TSI Flowmeters

Name

TSI Flowmeters

Legal name

TSI Flowmeters Ltd.

Website

https://www.tsi.ie/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TSI Flowmeters is an Irish designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic flow and pressure measurement instruments serving fire & rescue services and water utilities across 15 countries via channel partners. Founded in 1999 and acquired by Noventis Safety (Inflexion PE) in November 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flow Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Pump, Hydrant & Water-Based Fire Protection Testing (Flow/Pressure) (BPABAHAI), Metering, Calibration & Flow Measurement Verification (EUAEAHAM), Fire Hydrant & Standpipe Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic flow meters
• Pressure measurement instruments
• Water utility equipment
• Fire rescue equipment
• Hydrant flow testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Laoise

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Flow and Pressure Measurement Instruments: TSI Flowmeters generates revenue through the sale of hardware products including electromagnetic flow meters, pressure sensors, data loggers, and related measurement instruments for fire & rescue and water utilities sectors. Products are sold as one-time purchases with calibration certificates included.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TSI Flowmeters designs and manufactures electromagnetic flow and pressure measurement instruments for the Fire & Rescue and Water Utilities sectors. Its product portfolio includes portable hydrant testers (Flowmaster 250 series), inline flowmeters (Flowpod 3000), CanBus-enabled vehicle flow sensors, and multi-parameter measurement devices (Flowmaster_PFT for flow, pressure, and turbidity). All products are manufactured in Ireland using electromagnetic sensor technology with no moving parts, with calibration certificates traceable to INAB approved laboratories.

Product overview

TSI Flowmeters is an Irish designer and manufacturer of precision flow and pressure measurement instruments serving the Fire & Rescue and Water Utilities sectors. The product portfolio centers on electromagnetic flow meter technology with no moving parts, providing accurate measurements unaffected by water turbulence or debris. Core products include the Flowmaster 250 series (portable flowmeters available in standard, DL data logger, and MK2 variants) and Flowpod 3000 inline flowmeters, all featuring 98% flowrate accuracy and ±2% measurement precision. Specialty products include the Flowmaster_PFT (Pressure, Flow, Turbidity) line for advanced water quality monitoring including NephNet with cloud connectivity and M-Node for trunk mains conditioning. Fire & Rescue applications are served by Canbus-enabled flow sensors (Aluminium and Bronze variants) that integrate with vehicle pump controllers via J-1939 protocol, plus Water Smart and Water Manager monitoring systems. The ecosystem is supported by Flowreporter software for professional report generation and calibration services traceable to INAB-approved laboratories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flowmaster 250 DL Portable hydrant flow and pressure test instrument with integrated data logger storing up to 360 hours of measurements. Measures flow rates up to 3,000 lpm and pressures up to 25 bar using electromagnetic sensor technology with no moving parts. Designed for water utility and fire & rescue use.
• Flowmaster 250 MK2 Portable hydrant flow and pressure test instrument with rechargeable Li-Ion battery providing 10 hours operation. Features electromagnetic sensor, 30-3000 LPM range, ±2% accuracy above 750 L/min, digital color display, and aluminium housing weighing 12.5 kg. Designed for water utility and fire & rescue field use.
• Flowmaster 250 DL MK2 Flow and pressure measurement instrument with data logging capability. Measures flow rates up to 800 USGPM / 3,000 lpm and pressures up to 350 PSI / 25 bar using electromagnetic sensor technology unaffected by debris. Designed for water utility field use.
• Flowmaster 250 Portable hydrant flow and pressure test instrument. Measures flow rates up to 3,000 lpm and pressures up to 25 bar with electromagnetic sensor having no moving parts. Weighing only 12 kg with carry handle for ease of use in the field. Designed for water utility and fire & rescue use.
• Flowmaster_PFT M-Node Trunk mains conditioning and minimum night flow measurement device. Measures flow rates to 50 lps, turbidity to 40 NTU, and pressure to 25 bar with no moving parts for debris-resistant operation. Designed for water utility network management.
• Flowmaster_PFT NephNet All-in-one measurement device with cloud storage for pressure, flow and turbidity measurements. Measures flow rates to 50 lps, turbidity to 400 NTU, pressure to 25 bar. Includes app for sending log files to cloud. Designed for water utilities requiring advanced water quality monitoring.
• Flowpod 3000 DL MK2 Lightweight inline flowmeter available in six versions. Connects directly to low pressure outlet on pump or between hose lengths. Models include portable flow meter with or without analogue pressure gauge and with optional data logger. Designed for fire & rescue inline deployment.
• Flowpod 3000_CW Pressure Pressure measurement device for water utility applications. Designed for hydrant and water network pressure measurement.
• FLOWPOD Mini Compact portable device for verifying domestic water supply flow and pressure, and testing fire hose reels. Measures flow rate from 1 to 100 lpm and pressure to 16 bar with no moving parts. Designed for water utility and fire & rescue field use.
• Canbus Flow Sensor - Aluminium Electromagnetic flow sensor with CanBus interface to J-1939 for connection to pump controllers. Model EMF-300 features no moving parts, 30-3000 lpm range, ±2% accuracy, and can be installed on pressurised water hose reels used on fire appliances. Designed for fire & rescue vehicle integration.
• Canbus Flow Sensor - Bronze Flow meter for harsh environments with bronze sensor casing to JIS standard BC6. Suitable for use with sea water and foam compounds. Available with CanBus interface to J-1939 or large digit LCD readout. Designed for fire & rescue deployment in harsh environments.
• Water Smart - Fire & Rescue Fire service water usage logging system that sends logged data to database using GSM network. Cloud-based reporting engine accessible from any browser for dynamic decision making at large incidents. Designed for fire & rescue services.
• Water Manager Large computer screen for immediate display of fire pump water usage. Provides robust and reliable information to inform decision-making at incident ground with all flow readouts on a single screen and data logs for post incident review. Designed for fire & rescue tactical command.
• Digital Flowmaster 250 DL - Data Logger Hydrant flow and pressure test instrument with integrated data logger storing up to 360 hours of measurements. Can download to computer/laptop and generate predefined reports and graphs. Weighing 12 kg with carry handle. Designed for water utility and fire & rescue field use.

Quantifiable outcome

• ±2% accuracy of measuring range (30 ~ 3,000 lpm)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Brandschutztechnik Müller GmBHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman channel partner located at Kasseler Str 37-39, D-34289 Zierenberg, Germany. Contact: i.A. Günter Opfermann. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the German market.
• Delta Fire Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish channel partner located at 8 Mission Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Norwich, England, NR13 6PL. Contact: Ms Lisa Gardner. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the UK market.
• CordiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench channel partner located at Zac La Vilette Aux Aulnes, 2 rue Galilée, 77290 Mitry Mory, France. Contact: Mr Patrick LEVASSEUR. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the French market.
• Zero-LeakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHungarian channel partner located at István str. 71, Kemény, Hungary. Contact: Bálint Lajtai. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Hungarian market.
• USA BluebookcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS channel partner (Division of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance) located at 3781 Bur Wood Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA. Contact: Mr. Eric Pfeuffer. Major US distributor of TSI Flowmeters products.
• Market Developers Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE channel partner located at P O Box 17783, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Contact: Salman Nalkhanday. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Middle East market.
• PT Hydraulics Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian channel partner located at 19 Ricketts Road, MT Waverley, Victoria, 3149, Australia. Contact: Mr. Greg Bellairs. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Australian market.
• Schmidt Watertechniek B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch channel partner located at Stoofweg 18-20, 3253 MA Ouddorp, The Netherlands. Contact: Marco Bakker. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Dutch market.
• Vernon Morris Utility Solutions LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK channel partner located at Airfield View, Hawarden Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 3QW, UK. Contact: Wayne Jones. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the UK water utilities market.
• V.Løwener A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish channel partner located at Smedeland 2, Glostrup, Denmark, DK-2600. Contact: Danilo Chiappini. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Scandinavian market.
• PollardWatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS channel partner located at 200 Atlantic Ave, New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, USA. Contact: Drew Endrody. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the US water utilities market.
• Sentrix Technology Sdn BhdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian channel partner located at No 22 Jalan TP 3/1, Taman Perindustrian Sime UEP, Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia 47620. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Southeast Asian market.
• Sapin SPAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian channel partner located at Viale dell'Industria 20, Dairago, Milan, Italy 20020. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Italian market.
• SUPRON1coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish channel partner located at Ul.Kluczewska 3, 32-300 Olkusz, Poland. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Polish market.
• AxFlow AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian channel partner located at Lilleakerveien 10, Box 98, Oslo, Norway 0216. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the Norwegian market.
• Vanguard Fire and SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African channel partner located at Unit 1, Nandi Park, 34 Brickworks Way, Briardene, Durban North, South Africa 4001. Contact: Jackie de Billot. Distributes TSI Flowmeters products in the South African fire safety market.
• Noventis SafetyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSI Flowmeters was acquired by Noventis Safety, a portfolio company of Inflexion Private Equity. This acquisition brings complementary technology and product synergies to Noventis Safety's existing portfolio of flow testing companies. Noventis Safety's previous acquisitions include The Hose Monster Company (May 2024) and Global Vision Inc (March 2025).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Hose Monster Company: A US fire-flow testing equipment specialist now operating as a sister company within the Noventis Safety (Inflexion PE) portfolio following its May 2024 acquisition. Directly comparable in fire hydrant flow testing, nozzle testing, and pump flow verification to TSI Flowmeters.
• Global Vision Inc: Fire-flow testing equipment provider acquired by Noventis Safety in March 2025, making it a portfolio peer. Overlaps with TSI in flow/pressure measurement for fire service and industrial customers.
• Kamstrup: Danish manufacturer of smart metering solutions for water, heat, and electricity, including ultrasonic and electromagnetic flowmeters. Closely comparable product technology and water-utility customer base to TSI Flowmeters, with similar European manufacturing heritage.

Broad incumbents

• KROHNE Group: One of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial process instrumentation including electromagnetic flowmeters. Highly comparable product portfolio to TSI Flowmeters, but with vastly broader global scale, multi-technology offering, and water-utility market presence.
• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial measurement instrumentation, including a comprehensive electromagnetic flowmeter line. Overlaps with TSI in flow, pressure and analytical instrumentation for water and process industries, but operates across many more verticals and technologies.
• Badger Meter: US-listed provider of flow measurement, control and communication solutions serving water utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers. Direct overlap with TSI in water-utility flow metering, though at much greater scale and with broader smart-metering capabilities.
• Hach: Water-quality and flow measurement specialist (part of Danaher), offering turbidity, pressure, and flow instrumentation to municipal and industrial water customers. Comparable to TSI in water-utility analytical and flow products, particularly around turbidity measurement that overlaps with the Flowmaster_PFT NephNet.
• Xylem: Global water technology company providing smart metering, network management, and analytics for utilities (including the former Sensus and Itron Water portfolios). Comparable to TSI on water-utility flow measurement, but at much larger scale with software/analytics emphasis.
• Siemens: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial process instrumentation portfolio including SITRANS electromagnetic flowmeters. Competes with TSI in industrial and water-utility flow measurement, though as one product line among many in its portfolio.
• IDEX Corporation: US industrial conglomerate with fluidics and metering businesses serving water, fire, and industrial flow markets (including legacy brands in fire-flow equipment). Comparable end-customer overlap with TSI in fire and water utilities, but with far greater scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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