TPI Canada

What TPI Canada does

TPI Canada operates as the Canadian distribution and sales division of Test Products International Ltd., a privately held manufacturer of handheld test and measurement instruments founded in 1997 and headquartered in Milton, Ontario with 5 disclosed employees. The company sells professional-grade instruments spanning combustion analyzers, digital clamp meters, manometers, gas detectors, vibration analyzers, airflow meters, and temperature testers, with the majority of new products featuring Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity to the free TPI View App for iOS and Android. The core technology is a proprietary smart device ecosystem where individual smart probes (SP-series) interoperate through the app to enable functions like superheat/subcooling calculation, differential temperature, and CFM/CMM airflow measurement, replacing traditional paper-based recording workflows with GPS-tagged digital reports.

The business model is hardware sales through authorized channel partners, HVAC equipment distributors, and industrial tool resellers across Canada, with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce and no subscription fees for the companion app. Products are positioned as 'value priced' relative to professional-grade accuracy, targeting HVAC/R technicians, industrial maintenance and reliability engineers, indoor air quality specialists, and gas safety inspectors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to a 'Where To Buy' section on the website. Marketing relies on the company website, an active social media presence across Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/YouTube, industry trade shows, and TPI Training Webinars for customer education. Multiple new product launches in 2024 (DC711 combustion analyzer, 285 and 287 Bluetooth clamp meters, 605BT vacuum gauge, 608BT manometer) and forward into 2026 (9075 wireless accelerometer, 377BLE Bluetooth IR thermometer) demonstrate a continuous cadence of Bluetooth-enabled smart device introductions, complemented by the TPI Cloud Bridge App for cloud connectivity in condition-based monitoring applications.

Name

TPI Canada

Legal name

Test Products International Ltd.

Website

https://tpicanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TPI Canada is the Canadian division of Test Products International Ltd., manufacturing and distributing handheld Bluetooth-enabled test and measurement instruments (combustion analyzers, clamp meters, smart probes, vibration analyzers) through resellers to HVAC/R technicians and industrial maintenance professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Condition Monitoring Sensors & IoT (online/offline monitoring, edge devices) (EUADAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH), Thermometers & Temperature Monitoring (Smart Thermometers) (CRACAQAG)

Keywords

• Handheld test instruments
• Combustion analyzers
• HVAC measurement equipment
• Condition based monitoring
• Smart measurement probes

Headquarters

HQ city

Canada

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Test & Measurement Equipment Sales: TPI Canada generates revenue primarily through the sale of handheld test and measurement instruments including combustion analyzers, digital clamp meters, manometers, gas detectors, temperature testers, and smart probe devices. Products are sold through channel partners and distributors across Canada. The company positions itself as offering 'value priced' professional-grade equipment for HVAC/R, industrial, and commercial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TPI Canada manufactures and distributes handheld test and measurement instruments for HVAC/R, electrical, industrial, and indoor air quality applications. The product line spans Bluetooth-enabled combustion analyzers, digital clamp meters, smart probes (temperature, pressure, humidity, air velocity, CO, CO2), vibration analyzers, multimeters, gas leak detectors, and infrared thermometers. All smart devices pair with the free TPI View app for iOS and Android, enabling live measurement display, data logging, GPS-tagged job reporting, and email export.

Product overview

TPI Canada offers a comprehensive portfolio of handheld test and measurement equipment centered around an ecosystem of smart devices that connect via Bluetooth to free TPI View apps for iOS and Android. The product line includes combustion analyzers (DC710, DC711), digital clamp meters (285, 287), smart probes (SP323 temperature clamp, SP341 K-type thermometer, SP555/565 air velocity probes, SP597 humidity/temperature probe, SP620C1 differential pressure meter, SP670 high pressure probe, SP700 CO meter, SP1000 CO2 meter, 605BT/608BT pressure gauges), airflow meters (DC580), vibration analyzers for condition-based monitoring (9043, 9070, 9085), digital multimeters, gas detection instruments, and temperature testers. The TPI View app serves as the central platform enabling job management, real-time data display, GPS-tagged reports, and wireless data logging across all connected instruments. Refrigerant charge kits (SPCHKIT, SPCHDLX) bundle multiple smart probes together for comprehensive HVAC/R diagnostics. Accessories include test leads, modular probes, adapters, and Bluetooth printers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TPI View App Free smartphone application for iOS and Android that connects via Bluetooth to TPI smart devices, enabling technicians to measure, display, record, print, trend, and email readings; includes job management with multiple reports per job, GPS-tagged results, and Gas Safety Certificate generation.
• DC710 Combustion Analyzer Flue gas analyzer with Bluetooth connectivity for remote smartphone operation, measuring O2 (0–25%), CO (0–10,000 ppm), and temperature (−50°C to 1000°C); calculates CO2, CO Air Free, Excess Air, and Combustion Efficiency, with pre-programmed fuel types (Natural Gas, LPG, Light Oil, Heavy Oil, Bituminous Coal, Coke, Butane, Wood, Bagasse) and a 3-year sensor warranty.
• DC711 Combustion Analyzer Combustion efficiency analyzer designed for busy combustion engineers and installers, with upgradeable NOx sensor, multiple fuel options, pressure/tightness testing, differential temperature measurement, data storage for 100 sets of readings, and EN50379 Parts 1–3 conformance.
• 285 Digital Clamp Meter Auto-ranging clamp-on digital multimeter with Bluetooth LE output, True RMS response, In-Rush Current measurement, Non-Contact Voltage detection, and CATIV 600V safety rating; pairs with TPI View app for smartphone display and logging.
• 287 Digital Clamp Meter Slim-design hand-held auto-ranging clamp-on DMM with Bluetooth output, True RMS response, Phase Rotation, AC/DC Power (Active, Reactive, Apparent) measurement, and AC Voltage/Amperage Unbalance Test capabilities.
• SP323 Clamp Type Temperature Probe Smart temperature clamp probe for refrigeration systems with −40 to +185°F (−40 to +85°C) range, 1/4 inch to 1-1/2 inch clamp range, 10,000-reading data logger, and Bluetooth connectivity; pairs with SP670 to calculate superheat and subcooling.
• SP341 Sub-mini K Type Thermometer Smart Probe K-type thermocouple thermometer smart probe with −50°C to 1350°C range, Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, and compatibility with any K-type probe with sub-mini connector for differential temperature tests.
• SP555 Wireless Air Velocity Probe Vane velocity smart probe measuring air velocity (98–4900 fpm) and temperature (−4°F to 140°F) with Bluetooth LE communication and automatic CFM calculation via the TPI View app.
• SP565 Thermal Anemometer Smart Probe Hot-wire air velocity probe with flip-up telescopic sensor wand, measuring 40–3900 fpm air velocity and −5°F to 175°F temperature, with Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity to TPI apps.
• SP597 Humidity / Temperature Probe Smart hygrometer probe measuring humidity (0–100% RH) and temperature (−4 to 140°F), with calculation of wet bulb, dewpoint, and enthalpy values through the TPI View app.
• SP620C1 Differential Pressure Meter Smart Probe Dual-input differential manometer with ±60 inH2O input range, 0.01 inH2O resolution, Trim mode for stabilizing fast-changing pressures, temperature compensation, and seven units of measure for duct testing, appliance regulation, and leakage testing.
• SP670 High Pressure Probe Smart pressure probe for refrigeration systems with −14.7 to 870 psi range, over-pressure protection to 1000 psi, adjustable Schrader valve depressor for worn valves, and ±0.5% full-scale accuracy; works with SP323 for superheat/subcooling calculations.
• SP700 Carbon Monoxide Meter Wireless carbon monoxide meter measuring 0–999 ppm CO for ambient air testing, CO detector verification, and combustion device installation confirmation.
• SP1000 IAQ Ambient Air Direct CO2 Meter Ambient air CO2 meter with NDIR sensor measuring 0–6,000 ppm, Bluetooth LE connectivity, magnet for hands-free viewing, and lightweight (<100 g) form factor for commercial kitchen and office workspace monitoring.
• SPCHKIT Smart Probe Refrigerant Charge Kit Refrigerant charge kit including 2 SP323 clamp temperature probes, 2 SP670 high-pressure probes, and A931 carry case for performing superheat and subcooling measurements on HVAC/R systems.
• SPCHDLX Deluxe Smart Probe Refrigerant Charge Kit Deluxe refrigerant charge kit including 2 SP323 temperature probes, 2 SP597 humidity/temperature probes, 2 SP670 pressure probes, and A931 carry case for comprehensive HVAC/R system diagnostics.
• 605BT Digital Vacuum Gauge Smart digital vacuum gauge with 12,000 to 15 micron range in 7 international units, Bluetooth connectivity to the free TPI View app, 5-digit display, over-pressure protection to 300 psi, and cleanable sensor.
• 608BT Single Input Manometer Digital manometer with Bluetooth communication, ±150 mBar range, 0.01 mBar resolution, automatic let-by and tightness tests, and color-coded leakage tolerance indicators.
• DC580 Airflow Meter Hot-wire and vane anemometer that measures velocity and temperature simultaneously, with field-replaceable smart probes, Bluetooth LE connectivity, CFM/CMM calculation without an air-balance hood, dual display with backlight, and a rubberized boot with magnets.
• 9085 Smart Vibration & Temperature Analyzer Smart vibration analyzer with temperature measurement for condition-based machinery monitoring and vibration analysis.
• 9070 Vibration Analyzer Vibration analyzer for identifying machine faults in early stages, enabling planned maintenance and condition-based monitoring.
• 9043 ULTRA III 3 Channel Vibration Analyzer 3-channel vibration analyzer with 2-plane balancing capability for advanced condition-based monitoring applications on rotating machinery.
• TPI Cloud Bridge App Cloud connectivity application enabling transfer and central management of condition-based monitoring data gathered by TPI smart vibration instruments.
• 120 Digital Multimeter Digital multimeter for electrical, electronic, commercial, HVAC/R, and industrial measurement applications.
• 183A True RMS Digital Multimeter True RMS digital multimeter with temperature measurement capability for accurate readings on non-linear loads.
• 377BLE Bluetooth Infrared Thermometer Bluetooth-enabled infrared thermometer for non-contact temperature measurement with smartphone connectivity via the TPI View app.
• 381a Combination Non-Contact/Contact Thermometer Dual-function thermometer combining infrared non-contact measurement with K-type thermocouple contact measurement capabilities.
• HXG-2D Combustible Gas Leak Detector Combustible gas leak detector for identifying gas leaks in residential and commercial applications.
• 750a Refrigerant Leak Detector Refrigerant leak detector for locating refrigerant leaks in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• A085 Test Lead Kit Modular test lead troubleshooting kit with various test leads for measurement applications, RoHS compliant.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fluke Corporation: Industry-leading handheld digital multimeters, clamp meters, and process calibration tools. Fluke is the dominant premium incumbent in the same handheld electrical and HVAC/R test & measurement category where TPI competes on a value-priced basis.
• Dwyer Instruments: Manufacturer of measurement and control instrumentation including manometers, air velocity, IAQ, and pressure instruments. Overlaps with TPI's pressure (SP620C1, 605BT, 608BT), airflow (DC580), and IAQ (SP1000 CO2) product lines.
• Megger: Broad electrical test and measurement instrumentation provider including insulation testers, low-resistance ohmmeters, and multifunction installation testers. Overlaps with TPI's electrical/multimeter product categories at a larger portfolio scale.
• WIKA Instrument: Global manufacturer of industrial measurement instruments including pressure, temperature, and calibration devices. Overlaps with TPI's pressure (SP670), temperature (SP341/SP597), and industrial calibration product categories.

Direct peers

• Bacharach: Specialist in combustion and emissions analysis, refrigerant leak detection, and gas detection instruments. Overlaps directly with TPI's combustion analyzer line (DC710/DC711) and gas leak detection products.
• Kane International: UK-based manufacturer of flue gas and combustion analyzers for HVAC and industrial applications. Comparable to TPI's DC710/DC711 combustion analyzer products and serves overlapping technician/contractor segments.
• UEi Test Instruments: Manufacturer of handheld electrical and HVAC/R test instruments including combustion analyzers, clamp meters, and multimeters. Comparable product breadth and target customer (HVAC/R technicians and electricians) to TPI.
• Fieldpiece Instruments: US-based specialist in HVAC/R test instruments including wireless manifolds, clamp meters, and combustion analyzers. Directly competes with TPI's HVAC/R product line and uses Bluetooth-to-smartphone connectivity similar to TPI's ecosystem.
• Testo: German manufacturer of handheld measurement instruments for HVAC/R, combustion analysis, and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio (combustion analyzers, IAQ probes, smart probes) and overlapping customer base with TPI.
• Amprobe: Manufacturer of electrical test tools including clamp meters, multimeters, and HVAC/R instruments. Directly comparable product lines (electrical and HVAC test) and similar value-tier positioning to TPI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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