What TC Measurement and Control does

TC Measurement and Control, Inc. is a US-headquartered, privately held industrial sensor manufacturer founded in 1973, headquartered in Hillside, Illinois, with 101-250 employees. The company designs and manufactures thermocouple sensors, RTD Pt100 sensors, thermocouple and RTD wire, connectors, compression fittings and feedthroughs, thermowells, and supporting temperature instrumentation (transmitters, controllers, calibrators, handheld indicators, chart recorders). Its technology spans the full thermocouple alphabet (Types K, J, T, N, E, R, S, B, C, D, G) plus high-temperature exotic-sheath sensors rated up to 4170°F using materials such as Inconel 600, Platinum 10% Rhodium, Tantalum, Niobium, and Molybdenum, alongside mineral-insulated and swaged-tip construction for fast response and durability. Certified product lines include AMS2750-approved sensors for aerospace heat treatment and IECEx/ATEX-approved sensors for hazardous areas, supported by ISO 9001 quality certification and a UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory operating under ILAC MRA.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: an engineer-led direct sales motion for custom specifications and complex quotations, a TC Direct e-commerce storefront for standard catalog items, and a network of branded sister companies in the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, and Hungary that extends coverage to a claimed 35+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of sensors, wire, and accessories (with a stock of 9+ million feet of wire and thousands of pre-built sensor assemblies supporting next-day US shipping and 5-day-or-less custom build times) and secondarily through UKAS-accredited calibration and ancillary services such as radiographic inspection, positive material identification, helium leak testing, and laser marking. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer coverage is segmented across eight verticals: manufacturing and processing, food and beverage, energy, aerospace and defense, automotive, oil and gas, HVAC and building systems, and environmental monitoring.

TC positions on speed (custom builds in days, next-day shipping on stock), certification depth (UKAS, AMS2750, IECEx/ATEX), and direct engineering access rather than call-center routing. No external funding, M&A, leadership turnover, or AI/digital product capabilities are evidenced in the source material, and the business is presented as a stable, independently operated specialty manufacturer with a multi-decade brand and a distributed international brand-family footprint.

Name

TC Measurement and Control

Legal name

TC Measurement and Control, Inc.

Website

https://tc-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TC Measurement and Control is a privately held US industrial sensor manufacturer, founded in 1973 and based in Hillside, Illinois, that designs and supplies thermocouples, RTD Pt100 sensors, wire, connectors, fittings, and temperature instrumentation to manufacturing, aerospace, energy, food and beverage, oil and gas, automotive, HVAC, and environmental customers in 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Temperature Sensors and Instrumentation

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermistors & Temperature Sensors (NTC/PTC/RTD Elements) (HDAHANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Controls, Thermostats & Sensors Service (HSAOAJAF), Thermometers & Temperature Monitoring (Smart Thermometers) (CRACAQAG)

Keywords

• Thermocouple sensors
• RTD Pt100 sensors
• Temperature instrumentation
• Thermocouple wire
• Industrial temperature measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature Sensor Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling thermocouples, RTD Pt100 sensors, temperature transmitters, controllers, calibrators, and associated accessories. Products are sold as standard catalog items and custom-built sensors to customer specifications.
2. Thermocouple and RTD Wire Sales: Sale of thermocouple wire and RTD wire in various insulation types including PVC, PFA, fiberglass, ceramic fiber, and silicone rubber. Stock of over 9 million feet maintained for immediate shipment.
3. Calibration and Services: UKAS-accredited calibration services for temperature sensors, along with services such as radiographic inspection, positive material identification, helium leak testing, and tagging/lasermarking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TC Measurement and Control manufactures and supplies temperature sensing, measurement, and control equipment including thermocouples, RTD Pt100 sensors, thermocouple and RTD wire, connectors, temperature instrumentation, compression fittings, and thermowells. The company offers both custom-built sensors to customer specifications and standard catalog products with next-day shipping from over 9 million feet of stocked wire and thousands of sensor assemblies. It also provides UKAS-accredited calibration services.

Product overview

TC Measurement and Control is a manufacturer of temperature sensing, measurement, and control equipment since 1973. The company operates as a single-brand hardware manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of temperature sensor products and related accessories. The core product lines include thermocouple sensors (in Types K, J, T, N, S, C, and others) and RTD Pt100 sensors, which form the primary sensor offerings. These are complemented by supporting products including thermocouple wire and RTD wire (available in various insulation types such as PVC, PFA, fiberglass, and ceramic fiber), thermocouple connectors (miniature and standard configurations), temperature instrumentation (transmitters, controllers, calibrators, chart recorders, and handheld indicators), compression fittings and feedthroughs, and thermowells. The company also offers certified product lines including AMS2750 approved thermocouples for aerospace heat treatment applications and IECEx/ATEX approved products for hazardous areas. Calibration services with UKAS accreditation are provided through their world-class calibration laboratory. The company stocks over 9 million feet of wire and thousands of sensor assemblies for immediate shipment, offering both custom-built sensors and same-day shipping from US stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermocouple Sensors Temperature sensors made from two dissimilar metal wires joined to form a measuring junction, based on the Seebeck effect. Available in multiple configurations including mineral insulated, swaged tip, miniature, heavy duty, and general purpose styles, with Types K, J, T, N, E, R, S, B, C, D and G available. Custom-built to customer drawing, spec, or photo, often in just a few days, with thousands of assemblies in stock for immediate shipment. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and engineers.
• RTD Pt100 Sensors Resistance Temperature Detector sensors using platinum 100 ohm elements for precise temperature measurement. Available in custom configurations to match customer drawings or specifications, with fast turnaround and next-day delivery from extensive stock held in the US. Targeted at industrial process control applications.
• Thermocouple and RTD Wire Thermocouple and extension wire, plus RTD wire, available in single pair and multipair configurations with or without armor. Over 9 million feet of wire maintained in stock for immediate shipment, with insulation types including PVC, PFA, fiberglass, ceramic fiber, and silicone rubber. Targeted at industrial users needing cable for sensor installations.
• Thermocouple and RTD Connectors Miniature and standard thermocouple and RTD connectors rated up to 1200°F, available from stock with panels and accessories for fast US shipping. Targeted at engineers assembling or maintaining sensor systems.
• Temperature Instrumentation Precision temperature instruments for industrial environments including temperature transmitters, panel displays, handheld thermometers, process controllers, calibrators, and chart recorders, available from US stock with rapid delivery. Targeted at process engineers and industrial operators.
• Compression Fittings and Feedthroughs High-quality compression fittings in stainless steel, brass, and PTFE, plus durable pressure and vacuum feedthroughs engineered for secure, leak-free sensor installations in high-pressure and high-temperature environments. Targeted at industrial process installations.
• Thermowells Flanged and threaded thermowells for protecting temperature sensors in industrial process applications, available in various materials and configurations. Targeted at process industries requiring sensor protection in pipes and vessels.
• AMS2750 Approved Thermocouples Thermocouples meeting AMS2750 specifications for aerospace heat treatment applications, including heat treatment thermocouples and vacuum thermocouples with very low leak rates. Targeted at aerospace heat treatment operators and auditors.
• IECEx/ATEX Approved Products Explosion-proof thermocouples and RTD sensors certified for use in hazardous areas meeting IECEx and ATEX standards. Targeted at oil and gas, chemical, and other hazardous-area operators.
• Calibration and Related Services UKAS-accredited calibration services under ILAC MRA for temperature sensors and instruments, supported by a world-class calibration laboratory, plus additional services such as radiographic inspection, positive material identification, helium leak testing, and tagging/lasermarking. Targeted at engineers, auditors, and quality teams requiring traceable temperature calibration.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Omega Engineering: Omega manufactures and distributes a wide range of thermocouples, RTD sensors, wire, connectors, and instrumentation for industrial and laboratory use. Closely comparable to TC in product catalog, customization model, and target engineering buyers.
• Watlow: Watlow designs and manufactures industrial heaters, temperature sensors, and controllers for demanding thermal applications. Comparable to TC in thermocouple/RTD sensors and high-temperature process control, with overlap in aerospace and industrial process verticals.
• JMS Southeast: JMS Southeast is a US-based distributor and custom manufacturer of thermocouples, RTDs, wire, and accessories. Closely comparable to TC in product range, custom-engineering service model, and US industrial customer base.
• Pyromation: Pyromation is a US-based manufacturer of thermocouples, RTDs, and thermowells serving industrial process customers. Closely comparable mid-sized US competitor with similar product portfolio, custom-engineering approach, and customer verticals.
• Conax Technologies: Conax Technologies manufactures temperature sensors, compression fittings, and feedthroughs for industrial and aerospace applications. Directly comparable to TC in mineral-insulated thermocouples, high-pressure fittings, and hazardous-area certified products.
• WIKA Instrument: WIKA is a global leader in industrial measurement technology, including a comprehensive portfolio of thermocouples, RTDs, and temperature instrumentation. Directly comparable to TC in product breadth, customer verticals (industrial process, oil & gas, aerospace), and customization capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a major industrial measurement instrumentation provider with strong temperature sensor and transmitter offerings. Overlaps with TC in thermocouples, RTDs, and process temperature instrumentation, though it operates at much larger scale with a broader portfolio across flow, level, and analytical instrumentation.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: ABB offers a comprehensive portfolio of temperature transmitters, sensors, and process instrumentation to global industrial customers. Comparable to TC in temperature measurement offerings, though it operates at substantially larger scale across multiple process instrumentation categories.
• Fluke Process Instruments: Fluke Process Instruments (part of Fortive) provides non-contact temperature measurement, thermal imaging, and calibration instruments for industrial processes. Overlaps with TC in temperature measurement and calibration services, though it emphasizes infrared/portable instruments versus TC's contact sensors.
• Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions: Honeywell's sensing division produces a broad range of temperature sensors, RTDs, and thermistors serving industrial, aerospace, and HVAC markets. Comparable to TC in aerospace and industrial process sensor offerings, but with much greater scale and broader sensor portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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