Hexagon Expands Partnership with Bass Tool to Boost Metrology Access and Support in South Texas and Southern Louisiana

Hexagon Expands Partnership with Bass Tool to Boost Metrology Access and Support in South Texas and Southern Louisiana

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has expanded its partnership with Bass Tool, making the Houston-based company a Value Added Reseller and Authorized Service Partner for its full range of metrology solutions in South Texas and Southern Louisiana. The partnership delivers faster deployment, reduced service lead times, and in-depth technical training to support the region’s fast-growing aerospace, semiconductor, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. Alongside sales and support, Bass Tool offers contract inspection services, training, and CMM expertise, helping customers improve quality assurance. With extensive inventory, a large warehouse, and decades of industry experience, Bass Tool blends national-scale resources with local service to strengthen Hexagon’s regional presence and support manufacturers of all sizes.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Aog-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas has strengthened its regional presence through an expanded partnership with Houston-based Bass Tool, a well-established leader in tooling, inspection, and metrology solutions. As both a Value Added Reseller and Authorized Service Partner, Bass Tool now represents Hexagon’s entire portfolio of metrology products—including stationary measurement systems, laser trackers, handheld scanners, and metrology software—across South Texas and Southern Louisiana.

The collaboration, which began in early 2025, continues to scale in two rapidly growing industrial hubs driven by aerospace, semiconductor, oil and gas, and general manufacturing activity. By combining Hexagon’s advanced metrology technologies with Bass Tool’s deep local expertise, the partnership delivers faster deployment, reduced service lead times, and specialized technical training for manufacturers ranging from small shops to large-scale producers.

“Bass Tool brings the technical expertise and customer-first approach we value in a partner,” said Paul Rogers, President and CEO, Americas and Asia Pacific, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. “They come from manufacturing, so they understand the challenges customers face. That credibility has been critical in accelerating our growth in these markets and ensuring we provide real, impactful solutions—not just equipment.”

Beyond selling and supporting Hexagon devices and software, Bass Tool offers contract inspection services, allowing smaller manufacturers to validate parts without the need to own a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Their support extends to creating inspection programs, providing training, and producing setup videos to help customers improve their quality assurance processes. Emerging aerospace suppliers, in particular, have benefitted from this hands-on approach, meeting stringent CMM technology requirements.

Bass Tool’s recently released 2025 Product Catalog—distributed to over 3,000 customers—features more than 2,000 pages of products, with over 30 pages dedicated to metrology solutions. Every system sold comes with two to three days of free on-site support, and more complex implementations include multiple weeks of training. This level of service has already resulted in customer growth, reduced delivery timelines, and faster service response in the region. The company has also actively participated in industry events dedicated to metrology.

“We’re proud to expand access to Hexagon’s world-class technology in South Texas and Southern Louisiana,” said Mark Money, Vice President of Bass Tool. “Our joint mission is to help customers increase speed, improve quality, and succeed in the world’s most demanding industries. We’re not just delivering equipment—we’re building trust, offering intelligent solutions, and standing behind every system we provide.”

With a 53,000-square-foot warehouse, more than $10 million in revolving inventory, and over 90,000 stocked part numbers, Bass Tool combines the reach of a large-scale distributor with the responsiveness of a local service provider. This expansion reflects Hexagon’s strategy to grow its North American footprint by partnering with technically capable, customer-focused regional leaders.

About Bass Tool

Bass Tool has been in business since 1978. Over the years Bass Tool has grown to become one of the leading suppliers in the Southwestern United States, employing over 80 employees and mastering the distribution of over 1 million inventory items.

About Hexagon:

Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. We provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions ensure productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability in everything from manufacturing and construction to mining and autonomous systems.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,800 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com.

Media Contact:

Phillip Lewis
PR and Marketing Manager
Manufacturing Intelligence Americas
email: pramericas.mi@hexagon.com
Tel: +1.248.826.4948

SOURCE: Hexagon