Lismar
Lismar Engineering B.V. designs Non-Destructive Testing roll inspection systems (DATAMES, LRI) and automatic grinder controls (LGC30XX, LGC60XX, PGC9400) for steel and aluminum manufacturers worldwide, with over 700 systems installed and operations in Europe, North America, and via global agent network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersOuderkerk Aan De Amstel, Netherlands
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lismar does
Lismar Engineering B.V. designs and manufactures Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) systems for roll inspection and automatic grinding controls used primarily by steel and aluminum producers. Founded in 1988 in the Netherlands and now operating as part of Ascential Technologies (formerly Burke Porter Group) since August 2017, the company has installed over 700 Roll Inspection Systems at customer sites worldwide. The product portfolio centers on two roll inspection platforms — DATAMES and the next-generation LRI — each supporting combinations of Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), and Ultrasonic Surface Wave (SW) inspection technologies to detect surface and subsurface defects in work and backup rolls. Complementary offerings include the LGC30XX, LGC60XX, and PGC9400 automatic grinder control systems for retrofit and modernization of existing grinding machines, plus supporting tools such as the LIRIAS analyzing software, portable calibration units, and demagnetizing equipment.
The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining capital equipment sales with recurring aftermarket revenue. Hardware sales of inspection systems and grinder controls are quote-based and customized per customer specifications, while service revenue derives from multi-year service contracts, scheduled maintenance tours, spare parts supply, and product repair. Distribution is delivered through the company's headquarters in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Netherlands, a North American office in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Lismar, Inc.), and a global network of local representatives across China, India, Korea, Taiwan, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and Germany. The customer base consists of enterprise-scale steel and aluminum manufacturers, roll producers, and grinding machine OEMs that require quality control to prevent mill accidents and to modernize aging grinder equipment.
Lismar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lismar
- Legal name
- Lismar Engineering B.V.
- Website
- https://lismar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Lismar Engineering B.V. designs Non-Destructive Testing roll inspection systems (DATAMES, LRI) and automatic grinder controls (LGC30XX, LGC60XX, PGC9400) for steel and aluminum manufacturers worldwide, with over 700 systems installed and operations in Europe, North America, and via global agent network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lismar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF)
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Where Lismar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ouderkerk Aan De Amstel
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Lismar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Roll Inspection Systems: Sale of NDT inspection systems including DATAMES and LRI platforms with various technology configurations (Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Surface Wave). Systems detect surface and subsurface defects in rolls for steel and aluminum industry.
- Grinding Control Systems: Automatic grinder control systems (LGC30XX, LGC60XX, PGC9400) for retrofitting and modernizing existing grinding machines. Includes mechanical reworks, complete rebuilds, revamps, reinstallations, and integrations.
- After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service program including maintenance, calibration, training, spare parts, and service engineer availability. Tailor-made service contracts available based on customer requirements.
- Maintenance Tours: Fixed-date maintenance tours where LISMAR inspects systems, replaces small wearing parts, and calibrates systems to LISMAR standards, combining service visits for multiple customers in the same region.
- Spare Parts: Dedicated spare parts department supplying replacement parts for LISMAR systems, identified by project or serial numbers.
- Product Repair Services: Repair services for defective or faulty products. Repairs typically completed within two weeks, with costs calculated on a case-by-case basis.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for inspection systems and grinder controls |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Repair costs calculated per repair |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Lismar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lismar designs, manufactures, and services Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Roll Inspection Systems and Automatic Grinder Control systems for the global steel and aluminum industries. Its core products — the DATAMES and LRI inspection platforms and the LGC30XX, LGC60XX, and PGC9400 grinder controls — use Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Surface Wave sensor technologies to detect surface and subsurface defects in work rolls and backup rolls during grinding operations, enabling real-time go/no-go decisions. The company complements its hardware with a global Service & Support Program covering maintenance, calibration, repairs, spare parts, and training.
Product overview
Lismar offers a portfolio of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) systems for the steel and aluminum industry, specializing in Roll Inspection and Grinding Control. The product lineup consists of two main categories: (1) Roll Inspection Systems comprising the Datames platform and the newer LRI platform, each supporting multiple inspection technologies (Eddy Current ET, Ultrasonic UT, and Surface Wave SW) that can be combined for comprehensive surface and subsurface defect detection; and (2) Grinding Technology including the LGC30XX, LGC60XX, and PGC9400 automatic grinder control systems. Supporting products include the Lirias Analyzing Software for data visualization, Portable Calibration Unit, and Demagnetizing Unit. The systems are complemented by a global service and support program. Over 700 Roll Inspection Systems have been installed worldwide. Lismar operates as part of Ascential Technologies, Test & Measurement Systems Division.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DATAMES Roll Inspection System Automated roll inspection platform for steel and aluminum industry roll users and manufacturers. Serves as the central control unit for roll inspection, compatible with Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Surface Wave inspection technologies, displaying defects in real time and integrating with the Probe Positioning System.
- LRI (LISMAR Roll Inspection) Platform Latest-generation general platform for roll inspections integrating three NDT technologies (Eddy Current, Surface Waves, Ultrasonic). Designed for steel and aluminum industry roll users and manufacturers, offering improved probability of detection, shorter inspection times, higher data presentation resolutions, quick installation, easier calibration, fewer parts, and faster scanning.
- Automatic Grinder Control LGC30XX Modular automatic grinder control system designed for retrofitting on existing grinding machines, capable of controlling grinding process infeed of servo axes and X, U, and Z axes. Targeted at steel and aluminum industry customers modernizing their grinding operations.
- Automatic Grinder Control LGC60XX Advanced modular automatic grinder control for retrofit or new grinding machines, capable of controlling simple infeed to complex grinding cycles. Controls C, C1, X, U, and Z axes and integrates with caliper and LISMAR Roll Inspection System. Targeted at steel and aluminum industry customers.
- Profile Grinder Control PGC9400 Modular profile grinder control designed for retrofit or new grinding machines, capable of controlling any profile limited only by the grinder's mechanical limitations, including the U-axis. Targeted at steel and aluminum industry customers with profile grinding requirements.
- Service & Support Program Full-service program for LISMAR systems covering maintenance protocols, calibration support, systems training, spare parts supply, and service engineer availability worldwide. Includes fixed-date maintenance tours that combine service visits for multiple customers in the same region and case-by-case repair services typically completed within two weeks. Targeted at owners of installed LISMAR inspection and grinder control systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 700 Roll Inspection Systems installed worldwide
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Lismar
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lismar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Lismar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ascential Technologies (formerly Burke Porter Group)coreLISMAR joined Burke Porter Group (now Ascential Technologies) in August 2017. Burke Porter Group is a global leader in design, manufacture, and supply of customized intelligent machinery integrating sensor-based feedback to modify machine control and performance. Ascential Technologies encompasses over 40 locations across 4 continents with global manufacturing and support capabilities. LISMAR's technical competencies are now integrated into Ascential Technologies Test & Measurement Systems division.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Lismar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC): US manufacturer of eddy current and ultrasonic test systems specifically designed for metal billet, bar, tube, and wire inspection. Direct competitor to Lismar's eddy current and surface wave roll inspection technology in steel and aluminum mills.
- Sonatest: UK-based specialist in ultrasonic NDT instruments and probes for industrial inspection. Closely comparable to Lismar in product offering (ultrasonic flaw detection) and customer base (metals manufacturing), competing for similar mill inspection budgets.
- PRÜFTECHNIK: German specialist in condition monitoring, alignment, and industrial NDT systems including eddy current surface inspection. Comparable product overlap with Lismar's roll inspection technology and similar industrial customer segments.
- Foerster Group: German manufacturer of eddy current, magnetic particle and ultrasonic testing systems for metals production. Highly comparable to Lismar's NDT inspection portfolio and shares the European industrial steel customer base.
Emerging players
- Sonotron NDT: Israeli provider of ultrasonic NDT systems and phased array instruments for industrial inspection. Competes in the ultrasonic testing segment overlapping with Lismar's UT module offerings.
- NDT Systems Inc. US-based provider of ultrasonic and eddy current inspection systems for metal processing including billet, bar, and tube inspection. Smaller-scale competitor to Lismar with overlapping NDT product capabilities for steel mills.
- Innerspec Technologies: Specializes in advanced ultrasonic NDT (EMAT, phased array, guided wave) for industrial inspection including metals manufacturing. Comparable to Lismar's ultrasonic and surface wave offerings with overlap in subsurface defect detection.
Broad incumbents
- Baker Hughes Waygate Technologies: Baker Hughes' Waygate brand offers industrial NDT solutions including eddy current, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection systems. Directly competes with Lismar in roll and metallurgical NDT applications, but as part of a much broader oil & gas and industrial inspection portfolio.
- Evident (Olympus Industrial NDT): Evident, formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions, manufactures ultrasonic and eddy current flaw detectors widely used in metals and rolling mill NDT. Competes head-to-head with Lismar's DATAMES and LRI platforms while serving many more verticals.
Regional players
- Welding Alloys Group (Welding Alloys USA / Rollmach): Specializes in roll reparation, grinding, and overlay welding services for steel mills. Adjacent competitor offering roll inspection and refurbishment services; overlap with Lismar's grinding technology and grinder modernization business for steel industry customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Lismar leadership team
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Lismar subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Lismar funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Lismar
What does Lismar do?
Lismar designs, manufactures, and services Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Roll Inspection Systems and Automatic Grinder Control systems for the global steel and aluminum industries. Its core products — the DATAMES and LRI inspection platforms and the LGC30XX, LGC60XX, and PGC9400 grinder controls — use Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Surface Wave sensor technologies to detect surface and subsurface defects in work rolls and backup rolls during grinding operations, enabling real-time go/no-go decisions. The company complements its hardware with a global Service & Support Program covering maintenance, calibration, repairs, spare parts, and training.
Is Lismar a public or private company?
Lismar is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Lismar founded?
Lismar was founded in 1988. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Lismar based?
Lismar is headquartered in Ouderkerk Aan De Amstel, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Lismar make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Roll Inspection Systems are the primary driver. The others are grinding Control Systems, after-Sales Service and Maintenance, maintenance Tours, spare Parts and product Repair Services.
Who are Lismar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC), Sonatest, PRÜFTECHNIK and Foerster Group. Emerging players are Sonotron NDT, NDT Systems Inc. and Innerspec Technologies. Broad incumbents are Baker Hughes Waygate Technologies and Evident (Olympus Industrial NDT). Welding Alloys Group (Welding Alloys USA / Rollmach) is listed as a regional player.
Does Lismar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lismar.
What industry is Lismar in?
Lismar's product category is Industrial Non-Destructive Testing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography), with a secondary code of IMAIACAI, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services. Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.