Litre Meter
LitreMeter, now part of KEM Flow Measurement GmbH (TASI Group), manufactures Made-in-Germany precision flowmeters — led by the VFF for viscous fluids — and sells them via consultative direct enterprise sales to chemicals, oil & gas, mechanical engineering, and food industry customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersBuckingham, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Litre Meter does
LitreMeter is a precision flow measurement brand now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of KEM Flow Measurement GmbH, which itself sits within the TASI Group, a global measurement and control technology conglomerate. Following its 2024 integration into KEM, LitreMeter's product line, service quality, and customer commitments are preserved under the LitreMeter brand while sales, support, and distribution are run from Germany via KEM's enterprise field sales motion and global specialist network. The company's core offering is the VFF (Viscous Fluid Flowmeter), a mechanical flow meter engineered for the highest-precision measurement of liquids with high viscosity and low flow rates, complemented by mass flow meters, mechanical flow meters, and supporting pickups, amplifiers, and evaluation electronics. Manufacturing is positioned as Made in Germany with over 50 years of flow measurement heritage.
The business model is a direct enterprise hardware-sales motion: specialized flow measurement instruments are sold through consultative engagement with KEM experts who tailor solutions to specific customer requirements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Target customers are concentrated in four verticals — chemicals, oil & gas, mechanical engineering, and food — where measurement of viscous fluids such as oils, lubricants, and process chemicals is a critical process parameter. Marketing and demand generation combine top-of-funnel digital channels (newsletter, product portal, technical downloads) with mid-funnel expert consultation, while distribution is handled through KEM's direct global sales force.
Following the 2024 integration, LitreMeter no longer operates as a standalone commercial entity; revenue, headcount, and customer-specific data are not separately disclosed, and the company's growth and competitive trajectory are now functions of KEM and TASI Group's broader portfolio strategy rather than independent LitreMeter-level decisions.
Litre Meter firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Litre Meter
- Legal name
- KEM Flow Measurement GmbH
- Website
- https://litremeter.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LitreMeter, now part of KEM Flow Measurement GmbH (TASI Group), manufactures Made-in-Germany precision flowmeters — led by the VFF for viscous fluids — and sells them via consultative direct enterprise sales to chemicals, oil & gas, mechanical engineering, and food industry customers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Litre Meter industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Flow Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)
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Where Litre Meter is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Buckingham
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Litre Meter business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Flowmeter Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of precision flow measurement hardware including the VFF flowmeter and related products. The company sells high-precision measuring instruments for industrial applications with a focus on viscous fluid measurement.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Litre Meter product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Litre Meter (now part of KEM) designs, manufactures, and sells precision flow measurement instruments for industrial applications. Its flagship product, the VFF (Viscous Fluid Flowmeter), is specifically engineered for accurate measurement of liquids with high viscosity and low flow rates such as oils, chemicals, and lubricants. The portfolio also includes mass flow meters, mechanical flow meters, and supporting pickups, amplifiers, evaluation electronics, and accessories.
Product overview
Litre Meter, now part of KEM, offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision flow measurement solutions. The product lineup includes the VFF (Viscous Fluid Flowmeter) for high-viscosity applications, Mass Flow Meters for accurate mass flow measurement, Mechanical Flow Meters for general industrial use, and supporting accessories including pickups, amplifiers, and evaluation electronics. All products are manufactured in Germany and serve industries including chemicals, oil & gas, mechanical engineering, and food industry. The VFF flowmeter remains the flagship product, specifically designed for demanding applications requiring highest precision in viscous fluid measurement.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- VFF Flow Meter (Viscous Fluid Flowmeter) Precision flow meter specifically developed for measuring viscous fluids with high viscosity and low flow rates. Features high measuring accuracy for demanding industrial applications, suitable for oils, chemicals, and lubricants, with compact and robust construction.
- Mass Flow Meters High-precision mass flow measurement instruments for accurate measurement of fluid mass flow rates in industrial applications.
- Mechanical Flow Meters Mechanical flow measurement devices for various industrial applications requiring reliable flow rate measurement.
- Pickups, Amplifiers, Evaluation Electronics and Additional Accessories Supporting components including pickups, amplifiers, evaluation electronics and accessories for flow measurement systems.
Companies that use Litre Meter
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Litre Meter technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Litre Meter partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- KEM (KEM Flow Measurement GmbH)coreLitreMeter has been integrated with KEM, combining decades of experience in flow measurement technology with KEM's innovative strength and know-how. The integration expands KEM's portfolio while maintaining LitreMeter's proven products including the VFF flowmeter. Products, service quality, and commitment remain unchanged under the LitreMeter brand with additional support from KEM's global specialist network.
- TASI GroupcoreKEM is part of the TASI Group, a global measurement and control technology company. This parent company relationship provides strategic backing and resources for KEM's global operations in precision flow measurement.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Litre Meter competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Badger Meter: Specializes in flow measurement technologies, with strong presence in water/wastewater and growing exposure to industrial process applications. Comparable mid-sized pure-play flow measurement business model.
- KROHNE: Specialist manufacturer of industrial process instrumentation with a strong flow measurement portfolio including Coriolis, ultrasonic, and variable area meters. Targets the same chemical, oil & gas, and food industry customers as LitreMeter.
- Hoffer Flow Controls: Smaller specialty manufacturer of turbine flow meters and related measurement products targeting oil & gas, chemical, and process industry applications. Comparable niche flow measurement specialist profile to LitreMeter.
- Bronkhorst High-Tech: Specializes in low-flow rate thermal and Coriolis mass flow meters and controllers for precise fluid handling in laboratories, chemical processing, and industrial applications. Closely comparable niche focus on low-flow, high-precision fluid measurement.
- Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, including a comprehensive flow meter portfolio serving chemicals, oil & gas, food, and water industries. Directly competes with LitreMeter in precision flow measurement for industrial applications.
- AW-Lake Company: Manufacturer of positive displacement and turbine flow meters for industrial process applications including oil & gas, chemical, and marine markets. Comparable small-scale specialty flow meter supplier serving similar viscous/process fluid use cases.
- Emerson Electric (Rosemount): Major flow measurement provider under the Rosemount brand, serving oil & gas, chemical, and process industries globally with a broad flow meter portfolio including Coriolis, magnetic, and vortex meters.
- Yokogawa Electric: Process automation leader with a comprehensive flow measurement portfolio targeting oil & gas, chemical, and power generation customers. Directly overlaps with LitreMeter's served industries and product category.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens: Global industrial conglomerate with a Sitrans-branded flow measurement portfolio within its process automation business. Overlaps with LitreMeter in process industry customers but as part of a much larger automation solutions portfolio.
- ABB: Large industrial automation and process measurement conglomerate offering flow meters as part of a much broader instrumentation and electrification portfolio. Serves overlapping chemical and oil & gas customers but does not specialize in LitreMeter's viscous-fluid niche.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Litre Meter leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Litre Meter subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Litre Meter funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Litre Meter M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Litre Meter
What does Litre Meter do?
Litre Meter (now part of KEM) designs, manufactures, and sells precision flow measurement instruments for industrial applications. Its flagship product, the VFF (Viscous Fluid Flowmeter), is specifically engineered for accurate measurement of liquids with high viscosity and low flow rates such as oils, chemicals, and lubricants. The portfolio also includes mass flow meters, mechanical flow meters, and supporting pickups, amplifiers, evaluation electronics, and accessories.
Is Litre Meter a public or private company?
Litre Meter is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Litre Meter founded?
Litre Meter was founded in 1975. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Litre Meter based?
Litre Meter is headquartered in Buckingham, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Litre Meter make money?
One revenue line is on record: precision Flowmeter Sales.
Who are Litre Meter's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Badger Meter, KROHNE, Hoffer Flow Controls, Bronkhorst High-Tech, Endress+Hauser, AW-Lake Company, Emerson Electric (Rosemount) and Yokogawa Electric. Broad incumbents are Siemens and ABB.
Does Litre Meter have an API?
No public API is recorded for Litre Meter.
What industry is Litre Meter in?
Litre Meter's product category is Industrial Flow Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAC, Specialty & Metering Pumps. Its NAICS code is 334514 and its SIC code is 3824.