Engineering Products Since 1931

Built on Innovation.
Driven by Discovery.

First Texas Products is a U.S. manufacturer bringing together decades of engineering experience across metal detection, utility locating, night vision and electronics manufacturing. From hobbyists to professionals, our products are built to perform where it matters.

1931
Engineering heritage
90+
Years of innovation
110+
Countries reached
USA
Headquartered in El Paso, Texas
01 / Who We Are

One Company.
Decades of Engineering.

First Texas Products, LLC is an American technology manufacturer headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Our family of brands serves recreational, professional, industrial and specialized markets with products engineered around reliability, performance and practical innovation.

Our experience spans metal detection, underground utility locating, night vision systems and precision electronics manufacturing. That diversity gives us the ability to take ideas from engineering and prototyping through manufacturing and into the hands of customers around the world.

Our mission is simple: engineer dependable technology that helps people discover, locate, see and accomplish more.
02 / What We Do

Technology for the Real World

Our technologies serve everyone from weekend explorers and treasure hunters to utility professionals, manufacturers and specialized operators.

Metal Detection

Detection technology for treasure hunting, gold prospecting, security, industrial applications and outdoor discovery.

Explore Metal Detection

Utility Locating

Professional locating equipment designed to help identify underground utilities and infrastructure accurately.

Explore Utility Locating

Night Vision

Night vision systems and optics developed for low-light observation, professional applications and demanding environments.

Explore Night Vision

Electronics Manufacturing

PCB assembly, electromechanical assembly and manufacturing services supporting products across multiple industries.

Explore Manufacturing
03 / Our Brands

A Legacy Built
Across Generations

The First Texas Products family brings together brands with decades of specialized experience. Each serves a distinct market while sharing a common commitment to engineering, reliability and performance.

1931

Fisher Research Labs

Metal Detection & Utility Locating

A pioneer in metal detection with technology serving treasure hunters, gold prospectors and professional utility locating applications.

1976

Bounty Hunter

Hobby Metal Detection

Accessible and easy-to-use metal detectors that have introduced generations of customers to the excitement of treasure hunting.

1979

Teknetics

Performance Metal Detection

High-performance detection technology combining sensitivity, target separation, ergonomic design and straightforward controls.

1993

Night Owl Optics

Night Vision

Night vision optics developed to enhance visibility for observation, outdoor use and low-light applications.

2003

Nivisys

Professional Night Vision

Specialized night vision systems engineered for professional users and demanding operational environments.

2011

FTP Electronics Manufacturing

Electronics Manufacturing

Electronics manufacturing and assembly capabilities supporting internal products and customers across a broad range of industries.

Engineering + Manufacturing From concept and prototype to production and assembly.
04 / Manufacturing

More Than a Product Company

First Texas Products operates electronics manufacturing capabilities supporting both our own technologies and outside customers. Our operations provide the flexibility to develop, prototype, assemble and manufacture electronics across a wide range of applications.

Custom PCB Assembly
SMT Assembly
Through-Hole Assembly
Cable & Harness Assembly
Electromechanical Assembly
System Builds
What Drives Us

Engineering With Purpose

01

Innovation

We continue to develop technologies that solve real problems and improve how our customers work, explore and discover.

02

Performance

Products should perform when they are needed. Reliability and practical performance remain central to how we engineer.

03

Experience

Decades of engineering knowledge across multiple industries give our teams a foundation for continued development.

First Texas Products

Built to Help You
Discover What’s Next.

Explore our technologies, learn more about our capabilities, or connect with the First Texas Products team.