What Ankersmid Sampling does

Ankersmid Sampling BV is a Belgian-headquartered, family-owned manufacturer of gas sampling and conditioning equipment for industrial continuous emission monitoring (CEMS) and process gas analysis applications. Founded in 2008 following the 2005 split of the predecessor M&C Products group (originally established in 1983), the company operates from Wilrijk, Belgium with regional sales offices in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Romania, supplemented by an extended global dealer network.

The core product portfolio is a modular architecture of extractive gas analysis components: heated sample probes (ASP series, including ATEX-certified and high-temperature DeNOx variants), heated sample lines (AHL series), gas coolers (ACC compressor and APC Peltier, both with patent-pending low-dissipation technology), stationary and portable conditioning systems (ASS 500, APS 500), a full filter family (AUF, AFP, APF, AAM, AAF), diaphragm and peristaltic pumps (AMP, ASR25), temperature controllers (ATC), NO2/NO converters (AOX), and ABYSS NDIR/micro-TCD multi-component analyzers. Production is performed in an ISO 9001-certified environment, and equipment is built for harsh industrial environments including power plants, waste incinerators, cement plants, chemical and gas production facilities, steel works, and biogas plants.

The company sells hardware systems and complete analytical solutions directly to industrial end-users through its regional offices, and indirectly through loyal dealers in non-exclusive territories. Quote requests are handled via contact form rather than published pricing, consistent with project-based configuration sales. Service and technical support form an additional revenue stream. Karl Leyssens serves as CEO of the Ankersmid group. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor ownership is disclosed, and the company operates as a standalone private entity.

Name

Ankersmid Sampling

Legal name

Ankersmid Sampling BVBA

Website

https://ankersmidsampling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ankersmid Sampling BV is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer of modular gas sampling and conditioning equipment (probes, coolers, heated lines, filters, pumps, and analyzers) sold to industrial end-users in CEMS, power, cement, chemical, and process gas analysis applications across Europe and global dealer markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Sampling and Conditioning Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Conditioning & Treatment for Industrial Use (Dehydration, Sweetening, NGL Removal) (EUALALAG), Leak Detection, Emissions & LDAR Testing (OGI, methane, fugitive emissions) (EUAEAHAL), Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Gas sampling equipment
• Gas conditioning systems
• Emission monitoring equipment
• Industrial gas analysis
• Sample probe manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilrijk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Sampling Equipment Sales: Sale of gas sampling and conditioning equipment including sample probes, coolers, filters, pumps, and heated lines to industrial customers.
2. Complete Analytical Systems: Sale of complete analytical systems combining multiple components for specific monitoring applications.
3. Service & Support: Technical support, helpdesk services, and presumably maintenance/repair services for installed equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ankersmid Sampling is a European manufacturer of advanced gas sampling and conditioning equipment and complete analytical systems for industrial process and emission monitoring. Its core offerings include heated gas sample probes (ASP series, including ATEX and DeNOx variants), gas coolers (ACC compressor-based and APC Peltier-based), stationary and portable gas conditioning systems (ASS, APS), various filter types, diaphragm and peristaltic pumps, heated sample lines, NO2/NO converters, and ABYSS multi-component IR and paramagnetic analyzers. The modular product architecture allows end-users in power, waste incineration, cement, chemical, steel, and biogas industries to configure extractive gas analysis setups that protect sensitive analyzers from moisture, dust, and corrosive components.

Product overview

Ankersmid Sampling is a European manufacturer of advanced gas sampling and conditioning equipment and complete analytical systems. The product portfolio is organized around a modular system architecture where core components work together: heated gas sample probes (ASP series for stationary applications, APP for portable) extract gas from industrial processes and connect via heated sample lines (AHL) to gas conditioning systems (ASS for stationary, APS for portable) that cool, filter, and prepare samples for analysis. Complementary products include various filter types (AUF universal, AFP coalescing, APF panel-mount, AAM adsorption), pumps (AMP diaphragm, ASR25 peristaltic), and peripheral devices (coolers ACC/APC, NO2/NO converter AOX, analyzers ABYSS). The company also offers temperature controllers (ATC), flow meters (AFM), and liquid management components (ALS liquid stop, ALA alarm sensors, ALD drains, AHU humidifiers, AWB wash bottles). All products are designed for industrial gas analysis applications including power plants, waste incinerators, cement manufacturing, chemical production, and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heated Gas Sample Probe Type ASP 100 Stationary heated gas sample probe with integrated 150mm filter element for industrial gas sampling, suitable for applications up to 1g dust/m³ with optional blowback capability for higher dust loads up to 10g/m³, designed to feed Ankersmid ASS 301/311 conditioning systems.
• High-Heated Gas Sample Probe Type ASP 320 DeNOx High-temperature heated sample probe operating at 320°C, designed for DeNOx processes (SCR) where NH3 is added to reduce NOx content, preventing ammonium salt blockages with integrated 150mm filter and blowback for high dust loads.
• Heated Sample Probes Series ASP 6xx ATEX Explosion-proof heated sample probes certified for ATEX hazardous areas, modular design supporting applications up to 4g dust/m³ with blowback function for dust loads up to 10g/m³.
• Heated Gas Sample Probes Series ASP 1300/1400/1500 Modular heated sample probes available in three series (1300, 1400, 1500) with varying filter lengths and dust handling capacities from 1g/m³ to 20g/m³ with blowback option, PID temperature controller, and optional Modbus/RS485 communication.
• Portable Gas Sample Probe Type APP Portable heated gas sample probe for mobile applications, heated up to 180°C with 150mm filter element and FastLock-System for easy connection to portable conditioning systems.
• Compressor Cooler Series ACC 4xx Compressor-based gas cooler using patented technology delivering very low gas dissolution rates via permanent condensate separation, with modular design supporting up to 4 heat exchangers for wall-mounting or 19-inch rack installation.
• Mini Compressor Cooler Series ACC 1xx Compact compressor gas cooler with modular design supporting 1-2 heat exchangers, microprocessor-controlled dew point stabilization set at 4°C (adjustable between 1-15°C) for precision cooling of gas samples.
• Peltier Cooler Type APC 1403 Microprocessor-controlled Peltier gas cooler with dew point stabilizer set at 4°C (adjustable 1-15°C), demountable PTFE/PFA heat exchanger, programmable alarms, and Modbus/RS485 communication.
• Portable Gas Conditioning System Type APS 500 Truly portable gas conditioning system housed in a compact lightweight PeliCase, integrating microprocessor-controlled Peltier gas cooler, diaphragm pump, and up to 3 flow meters for variable, discontinuous, and continuous measurement campaigns.
• Stationary Gas Conditioning System Type ASS 500 Stationary gas conditioning system mounted on an aluminum plate for cabinet or wall installation, integrating Peltier gas cooler, peristaltic pump, fine filter with moisture alarm, and optional O2 sensor, with touch-screen control and digital communications.
• NO2/NO Gas Convertor Series AOX High-temperature NO2 to NO converter using a molybdenum catalyst achieving 98% conversion efficiency, with PID temperature control and optional bypass valve for chemiluminescence analyzer applications.
• ABYSS Paramagnetic & Multi-Component IR Gas Analyzers Multi-component gas analyzers using the NDIR method for CO, CO2, CH4, and CnHm detection plus a micro-TCD sensor for H2, H2S, and O2, designed for coal/biomass gasification, steel and iron making, biogas, landfill, and CEMS applications.
• Heated Sample Lines Series AHL Electrically heated sample lines for safe sample gas transport above the dew point, available in regulated versions (up to +200/250°C) and self-limiting versions (fixed at +10/+80/+120°C), including ATEX-rated AHLX versions for hazardous areas.
• Universal Gas Filter Series AUF Modular universal gas filter with multiple filter element materials (PTFE, ceramics, SS316, glass-fiber) and porosities from 0.05µm to 20µm, available with 75mm or 150mm element lengths.
• Coalescing/Aerosol Filter Series AFP Two-stage coalescing filter for fluid particle and aerosol separation with inside-to-outside flow, effective even when saturated, with optional integrated hydrophobic liquid stop.
• Panel-mount Filter Series APF Extra-fine panel mounting filter with deep-acting filter element removing particles larger than 100 nanometers, designed for 19-inch front-plate mounting in analytical equipment racks.
• Adsorption Filter Series AAM Adsorption filter with cartridges filled with active-coal, Purafil, or Silicagel for removing interfering gas components from sample streams prior to analyzer measurement.
• Ambient Air Filter Series AAF Ambient air filters in multiple versions (AAF 050/051/052/053) with 2µm PTFE or glass-fiber filter elements for ambient air monitoring and air conditioning applications.
• Diaphragm Pumps Series AMP Diaphragm gas sampling pumps with patented stress-optimized diaphragms for oil-free operation, available in 115/230VAC and explosion-proof versions for gas transport in analytical systems.
• Peristaltic Pump Series ASR25 Peristaltic pump for continuous condensate removal and acid injection at 0.25 l/h capacity, driven by a synchronous motor with PVDF hose pulleys and Novoprene hose for chemical resistance in gas conditioning systems.
• Temperature Controllers Series ATC Microprocessor-based PID temperature controllers with digital display, available as ATC 510/520 plug-in versions and ATEX-proofed ATC 900/950Ex variants for hazardous areas.
• Flow Meters Series AFM Variable area flow meters with a vertical conical glass tube and float for flow control in analysis devices and systems, available in front-mounting and panel-mounting versions.
• Liquid Alarm Sensor Series ALA Liquid alarm sensors using optical reflection (ALA 001/002) or electrical conductivity (ALA 003) principles to detect condensate breakthrough and protect downstream analyzers from moisture damage.
• Liquid Stop Series ALS Hydrophobic membrane liquid stop that allows gas and steam to pass while retaining liquid molecules, protecting downstream analyzers from liquid inrush in conditioning systems.
• Automatic Liquid Drainer Series ALD Automatic liquid drainers (ALD 010/020) using a gravity-based float mechanism for continuous condensate drainage without air or gas waste in gas conditioning systems.
• Humidifier Type AHU Gas humidifier with bubbler for wetting calibration gases, featuring 70ml glass body and o-ring sealed construction to maintain consistent humidity in sample streams during analyzer calibration.
• Wash Bottle Series AWB Wash bottle for sample gas washing and pressure maintenance, available with bubbler or glass balls for intensive gas-liquid contact, featuring rotatable outlet for flexible installation.
• Gas Sample Tubes AST and Pre-filters ATF Sample tubes and pre-filters selected by application, including standard lengths and extension tubes with volume displacers for low sample gas flow applications.
• Service & Technical Support Helpdesk and technical support services for installed Ankersmid gas sampling and conditioning equipment, including troubleshooting, application guidance, and after-sales support for industrial customers worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Very low gas dissolution rate through permanent condensate separation and shorter contact time
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• M&C ProductshistoricalOthers · 1 January 2008Original company predecessor starting in 1983. Ankersmid Sampling was established after the global M&C products | M&C techgroup split-up initiated by new German management in 2005. Ankersmid built a new production site identical to the former M&C Products portfolio but into a new and modern Ankersmid Sampling brand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HORIBA: Japanese-headquartered analyzer and emissions monitoring specialist offering stack gas analyzers and CEMS solutions. Competes with Ankersmid at the system level for CEMS specifications, particularly in waste incineration and power plant applications.
• AMETEK Process & Analytical Instruments: Diversified instrumentation group whose Western Research / thermox businesses supply gas sampling probes, conditioners and analyzers for industrial emissions and process monitoring. Broad incumbent with overlapping products and much larger global reach.
• Siemens Process Analytics: Large industrial automation supplier offering extractive gas analyzers, sample conditioning and complete CEMS. Competes with Ankersmid for plant-level emissions and process monitoring specifications across power, cement and waste-to-energy.
• Endress+Hauser: Global process instrumentation leader offering gas analyzers and sampling solutions as part of a broader industrial measurement portfolio. Competes with Ankersmid for CEMS and process gas analysis specifications in cement, chemical and power applications.
• Emerson (Rosemount / XStream): Industrial automation conglomerate providing gas analyzers, sampling systems and CEMS for process industries. Competes with Ankersmid on integrated analyzer-and-conditioning packages in chemical, petrochemical and power segments.
• SICK AG: Large German process instrumentation and gas analyzer manufacturer offering both sampling/conditioning subsystems and complete emission analyzers. Overlaps with Ankersmid on gas sampling components and competes on integrated CEMS solutions across the same industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• ENVEA (formerly Environnement SA): European manufacturer of ambient and process gas analyzers, CEMS, and dust monitoring equipment. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Ankersmid, serving the same European regulatory-driven CEMS market with overlapping probe and sampling solutions.
• Bühler Technologies: German manufacturer of gas conditioning equipment, sample probes, coolers and filters for emission monitoring and process analytics. Direct competitor in the same European industrial gas sampling niche, serving overlapping cement, waste, and power plant customers.
• M&C Tech Group: Direct peer and former parent entity from the 2005 M&C Products split. Manufactures overlapping gas sample conditioning, probes, coolers and filters for CEMS and process analysis, competing head-to-head with Ankersmid on nearly identical product categories.

Emerging players

• Aeroqual: Specialty gas sensor and monitoring company with growing presence in industrial emissions and ambient air monitoring. Adjacent competitor for gas analysis requirements, particularly where portable or continuous monitoring is specified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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