What Gossen Metrawatt does

Gossen Metrawatt GmbH is a German measurement and testing technology company headquartered in Nuremberg and operating as the central sales subsidiary of the GMC Instruments Group. Founded in 1906, the company distributes precision instruments across six intra-group brands (Gossen Metrawatt, Camille Bauer, Rigel Medical, Kurth Electronic, Seaward, and ProSys) covering electrical safety testing, installation testing, power quality and differential current management, photovoltaic testing, e-mobility charging infrastructure, medical device safety testing, telecommunications cable diagnostics, and position/inclination sensing.

The product portfolio spans hardware instruments (METRACAL CM calibrators, LINAX PQ and SINEAX DM/AM power-quality analyzers, Seaward PV:1525 photovoltaic testers, CENTRAX CU load-optimization systems, vital data simulators for cardiology/defibrillation/infusion) and proprietary software platforms (IZYTRONIQ for test data management in Business, Enterprise, and Education editions; METRAwin 10 for data acquisition; METRAVIEW Energy and METRAVIEW Basis for energy management; DV7 Professional and SmartCollect SC² for power quality analysis; and the Gossen Metrawatt Cloud). Recent launches include the Seaward PV:1525 IV with IV curve tracing (May 2026) and the METRACAL CM series (2025). The stack is supported by the GMC Instruments Academy training program and the Calibrationhouse calibration and repair service line.

The company sells exclusively to commercial and public-sector customers (consumers are explicitly excluded), generating revenue through one-time hardware sales, recurring calibration and repair services, subscription software, and paid training seminars. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise engagement with a network of Elektrogroßhandel (electrical wholesalers) channel partners who host workshops for end customers; demand generation is reinforced through trade shows (GET NORD, SPS), webinars, and SEO-driven technical content. Deep regulatory expertise across DGUV, VDE, IEC, MID, and ISO 27001 standards functions as both a technical and commercial moat in DACH and EU markets.

Name

Gossen Metrawatt

Legal name

Gossen Metrawatt GmbH

Website

https://gossenmetrawatt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gossen Metrawatt GmbH is a Nuremberg-based, GMC Instruments-owned manufacturer and distributor of electrical measurement, testing, and safety instruments serving industrial, healthcare, energy, and e-mobility professionals across DACH and global markets via direct sales and electrical wholesalers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Measurement & Testing Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

Keywords

• Electrical measuring instruments
• Power quality analyzers
• Photovoltaic testing equipment
• Medical device testers
• Energy management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Instrument Sales: Sale of physical measuring and testing instruments including multimeters, installation testers, power quality analyzers, energy meters, medical testing devices, and telecommunications testers. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases by industrial customers, electricians, healthcare facilities, and energy managers. The company operates a product catalog spanning test technology, measurement, control, medical technology, and software.
2. Professional Services (Calibration & Repair): Calibration and repair services through Calibrationhouse brand, covering the entire lifecycle of measuring and testing instruments. These services provide recurring revenue from existing installed base and support long-term customer retention.
3. Training & Academy Services: Training seminars, workshops, and virtual instructions through the GMC Instruments Academy, providing structured education on measurement, testing, electrical safety, and standards compliance.
4. Software Subscriptions: Cloud-based platforms (METRAVIEW, Gossen Metrawatt Cloud, SmartCollect SC²) and enterprise software (IZYTRONIQ, DV7 Professional) may generate recurring software licensing and subscription revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gossen Metrawatt manufactures and distributes precision electrical measurement, testing, and monitoring instruments—multimeters, installation testers, photovoltaic analyzers, power quality analyzers, differential current transducers, and medical device safety testers—under the multi-brand GMC Instruments platform. Offerings span test technology, industrial measurement and control, medical technology, and complementary software (IZYTRONIQ, METRAVIEW) and cloud services for energy management and test data management.

Product overview

Gossen Metrawatt is a measurement and testing technology company and sales partner for GMC Instruments, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision instruments organized as a multi-brand platform approach. The core product lines include testing technology (electrical devices, installations, photovoltaic systems, E-Mobility, battery storage), multimeters and hand calibrators, simple measuring devices, telecommunications equipment, power supply technology, light measurement technology, medical technology, and measurement, control and regulation systems. The product ecosystem is unified through software platforms including IZYTRONIQ (for test data management), METRAwin (for measurement acquisition), METRAVIEW (for energy management), and DV7/SmartCollect (for power quality analysis). Key product families include the LINAX PQ series and SINEAX DM/AM series for power quality and differential current management, CENTRAX CU for combined load optimization, and METRACAL CM for calibration. The company distributes multiple sub-brands including Gossen Metrawatt, Camille Bauer, Rigel Medical, Kurth Electronic, Seaward, and ProSys, offering both hardware devices and complementary services such as calibration (METRACHECK), training (GMC Instruments Academy), and cloud connectivity (Gossen Metrawatt Cloud).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GOSSEN METRAWATT: Core brand for measurement and testing technology products
• CAMILLE BAUER
• RIGEL Medical
• Kurth Electronic
• Seaward
• ProSys

Products and services

• METRACAL CM Series Precision calibration system for reliable process signals, used by industrial customers for calibrating process measurement instruments.
• PV:1525 IV (Seaward) Photovoltaic analyzer with IV curve tracing capability for commissioning and safety testing of rooftop solar installations per VDE 0126-23.
• Seaward PV:1525 Mobile and robust photovoltaic tester for field deployment, measuring open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, insulation, and protective conductor testing.
• LINAX PQ Series Power quality monitoring devices for network analysis and differential current management in low-voltage networks.
• LINAX PQ5000 Power quality analyzer providing transparency in low-voltage networks, deployed at KNAPP logistics facilities for grid monitoring.
• SINEAX DM5000 Differential current management transducer for monitoring and analysis of power systems.
• SINEAX AM Series Differential current management series of transducers for various power monitoring applications.
• CENTRAX CU Series Combined power quality and differential current management system for load optimization.
• U1500 Load optimization device for energy management applications.
• IZYTRONIQ (Business / Enterprise / Education) Test and measurement data management software available in Business, Enterprise, and Education editions for organizing, reporting, and managing test instrument results across an organization.
• METRAwin 10 Test and measurement software for data acquisition and analysis from Gossen Metrawatt instruments.
• NEXONIQ Software product for measurement and testing data management applications.
• WAVE IQ (Base License) Base-license software product for measurement and testing applications.
• DV7 Professional Professional power quality analysis software for data visualization and compliance reporting.
• SmartCollect SC² Power quality data collection and analysis software for monitoring and reporting on grid power quality.
• METRAVIEW Energy Cloud-based energy management software platform for monitoring and analyzing energy consumption in buildings and industrial facilities.
• METRAVIEW Basis Base version of METRAVIEW energy management software for monitoring energy consumption.
• ECSwin Energy management software solution for monitoring and reporting energy data.
• METRACHECK 36 Calibration and repair service package (36-month) for measurement and testing devices, supporting lifecycle accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• METRACHECK 60 Calibration and repair service package (60-month) for measurement and testing devices, supporting lifecycle accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• GMC Instruments Academy Training and seminar services (online, virtual, and in-person) for users, testers, and specialists from industry, trade, medical technology, and energy engineering worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart grid monitoring provides transparency in low-voltage network branches to prevent network congestion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GMC Instruments Group (Parent)coreOthersGossen Metrawatt GmbH is a sales subsidiary of the GMC Instruments Group. As part of this group, the company serves as the central contact for measurement and testing technology from GMC Instruments. The parent company provides product development, manufacturing, and global brand support.
• SeawardcoreTechnology or IntegrationSeaward is a brand under the GMC Instruments umbrella, whose products (including the PV:1525 and PV:1525-IV photovoltaic testers) are distributed by Gossen Metrawatt. Seaward specializes in solar PV testing equipment, complementing Gossen Metrawatt's portfolio in renewable energy testing.
• KNAPPminorOthersKNAPP, a logistics and automation company, is a customer case study where LINAX PQ5000 power quality analyzers are deployed in KNAPP facilities for grid transparency in low-voltage networks.
• Camille BauercoreOthersCamille Bauer is a brand under the GMC Instruments umbrella, whose products are distributed by Gossen Metrawatt. The brand specializes in industrial measurement transducers and power analyzers, strengthening the portfolio in energy management and power quality.
• Rigel MedicalcoreOthersRigel Medical is a brand under the GMC Instruments umbrella, distributed by Gossen Metrawatt. The brand specializes in medical device safety testers and simulators, complementing Gossen Metrawatt's medical technology portfolio.
• Kurth ElectroniccoreOthersKurth Electronic is a brand under the GMC Instruments umbrella, distributed by Gossen Metrawatt. The brand specializes in telecommunications testing instruments including cable testers and network analyzers.
• Electrical Wholesale Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of electrical wholesalers (Elektrogroßhandel) serves as the primary channel partner network, reselling Gossen Metrawatt instruments to electricians, trade professionals, and industrial customers. Partners host workshops in electrical wholesale environments to educate end customers on product usage.
• GMC Instruments AcademycoreOthersThe GMC Instruments Academy (formerly Gossen Metrawatt Training Academy) provides structured training seminars, workshops, and online/virtual instruction sessions worldwide. It serves as a knowledge dissemination and customer retention mechanism for the entire GMC Instruments product ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Global test and measurement leader in electronic and electrical instrumentation. Competes tangentially in bench and field electrical test, and as a benchmark for software-defined measurement workflows.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Large Germany-based test and measurement incumbent spanning mobile network testing, oscilloscopes, and power electronics — overlapping with Gossen Metrawatt in telecom (Kurth Electronic) and broader T&M categories.
• Yokogawa Electric: Industrial measurement and control incumbent with strong positions in power quality, energy management, and process instrumentation. Compares to Gossen Metrawatt's power quality, industrial measurement, and energy management offerings.

Direct peers

• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electrical measuring instruments including power quality analyzers, multimeters, and current/voltage sensors. Comparable product overlap to Gossen Metrawatt's LINAX, SINEAX, and DM Series.
• Fluke Corporation: Global leader in portable electrical test and measurement instruments (multimeters, installation testers, power quality). Most directly competes with Gossen Metrawatt's core electrical testing portfolio across industrial and electrician segments.
• Chauvin Arnoux: French specialist in measurement and testing instruments for electrical, thermal, and energy applications. Directly comparable in electrical test instruments and power/energy measurement, with similar European mid-market positioning.
• Benning Elektrotechnik und Elektronik: German manufacturer of electrical measurement, testing, and conversion technology. Directly comparable in installation testers, power quality, and electrical safety devices, with overlap in the DACH electrician and industrial customer base.
• Megger Group: Specialist in electrical testing for power utilities and industry, including insulation, low-voltage, and cable diagnostics. Directly comparable to Gossen Metrawatt's installation testers and calibration/maintenance instrumentation.
• Kyoritsu Electrical Instruments Works: Japanese manufacturer of electrical measuring instruments (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers). Comparable to Gossen Metrawatt's electrician-focused and installation-testing product families.

Regional players

• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German-based measurement technology specialist with strong HVAC/building services and industrial measurement product lines. Comparable as a German mid-cap measurement peer, though more focused on thermal/environmental than pure electrical test.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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