What DRM does

DRM, L.L.C. is a Tennessee-based, privately held industrial automation systems integrator founded in 1995 in Lawrenceburg and still owned and managed by its three founding partners. The company designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and commissions turnkey automation systems for manufacturers, operating under what it terms a "power-to-process" model that places incoming power distribution, controls architecture, robotics, functional safety, and mechanical installation under a single line of engineering and execution responsibility. The firm employs 101–250 people and operates from a single 520 Crews Street headquarters that houses its UL 508A panel shop, CNC machine shop, and fabrication center.

The company's core technology stack centers on PLC/HMI/SCADA controls (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix via a Rockwell Automation Gold OEM partnership, plus Wonderware and Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA platforms), robotics (KUKA Platinum System Partner, FANUC, and ABB), machine vision (Cognex, Banner, Keyence), and industrial networking including in-house Swift KF4A fiber fusion splicing. Proprietary products include the VeriSys hybrid build-to-order verification system and the RoboSkid packaged robotic work cell, both of which carry registered trademarks. The company holds TÜV safety engineering certification and UL 508A panel fabrication certification, and markets an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) internal management framework.

DRM generates revenue through project-based contracts for turnkey automation system design and integration, UL 508A control panel fabrication, VeriSys verification systems, custom test equipment for the automotive endurance market, and on-site industrial contracting services. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed, with every engagement scoped through direct enterprise field sales, site visits, and structured Automation Discovery Sessions. The company sells exclusively through direct enterprise relationships — no resellers, distributors, or self-serve channels — and primarily serves manufacturers in automotive, glass, rubber and polymer, appliance, food and beverage, and aerospace/defense sectors across the United States.

Name

DRM

Legal name

DRM, L.L.C.

Website

https://drmcontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DRM is a Tennessee-based industrial automation systems integrator founded in 1995, delivering turnkey power-to-process automation solutions — robotics, controls, panel fabrication, and vision — to manufacturers in automotive, glass, rubber, appliance, food and beverage, and aerospace sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial automation integration
• Robotic systems integration
• Control panel fabrication
• Turnkey automation systems
• Manufacturing systems integrator

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Automation System Design and Integration: DRM designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and commissions complete automation systems for manufacturing plants. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts that encompass mechanical design, electrical construction, controls programming, robotics integration, safety validation, and commissioning. Projects range from standalone robotic cells to full production line modernization, with pricing reflecting engineering complexity, fabrication scope, and site conditions.
2. UL 508A Control Panel Fabrication: Custom-built industrial control panels manufactured in-house to UL 508A standards. Panels are sold as part of turnkey automation projects or as standalone fabricated units to manufacturing clients. Includes CAD-based schematics and optional UL certification.
3. VeriSys Verification Systems: Build-to-order hybrid verification systems combining hardware and software for production tracking, assembly verification, and shipping validation. Sold as custom-configured systems tailored to individual client needs.
4. Custom Test Equipment: Automated and robust test equipment for the automotive endurance market, measuring performance, testing to failure, or proving existence. Systems coordinate HMI, PLC, and motion controls for test batteries with data collection and analysis software.
5. Industrial Contracting Services: On-site industrial contracting services including certified welding, electrical and millwright crews, steel and sheet metal fabrication, machine shop, plant illumination, industrial piping, process skids, machine moving, line relocation and upgrades, and furnace/oven upgrades. Licensed in many states.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DRM designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and commissions complete turnkey automation systems for manufacturing plants, integrating robotics (KUKA, FANUC), PLC/HMI/SCADA controls (Allen-Bradley), machine vision, motion control, and functional safety systems under a single engineering responsibility. The company also sells proprietary products including UL 508A-certified control panels, VeriSys hybrid verification systems, RoboSkid packaged robotic work cells, and custom automotive test equipment, alongside industrial contracting services (welding, electrical, millwright, fabrication, machine moving, line relocation).

Product overview

DRM is a custom automation integrator and OEM equipment builder offering turnkey automation systems and specialized products. The core portfolio includes Turnkey Automation Systems (complete integration from power to process), Industrial Contracting services, UL 508A-certified Panel Fabrication, and specialized products: VeriSys (production verification system), Test Equipment (automotive endurance testing), and RoboSkid (packaged robotic work cells). Technology services encompass Robotics (FANUC/KUKA integration), Automation, HMI/SCADA, Motion Control, Vision, Industrial Networking, PLC integration, Virtual Design, Safety engineering, and Material Dispensing. The company serves automotive, glass, rubber, aerospace, appliance, food & beverage, and consumer goods industries with a power-to-process integration approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VeriSys: A hybrid verification system for building, tracking and shipping of manufactured components or assemblies. Combines build schedules, barcode/RFID tags, vision systems, part marking, and barcode printing.
• RoboSkid

Products and services

• Turnkey Automation Systems Complete integration from power to process, including mechanical design, electrical construction, controls architecture, robotics integration, functional safety systems, data infrastructure, commissioning and validation under single engineering responsibility. Sold to enterprise manufacturers across automotive, glass, rubber, aerospace, appliance, food and beverage, and consumer goods industries.
• Industrial Contracting Full-service industrial contracting including certified welding, electrical and millwright crews, steel and sheet metal fabrication, machine shop, electrical panel shop, plant illumination, industrial piping, process skids, machine moving, line relocation and upgrades, and furnace/oven upgrades. Licensed in many states.
• Panel Fabrication UL 508A-certified industrial control panel fabrication with CAD-based electrical schematics, NEC and NFPA code compliance, and IEC or NEMA assemblies. Custom builds hundreds of control enclosures per year, sold as part of turnkey automation projects or as standalone fabricated units to manufacturing clients.
• VeriSys Hybrid verification system for building, tracking and shipping of manufactured components or assemblies. Combines build schedules, barcode/RFID tags, vision systems, part marking, and barcode printing for production verification and shipping validation. Sold as build-to-order custom-configured systems tailored to individual client needs.
• Test Equipment Automated test equipment for the automotive endurance market, including HVAC run testers, high potential testers, automotive drive component testing, calendar roll strand proving, moisture content testing, and process weighing. Systems coordinate HMI, PLC, and motion controls for test batteries with data collection and analysis software.
• RoboSkid Complete packaged robotic work cell with base, fork truck pockets, integral safety fencing, robot, tooling, and integral electrical controls cabinet. Designed to fit inside most semi-trailers with minimal dismantle required for shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scrap reduced from 20–30% to below 10% after calender line upgrade at rubber manufacturing facility
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025DRM was named a Rockwell Automation Gold OEM Partner in October 2025, recognizing the company's capabilities as an equipment builder with proven expertise in control systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix), safety architecture (TÜV-certified GuardLogix), drives (PowerFlex VFD applications), and operator interfaces (FactoryTalk View SE/ME). The designation reflects consistent track record of delivering floor-ready automation equipment for complex production environments and provides DRM enhanced access to Rockwell's technical resources and engineering support.
• University of TennesseeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Representatives from the University of Tennessee visited DRM as part of an industry-education partnership arranged by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. The visit explored how real-world system integration aligns with academic engineering programs, covering topics in automation, AI, and industrial data solutions.
• KUKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationDRM holds KUKA Platinum System Partner status — the highest level of partnership with KUKA Robotics. This reflects extensive experience integrating KUKA robots into high-performance manufacturing automation systems including dispensing, palletizing, and material handling. KUKA systems are featured in live demonstration cells at trade shows and customer facilities. The partnership provides access to KUKA's technical resources, training, and application support.
• FANUC AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationDRM is a FANUC Robotics Integrator, certified to integrate FANUC robotic platforms including the M-20iA six-axis robot and leveraging FANUC technologies such as iRVision, SoftFloat, and Purged Cavity Systems. FANUC robots are featured in customer automation projects including custom dispensing system integrations.
• A3 (Association for Advancing Automation)minorOthersDRM is a member and certified integrator affiliated with A3 (formerly RIA — Robotics Industries Association), the leading trade association for the automation industry.
• Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA)minorOthersDRM is a member of the Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA), an industry body setting standards for automation and control systems integrators.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationDRM is a UL 508A Certified Industrial Control Panel Fabricator, meeting strict NEC and NFPA codes with CAD-based electrical schematics and optional UL certification on all panels built.
• TÜVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDRM employs TÜV-certified safety engineers and implements TÜV-aligned safety practices including GuardLogix safety architecture, dual-channel safety circuits, and risk assessments. Safety systems are validated prior to production release.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Large global packaging and food & beverage automation OEM with deep integration and lifecycle services capabilities. Broadly comparable as a turnkey industrial automation incumbent, though at much larger scale and primarily focused on its beverage vertical.
• Yaskawa America (Motoman Robotics): Major industrial robotics OEM with integrator network and direct automation solutions. Comparable in serving the same automotive, glass, and consumer goods customers with robotic dispensing, material handling, and integration services.
• JMP Solutions (now part of ATS): Former independent systems integrator focused on controls, robotics, and manufacturing IT; brought into ATS. Functionally a similar mid-market SI that scaled via M&A — useful comparable for DRM's strategic trajectory.

Direct peers

• Huffman Engineering: Mid-market independent control systems integrator headquartered in the US Midwest. Provides PLC, SCADA, robotics, and turnkey automation services to manufacturing clients — directly comparable to DRM's core integration model and customer verticals.
• Genesis Systems Group: Independent integrator specializing in robotic systems for welding, material handling, and dispensing — strong overlap with DRM's robotic dispensing and complex integration work for industrial manufacturers.
• Cross Automation: Independent US-based automation integrator delivering PLC, robotics, vision, and turnkey systems to manufacturers. Closely analogous in service mix and customer verticals to DRM's integration portfolio.
• Stone Technologies: Independent systems integrator delivering automation, controls, MES, and enterprise integration for process and discrete manufacturers. Closely comparable in services portfolio and customer-base approach to DRM.
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT): US robotics and automation integrator specializing in material handling, dispensing, vision-guided robotics, and turnkey cells for automotive and consumer goods manufacturers — direct overlap with DRM's robotic dispensing and material handling focus.
• Advanced Technology Services (ATS): US-based industrial services and systems integration firm serving manufacturing with plant reliability, automation, and turnkey integration. Comparable in mid-market positioning and project-based services to discrete manufacturers.

Others

• KUKA Robotics: Global robotics OEM and partner ecosystem operator. While a vendor partner to DRM rather than a peer, KUKA defines the integrator relationship model (Platinum System Partner) that frames DRM's market positioning and deal flow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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