Value Testers
Value Testers is an e-commerce distributor of professional test and measurement instruments, selling 103,500+ products from 300+ brands across HVAC/R, electrical, industrial, lab, telecom, and inspection segments, with calibration, repair, and rental services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersPhoenix, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Value Testers does
Value Testers is an e-commerce distributor of professional test and measurement instruments, operating from Wilmington, California (332 N. Fries Avenue). The company joined Global Test Supply in 2022, an organization whose operating history traces to the Wilmington Instruments Company founded in 1944. Value Testers distributes 103,500+ products from 300+ brands, including Fluke, Mitutoyo, Klein Tools, REED, Fieldpiece, and NAVAC, and runs an 11-store DTC network spanning ValueTesters.com, GlobalTestSupply.com, Fluke-Direct.com, Testo-Direct.com, PowerMeterStore.com, SENSIT-Direct.com, Raytek-Direct.com, SHIMPO-Direct.com, MyFlukeStore.com, Calcert.com, and CanarySense.com.
The core platform is a multi-brand e-commerce catalog with B2B procurement tooling (quote builder), manufacturer-authorized repair (NAVAC Authorized Repair Center), an in-house calibration lab (Calcert.com), instrument rental, and PCI DSS-compliant payment processing. Customer segments include HVAC/R professionals, electrical professionals, industrial applications, lab/scientific users, telecom/datacom, and home inspectors. The underlying technology stack is conventional e-commerce plus services workflow; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed.
The business model combines transactional product sales (DTC and B2B), recurring calibration services, manufacturer-authorized repair, and instrument rental. Pricing is per-unit for hardware (typical price points span $99 to ~$1,114), per-job for calibration and repair, and per-period for rental. Go-to-market is DTC e-commerce supplemented by a sales team of technical experts supporting B2B buyers via the quote builder. Free-shipping thresholds and PCI DSS compliance support mainstream B2C and B2B payment flows. No public revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed.
Value Testers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Value Testers
- Legal name
- Global Test Supply
- Website
- https://valuetesters.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Value Testers is an e-commerce distributor of professional test and measurement instruments, selling 103,500+ products from 300+ brands across HVAC/R, electrical, industrial, lab, telecom, and inspection segments, with calibration, repair, and rental services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Value Testers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Test and Measurement Instruments Distribution
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)
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Where Value Testers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Phoenix
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Value Testers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of test and measurement instruments across multiple product categories including HVAC, electrical, industrial, laboratory, and safety equipment. Products sold from 300+ leading brands.
- Calibration Services: In-house certified calibration laboratories with trained technicians offering NIST traceable calibration certificates including data and uncertainties for instruments sold.
- Repair Services: Repair services for test and measurement instruments. NAVAC Authorized Repair Center Partner status.
- Rental Services: Rental services for test and measurement instruments to provide flexibility for customers who need equipment temporarily.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing for individual purchases |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Calibration certificate add-ons |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Value Testers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Value Testers distributes over 103,500 professional test and measurement instruments from 300+ leading brands (Fluke, Fieldpiece, Extech, NAVAC, Mitutoyo, Klein Tools, REED Instruments, and others) through a multi-brand e-commerce platform serving HVAC, electrical, industrial, laboratory, and safety applications. The company complements its product sales with in-house NIST-traceable calibration services, authorized repair (including NAVAC Authorized Repair Center), instrument rentals, and training services.
Product overview
Value Testers operates as an e-commerce distributor of professional test and measurement instruments, now part of Global Test Supply. The platform offers over 103,500 different test and measurement instruments from over 300 branded manufacturers including Fluke, Mitutoyo, Klein Tools, REED Instruments, Fieldpiece, and NAVAC. The core offering consists of physical measurement instruments (electrical testers, thermal imagers, calibrators, clamp meters) distributed through an e-commerce platform, complemented by value-added services including calibration, repair, and training. Product categories span temperature measurement, pressure instruments, electrical testers, HVAC/R equipment, vibration meters, and safety equipment. The company also offers hand tools and safety equipment from brands like Klein, Ridgid, and Starrett.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Test and Measurement Instruments Distribution E-commerce distribution of professional test and measurement instruments across multiple categories including electrical, HVAC/R, temperature, pressure, vibration, and industrial applications from over 300 branded manufacturers, for technicians, contractors, engineers, and industrial buyers.
- Calibration Services In-house certified calibration laboratories with trained technicians that issue NIST traceable calibration certificates (including data and uncertainties) for test and measurement instruments sold by the company.
- Repair Services Instrument repair services for test and measurement instruments, including NAVAC Authorized Repair Center partnership status for refrigerant recovery equipment and other test instruments.
- Rental Services Rental services for test and measurement instruments, providing flexible access to equipment for customers who need instruments on a temporary basis.
- Training Services Product training services and educational support for test and measurement equipment users, complementing product sales and the company's broader service ecosystem.
Companies that use Value Testers
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Value Testers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Value Testers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.
- NAVACcoreGlobal Test Supply is a NAVAC Authorized Repair Center Partner, providing authorized repair services for NAVAC products. This partnership enables the company to offer comprehensive support including repair services for NAVAC instrumentation alongside their product sales.
- Fluke CorporationcoreFluke-Direct.com is one of the branded storefronts operated by the company, serving as an authorized distributor of Fluke test and measurement products including multimeters, cameras, clamp meters, and other industrial testing equipment.
- MitutoyocoreComprehensive distribution partnership for Mitutoyo precision measurement instruments including digital calipers, micrometers, and other metrology equipment. Offers full product catalog with calibration certificate add-ons.
- Klein ToolscoreAuthorized distributor of Klein Tools hand tools and testing equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, and personal protective equipment for professionals in construction, electrical, and industrial applications.
- REED InstrumentsmajorMajor distribution partner for REED Instruments test and measurement products including clamp meters, multimeters, and specialty instruments. Full product catalog available with calibration certificates.
- FieldpiecemajorAuthorized distributor of Fieldpiece professional-grade testing instruments including Job Link probes, charge and air kits, and HVAC-specific tools.
- FieldpiecemajorAuthorized distributor of Fieldpiece professional-grade testing instruments including Job Link probes, charge and air kits, and HVAC-specific tools.
- AccuToolsmajorDistribution partner for AccuTools diagnostic instruments and automotive testing equipment.
- Armada TechnologiesmajorDistribution partner for Armada Technologies testing equipment and instruments.
- BacharachmajorDistribution partner for Bacharach gas detection and combustion analysis equipment.
- CPS ProductsmajorDistribution partner for CPS Products HVAC/R tools and refrigerant management equipment.
- FLIR SystemsmajorDistribution partner for FLIR thermal imaging cameras and infrared measurement instruments.
- INFICONmajorDistribution partner for INFICON refrigerant management, leak detection, and vacuum instrumentation.
- MastercoolmajorDistribution partner for Mastercool air conditioning and refrigeration tools.
- Superior SignalstandardDistribution partner for Superior Signal leak detection and smoke testing equipment.
- TascostandardDistribution partner for Tasco HVAC and refrigeration tools and instruments.
- Tempo CommunicationsstandardDistribution partner for Tempo Communications telecom and datacom testing equipment.
- Testo InstrumentsmajorDistribution partner for Testo portable test and measurement instrumentation including temperature, humidity, combustion, and thermal imaging equipment. Testo-Direct.com branded storefront.
- TSI/AlnormajorDistribution partner for TSI/Alnor airflow, ventilation, and indoor air quality measurement instruments.
- YELLOW JACKETmajorDistribution partner for YELLOW JACKET HVAC/R tools including manifolds, gauges, and refrigerant recovery equipment. Featured brand prominently displayed on ValueTesters.com.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Value Testers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Omega Engineering: Large multi-brand distributor of process measurement and control instruments with global e-commerce and a deep catalog of sensors, meters, and calibration tools. Comparable as a one-stop T&M distributor.
- Transcat: Public calibration services and test & measurement instrument distributor serving industrial and life-science customers. Directly comparable as a multi-brand T&M distributor with in-house calibration and repair services.
- TestEquity: Direct competitor offering electronic test and measurement instruments, calibration, and rental services through e-commerce. Closely aligned business model and customer base.
Broad incumbents
- McMaster-Carr: Industrial supplies e-commerce leader with broad instrumentation and measurement offerings. Competes for the same industrial buyer, though T&M is a subset of a much wider catalog.
- Newark Electronics: Global distributor of electronic components and test/measurement equipment serving design engineers and industrial buyers. Comparable catalog overlap, particularly in electrical test instruments.
- Grainger: Massive industrial MRO distributor carrying thousands of T&M, electrical, and HVAC brands. Overlaps substantially with Value Testers' customer base but operates as a broad-line incumbent rather than a T&M specialist.
Regional players
- Instrument Choice: Australia-based T&M instrument distributor with a similar multi-brand e-commerce model serving technicians and engineers. Comparable product category and channel, but operates in a different geography.
- Power & Tel: Distributor of test equipment and supplies for telecom, datacom, and electrical markets. Comparable in product category and customer overlap, particularly in telecom/datacom.
Emerging players
- Hi-Spec (Hi Spec HSS): Online T&M instrument distributor with a comparable multi-brand catalog and technician-focused positioning. Smaller scale and more limited brand portfolio than Value Testers.
- Trescal: Global pure-play calibration services provider. Comparable on the calibration-services side of Value Testers' offering, though Trescal is a pure services specialist rather than a distributor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Value Testers social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Value Testers financial estimates
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Value Testers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Value Testers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Value Testers M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Value Testers
What does Value Testers do?
Value Testers distributes over 103,500 professional test and measurement instruments from 300+ leading brands (Fluke, Fieldpiece, Extech, NAVAC, Mitutoyo, Klein Tools, REED Instruments, and others) through a multi-brand e-commerce platform serving HVAC, electrical, industrial, laboratory, and safety applications. The company complements its product sales with in-house NIST-traceable calibration services, authorized repair (including NAVAC Authorized Repair Center), instrument rentals, and training services.
Is Value Testers a public or private company?
Value Testers is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Value Testers founded?
Value Testers was founded in 2000. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Value Testers based?
Value Testers is headquartered in Phoenix, United States, in the North America region.
How does Value Testers make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are calibration Services, repair Services and rental Services.
Who are Value Testers's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Omega Engineering, Transcat and TestEquity. Broad incumbents are McMaster-Carr, Newark Electronics and Grainger. Regional players are Instrument Choice and Power & Tel. Emerging players are Hi-Spec (Hi Spec HSS) and Trescal.
Does Value Testers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Value Testers.
What industry is Value Testers in?
Value Testers's product category is Test and Measurement Instruments Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAKAH, Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail, with a secondary code of IMAGAFAC, Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches). Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 5065.