TPS
TPS is an Australian manufacturer of field-grade water quality measurement instruments, including the modular Ranger handheld meter and interchangeable pH, EC, DO, and ORP sensors, sold globally via direct e-commerce to research, environmental, mining, food, and water-treatment customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersAlbany Creek, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TPS does
TPS Pty Ltd is an Australian designer and manufacturer of water quality measurement instruments, headquartered in Brendale, Queensland, and operating since 1968. The company builds field-grade meters and interchangeable sensors that measure pH, ORP, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity, and temperature. Its flagship product is the Ranger handheld meter, an IP67-rated modular platform with Gorilla Glass display, magnetic charging, and USB-C data export that accepts a portfolio of application-specific sensors, including BULLET-tip (high-solids), SPEAR-tip (semi-solid penetration), optical DO (no membrane), and 4-cell graphite EC variants. Beyond the Ranger line, TPS manufactures the WP, Aqua, 90, SmartCHEM, and pH Cube instrument series, plus a catalog of 46 sensors, 20 accessories, and 39 calibration solutions, all designed and assembled in Brisbane.
TPS sells primarily through a direct-to-consumer Shopify e-commerce storefront with multi-currency support (USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, JPY, KRW, SGD, HKD, AED, ILS, CHF, DKK, SEK, NOK, PLN, CZK, MYR, NZD, CAD) shipping to 28+ countries, supplemented by inside-sales phone/email for enterprise and bulk orders, equipment rentals, a Brisbane-based service and repair operation, and a Water Quality Fundamentals training course priced at $641 USD per participant. Customer logos span education and research (University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, CSIRO), international development (UNICEF), local government (Sunshine Coast Council), and broader verticals including mining, food and beverage, water treatment, agriculture and aquaculture, civil construction, industrial manufacturing, and pharmaceutical/life sciences. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and operates with 11-50 employees.
TPS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TPS
- Legal name
- TPS - Tough. Accurate. Australian.
- Website
- https://tps.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TPS is an Australian manufacturer of field-grade water quality measurement instruments, including the modular Ranger handheld meter and interchangeable pH, EC, DO, and ORP sensors, sold globally via direct e-commerce to research, environmental, mining, food, and water-treatment customers.
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- akta.pro rank
TPS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water Quality Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC)
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Where TPS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Albany Creek
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
TPS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Water Quality Instruments and Meters: TPS generates revenue primarily through the sale of water quality measurement instruments including the Ranger handheld meter, portable meters, and benchtop meters. The Ranger product line represents their flagship platform.
- Sensors and Probes: Sale of specialized sensors including pH sensors (various types: surface, submersible, micro, high-temp, IJ, etc.), EC sensors, DO sensors, ORP sensors, turbidity sensors, and temperature sensors. Sensors are sold separately from meters and support multiple meter platforms.
- Solutions and Buffers: Sale of calibration solutions including pH buffers (4.01, 6.86, 7.00, 9.18, 10.01), conductivity standards, DO standards, turbidity standards, storage solutions, and deionised water for calibration and maintenance.
- Accessories: Sale of accessories including carry cases, sensor cables (various lengths), power adapters, USB data cables, protective sleeves, protector caps, electrode holders, and peristaltic pump tubes.
- Training Services: Water Quality Fundamentals Training course offered at $641.00 USD per participant, providing hands-on instruction in water science, sensor technology, calibration, and equipment maintenance.
- Servicing and Repairs: Product servicing, repairs, and maintenance services offered to address customer requirements with quick turnaround times.
- Equipment Rentals: Rental options for water quality equipment to address short-term or project-specific customer needs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ranger Handheld meter unit - base instrument |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ranger pH Sensor - PH-104 (Double Junction, BULLET tip) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ranger pH Sensor - PH-101 (Intermediate Junction, SPEAR tip) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ranger pH Sensor - PH-102 (Intermediate Junction, BULLET tip) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | EC Sensor - Ranger (EC-100) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DO Sensor - Ranger (DO-100) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ORP Sensor - Ranger (ORP-100) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | THE RANGER KIT: PH |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | THE RANGER KIT: DO |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Water Quality Fundamentals Training |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Carry Case - Ranger |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sensor Cables (1m, 3m, 5m, 10m) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | pH Calibration Buffers (250ml, 1L) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Conductivity Standards |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
TPS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TPS designs and manufactures water quality measurement instruments and sensors in Australia. Its flagship is the Ranger Handheld, an IP67-rated modular meter that accepts interchangeable pH, EC, DO, and ORP sensors, sold alongside bundled kits, calibration buffers, accessories, training, and servicing. The company also offers the WP, Aqua, and 90 Series instruments and the pH Cube benchtop meter for laboratory and field water analysis.
Product overview
TPS is an Australian manufacturer of water quality measurement instruments and sensors. The core product is The Ranger Handheld, an IP67-rated modular meter that accepts interchangeable sensors for pH, ORP, EC (conductivity), and DO (dissolved oxygen) measurements. The Ranger platform uses a simple one-instrument-multiple-sensors approach where users purchase the handheld unit separately from sensors. Sensors are available in various configurations (BULLET tip for slurries, SPEAR tip for semi-solids, etc.) to suit different applications. TPS also offers complete measurement kits bundling the Ranger with appropriate sensors, cables, calibration buffers, and accessories. Beyond the Ranger line, TPS manufactures multiple instrument series (WP, Aqua, 90, SmartCHEM, pH Cube) with corresponding sensor families, plus calibration solutions and professional training services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- The Ranger Handheld (WP-103) IP67-rated portable multi-parameter water quality meter for measuring pH, ORP, EC, DO, and temperature. Features Gorilla Glass display, one-handed ergonomic design, magnetic charging, and modular sensor ports that accept interchangeable Ranger sensors.
- Ranger pH Sensor PH-104 (Double Junction, BULLET tip) Double-junction BULLET-tip pH sensor for high-solids applications including environmental fieldwork, mining, wastewater, and aquaculture. pH range 0–14, accuracy ±0.01 pH, with integrated temperature sensor.
- Ranger pH Sensor PH-101 (Intermediate Junction, SPEAR tip) Intermediate-junction SPEAR-tip pH sensor designed for food production, agriculture, and horticulture. Directly penetrates semi-solid materials such as meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables.
- Ranger pH Sensor PH-102 (Intermediate Junction, BULLET tip) Intermediate-junction BULLET-tip pH sensor for slurries, agriculture, and wastewater applications. Designed for easy cleaning with low maintenance.
- Ranger EC Sensor EC-100 Four-cell graphite conductivity sensor measuring EC (0–200 mS/cm), TDS (0–100 g/L), and salinity (0–80 ppt). Solid graphite construction resists contamination in harsh environments.
- Ranger DO Sensor DO-100 Optical dissolved oxygen sensor with no membranes, liquids, or air bubbles required. Measures DO (0–50 mg/L) and saturation (0–500%); factory-calibrated with <90-second response time.
- Ranger ORP Sensor ORP-100 Platinum-disc ORP sensor with dual junctions to reduce reference contamination. Measures ±1500 mV with ±1 mV accuracy and <30-second response time.
- The Ranger Kit: pH Complete pH measurement kit including Ranger Handheld, PH-104 sensor, 1m Quick-Snap cable, protective sleeve, pH calibration buffers (4.00, 7.00, 10.00), and sample jar.
- The Ranger Kit: DO Complete dissolved oxygen measurement kit including Ranger Handheld, DO-100 optical sensor, 1m cable, and protective sleeve.
- Ranger Sensor Cables IP67 waterproof push-pull sensor cables for Ranger series sensors, available in 1m, 3m, 5m, and 10m lengths.
- Carry Case - Ranger Rugged protective carry case designed to fit Ranger handheld with rugged sleeve, with room for sensors and cables.
- pH Calibration Buffers Calibration buffer solutions available in pH 4.01, 6.86, 7.00, 9.18, and 10.01 in 250ml and 1L sizes.
- Conductivity Standards Conductivity calibration standards including 2.76 mS/cm, 84 µS/cm, 1413 µS/cm, and 111.8 mS/cm in 250ml and 1L volumes.
- WP Series Instruments Waterproof portable meters for pH, ORP, conductivity, and temperature measurements for field use.
- Aqua Series Instruments Waterproof aqua-specific meters designed for aquatic and water testing applications.
- 90 Series Instruments Laboratory-grade instruments for precision measurements including pH, ORP, conductivity, and ISE.
- pH Cube Benchtop pH-ORP-temperature meter with integrated sensors for laboratory applications.
- Water Quality Fundamentals Training Hands-on training course in Brisbane covering water science, sensor technology, calibration, troubleshooting, and best practices for water quality measurement operators.
- Servicing and Repairs Product servicing, repairs, and maintenance services for TPS water quality instruments with quick turnaround.
- Equipment Rentals Rental options for water quality equipment to address short-term or project-specific customer needs.
Quantifiable outcome
- IP67 waterproof rating ensures field-ready reliability in harsh environments
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Companies that use TPS
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
TPS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
TPS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TPS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Aquaread: Aquaread is a UK-based maker of portable and multi-parameter water quality sondes and handheld meters for environmental and field monitoring. Comparable in product concept to TPS but primarily serves European and adjacent markets.
Direct peers
- Hanna Instruments: Hanna Instruments is a global manufacturer of portable and benchtop water quality measurement instruments (pH, EC, DO, ORP, turbidity) targeting similar field, lab, food, and aquaculture customers. It is the closest direct competitor to TPS's Ranger handheld and sensor line.
- Oakton Instruments (Cole-Parmer): Oakton, distributed via Cole-Parmer/Antylia Scientific, sells portable and benchtop pH, conductivity, and DO meters targeting similar laboratory and field customers. Comparable to TPS's Ranger, WP, and Aqua series instruments.
- YSI (Xylem): YSI, now part of Xylem, is a leading maker of portable and field water quality sondes and handheld meters for environmental monitoring, aquaculture, and research. It directly competes with TPS in field-deployable multi-parameter water quality measurement.
- LaMotte Company: LaMotte produces portable water quality testing kits, colorimeters, and electronic meters for environmental, education, and pool/spa markets. It is a direct competitor to TPS in field and educational water quality measurement.
Broad incumbents
- Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo manufactures benchtop and portable pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and ion-selective meters for laboratory, food, pharma, and industrial QC. It overlaps with TPS's pH Cube, 90 series, and Ranger lines, particularly in lab/food/pharma segments.
- HORIBA Scientific: HORIBA manufactures laboratory and process water quality analyzers including pH, conductivity, DO, and turbidity sensors, with overlap in environmental, food, and research applications. It is comparable to TPS's 90-series and benchtop offerings.
- Hach (Danaher): Hach is a broad incumbent water analysis brand covering portable, lab, and online instrumentation across municipal, industrial, and environmental customers. It overlaps with TPS in handheld/portable water quality meters but competes across a much wider portfolio.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher sells a wide range of laboratory and portable water quality measurement instruments and sensors (pH, EC, DO, ORP) through its Specialty Diagnostics and Analytical Instruments groups. Comparable to TPS in pH/conductivity meters for lab and field use.
Emerging players
- Atlas Scientific: Atlas Scientific designs embedded water quality sensing probes (pH, EC, DO, ORP) for OEM and hobbyist/maker integrations. It overlaps with TPS on sensor technologies but targets embedded/hardware-integration use cases rather than turnkey handheld instruments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about TPS
What does TPS do?
TPS designs and manufactures water quality measurement instruments and sensors in Australia. Its flagship is the Ranger Handheld, an IP67-rated modular meter that accepts interchangeable pH, EC, DO, and ORP sensors, sold alongside bundled kits, calibration buffers, accessories, training, and servicing. The company also offers the WP, Aqua, and 90 Series instruments and the pH Cube benchtop meter for laboratory and field water analysis.
Is TPS a public or private company?
TPS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TPS founded?
TPS was founded in 1968. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TPS based?
TPS is headquartered in Albany Creek, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does TPS make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Water Quality Instruments and Meters are the primary driver. The others are sensors and Probes, solutions and Buffers, accessories, training Services, servicing and Repairs and equipment Rentals.
Who are TPS's main competitors?
Aquaread is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Hanna Instruments, Oakton Instruments (Cole-Parmer), YSI (Xylem) and LaMotte Company. Broad incumbents are Mettler-Toledo, HORIBA Scientific, Hach (Danaher) and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Atlas Scientific is listed as an emerging player.
Does TPS have an API?
No public API is recorded for TPS.
What industry is TPS in?
TPS's product category is Water Quality Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANAJAC, Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.