, Ameren, Xcel Energy, Framo/Alfa Laval). CINRG is entirely founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no external funding, no parent company, and 1–10 employees. The leadership team is concentrated in two co-founders: CEO Bill Quesnel (36 years in commercial oil analysis) and CTO Alistair Geach (28 years in oil-analysis instrument development).

Name

CINRG Systems

Legal name

CINRG Systems Inc.

Website

https://cinrg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CINRG Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of automated laboratory instruments — auto-diluting particle counters, robotic Houillon viscometers, and ICP-AES sample dilutors — purpose-built for ASTM/ISO test methods used by commercial oil-analysis laboratories and in-house industrial labs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil Analysis Laboratory Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Automated particle counters
• Oil analysis instruments
• Kinematic viscometer systems
• ASTM D7647 compliance
• Calibration fluids standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Instrumentation Sales: Sale of automated laboratory instruments — particle counters (CS-APC-3, CS-APC-22M, CS-APC-2), robotic viscometer systems (CS-HVA-2, CS-HVA-4), and sample dilution systems (CS-SDS-2). Instruments are sold direct from Burlington headquarters and through authorized dealers globally. Revenue is one-time capital equipment, typically enterprise/lab procurement with multi-year instrument lifecycles.
2. CINSTAN Calibration Fluids & Consumables: Recurring revenue from calibration, verification, and process-control fluids (CINSTAN product line) and consumable parts (sample cups, tubing kits, O-rings, filters, sensors). Calibration fluids have defined shelf lives (12–24 months), driving repeat purchases. Consumables are reorderable through the online store.
3. Service & Maintenance: Preventive maintenance services, factory calibration, installation and training, on-site disassembly/assembly services, and lifecycle support services for APC, HVA, and SDS instrument families. Offered as individual line items in the online store with configurable pricing post-login.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CINRG Systems manufactures and sells automated laboratory instruments for the commercial oil analysis industry. The portfolio is built around three instrument families — auto-diluting particle counters (CS-APC-3, CS-APC-2, CS-APC-22M) compliant with ASTM D7647-10, robotic Houillon viscometer systems (CS-HVA-2, CS-HVA-4) compliant with ASTM D7279-14, and the CS-SDS-2 sample dilution system for modified ASTM D5185 ICP-AES sample preparation — supported by the CINSTAN line of ISO 11171:2022 / NIST SRM 2806d traceable calibration, verification, and process-control fluids. Revenue comes from one-time capital equipment sales, recurring consumables (calibration fluids with 12–24 month shelf lives, spare parts), and service/maintenance contracts.

Product overview

CINRG Systems manufactures a suite of automated laboratory instruments for the commercial oil-analysis industry. The product portfolio centers on three instrument families: (1) the CS-APC auto-diluting particle counters (CS-APC-3, CS-APC-2, CS-APC-22M) — all compliant with ASTM D7647-10 and featuring KLOTZ LDS 45/50 laser sensors for particle counting with solvent-based auto-dilution to eliminate soft-particle interference; (2) the CS-HVA robotic Houillon viscometer systems (CS-HVA-2 and CS-HVA-4) — compliant with ASTM D7279-14 for automated kinematic viscosity measurement at 40°C and 100°C; and (3) the CS-SDS-2 sample dilution system for ICP-AES sample preparation under modified ASTM D5185. Supporting the instrument line is the CINSTAN family of ISO 11171:2022 compliant, NIST SRM 2806d traceable calibration, verification, and process-control fluids. All instruments share a common CSV-based batch-file workflow and LIMS integration capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CS-APC-3 Particle Counter Large-format fully automated auto-diluting particle counter compliant with ASTM D7647-10, designed for high-throughput commercial oil-analysis labs. Dilutes oil samples with solvent (75% toluene / 25% isopropanol) prior to laser particle counting to eliminate soft-particle interference from water, varnish, and suspended liquid additives. Features a 104-position sample tray, KLOTZ LDS 45/50 laser sensor (4–70 µm measuring range, 4,096-channel counter), and 130–140 samples per 8-hour shift throughput.
• CS-APC-2 Particle Counter Original fully automated auto-diluting particle counter compliant with ASTM D7647-10. Eliminates soft-particle interference from water, varnish, and suspended liquid additives via in-line solvent dilution prior to optical particle counting. Features a 104-position sample tray, KLOTZ LDS 45/50 laser sensor, 4–70 µm measuring range. Covered by US 8,689,651 and CA 2,809,251 / CA 2,791,003 patents.
• CS-APC-22M Mini Particle Counter Benchtop-format fully automated auto-diluting particle counter compliant with ASTM D7647-10, designed for in-house industrial laboratories. Eliminates soft-particle interference in a compact footprint (16½" W × 20½" H × 24" D, 68 lb). Features a 24-position tray (22 sample positions, 1 cleaning, 1 verification), KLOTZ LDS 45/50 laser sensor with 4–70 µm measuring range, and processes 130–140 samples per 8-hour shift on multi-tray runs. Capable of processing dark/opaque samples and samples with up to 2% water without inflated counts.
• CS-HVA-2 Robotic Viscometer System 2-bath robotic automation system for ISL/PAC Houillon viscometers, compliant with ASTM D7279-14. Features XYZ robot + syringe pump + wash station automation, fuzzy-logic tube selection, auto-solvent filling, up to 2 × 200-position trays (400 samples per load), completely unattended overnight operation, and 1,200-measurements-per-shift throughput.
• CS-HVA-4 Robotic Viscometer System 4-bath robotic automation system for ISL/PAC Houillon viscometers, compliant with ASTM D7279-14. Same automation features as the CS-HVA-2, scaled to 4-bath configuration with up to 4 × 200-position trays (800 samples per load) and up to 1,200 viscosity measurements per 8-hour shift.
• CS-SDS-2 Sample Dilution System Fully automated sample dilution system designed for modified ASTM D5185 (D5185m) ICP-AES sample preparation using volume/volume measurement. Configurable dilution ratios from 1:3 to 1:100, configurable for any rack geometry, with carry-over <0.1% (<2 ppm from a 2,000 ppm standard), Baumer UNKC 09 ultrasonic level sensor, ~960 samples per 8-hour shift (30 sec/sample) across up to 8 laboratory racks.
• CINSTAN Calibration Fluids ISO 11171:2022 compliant, NIST SRM 2806d traceable secondary calibration, verification, and process-control fluids for optical particle counters. Product line includes the Calibration Kit (CS-CINSTAN-CFK), Process Control Standards (CS-CINSTAN-PCS), Verification Fluids (CS-CINSTAN-VF), Super Clean Fluid (CS-CINSTAN-SCF), and PSL40/60/80 polystyrene-latex monosphere blends. Certified for 4, 6, 14, and 21 µm(c) channels, with 12–24 month shelf lives driving recurring consumable revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130–140 samples per 8-hour shift (particle counting) and up to 1,200 viscosity measurements per 8-hour shift
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZEMATRA B.V. (Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CINRG instruments in the Netherlands (Europe). Steenspil 28, 4661 TZ Halsteren, Netherlands. Provides local sales, demos, and technical support for European customers.
• Polimate Ltda. (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CINRG instruments in Brazil. Av. Cel Lucas de Oliveira, 364, Porto Alegre — RS, 90440-010, Brazil. Covers South American market alongside other regional distributors.
• Bicomred SAS (Colombia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CINRG instruments in Colombia. Carrera 82 #45C-41 Interior 402, Edificio Corcega, Medellín — Antioquia, Colombia.
• Metal Supplies (Peru)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CINRG instruments in Peru. Calle José Larco No. 1232, Piso 9, Oficina 09-125, Miraflores, Lima, Peru.
• PanAn Testing & Engineering Co., Ltd. (China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CINRG instruments in China. Suite 2804, Tower 2, Kerry Everbright City 218, TianmuXi Rd., Shanghai 200070, China. Toll-Free: 400-820-5872.
• Jagadlab Indonesia (Indonesia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CINRG instruments in Indonesia. Depok Maharaja H3/18 Lt.1, Rangkepanjaya, Pancoranmas, Depok — Jawa Barat 16435, Indonesia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PerkinElmer: PerkinElmer is a global manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments including ICP-AES/optical emission spectrometers commonly used for elemental wear-metal analysis in oil samples. As a broad incumbent with deep relationships in commercial and in-house oil-analysis labs, PerkinElmer is an adjacent competitor to CINRG's CS-SDS-2 ICP sample prep workflow.
• AMETEK (parent): AMETEK is the diversified parent of Spectro Scientific and offers a broad portfolio of analytical and monitoring instruments for process and laboratory use. As a multi-billion-dollar industrial conglomerate with significant R&D resources, AMETEK represents a broad incumbent whose oil-analysis portfolio competes with CINRG at the platform level.
• Parker Hannifin (Kittiwake): Parker Hannifin's Kittiwake division provides a broad portfolio of in-line and handheld oil-condition monitoring instruments, particle counters, and test kits for industrial maintenance applications. As a broad incumbent with extensive industrial distribution, Parker competes with CINRG's in-house laboratory instruments in fleet and plant-based condition monitoring programs.

Direct peers

• Stanhope-Seta: Stanhope-Seta is a UK-based manufacturer of petroleum-testing and oil-analysis instrumentation, including particle counters, viscometers, and flash-point equipment used in commercial oil-analysis labs. The company competes with CINRG across ASTM-based oil testing workflows and shares many of the same third-party laboratory customers globally.
• Spectro Scientific (AMETEK): Spectro Scientific, an AMETEK division, manufactures elemental-analysis and condition-monitoring instrumentation for in-service oil, fuel, and coolant analysis including ICP-AES sample prep and particle counting workflows. Spectro overlaps with CINRG's CS-SDS-2 ICP prep system and broader oil-analysis lab equipment line, serving many of the same industrial and third-party laboratory customers.
• Particle Measuring Systems (PMS): PMS is a Boulder, Colorado-based manufacturer of particle counters (including the Hiac/Royco brand) used in contamination control and oil/hydraulic fluid analysis. PMS competes directly with CINRG in optical particle counting for industrial oil analysis, including the older Hiac product lines explicitly referenced as CINRG competitive alternatives.
• MP Filtra: MP Filtra is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic filtration and inline contamination monitoring, including the LPA series laser particle counters used in oil condition monitoring. MP Filtra competes with CINRG in the in-house laboratory segment and is explicitly named in CINRG's positioning as a competing portable/legacy counter brand.
• PAMAS GmbH: PAMAS is a German manufacturer of automatic particle counters for hydraulic fluids, lubricants, and oil analysis, directly competing with CINRG's CS-APC line in commercial oil-analysis laboratories. Both firms target ISO 4406/SAE AS4059 cleanliness reporting with automated benchtop and laboratory particle counters.
• Tanaka Scientific: Tanaka Scientific is a Japanese manufacturer of kinematic viscosity measurement instruments, including automated Houillon and capillary viscometer systems used in lubricant testing. Tanaka competes directly with CINRG's CS-HVA robotic Houillon viscometer line in ASTM D7279-based viscosity automation at commercial oil-analysis laboratories.

Emerging players

• Diagnetics: Diagnetics manufactures the DCA (Diagnostic Condition Analysis) series of portable and benchtop oil-analysis particle counters used in industrial condition monitoring. Diagnetics is explicitly referenced in CINRG's data as a competing aging portable counter brand, representing an EMERGING_PLAYER in the in-house/portable segment versus CINRG's automated laboratory focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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