Wescor, Inc.
Wescor, Inc. manufactures precision psychrometric instruments for measuring water potential in soil, plant tissue, and solutions, serving research institutions, academic laboratories, and agricultural researchers as a subsidiary of Elitech Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLogan, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Wescor, Inc. does
Wescor, Inc. is a Logan, Utah-based manufacturer of precision scientific instruments for measuring water potential in soil, plant tissue, and solutions. The company's core technology is built on psychrometric measurement principles — specifically dew point depression and wet bulb depression methods — using thermocouple-based sensors with precision temperature control. Its product portfolio centers on the PSYPRO eight-channel automated datalogger, complemented by sample chambers (C-52, C-30), in situ soil psychrometers (PCT-55/PST-55) with proprietary Corro-Guard corrosion protection, in situ leaf psychrometers (L-51/L-51A), the LP-27 Markhart leaf press, and the Vapro vapor pressure osmometer. Each soil psychrometer undergoes individual calibration curve testing, and the system is designed for interoperability with Campbell Scientific CR-7 dataloggers and Wescor's own PSYPRO readout instruments. The HR-33T Dew Point Microvoltmeter has been discontinued, with the PSYPRO serving as its modern automated replacement.
Wescor serves research institutions, academic laboratories, environmental and agricultural researchers, and educational institutions studying plant-soil water relationships, osmotic potential, and soil moisture dynamics. The business model is hardware sales of specialized scientific instruments, with pricing available only by quote. Distribution operates through two channels: direct sales (phone and email to [email protected]) and a global distributor network accessed through Elitech Group, Wescor's parent company. Elitech Group, a diversified industrial conglomerate in medical and scientific diagnostics with regional offices in France and the UK, provides organizational resources and international distribution reach.
Wescor operates with 14 employees from its headquarters at 370 West 1700 South, Logan, Utah, and is privately held as a subsidiary of Elitech Group alongside sister brands including Sepim, EM, Vital Scientific, and Inodiag. The company's technology is described in its own materials as "the standard in water potential measurement," reflecting established positioning in a niche scientific instrumentation segment where individually calibrated sensors, corrosion-resistant designs, and multi-instrument interoperability create barriers to competitive entry.
Wescor, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wescor, Inc.
- Legal name
- Wescor, Inc.
- Website
- https://water.wescor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Wescor, Inc. manufactures precision psychrometric instruments for measuring water potential in soil, plant tissue, and solutions, serving research institutions, academic laboratories, and agricultural researchers as a subsidiary of Elitech Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wescor, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scientific Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ)
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Where Wescor, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Logan
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Wescor, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel
Revenue model
- Scientific Instrumentation Sales: Sale of precision water potential measurement instruments including sample chambers, psychrometers, dataloggers, and leaf presses. Revenue generated from one-time hardware purchases with accessories and replacement parts.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Wescor, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wescor, Inc. manufactures and sells precision scientific instruments for measuring water potential (soil water tension, plant water status, osmotic potential) using psychrometric principles. The product line includes automated dataloggers (PSYPRO), sample chambers (C-52, C-30), in situ soil psychrometers (PCT-55/PST-55), in situ leaf psychrometers (L-51/L-51A), the LP-27 leaf press, and the Vapro vapor pressure osmometer. These instruments are designed for research institutions, academic laboratories, and environmental/agricultural researchers studying soil-plant-water relationships.
Product overview
Wescor, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision scientific instruments for measuring water potential in plants, soil, and solutions. The product portfolio centers on water potential measurement technology and includes the PSYPRO eight-channel datalogger as the core automated readout system, complemented by a range of sample chambers (C-52, C-30) and in situ sensors (PCT-55/PST-55 soil psychrometers, L-51/L-51A leaf psychrometers). The LP-27 leaf press enables sample preparation for osmotic potential analysis. These products work together as a system—sample chambers and sensors connect to readout instruments (PSYPRO, HR-33T, or Campbell CR-7 datalogger) for data collection. The company also offers the Vapro vapor pressure osmometer. All products are part of Elitech Group.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PSYPRO Eight-Channel Water Potential Datalogger
- LP-27 Markhart Leaf Press
- PCT-55/PST-55 In Situ Soil Psychrometers
- HR-33T Dew Point Microvoltmeter (Discontinued)
- C-52 Sample Chamber
- C-30 Sample Chamber
- Vapro Vapor Pressure Osmometer
- L-51/L-51A In Situ Leaf Psychrometers
Companies that use Wescor, Inc.
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Wescor, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
Wescor, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ElitechGroupcoreWescor is an ElitechGroup company, operating as a subsidiary under the ElitechGroup umbrella. ElitechGroup is a global leader in medical and scientific diagnostic solutions, providing distribution network and organizational resources to Wescor's water potential measurement products.
- Campbell ScientificcoreWescor instruments are designed to integrate with Campbell Scientific CR-7 Datalogger, allowing automated multi-channel water potential measurement systems. The CR-7 can connect to multiple C-52 sample chambers for automated osmometer functionality.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Wescor, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Stevens Water Monitoring Systems: Stevens manufactures soil moisture, water level, and environmental monitoring sensors and data loggers for hydrology, agriculture, and research customers — overlapping with Wescor's soil water potential instrumentation market.
- METER Group (formerly Decagon Devices): METER Group manufactures soil moisture and environmental sensors (e.g., TEROS, EC-5,WP4C water potential meter) used by the same agronomy, soil science, and plant physiology research customers as Wescor. It is the most direct competitor in soil/plant water measurement instrumentation.
- Sentek Technologies: Sentek produces multi-depth soil moisture probes used in agricultural research and irrigation management — alternative soil water sensing technology targeting the same research and precision-ag customers as Wescor.
- Campbell Scientific: Campbell Scientific manufactures environmental data loggers and soil/plant measurement instruments, including the CR-7 datalogger that integrates with Wescor's sample chambers. It serves overlapping research customers with comparable soil and environmental monitoring systems.
- Acclima: Acclima designs and produces soil moisture sensors (TDT-acclima True TDR) used in research, irrigation, and environmental monitoring — directly competing with Wescor's in situ soil psychrometers in agronomy and soil science applications.
- Irrometer Company: Irrometer manufactures soil moisture tension instruments (tensiometers and watermark sensors) serving agricultural researchers and growers — a direct alternative to Wescor's soil psychrometers for measuring soil water availability.
Broad incumbents
- Apogee Instruments: Apogee Instruments manufactures environmental sensors for plant physiology, soil, and atmospheric research, including water-related measurements. It serves overlapping academic and agricultural research customers with a broader environmental sensor portfolio.
- LI-COR Biosciences: LI-COR makes plant science research instruments (gas exchange, leaf area, spectroscopy) used by the same university plant physiology labs that purchase Wescor instruments — comparable customer base in plant and environmental research.
Others
- Elitech Group (parent): ElitechGroup is Wescor's parent company and primary global distributor for scientific and medical diagnostic products. It is relevant as the channel partner and corporate parent that distributes Wescor's products internationally.
Emerging players
- Dynamax: Dynamax supplies plant water relations instruments including sap flow and porometry systems used in plant physiology research. It targets the same plant science research segment as Wescor's leaf psychrometer product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Wescor, Inc. funding detail
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Investors
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Wescor, Inc. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Wescor, Inc.
What does Wescor, Inc. do?
Wescor, Inc. manufactures and sells precision scientific instruments for measuring water potential (soil water tension, plant water status, osmotic potential) using psychrometric principles. The product line includes automated dataloggers (PSYPRO), sample chambers (C-52, C-30), in situ soil psychrometers (PCT-55/PST-55), in situ leaf psychrometers (L-51/L-51A), the LP-27 leaf press, and the Vapro vapor pressure osmometer. These instruments are designed for research institutions, academic laboratories, and environmental/agricultural researchers studying soil-plant-water relationships.
Is Wescor, Inc. a public or private company?
Wescor, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Wescor, Inc. founded?
Wescor, Inc. was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Wescor, Inc. based?
Wescor, Inc. is headquartered in Logan, United States, in the North America region.
How does Wescor, Inc. make money?
One revenue line is on record: scientific Instrumentation Sales.
Who are Wescor, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, METER Group (formerly Decagon Devices), Sentek Technologies, Campbell Scientific, Acclima and Irrometer Company. Broad incumbents are Apogee Instruments and LI-COR Biosciences. Elitech Group (parent) is listed as an others. Dynamax is listed as an emerging player.
Does Wescor, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wescor, Inc..
What industry is Wescor, Inc. in?
Wescor, Inc.'s product category is Scientific Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAA, Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems, with a secondary code of AFABAHAJ, Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.