MPL

What MPL does

MPL (Pompano Beach, FL), founded in 1973 and operating as a subsidiary of Micro, designs and manufactures miniature electro-mechanical pressure, vacuum, and differential switches and sensors for OEM customers. The portfolio is organized into six core series spanning pressure ranges from 0.05 inH2O (500 Series) through 250 PSI (800 Series), plus the 9375 low-pressure HVAC switch, 9391 ultra-low semiconductor transducer, and 2000 push button line. Core technology relies on glass-filled polyester bodies, polyurethane diaphragms, and brass or gold-plated phosphor-bronze contacts to achieve pressure-to-electrical conversion, with stated life of up to 1,000,000 cycles and operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C depending on series.

The company holds IATF 16949:2016, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 9001:2015 system certifications, with individual product lines also carrying UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, and REACH approvals. End applications span medical devices (notably oxygen concentrators), HVAC and heating appliances, industrial monitoring and hydraulics, and general-purpose consumer/automotive electronics. Custom OEM design services are offered through Micro's 50+ year customization practice.

MPL sells primarily through a direct internal sales team covering the US, EMEA, Asia, Canada, and RoW, supplemented by one named regional rep firm (Britt Power Devices) in TX/LA/OK/AR, with no global distributor network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the website routes orders under $2,500 through direct contact. A Costa Rica office supports near-shore operations alongside the Pompano Beach HQ. Cumulative installed base is described qualitatively as 'millions of switches and sensors deployed globally.'

Name

MPL

Legal name

MPL

Website

https://pressuresolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MPL, a subsidiary of Micro based in Pompano Beach, FL, designs and manufactures miniature electro-mechanical pressure switches, sensors, and push button switches for OEM customers in medical, HVAC, industrial, and consumer appliance applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pressure Switches & Sensors

NAICS

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), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure & Force Sensors (Pressure/Strain/Load Cells) (HDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK), Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Pressure switches
• Miniature sensors
• Electromechanical components
• OEM pressure switches
• Vacuum differential switches

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: MPL generates revenue through the sale of proprietary pressure switches, sensors, and related electromechanical components. Products are sold directly and through sales representatives globally, with pricing based on product series, specifications, and volume requirements.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MPL designs and manufactures own-branded miniature electro-mechanical pressure, vacuum, and differential switches and sensors used for converting pressure signals into electrical signals. The portfolio spans low-pressure miniature switches (500 Series), SPDT snap-action switches (600 Series), heavy-duty industrial switches (800 Series), HVAC air-proving switches (9375 Series), ultra-low pressure transducers (9391 Series), and push button switches (2000 Series), along with custom OEM design and manufacturing services.

Product overview

MPL is a manufacturer of miniature electro-mechanical pressure switches, sensors, and push button switches. The product portfolio centers on the 500, 600, and 800 Series pressure switches, which progress from miniature low-pressure applications (0.05 inH2O) to heavy-duty industrial uses (up to 250 PSI). Supporting products include the 9375 Series low-pressure switch for HVAC/air-proving applications and the 9391 Series semiconductor pressure transducer. The 2000 Series push button switches round out the offering with safety interlock capabilities. All products are available alongside custom OEM design and manufacturing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MPL 500 Series Miniature pressure switch with set points from 0.05 inH2O to 20 PSI, featuring high and low ports for pressure, vacuum or differential inputs. SPST normally open contacts with 1,000,000 cycle life, glass-filled polyester body, polyurethane diaphragm, and gold-plated terminals. Used for oxygen concentrators, appliances, pneumatic equipment, air filters, exhaust monitoring, automation, and vehicle controls.
• MPL 600 Series Robust SPDT snap-action pressure switch with set points from 1.5 inH2O to 45 PSI and higher current capacity (3A to 25A). Provides snap-action pressure and vacuum sensing with positive action mechanical differential for heavier-duty OEM applications including medical equipment and air proving.
• MPL 800 Series Heavy-duty pressure switch with an all-aluminum-zinc alloy (Zamak) die-cast housing for demanding applications from 10 PSI to 250 PSI with a 500 PSI burst pressure rating. Extends the 600 Series with snap-action switching in a rugged metal housing for industrial monitoring and control.
• MPL 9375 Series Snap-action low-pressure switch designed for HVAC air-proving applications such as gas-fired heating and appliance exhaust. Features self-cleaning contacts, silicone diaphragm, and operating range of -40°C to 85°C for durable and stable performance in safety-critical air-proving.
• MPL 9391 Series Ultra-low pressure, high-accuracy semiconductor-based transducer with ratiometric output stable over temperature and time, covering 0-1 to 0-10 inH2O with ±1.5% accuracy. Differential or vacuum-only models are available. Targets digital combustion control, blower modulation, and HVAC applications including intelligent controllers, ECM motors, and logic-controlled blowers.
• MPL 2000 Series Rugged, low-cost OEM push button switch with snap-action mechanism rated for loads up to 3/4 HP and fine silver contacts. Suitable for safety interlock, door switch, panel switch, and device limit switch applications.
• Custom OEM Solutions Product design and customization services provided by MPL and its parent Micro for OEM customers. Covers custom engineering for engine air, fuel level, hydraulic fluid, medical devices, emergency oxygen, and other specialized pressure-sensing applications, leveraging IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 certified quality systems.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gems Sensors & Controls: Manufacturer of pressure switches, sensors, and level switches for OEM and industrial applications. Directly overlaps with MPL on electromechanical and solid-state pressure sensing products sold to similar OEM customers.
• Ashcroft (Heise): Pressure and temperature instrumentation manufacturer with strong presence in industrial process and HVAC markets. Comparable to MPL in pressure switch and gauge offerings for industrial safety and process applications.
• United Electric Controls: Specialty manufacturer of pressure and temperature switches and controls for industrial and process safety applications. Closely comparable to MPL's 500/600/800 series electromechanical switches in form factor, customer profile, and use cases.
• SUCO (part of WIKA): Pressure switch specialist known for mechanical and electronic pressure switches used in hydraulic and pneumatic OEM applications. Directly comparable to MPL's 600 and 800 series offerings for industrial OEM customers.
• IFM Electronic: Industrial sensor manufacturer with broad pressure, flow and position sensor offerings for OEM and factory automation customers. Comparable to MPL in electronic pressure sensors serving industrial automation use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Sensing & Control (Sensata): Global incumbent in pressure sensors and switches serving industrial, medical and HVAC OEMs with broad catalogs spanning electromechanical to MEMS offerings. Directly comparable to MPL in the miniature and industrial pressure switch category but at vastly larger scale.
• WIKA Instrument Corporation: Global pressure and temperature measurement specialist with extensive industrial OEM and process-industry presence. Overlaps with MPL on pressure switches and sensors but operates at much broader scale across many measurement categories.
• SICK AG: Major industrial sensor manufacturer covering pressure, flow, level, and position measurement for factory automation. Comparable in serving industrial OEMs with pressure sensing products but operates across a much wider sensor portfolio.
• TE Connectivity: Global connector and sensor manufacturer offering pressure sensors and switches for industrial, medical, and automotive applications. Comparable to MPL across multiple end markets but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.

Emerging players

• Norgren (IMI): Fluid power and motion control specialist that supplies pressure switches and sensors integrated into pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Partial overlap with MPL on pressure switches, particularly in industrial fluid-power OEM applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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