New England Temperature Solutions

What New England Temperature Solutions does

New England Temperature Solutions (NETS, Inc.) is a Massachusetts-incorporated, value-added distributor of industrial temperature control equipment, founded in 2000 by Dominick DeLuca. The firm specializes in non-contact and contact temperature measurement (IR pyrometers, thermocouples, thermal imagers), precision PID and multi-loop controllers, paperless data recorders, SCR power controllers, and industrial heaters from principal vendors Eurotherm (a Watlow brand), Watlow, Fluke Process Instruments, Control Concepts, and National Basic Sensor. NETS bundles this hardware catalog with engineering and support services — pre-sales consultation, custom configuration, startup support, on-site/off-site service, training, control panel design, PLC integration, and post-sale optimization — targeting process manufacturers across heat treating, extrusion, plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, aerospace, and food industries in the New England region.

The company operates a sales-led, engineering-supported go-to-market model with no e-commerce; every sale is quote-based and routed through direct customer conversations with application engineers. Its revenue is generated from two streams: industrial temperature control hardware sales and engineering/professional services. Supporting resources include an "In The Loop" podcast, video training library, solutions-center blog, and quarterly newsletters that position the firm as a domain specialist rather than a commodity reseller.

Effective January 1, 2026, NETS was acquired by Neal Systems, Inc. (Newtown, PA; founded 1986; 65+ employees), bringing NETS a larger engineering bench, an ISO-certified and NADCAP-compliant calibration lab, control panel building, PLC programming, and field service capabilities. Post-acquisition, Dave Neal (CEO) and Shane Filer (President) lead the combined organization; founder Dominick DeLuca transitioned to Control Concepts as Sales Engineer/Marketing Manager, while key NETS personnel (Bob Pierce, Andy Bowser, Paul Chamberlain, Breanna DeLuca) continue supporting accounts. NETS operates as a regional brand under Neal Systems with offices in Attleboro, MA and Newtown, PA.

Name

New England Temperature Solutions

Legal name

NETS, Inc.

Website

https://nets-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New England Temperature Solutions is a value-added industrial distributor specializing in Eurotherm, Watlow, and Fluke temperature measurement, control, recording, power, and heating equipment, serving process manufacturers across the New England region with engineering consultation and custom system integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Temperature Control Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigeration Controls, Thermostats & Sensors Service (HSAOAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial temperature control
• Temperature sensors and pyrometers
• Process controllers and recorders
• Industrial heaters and power controllers
• Thermal process engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature Control Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial temperature control equipment including IR pyrometers, sensors, temperature controllers, paperless recorders, power controllers, heaters, and systems. Products from Eurotherm (Watlow brand), Watlow, Fluke Process Instruments, and other manufacturers.
2. Engineering and Technical Support Services: Offsite and onsite engineering support, startup support, training, custom systems and control panel design, continued engineering support. Services include configuration, installation assistance, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New England Temperature Solutions (NETS) is a value-added distributor and engineering partner for industrial temperature measurement and control equipment, representing Eurotherm (a Watlow brand), Watlow, Fluke Process Instruments, Control Concepts, and National Basic Sensor. The company sells IR pyrometers, thermocouples, temperature and process controllers, paperless graphic recorders, SCR power controllers, industrial heaters, and thermal imagers, and bundles them with pre-sales engineering consultation, configuration, startup support, custom panel/system integration, training, and ongoing technical support for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

New England Temperature Solutions (NETS) is a value-added distributor of industrial temperature control equipment, now part of Neal Systems. Their product portfolio centers on precision temperature measurement and control solutions from Eurotherm (a Watlow brand) and Watlow, organized around four core product lines: (1) Sensors including IR pyrometers, thermocouples (Types K, J, T, E, N), and thermal imagers for non-contact and contact temperature measurement; (2) Controllers including Eurotherm Nanodac recorder/controllers, EPC3000/EPC2000/Mini8/3200/2704/3504 series controllers and E+PLC precision PLCs, plus Watlow F4T, PM PLUS, and PM LEGACY controllers offering 1-16+ PID loops with Ethernet/serial connectivity; (3) Recorders including Eurotherm 6000 Series, Versadac, AeroDaq, and Nanokit paperless graphic data recorders with secure regulatory-compliant logging; (4) Power Control including Eurotherm Harmony solid state relays and SCR power controllers with zero-cross and phase-angle firing modes; and (5) Heaters including Watlow immersion, circulation, flange, strip, and ULTRAMIC ceramic heaters for industrial liquid/gas/air heating. NETS provides engineering and support services including pre-sales consultation, custom configuration, startup support, training, and custom system/panel integration. The company operates primarily in the northeastern US market, specializing in thermal processing applications for heat treat, extrusion, plastics, metals, glass, ceramics, aerospace, and food industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IR Pyrometers and Infrared Sensors Non-contact infrared temperature sensors including single-color and two-color pyrometers for measuring surface temperatures in hazardous, high-temperature, or moving-object applications where contact sensors are impractical.
• Thermocouples Contact temperature sensors using dissimilar metal junctions to generate voltage proportional to temperature. Available in Types K, J, T, E, and N calibrations for ranges from -200°C to 1350°C, distributed from National Basic Sensor and Watlow.
• Temperature and Process Controllers Precision temperature and process controllers providing PID, on/off, and valve positioning control from Eurotherm (Nanodac, EPC3000, EPC2000, Mini8, 3200, 2704, 3504) and Watlow (F4T, PM PLUS, PM LEGACY). Includes single-loop to multi-loop controllers with Ethernet and serial connectivity for industrial automation.
• Eurotherm E+PLC Precision PLCs Single-box precision PLCs (E+PLC400 and E+PLC100) for thermal and advanced manufacturing industries using CODESYS IEC 61131-3 platform with built-in Eurotherm PID, touchscreen HMI, embedded webserver, and secure .uhh tamper-resistant data management.
• Paperless Graphic Recorders Paperless graphic data recorders (Eurotherm 6000 Series 6100A/6180A, Versadac, AeroDaq, Nanokit) providing high-accuracy temperature and process data acquisition with graphical display, USB/Ethernet connectivity, and regulatory-compliant secure recording (21 CFR Part 11 capable).
• SCR Power Controllers and Solid State Relays SCR (silicon-controlled rectifier) power controllers and solid state relays providing precise electrical power regulation to heaters. Includes single-phase and three-phase options with zero-cross and phase-angle firing modes for energy efficiency (98.5%-99.7% efficiency) and heater longevity.
• Industrial Heaters Industrial heating elements including Watlow immersion, circulation, flange (10"-14" and plate), strip (e.g., 375 high-temperature), and ULTRAMIC aluminum nitride ceramic heaters for heating liquids, gases, and air in manufacturing processes.
• Integrated Temperature Control Systems Custom-integrated turnkey temperature control systems combining sensors, controllers, power controllers, and heaters with engineering and panel building services for complete industrial solutions.
• Thermal Imaging Cameras (Imagers) Thermal imaging cameras for non-contact temperature monitoring and heat pattern visualization in industrial applications, including the Fluke ThermoView TV40 industrial-grade imager.
• Engineering and Technical Support Services Technical engineering services including pre-sales consultation, system configuration, startup support, on-site and offsite support, training, custom systems/control panel design, and continued engineering support for industrial temperature control applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% of configuration needs addressed through quick code system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, strategic and minor.

• Neal SystemsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NETS was acquired by Neal Systems effective January 1, 2026. This brings larger engineering team, deeper technical support, expanded calibration and system integration capabilities to NETS customers. Neal Systems CEO Dave Neal and President Shane Filer lead the combined company. Neal Systems founded 1986, Newtown, PA, 65+ employees.
• WatlowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 October 2022NETS distributes Watlow products including immersion heaters, circulation heaters, temperature controllers (F4T, PM Plus, PM Legacy), ceramic heaters, strip heaters, and sensors. Watlow acquired Eurotherm from Schneider Electric in October 2022.
• Eurotherm (a Watlow brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNETS distributes Eurotherm temperature controllers (EPC3000, EPC2000, 3200 series, 2704, 3504, Mini8), paperless recorders (nanodac, 6000 series, Versadac, AeroDaq), power controllers, and E+PLC precision PLCs. Eurotherm acquired by Watlow October 2022.
• Fluke Process InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNETS distributes Fluke infrared sensors and pyrometers including Endurance series, Thermalert 4.0, MI3 series, and thermal imaging products. Applications include high-temperature measurement, molten metal monitoring, and industrial process control.
• Control ConceptsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership featured on NETS podcast. Control Concepts manufactures SCR power controllers including MicroFusion series and ATOM SCR power controller. Partnership covers power factor, harmonics, and energy efficiency discussions for industrial applications.
• National Basic SensorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNETS distributes National Basic Sensor thermocouples alongside Watlow thermocouples for temperature measurement applications. Products include various thermocouple types (K, J, T, E, N) with customizable configurations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WIKA Group: Global manufacturer of measurement instruments including temperature sensors, thermocouples, and RTDs for industrial process applications. Comparable product category (temperature measurement) and overlapping industrial customer base, though WIKA is a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Chromalox: Manufacturer of industrial heating solutions, temperature controls, and process heating systems, now part of Spirax Group. Comparable scope of thermal products (heaters, controllers, sensors) and overlapping industrial customer base.
• Watlow: Global manufacturer of industrial heaters, temperature controllers, sensors, and complete thermal systems; acquired Eurotherm in 2022. Comparable as the primary OEM NETS distributes; overlaps in target customers, applications, and product categories.
• Fluke Process Instruments: Division of Fortive/Fluke Corporation manufacturing infrared pyrometers, thermal imagers, and non-contact temperature sensors for industrial process control. Direct product-line overlap with NETS' Fluke-distributed sensor portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pyromation: US-based manufacturer and supplier of thermocouples, RTDs, thermowells, and temperature instrumentation serving industrial process markets. Comparable niche focus on temperature measurement products for similar industrial applications.
• Radwell International: Distributor of industrial automation and process control products including temperature controllers, sensors, and replacement parts. Comparable value-added industrial distribution model with technical support, broader in scope but similar B2B motion.
• Thermo Electric: Long-established industrial temperature measurement specialist (thermocouples, RTDs, wire, assemblies) serving process industries. Directly comparable niche and value-added distribution model focused on temperature sensing solutions.
• Neal Systems: Parent company of NETS since January 2026; Pennsylvania-based industrial systems integrator and value-added distributor of process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, level) with ISO-certified calibration lab, panel building, and PLC integration capabilities. Directly comparable business model to NETS, with deeper system-integration scope.
• Durex Industries: Manufacturer of thermal processing solutions including electric heaters, temperature sensors, and integrated thermal systems for industrial and OEM applications. Comparable industrial thermal product portfolio and customer overlap.
• Control Concepts: Manufacturer of SCR power controllers and the current employer of NETS founder Dominick DeLuca. Directly comparable in industrial temperature control market, with overlapping products (power controllers) and overlapping customer/competitor relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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