Vivax-Metrotech Corporation is a U.S.-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of utility locating and inspection equipment. The company is known for providing advanced tools and solutions for locating buried utility lines such as water, gas, electric, telecommunications, and sewer systems.

• Founded: Originally established in 1976 (as Metrotech); Vivax and Metrotech merged in the early 2000s.

• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA.

• Industry: Utility locating and inspection equipment.

• Products:

  • Pipe & Cable Locators – Used for detecting underground utilities.

  • Video Inspection Systems – For inspecting the interior of pipes and sewer lines (often used by municipalities and contractors).

  • Access Point Locators – For locating points in non-metallic pipes.

  • Sonde and Camera Systems – To trace non-metallic pipes and inspect hard-to-access areas.

• Clients: Utility companies, municipalities, contractors, and service providers globally.

Market Position:

Vivax-Metrotech is recognized as a leader in the utility locating and inspection industry. The company is known for innovation, reliability, and user-friendly design, often offering products with GPS integration, cloud connectivity, and software for asset management and data recording.