SARSYS-ASFT

What SARSYS-ASFT does

SARSYS-ASFT AB is a Swedish public company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Köpingebro, listed on the NGM Nordic SME exchange. The company manufactures Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment (CFME) for airports and Runway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) for road and aviation infrastructure, products built around the patented Skiddometer measurement principle that originated in 1950s VTI/SAAB research and was acquired by SARSYS when Saab/GM divested the assets in 1991. Its product line includes self-propelled and vehicle-towed friction testers (T2GO, T-5, SFC20, eVito, STFT), RWIS weather stations, the Frensor freezing-point sensor, the Optic Eye precipitation sensor, and the MIDAS data platform, with SNAp 2.0 providing ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) compliance automation.

The company's customer base comprises 450 users across more than 70 countries, anchored by government and airport authority accounts. The single largest deployed footprint is the Swedish Road Authority (Trafikverket) at 896 RWIS stations. Hardware carries regulatory approvals from ICAO, FAA, EASA, the Swedish/UK/French civil aviation authorities, and the US Air Force, which functions as a meaningful procurement barrier. The software stack integrates with air traffic management systems through a partnership with Navblue (Airbus subsidiary), and SARSYS participates in ICAO Working Group 2 standards development.

SARSYS operates a B2B enterprise model with quote-based, project-by-project pricing on capital equipment and recurring service revenue on RWIS deployments. With 11-50 employees, the company is structured as a niche industrial instrumentation vendor serving long-cycle government procurement rather than high-volume commercial sales. Provided financial figures in the input were internally inconsistent with company scale and were excluded from the analysis.

Name

SARSYS-ASFT

Legal name

SARSYS AB

Website

https://sarsys-asft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SARSYS-ASFT designs and manufactures continuous friction measurement equipment and runway weather information systems for airports and road authorities, with patented Skiddometer-based sensors deployed by 450 users in 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Friction Measurement and Runway Weather Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Continuous friction measurement equipment
• Runway weather information systems
• Road weather monitoring
• Runway condition assessment
• Aviation safety sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Köpingebro

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Friction Measurement Equipment Sales: Sale of friction testing equipment including T2GO portable units, T-5/T-10 trailer friction testers, STFT surface trailer, vehicle-mounted CFME systems, and SFC20 sideway-force testers. One-time hardware sales with associated software.
2. RWIS and Weather Systems: Sale of Road/Runway Weather Information Systems including weather stations, embedded sensors, Frensor sensors, Optic Eye precipitation sensors, and MIDAS software platform integration.
3. Digital Support and Software (MIDAS/SNAp 2.0): Software platforms for runway assessment and condition monitoring. MIDAS provides collaborative runway assessment; SNAp 2.0 automates Global Reporting Format.
4. Technical Support Services: Service inspection and calibration ensuring equipment operates at factory standards. Includes calibration certificates and maintenance documentation.
5. Training Services: Initial training provided upon delivery and acceptance of SARSYS systems. Operator diplomas and instructor diplomas issued for qualified personnel completing training syllabus.
6. Spare Parts: Replacement parts for friction and weather systems to ensure optimum performance.
7. Computer System Upgrades: PLC-based measure computer upgrades for existing friction testers, replacing MPC systems. Self-regulating electric water pump upgrades and NG system installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SARSYS-ASFT manufactures and sells Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment (CFME) — portable, trailer-mounted, vehicle-mounted and sideway-force friction testers built on the patented skiddometer principle — together with Road/Runway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) comprising weather stations, embedded sensors and the Frensor freezing-point detector. The hardware portfolio is integrated with the MIDAS web-based data platform and SNAp 2.0 software for automated ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) runway condition assessment, sold primarily to airports, civil aviation authorities, road authorities and municipalities worldwide.

Product overview

SARSYS-ASFT offers a comprehensive portfolio of continuous friction measurement equipment (CFME) and weather information systems for airports and roads. The core product lines include portable (T2GO), trailer (T-5, STFT), vehicle-mounted (eVito), and sideway-force (SFC20) friction testers all using the proven skiddometer principle. Weather systems include RWIS with embedded sensors (Frensor for freezing point, Surface State Sensors) and the Optic Eye precipitation sensor. Digital support is provided through MIDAS, a collaborative runway assessment platform, and SNAp 2.0 for GRF automation. The architecture is platform-based with modules including water systems, NG operating computers, and measure tires. Systems are certified to aviation standards (ICAO, FAA, EASA) and used in over 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIDAS: Multi Information Data Assessment System - Collaborative runway assessment platform for processing weather and surface condition data
• SNAp 2.0
• Frensor
• Optic Eye
• RWIS

Products and services

• T2GO Friction Tester Highly versatile portable continuous friction measuring equipment (CFME) that measures friction on any surface, both dry and contaminated. Designed for police accident investigation, crosswalks, bus stops, airports, road markings, helidecks, racing circuits and factory floors where larger equipment cannot reach.
• T-5 Trailer Friction Tester Lightweight trailer-based friction tester with precisely distributed weight, unique suspension system, fiber plastic construction, belt drive transmission and the SARSYS New Generation Computer System for collecting friction data together with GPS, temperature and tire pressure. FAA and ICAO approved.
• SFC20 Sideway-Force Friction Tester Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine (SCRIM) compliant with BS 7941-1:2006, with dynamic vertical load measurement, double-sided design, integrated dynamic speed-controlled water flow system and easy calibration. Approved by UK Transport Research Laboratory.
• SARSYS Friction Tester eVito Electric vehicle-based continuous friction measuring equipment using the Mercedes eVito as host vehicle, combining SARSYS CFME technology with sustainable electric transport for large-area friction measuring.
• SARSYS Trailer (STFT) Surface Trailer Friction Tester with built-in water tank for maintenance measuring, wireless communication, stainless/acid-proof steel frame and tank, balanced for measurement repeatability and self-watering system integrated into the chassis (total weight with full tank: 1015 kg).
• RWIS (Road/Runway Weather Information System) Complete computerized weather and surface condition assessment system consisting of sensors, fixed stations and dataloggers that monitor air temperature, wind, humidity, precipitation, surface temperature, freezing point and contamination depth. Designed as an open system that integrates with existing AWOS for atmospheric weather data.
• Frensor Patented freezing-point temperature detection solution for roads and runways. Available in mobile, fixed and portable (FboX) variants; actively heats and cools fluid to determine exact freezing point independent of the de-icing chemical used, enabling freezing-point mapping and forecasting for optimal de-icing application.
• Optic Eye Compact precipitation sensor using infrared beams that classifies precipitation type (rain, snow, sleet, drifting snow) and measures intensity. Connects to any host system via serial port and can form the basis of a low-cost aquaplaning warning system.
• MIDAS (Multi Information Data Assessment System) Web-based collaborative runway assessment platform with responsive interface for processing weather, surface and friction data. Provides real-time and retrospective data viewing through graphs, tables and Google Maps-based layered maps, integrating RWIS, friction testers and embedded sensors.
• SNAp 2.0 App-based runway assessment software for automating ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) reporting on smartphones, tablets and desktops. Features automated reporting, multi-entry for simultaneous operation managers, GPS positioning and integration with RWIS and friction measuring systems to reduce human error.
• Service and Calibration Tailored maintenance intervals ensuring extended service life with all sensors and systems operating at factory standards. Customers receive a completed form and calibration certificate upon completion.
• Training Quality assurance through trained operators; operator diplomas and instructor diplomas are issued upon demonstration of calibration, operational knowledge and understanding of measured data. Refresher training is recommended within two years.

Quantifiable outcome

• De-icing costs cut in half for larger airports
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NavbluestrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Navblue to explore and develop integration of landing aircraft data with SNAp 2.0 runway assessment software. This enables comparison between aircraft-reported runway conditions and GRF data, helping operation managers identify areas requiring closer examination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurement. Vaisala offers AWOS, runway weather sensors, and surface condition systems that overlap directly with SARSYS's RWIS and friction measurement portfolio for airport customers.
• Vaisala Xweather (formerly Foreca): Provides road and runway weather forecasting and nowcasting services that complement or compete with SARSYS's RWIS software capabilities.

Direct peers

• Dynatest: Provider of pavement testing equipment including friction testers (e.g., DFT, T-6600) and road weather sensors. Directly competes with SARSYS in the road friction measurement and pavement condition monitoring market.
• All Weather Inc: US-based manufacturer of AWOS, runway weather stations, and surface condition sensors for airports. A direct competitor to SARSYS in the runway weather and friction/condition assessment segment, particularly across FAA and US Air Force customers.
• Boschung Group: Swiss manufacturer of fixed RWIS, mobile road weather sensors, and runway condition assessment systems. Directly comparable to SARSYS's airport and road weather sensor portfolio.
• Findlay Irvine (a Vaisala company): Specializes in road surface condition sensors, grip testers, and road weather stations for highways. Directly comparable to SARSYS's road-side friction measurement and surface sensing products.
• Lufft (OTT HydroMet / now part of AEM): Manufacturer of road weather stations and surface sensors including freezing point detection, similar to SARSYS's Frensor product. Direct overlap in the road weather and runway weather sensor category.
• Surface Systems & Instruments (SS&I / Vortex Group): Supplier of non-contact pavement surface sensors and weather systems for highways and airfields. Competes with SARSYS in embedded RWIS sensors and surface condition reporting for road and runway operators.

Emerging players

• Campbell Scientific: Provides rugged weather stations, data loggers, and road weather sensors used in RWIS deployments. Adjacent competitor for the weather station and embedded sensor portion of SARSYS's RWIS offering.
• Kistler Group: Provides measurement systems including vehicle dynamics and road surface friction measurement technology for automotive and road testing. Partial overlap with SARSYS's road friction measurement product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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