MGB-Tech

What MGB-Tech does

MGB-Tech is a privately held Belgian engineering company founded in 2002 that designs and manufactures precision measurement and positioning hardware and software for demanding maritime, offshore, construction, and research applications. The company operates through two dedicated business units: MGB Tech POSITIONING, which supplies GNSS receivers (AKKI series), pulse-per-second (PPS) signal splitters, machine-guidance sensors (SAE inclination sensors, ENC1 encoders), power distribution (POW3), and GNSS antenna power injectors (GPI1); and MGB Tech ENV, which supplies the TARI modular data-logger ecosystem with plug-in sensor modules (tide, meteo, ADCP, wave, buoy, multiparameter probe), smart buoys, seafloor hardware with inductive subsea telemetry, the TENDO real-time metocean monitoring software platform, and the TREX IoT data-exchange service. Core technology differentiators include sub-nanosecond PPS synchronization (<2ns skew), 1000m inductive subsea communication, and an integrated hardware/software stack validated in harsh offshore environments (IP67/IP68/IP69K, stainless steel 316 housings, submersible to 250m).

The company monetizes through three primary streams: (1) direct sales of standardized hardware products, (2) project-based tailored solutions developed through client co-creation, and (3) TENDO software licenses sold under Subscription, Rent, and Buy (perpetual) models enforced by hardware dongle. All hardware is priced via direct quote; no public pricing or e-commerce channel exists, and distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales. Key technology partnerships anchor the product portfolio: Septentrio for GNSS boards, Teledyne RD Instruments for ADCP, Datawell for wave buoys, GILL Instruments for meteorological stations, Eureka for water quality probes, and SubConn for subsea connectors. A named flagship customer is the Suez Canal Authority, for which MGB-Tech delivered a tidal measurement and filtering solution. The company is registered in Belgium (VAT BE-0475 953 165), headquartered in Baasrode, Dendermonde, and is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or acquisitions.

Name

MGB-Tech

Legal name

MGB-Tech

Website

https://mgb-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MGB-Tech is a Belgium-based precision measurement company founded in 2002 that designs GNSS receivers, pulse splitters, subsea sensors, modular data loggers (TARI), and metocean monitoring software (TENDO) for offshore, marine, port, dredging, and construction clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement and Positioning Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geospatial Asset Data Management & GIS/CMMS/EAM Integration (data capture, mobility, work management) (EUADAJAJ)

Keywords

• Precision measurement systems
• GNSS positioning technology
• Hydrological monitoring software
• Machine guidance sensors
• Subsea telemetry equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Baasrode

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: MGB-Tech generates revenue primarily from selling standardized measurement hardware products including GNSS receivers (AKKI series), PPS pulse splitters (PPS3 series), machine guidance sensors (SAE series, ENC1, POW3), GNSS antenna power injectors (GPI1), TARI modular controllers and sensor modules, and TENDO station hardware. Products are sold directly to enterprise clients in precision-driven industries.
2. TENDO Software Licenses: TENDO monitoring software is sold through multiple license models: subscription (yearly billing with right to upgrade and hot fixes), rent (short-term project use with single invoice at start), and buy (perpetual use with 2-year hot-fix right). Licenses are enforced by hardware dongle.
3. Tailored/Custom Solutions: MGB-Tech provides fully customized measurement solutions developed through close client partnership. These bespoke solutions address unique client requirements such as subsea positioning systems, underwater multiplexers, tidal turbine mounting systems, and jacket inclination monitors. Revenue is project-based and quote-driven.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MGB-Tech manufactures precision measurement hardware and software for demanding maritime, offshore, and construction markets. The company operates two business units: MGB Tech POSITIONING, which produces GNSS receivers (AKKI series), PPS pulse splitters, machine guidance sensors (inclinometers, encoders), and power distribution hardware; and MGB Tech ENV, which produces the TARI modular data logger system, TENDO real-time hydrological monitoring software, TREX IoT data exchange service, and associated subsea/seafloor hardware. In addition to standardized products, the company develops fully tailored positioning and measurement solutions through close client co-creation.

Product overview

MGB-Tech operates two dedicated business units: Position Measurement Technology (pos.mgb-tech.com) and Environment Measurement Technology (env.mgb-tech.com). The Position unit offers PPS Pulse Splitters (PPS3-G4, PPS3-G10, and legacy models), GNSS receivers (AKKI4-RT, AKKI2), Machine Guidance sensors (SAE1, SAE2, SAE3-H/HS/HSU, ENC1), Power distribution (POW3), GNSS antenna power injection (GPI1), and custom tailored solutions. The Environment unit provides TARI modular data logger system with plug-in modules (CONTROLLER, BRAIN, BASE, TIDE, METEO, ADCP, WAVE, BUOY, MPP), Smart Buoys (BSP1, BSM1), Seafloor hardware (SFF1, SFC1, SFB1), Depth Gauge (DECAL2), TENDO software platform for monitoring/processing, TENDO STATION hardware (DSU2, DTR2), TENDO WAVE module, and TREX data exchange service. The company also offers tailored/custom solutions for unique positioning and measurement challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TARI: Modular logger product line for environmental measurement
• TENDO
• TREX
• PPS Pulse Splitter
• AKKI
• GPI1
• SAE
• ENC1
• POW3

Products and services

• TENDO Monitoring Software Real-time hydro-metocean monitoring software platform that enables data collection from virtually any sensor, storage in SQL database, drag-and-drop visualization building, webfront sharing, and automated quality control with checks, alarms, and notifications. Used by enterprise clients in offshore, port, dredging, windfarm, and aquaculture operations.
• TARI Modular Data Logger System Modular data logger system designed for harsh, power-restricted environments. Supports multiple sensor types including tide, meteo, ADCP, wave, multiparameter probes, and buoy interfaces through plug-in modules, with real-time telemetry via UHF, GPRS, Iridium, and inductive modem.
• TREX Data Exchange Service Data exchange service platform enabling IoT interconnectivity. Provides transparent data flow between sensors and cloud solutions with an Open API first approach and MicroFrontend MicroService Architecture.
• PPS3-G10 Pulse Splitter 10-port PPS and NMEA signal splitter in 19-inch rack housing for time synchronization applications. Configurable RS-232 or RS-485 per port, LED indicators, 55ns propagation delay, less than 2ns skew between output channels, supports up to 115200 baud.
• PPS3-G4 Pulse Splitter 4-port PPS and NMEA signal splitter for time synchronization applications. Configurable to handle various PPS sources and distribute signals to multiple pulse consumers with galvanic isolation and LED status indicators.
• AKKI4-RT GNSS Receiver Fourth-generation dual-antenna GNSS receiver for machine control applications. Features RTK positioning, anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology, integrated CAN converters, 4G/LTE modem, UHF radio, dual WiFi/Ethernet connectivity, galvanic isolation, and IP67-rated rugged aluminium housing.
• AKKI2 GNSS Receiver Second-generation GNSS receiver for machine control with multi-constellation RTK, integrated UHF radio, wifi access point, ethernet port, compact aluminium housing, and IP65 rating.
• GPI1 GNSS Antenna Power Injector Quad isolated GNSS antenna power injector that eliminates ground loop problems and provides stable 5VDC power to four GNSS antennas. Features galvanic isolation on RF and power paths, per-port current measurement, and 0.8dB typical RF insertion loss.
• POW3 Power Distribution Box Power distribution box supplying power to up to three devices with 10A per output channel. Features waterproof aluminium housing, multiple ON/OFF access points, over voltage and over current protection, and MGB-Tech product compatibility.
• SAE3 Series Inclination Sensors CANopen inclination sensor family with gyro-compensated 3-axis angular sensing and full 360-degree measurement. Available in aluminium (SAE3-H), rugged stainless steel (SAE3-HS), and submersible stainless steel (SAE3-HSU, 250m depth) variants for machine guidance and harsh environment applications.
• ENC1 Quadrature Encoder Interface Four-channel quadrature encoder interface for machine guidance applications. Software configurable for NPN, PNP and push-pull encoders with CAN bus interface, IP66 rating, and 10-30 VDC power supply.
• Tailored Measurement Solutions Custom positioning and measurement solutions developed through co-creation partnership with clients. Includes taut wire positioning systems, pile top probes, subsea quadrature encoders, tidal turbine positioning systems, jacket inclination monitors, and other bespoke measurement challenges in maritime and offshore environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5cm positioning accuracy using taut wire principle in shallow offshore waters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SeptentriocoreTechnology or IntegrationMGB-Tech's GNSS receivers (AKKI series) use Septentrio GNSS board technology. The company references Septentrio's RxControl application for receiver configuration and AGC amplifier monitoring, and leverages Septentrio's anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology in its receivers.
• DatawellcoreTechnology or IntegrationMGB-Tech's TARI and TENDO products are designed to interface with Datawell Waverider buoys for wave height measurement. The company provides dedicated modules and software features to collect buoy data, calculate wave parameters, and perform geofencing on buoy positions.
• GILL InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationMGB-Tech's meteo solutions use GILL Instruments weather stations as standard components. The TARI METEO module and TENDO software are designed to interface with and process data from GILL weather stations.
• Eureka Environmental ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMGB-Tech is a distributor of Eureka water probes for multiparameter water quality measurement. The company integrates Eureka probes into its TARI MPP (multiparameter probe) ecosystem for environmental monitoring applications.
• Teledyne RD Instruments (Workhorse Sentinel ADCP)coreTechnology or IntegrationMGB-Tech's ADCP solutions are specifically designed around the Workhorse Sentinel ADCP from Teledyne RD Instruments. The TARI ADCP module and TENDO ADCP interface are built to interface with and process data from this ADCP platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne RD Instruments: Teledyne RD Instruments manufactures the Workhorse Sentinel ADCP that MGB-Tech integrates into its TARI ADCP solution. It is a direct comparable for oceanographic current profiling instrumentation and a key supplier-partner to MGB-Tech.
• Topcon Positioning: Topcon provides GNSS receivers and machine guidance solutions for construction, agriculture, and marine applications. It is a broad incumbent comparable to MGB-Tech's machine guidance and GNSS positioning product lines.
• Trimble: Trimble is a global leader in GNSS, machine guidance, and construction positioning. Its heavy civil construction and marine surveying solutions overlap directly with MGB-Tech's machine guidance and GNSS receiver offerings, making it the principal large-scale incumbent peer.
• Septentrio (part of Hexagon): Septentrio is a GNSS board and receiver manufacturer whose technology is integrated inside MGB-Tech's AKKI receivers. As the upstream supplier and a broader GNSS player, it is directly comparable for positioning hardware and is the closest reference point for MGB-Tech's Positioning business unit.
• Hexagon / NovAtel: NovAtel (now part of Hexagon) supplies high-precision GNSS receivers and positioning technology used in marine, hydrographic, and machine control markets - directly competing with MGB-Tech's AKKI series in positioning accuracy and integration breadth.

Direct peers

• Valeport: Valeport manufactures oceanographic and hydrological sensors (tide, wave, CTD, current) for marine survey, dredging, and offshore energy markets. It is a direct peer to MGB-Tech's TARI environmental measurement modules and TENDO software offering.
• RBR (RBR Global): RBR builds high-precision oceanographic instruments for tide, wave, conductivity, and water quality measurement. It is a direct peer to MGB-Tech in hydrographic and environmental monitoring instrumentation for offshore, coastal, and research applications.
• Aanderaa Data Instruments (AADI): Aanderaa designs oceanographic sensors and data loggers for tide, current, and water quality monitoring. It overlaps with MGB-Tech's TARI modular logger system and TENDO platform in metocean and environmental monitoring use cases.
• Sontek (Xylem brand): Sontek, part of Xylem, manufactures acoustic Doppler instruments for river, stream, and coastal current profiling. It competes with MGB-Tech's TARI ADCP and depth gauge solutions in hydrological and dredging monitoring applications.
• Nortek (Nortek Group): Nortek designs and manufactures oceanographic instruments including ADCPs and DVLs for subsea, hydrographic, and marine survey applications. It competes directly with MGB-Tech's TARI ADCP-based solutions for current and wave monitoring in offshore environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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