What Barbee Testers does

Barbee Testers, operating as Engineered Test Systems (ETS), is a Reno, Nevada-based manufacturer and engineering services firm specializing in precision-engineered hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems for valves, hoses, ground support equipment, and other pressure-containing components. The legal entity, Barbee Valve & Supply Inc., was founded in 1964 and has operated for over 60 years in the pressure-testing equipment niche. The product portfolio spans seven categories — portable testers, hose testers, relief valve testers, valve testers, ground support equipment, workshop containers, and parts & accessories — supported by numerous sub-series (P100-P900, HPN/HBT/HSC, RV/HP-RV/PTP, TF/LHF/LVR/DVR/MC/S, MS) that collectively cover testing pressures up to 30,000 PSI and hydraulic clamping capacities from 50 to 2,000 tons. Equipment is built primarily with stainless-steel high-pressure components and is qualified for explosion-proof environments, with custom-engineered units developed for defense, aerospace, and LNG applications.

The company's primary customer base is industrial and enterprise, with the oil & gas sector identified as the core vertical, followed by aerospace, Department of Defense, construction, municipal, industrial manufacturing, and manufacturing compliance. Co-development partnerships with the US Navy, Gulfstream Engineers, and LNG plants indicate direct custom engineering into high-barrier end markets. The business also services competitor equipment, providing a cross-base aftermarket revenue stream. All products are built to API, ASME, ANSI, and ISO standards, and the company holds ISO certification, with a 2025 Rev F Supplier Quality System Requirements document in place.

Barbee generates revenue through hardware sales (test stands, parts, and accessories), professional services (custom engineering, valve testing, installation, training, repair and upgrades for both Barbee and competitor equipment), and aftermarket parts. The GTM motion is direct B2B sales via quote-based engagements, with quotations valid for 30 days, Net 30 payment terms, and global on-site delivery supported by FOB shipping from Reno. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees, rebranded to Engineered Test Systems in 2024, and operates from a new manufacturing facility at 8780 Technology Way, Reno, NV. No external funding, M&A, or institutional ownership is disclosed; a relationship with Selco Products is indicated through shared address and contractual references.

Name

Barbee Testers

Legal name

Barbee Valve & Supply Inc.

Website

https://barbeetesters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barbee Testers (Engineered Test Systems / ETS) is a Reno, Nevada-based manufacturer of precision hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems for valves, hoses, and pressure components, serving oil & gas, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Testing Equipment

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

Keywords

• Hydrostatic testing equipment
• Valve testing systems
• High pressure testers
• Pneumatic test stands
• Industrial pressure testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Test Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and supply of test stands and testing equipment for valves, hoses, relief valves, and ground support equipment. Products include portable testers, stationary test stands, and workshop containers. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with potential for follow-on parts and accessories sales.
2. Professional Services: In-house and on-site training, installation services, repair and upgrade services for both Barbee and competitor's testing equipment, and valve testing services (hydrostatic and pneumatic testing on valves).
3. Parts & Accessories: Sale of replacement and consumable parts including hose assemblies, relief valves, low- and high-pressure adapters, and other components to support ongoing customer operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barbee Testers (doing business as Engineered Test Systems, ETS) designs, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems for valves, hoses, and pressure components. The product portfolio includes portable testers, stationary test stands, hose testers, relief valve testers, and ground support equipment rated for pressures up to 30,000 PSI. The company also provides custom engineering solutions, valve testing services, training, installation, and repair/upgrade services for both its own and competitor equipment.

Product overview

Barbee Testers (Engineered Test Systems) offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered testing equipment for industrial applications, with core products organized into seven main categories: Portable Testers, Hose Testers, Relief Valve Testers, Valve Testers, Ground Support Equipment, Workshop Containers, and Parts & Accessories. The product line spans multiple pressure ranges (up to 30,000 PSI) and testing types (hydrostatic, pneumatic, and hydraulic), with sub-product series like P100-P900 (portable testers), HPN/HBT/HSC (hose testers), RV/HP-RV/PTP (relief valve testers), and TF/LHF/LVR/DVR/MC/S (valve testers), plus MS Series workshop containers. Beyond equipment, the company provides custom engineering solutions and services including valve testing, assembly/fabrication, training, and repair/upgrades. The portfolio serves industries including oil & gas, aerospace, defense, construction, municipal, and manufacturing compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portable Testers Portable test units for in-house or field leak testing utilizing pneumatic, hydrostatic or hydraulic pressures up to 30,000 PSI. Equipped with pneumatic-operated pumps that stall at set pressure and restart after pressure drop; safe for explosion-proof environments. Includes Hand Pump, P100, P200, P300, P500, P800, and P900 series variants.
• Hose Testers Portable, table-top and stationary hose testers including HBT and HSC series with stainless-steel enclosures for hydrostatic burst or proof testing of hoses and components at pressures up to 30,000 PSI, and HPN series with air-operated lifting tray for air-underwater proof testing at pressures up to 10,000 PSI.
• Relief Valve Testers Test stands built for manufacturers, end users and repair facilities of pressure safety valves and pressure relief devices per API, ASME, ANSI and ISO standards using pneumatic or hydrostatic pressures up to 10,000 PSI. Includes RV, HP-RV, and PTP series variants.
• Valve Testers Test stands built for manufacturers, end users and repair facilities of ball, butterfly, check, gate, globe, needle, pinch, and plug valves per API, ANSI and ISO standards using pneumatic or hydrostatic pressures up to 30,000 PSI. Includes TF, LHF, LVR, DVR, MC, and S series variants covering valve sizes from 6 inches through 66 inches and hydraulic clamping capacities from 50T to 2000 tons.
• Ground Support Equipment Smaller, lightweight equipment with air-driven double-acting piston pumps and adjustable pressure, designed to help ground support teams efficiently move equipment around for aircraft and vehicle ground support maintenance operations.
• Workshop Containers Large-scale containerized testing workshops for offshore testing, configurable with various testers and container sizes. Equipped with explosion-proof air conditioner, LED lighting, controls, work bench with shop vise, pedestal-mounted flange vise, storage cabinet, tool cabinet, and more. MS Series variant available.
• Parts & Accessories Wide variety of components including hose assemblies, relief valves, low-pressure and high-pressure adapters to support ongoing customer operations and keep facilities running.
• Custom Solutions Custom engineering design services to develop tailored testing units meeting specific customer requirements, including shut-off, control, and relief valve testers, hose testers, and ground support equipment.
• Valve Testing Services Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing services for gate, globe, ball and check valves, safety relief valves, and other components performed in purpose-built workshop facilities.
• Training, Installation, Repair & Upgrade Services In-house and on-site equipment training, installation, assembly, fabrication, repair, maintenance, and upgrade services for Barbee testers and competitor equipment, delivered globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products warranted free of defects in manufacture and workmanship for one year from shipment date
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineers at Barbee Testers partnered and worked directly with US Navy to create testing units capable of meeting and exceeding their requirements. This represents a significant government/defense customer relationship involving custom engineering development.
• Gulfstream EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineers at Barbee Testers partnered and worked directly with Gulfstream Engineers to develop custom testing solutions. Collaboration focused on creating units meeting aerospace industry requirements.
• Liquid Natural Gas PlantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineers at Barbee Testers partnered and worked with Liquid Natural Gas Plants to create testing units for the LNG industry. Development focused on meeting specific requirements for natural gas processing applications.
• Selco ProductsminorOthersSelco Products appears to be a related company. The Privacy Policy on Barbee Testers website references Selco Products (www.selcoproducts.com) with address at 8780 Technology Way Reno, NV 89521, phone 775-674-5100. Barbee operates as dba Barbee Engineered Testing Systems under the Selco corporate structure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, providing valve testing and industrial equipment testing services that overlap with Barbee's testing services offering as a much larger incumbent across oil & gas.
• Intertek: Global TIC services provider offering industrial equipment testing, valve testing, and certification across oil & gas and industrial sectors, comparable to Barbee's testing services at a much broader geographic and operational scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Global diversified motion and control technologies company offering fluid handling, valves, and pressure testing solutions across broad industrial markets, including segments that overlap with Barbee's pressure testing customers.
• Emerson Electric: Global industrial technology company with Fisher Controls valve portfolio serving oil & gas and process industries, adjacent to Barbee's customer base as a broad incumbent supplying valves and automation/testing solutions to the same end customers.

Direct peers

• Haskel International: Manufacturer of high-pressure pumps, gas boosters, and pressure testing systems serving oil & gas, aerospace, and defense, directly comparable to Barbee's high-pressure testing equipment portfolio and pressure ranges.
• Hydro Inc. Houston-based manufacturer of hydrostatic pressure testing equipment for valves and pressure-containing components, directly competing with Barbee in industrial hydrostatic test stands and valve testing services across oil & gas customers.
• Hydro-Test Products Inc. Manufacturer of hydrostatic pressure testing equipment and test stands for industrial valves and pressure components, directly comparable to Barbee's valve and pressure component test stands in the same niche.
• Maximator GmbH: German manufacturer of high-pressure technology including test and inspection equipment, pumps, and gas boosters, directly competing with Barbee in high-pressure industrial testing systems globally.
• Resato International: Dutch manufacturer of high-pressure test systems, gas boosters, and waterjet cutting equipment, serving oil & gas and industrial sectors with comparable high-pressure testing solutions to Barbee's product line.
• Cat Pumps: Manufacturer of high-pressure reciprocating pumps and pressure systems used in industrial cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and pressure testing applications, comparable to Barbee's high-pressure pump and pneumatic pump components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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