Company DescriptionGeospace Technologies Corporation designs and manufactures instruments and equipment used in the oil and gas industry to acquire seismic data in order to locate, characterize, and monitor hydrocarbon producing reservoirs. The company operates through three segments: Oil and Gas Markets, Adjacent Markets, and Emerging Markets. The Oil and Gas Markets segment offers wireless seismic data acquisition systems and reservoir characterization products and services, as well as traditional seismic exploration products, such as geophones, hydrophones, leader wires, connectors, cables, marine streamer retrieval and steering devices, and other seismic products. The Adjacent Markets segment provides industrial products, including imaging equipment, water meter products, remote shut-off valves and Internet of Things platform, and offshore cables, as well as seismic sensors for vibration monitoring and geotechnical applications, such as mine safety and earthquake detection applications; and electronic pre-press products that employ direct thermal imaging, direct-to-screen printing systems, and digital inkjet printing technologies targeted at the commercial and industrial graphics, textile, and flexographic printing industries. The Emerging Markets segment designs and sells products used for border and perimeter security surveillance, cross-border tunneling detection, and other products targeted at movement monitoring, intrusion detection, and situational awareness. This segment serves customers that include various agencies of the United States government, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies. The company operates in Asia, Canada, Europe, the United States, and internationally. Geospace Technologies Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneyGeospace Technologies generates revenue through the sale of its geophysical equipment, including seismic sensors and data acquisition systems, to customers in the oil and gas sector. Additionally, the company offers software solutions for seismic data processing, which further contributes to its revenue. A significant portion of its earnings is derived from service contracts that involve data acquisition and processing for clients conducting subsurface exploration. The company also engages in partnerships and collaborations with industry players, which can provide additional revenue opportunities and enhance its market presence. Key factors contributing to its earnings include the demand for energy resources, advancements in technology, and the company's ability to innovate and deliver high-quality products and services.