SGM-Lektra

What SGM-Lektra does

SGM-Lektra is an Italian industrial instrumentation manufacturer founded in 1977 and headquartered in Rodano (Milan), Italy. The company designs and builds measurement instruments across five categories — level (radar and ultrasonic), flow (electromagnetic, transit-time ultrasonic, and open-channel), pressure, analytical measurement, and temperature/humidity monitoring — serving the integrated water cycle, chemical processing, cereal milling/storage, and construction/cement industries. Core technologies include 80GHz FMCW and 26GHz pulse radar, transit-time ultrasonic flow, electromagnetic induction flow measurement, hydrostatic level sensing, and multipoint silo temperature probes, with products carrying ATEX hazardous-area and MID fiscal-metering certifications. Supporting infrastructure includes MODBUS RTU and HART industrial communication, Bluetooth field configuration via the SGM BT Android app, 433MHz wireless RS485 antennas, and a family of display/control units (VLW90M, VLW60T, SLA2X).

The company sells almost exclusively through a direct B2B sales motion with bundled technical telephone support, on-site installation/start-up services, and scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance — what it describes as "technical assistance" being integral to commercial development. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts implied by the project's installation lifecycle. Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales of measurement instruments and accessories. Geographic reach is anchored in Italy and Europe; no global distribution network, OEM partnerships, or named channel partners are disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed outside investors and an employee base of 11–50, consistent with a focused, owner-operated industrial SME rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

SGM-Lektra

Legal name

SGM-Lektra

Website

https://sgm-lektra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SGM-Lektra is an Italian industrial instrumentation manufacturer (founded 1977, Rodano/Milan) that designs radar, ultrasonic, electromagnetic, and hydrostatic measurement instruments for level, flow, pressure, and temperature monitoring, sold via direct B2B sales to water, chemical, cereal storage, and construction customers with bundled technical support and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAA

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYEUAEAFAC

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) for Energy Facilities

SECONDARYIMAHAGAK

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHANAC

Specialty & Metering Pumps

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

SECONDARYIMAGAFAE

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

Keywords

• Industrial measurement instruments
• Process level measurement
• Electromagnetic flow meters
• Ultrasonic level sensors
• Radar level transmitters

Headquarters

HQ city

Rodano

HQ country

Italy

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Instrumentation Hardware Sales: Sale of measurement instruments including level transmitters, flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and analytical measurement devices. Products are sold with technical support and after-sales service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SGM-Lektra manufactures and sells industrial measurement and control instruments for flow, level, pressure, analytical, and temperature parameters. Core offerings include radar and ultrasonic level transmitters, electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters, open channel flow measurement systems, pressure transmitters, and multipoint temperature/humidity monitoring systems for stored cereals, supported by display/control units, the SGM BT Android Bluetooth configuration app, and MODBUS-based communication infrastructure.

Product overview

SGM-Lektra is an Italian industrial instrumentation company founded in 1977, offering a comprehensive portfolio of measurement and control instruments for industrial processes, water treatment, and agricultural storage applications. The product portfolio centers on five core measurement categories: level measurement (radar and ultrasonic technologies), flow measurement (electromagnetic, transit-time ultrasonic, and open channel systems), pressure measurement, analytical measurement, and temperature monitoring for stored cereals. Key products include the RPL81 and RPL56 radar level transmitters, PTU51/PTU56 ultrasonic level transmitters, CA400 open channel flow measurement system, and various electromagnetic flowmeters (RPMAG, RSMAG, RCMAG, RBKMAG, RLMAG series). The ecosystem is supported by display and control units (VLW90M, VLW60T, VLW602, SLA2X), the SGM BT Android mobile application for Bluetooth configuration, and MODBUS-based communication infrastructure. Products serve water treatment, food/pharmaceutical, chemical, construction, and cereal storage industries, with ATEX certification available for hazardous environments.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CA400 Open Channel Flow Measurement System Complete system for measuring flow rates in open channels and non-pressurized pipes using the hydraulic jump method. Combines ultrasonic level sensors (PTU50/PTU51) with hydraulic modellers (BS Venturi channels / PB Palmer Bowlus) and a central control unit (VLW90M). Provides 2 independent flow measurements, datalogger on USB pen drive, and MODBUS RTU communication. Targeted at water treatment and wastewater operators.
• RPL81 Radar Level Transmitter Radar level transmitter for continuous non-contact level measurement of liquids using 80GHz FMCW technology. Features IP67/IP68 protection, 4-20mA output, 2 configurable relays, Bluetooth connectivity via the SGM BT app, and MODBUS RTU communication. Measurement range 0.05–20m with ±5mm accuracy. Targeted at industrial water and process applications.
• RPL56 Radar Level Transmitter Radar level transmitter for continuous non-contact measurement of solids, liquids, pastes, and slurries using 26GHz (K-band) technology. ATEX certified with 30m range, 2/4-wire configuration, and HART and MODBUS RTU communication options. Targeted at cement, chemical, and granulate/slurry applications.
• SGM-101H Portable Transit Time Ultrasonic Flowmeter Portable transit time ultrasonic flowmeter for measuring conductive and non-conductive fluids including those with suspended material. Features clamp-on sensors, DN25–DN1200 pipe range, ±1% accuracy, SD card datalogger, 4-20mA output, and MODBUS RTU communication. Targeted at field service teams and industrial process measurement.
• SGM-101F Transit Time Ultrasonic Flowmeter Transit time ultrasonic flowmeter with clamp-on sensors for DN20–DN4000 pipes. ±1% accuracy (±0.5% with on-site calibration), IP68 transducer protection, SD card datalogger, MODBUS RTU communication. Suitable for clean or slightly dirty liquids in large-pipe industrial installations.
• Compact Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Open Channels Compact ultrasonic flow transmitter for open channels. IP67/IP68 rated, suitable for installation upstream of hydraulic modellers (weirs, Venturi, Palmer Bowlus), 2 programmable relays, MODBUS RTU and optional Bluetooth.
• MINIMAG FLE20 Electromagnetic Flow Meter Compact electromagnetic flowmeter for low flow rates (0.1–250 l/m). PVDF wetted parts with Hastelloy C electrodes, IP67 protection. Suitable for micro-dosing applications in water, chemicals, and AdBlue.
• PTU51 Ultrasonic Level Transmitter Non-contact ultrasonic level transmitter for liquids and granulates. 0.3–6m range, IP67/IP68 protection, MODBUS RTU/Bluetooth communication, digital temperature compensation. Suitable for underground wells and water treatment applications.
• PTU56 Ultrasonic Level Transmitter Non-contact ultrasonic level transmitter for liquids and granulates. 0.5–12m range, IP67/IP68 protection, MODBUS RTU/Bluetooth communication, digital temperature compensation. Suitable for flood-prone installations and water management.
• MLS1 Rotary Paddle Level Switch Rotary paddle level switch for granulates and powders. ATEX II 1/2D Ex Td a20/21 certified for explosive atmospheres, IP66 protection, SPDT relay output. Suitable for overflow protection and product presence detection in flour, cereals, sand, and cement applications.
• VLW90M Multi-Function Display and Control Unit Multi-function display and control unit for level measurement, flow rates, and pump control. Supports up to 8 sensors via MODBUS, 6 independent level measurements, 2 open channel flow measurements, datalogger on USB pen drive. Designed for water treatment and industrial process control.
• VLW602 Remote Display and Configuration Unit Remote display and configuration unit for PTU series ultrasonic level transmitters. IP66 rated for outdoor installation, provides galvanic isolation, MODBUS communication, and powers connected transmitters.
• VLW60T Touchscreen Display and Configuration Unit Display and configuration unit with 4.3-inch touchscreen for MODBUS level transmitters. Supports up to 5 simultaneous level measurements, graphical display, relay status indication. Compatible with METER, KTU, and RPL81 transmitters.
• SLM2X Flow Totalizer Flow totalizer for 4-20mA or 0-10V transmitters. Features 6-digit display, maximum scale 999999, front panel 96x48mm. Compatible with various flow transmitters for volume totalization.
• SLA2X Display and Control Unit Display and control unit for capacitance and ultrasonic level transmitters. Features 2 or 4 relays, 0-10V/4-20mA outputs, RS232 or MODBUS communication, volume/weight conversion, and linearization capabilities.
• WTR05 RS485 Wireless Antenna RS485 wireless antenna for MODBUS RTU digital transmission without cables. IP66 rated, 433MHz frequency, up to 100m transmission distance between antennas. Suitable for creating wireless data networks in industrial and water treatment sites.
• SGM BT Android Bluetooth Configuration App Android mobile application for calibration, programming, and visualization of SGM-Lektra sensors including PTU51/56, RPL75/81, Meter6/10m, and RPmag flow transmitters. Enables remote measurement display via Bluetooth connectivity up to 10m in open air. Available on Google Play Store.
• Multipoint Temperature Monitoring System for Stored Cereals Multipoint temperature probes, multiplexer concentrators, humidity/temperature probes, and monitoring software/display units for silos storing cereals, flour, or rice. Maintains cool temperature and low humidity environments to preserve product quality. Targeted at cereal milling and storage operators, where SGM-Lektra is the national leader since 1977.
• 010F105A MODBUS Configuration Software MODBUS configuration software for Meter series level transmitters, PTU, KTU, RPL81, and RPL75 devices. Enables parameter setup and configuration via MODBUS communication protocol. Used by installers and field engineers for device commissioning.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation for level, flow, pressure, and analytical measurement. Directly competes across SGM-Lektra's entire portfolio but at vastly larger scale, serving the same water, chemical, and food/pharma verticals worldwide.
• Emerson (Rosemount): Major industrial instrumentation provider (Rosemount, Micro Motion) for flow, level, and pressure — particularly strong in water/wastewater and process industries, directly overlapping with SGM-Lektra's water cycle focus.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation: Broad industrial automation and instrumentation incumbent offering level, flow, pressure, and analytical transmitters — competes against SGM-Lektra in water, chemical, and process industries with significantly broader portfolio and global service.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: Global provider of flow, level, pressure, and analytical instrumentation for process industries including water, chemical, and pulp/paper — competes across most of SGM-Lektra's electromagnetic flow and level portfolio.
• Yokogawa Electric: Process automation and instrumentation incumbent with strong presence in water, chemical, and food/pharmaceutical verticals — direct competitor for flow, level, and pressure transmitters similar to SGM-Lektra's portfolio.

Direct peers

• VEGA Grieshaber: Specialist in level measurement (radar, ultrasonic, capacitive, hydrostatic) — the strongest direct overlap with SGM-Lektra's level product line including the RPL81/RPL56 radar and PTU51/PTU56 ultrasonic transmitters. Headquartered in Germany with global reach.
• Magnetrol (AMETEK): Specialist in level and flow measurement technologies (ultrasonic, radar, guided wave, capacitance) — directly comparable niche focus to SGM-Lektra, particularly in water/wastewater and chemical applications.
• KROHNE Group: Specialist in flow measurement (electromagnetic, ultrasonic, Coriolis, vortex) with strong presence in water/wastewater and chemical industries — a direct competitor to SGM-Lektra's RPMAG, RSMAG, and SGM-101 ultrasonic flowmeter lines.

Emerging players

• Hawk Measurement Systems: Mid-sized niche player focused on level, flow, and positioning measurement for mining, water, and bulk solids — comparable in scale and product breadth to SGM-Lektra, particularly relevant for the cereal silo and cement/construction verticals.
• Burkert Fluid Control Systems: Mid-sized specialist in flow measurement and control (electromagnetic, ultrasonic, mass flow) with strong chemical and water/wastewater presence — comparable scale and product focus to SGM-Lektra with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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