RBR Ltd. manufactures precision oceanographic instruments and software used by researchers worldwide to measure ocean parameters. Founded in 1973 in Ottawa, the company has spent over 50 years developing expertise in environmental sensing technology, operating from the deepest ocean trenches to the polar ice caps.
The company's product portfolio includes precision sensors that capture temperature, depth, salinity, dissolved gases, and pH levels; compact and standard data loggers; CTD instruments designed for Argo floats and underwater vehicles; and comprehensive software solutions including mobile applications. Its modular hardware platform allows custom configurations to meet specific research requirements.
RBR serves major research institutions including Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the British Antarctic Survey. The company operates globally through subsidiaries and partners, maintaining a commitment to customer support throughout the product lifecycle. As a privately held manufacturer, RBR focuses on enabling scientific discovery and supporting climate monitoring efforts through reliable instrumentation.