What Tennessee Industrial Electronics (TIE) does

Tennessee Industrial Electronics (TIE) is a privately held industrial automation aftermarket supplier founded in 1992 and headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee. The company sells new and refurbished CNC parts, industrial robots, and robot components, and provides in-house repair services covering drives, motors, controls, PCBs, displays, and power supplies across 275+ automation brands including Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Okuma, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Allen-Bradley, Bosch Rexroth, Miller, and Lincoln Electric. Its technical operations are anchored by proprietary load test stands that simulate full manufacturer-rated load current, startup surge current, and bidirectional axis verification, supporting diagnostic testing for legacy through current-generation platforms including Fanuc Series 0 through 32i, Siemens SINAMICS/SIMODRIVE, Mitsubishi MDS and MR-J2, and Okuma OSP5020.

TIE generates revenue through three primary streams: hardware sales of CNC parts and new plus refurbished robots, professional repair services (with rush and 24–48 hour express options) for both CNC components and robot components, and lifecycle services including preventative maintenance, field service, evaluation, and refurbishment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company emphasizes 50–75% savings off OEM list pricing via refurbished inventory and a Core Exchange Program whose credits remain on customer accounts for up to five years. Distribution runs through a nationwide rep locator network, an inside-sales team offering 15-minute quote responses, and specialized e-commerce storefronts at fanucworld.com and robots.com, all backed by a one-year in-service warranty. Authorized repair center status with Miller and Lincoln Electric welding OEMs and an ABB Value Provider partnership provide additional revenue channels and warranty-preserving service access.

The company has expanded via two 2022 acquisitions, Robots.com and RobotWorx, which added new and refurbished robot sales capabilities and brought more than 100 additional technical experts. TIE serves manufacturing operations across automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, and general fabrication, with named enterprise customers including Stanley Black & Decker and a stated base of 30,000+ customers and 500,000+ lifetime transactions. Marketing is primarily content-driven through articles, blog content, an email newsletter, and active social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), with no software or AI products evidenced in the source data.

Name

Tennessee Industrial Electronics (TIE)

Legal name

Tennessee Industrial Electronics, LLC

Website

https://tieindustrial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tennessee Industrial Electronics (TIE), founded in 1992 and headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, supplies new and refurbished CNC parts, industrial robots, and multi-brand repair services to manufacturing operations across North America, supported by 150,000+ in-stock parts, proprietary load test stands, and 275+ brand capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Aftermarket Parts and Repair

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Powertrain Electronics & Controls Remanufacturing (ECUs/TCUs, Mechatronics) (TLAKALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD)

Keywords

• CNC parts supply
• Industrial automation repair
• Robot refurbishment
• Fanuc parts distribution
• Automation aftermarket services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Vergne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Part Sales: Sale of new and refurbished CNC parts including drives, motors, controls, PCBs, displays, and power supplies from Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and 275+ other brands. Parts are tested, warranted, and available with same-day shipping. Revenue generated from part sales with pricing based on part type and condition (new vs refurbished).
2. Fanuc Part Repair Services: In-house repair services for Fanuc AC/DC drives, servo and spindle motors, CNC control units, displays, PCBs, and power supplies. Includes component-level diagnostics, OEM-standard parts replacement, functionality testing, cleaning, and reconditioning. Backed by 1-Year In-Service Warranty.
3. Non-Fanuc CNC Part Repair: Repair services for drives, motors, controls, and PCBs from Siemens, Mitsubishi, Okuma, Yaskawa, Bosch Rexroth, and 275+ other CNC brands. Includes in-house diagnostics, calibration, brand-specific testing using proprietary test stands.
4. Robot Sales (New and Refurbished): Sale of new industrial robots from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa OEMs, as well as refurbished robots restored to OEM specifications. Refurbished units are fully tested, cycle-tested for accuracy, and backed by 1-Year In-Service Warranty. Save 50-75% off OEM new pricing.
5. Robot Part Repair Services: Repair services for robot components including teach pendants, servo motors, drives, cables, gearboxes, and wrist assemblies from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa. Rush repair options available with same-day evaluation quotes.
6. Robot Lifecycle Services: Field service, preventative maintenance, evaluation, refurbishment, and redeployment services for industrial robots. Includes on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, and custom service agreements tailored to customer production demands.
7. Automation Equipment Repair: Repair services for over 275 brands of industrial automation equipment including drives, motors, HMIs, controls, welders, measurement devices, and safety equipment. Authorized repair center for Miller and Lincoln Electric welding equipment.
8. Core Exchange Credits: Core exchange program where customers return non-functional parts for credit towards refurbished replacements. Credits can be applied to outstanding balances or refunded. Core exchange credits remain on customer accounts for up to 5 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

T.I.E. Industrial supplies new and refurbished CNC parts, industrial robots, and automation components from 275+ brands (Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa), and provides in-house repair services for drives, motors, controls, PCBs, HMIs, welders, and robot components. Every part is tested using proprietary load test stands before sale, and a Core Exchange Program enables customers to trade non-functional cores for credit toward refurbished replacements.

Product overview

T.I.E. Industrial is a parts and repair platform for industrial automation equipment, not a traditional unified software product. The portfolio consists of two main service categories—CNC Solutions and Robotics Solutions—supported by dedicated sub-brands (Fanucworld.com for Fanuc-specific parts, Robots.com for robot inventory) and a cross-brand Automation Repair service. CNC Solutions includes Fanuc Part Sales, Fanuc Part Repair, Non-Fanuc Part Repair, and Testing Capabilities. Robotics Solutions encompasses New Robots, Refurbished Robots, Robot Part Sales, Robot Part Repair, and Robot Services. All offerings are backed by a Core Exchange Program, 1-year in-service warranty, and complimentary technical support. The company also provides lifecycle support including preventative maintenance, field service, and training. Over 150,000 parts are maintained in inventory with same-day shipping capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fanucworld.com: Your source for Fanuc parts and repairs—current and legacy support. Offers one of the largest inventories of Fanuc parts and in-house repair services.
• Robots.com
• Automation Repair

Products and services

• Fanuc CNC Parts Sales Sale of new and refurbished Fanuc CNC parts including servo and spindle motors, drives, displays, PCBs, CNC controls, and power supplies with same-day shipping and 15-minute quote response. Targets manufacturing maintenance purchasers and automation engineers running Fanuc-controlled CNC machinery.
• Fanuc CNC Part Repair In-house repair service for Fanuc AC/DC drives, spindle drives, servo motors, CNC controls, displays, PCBs, and power supplies. Supports legacy and current Fanuc platforms from Series 0 through 32i and Beta/Power Mate, with component-level diagnostics, OEM-standard parts replacement, full-load testing, and a 1-year in-service warranty.
• Non-Fanuc CNC Part Repair Repair services for drives, motors, controls, and PCBs from Siemens, Mitsubishi, Okuma, Yaskawa, Bosch Rexroth, and 275+ other CNC brands. Includes in-house diagnostics, calibration, and brand-specific testing using proprietary load test stands. Targets manufacturing operations running multi-brand CNC equipment.
• Industrial Robots (New and Refurbished) Sale of new industrial robots from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa plus refurbished robots restored to OEM specifications. Refurbished units are fully cycle-tested for repeatability, backed by a 1-year in-service warranty, and offered at 50-75% off OEM new pricing. Targets manufacturing operations buying robots for production automation.
• Robot Parts Sales Sale of robot parts including teach pendants, servo motors, drives/amps, control boards, operator panels, E-stop units, wrists, and power supplies for Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa robots. Targets industrial robot operators and automation maintenance teams.
• Robot Part Repair Repair services for robot components including teach pendants, servo motors, drives, power supplies, cables, gearboxes, and wrist assemblies from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa. Features expert diagnostics, OEM-level restoration, and rush repair options with same-day evaluation quotes. Targets industrial robot operators experiencing downtime.
• Robot Field and Lifecycle Services Field service, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics, installation, evaluation, refurbishment, and redeployment services for industrial robots from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, and other brands, with custom service agreements tailored to production demands. Targets manufacturing operations running robotic production lines.
• Automation Repair Services Repair services for more than 275 brands of industrial automation equipment including drives, motors, HMIs, controls, PLCs, welders, measurement devices, and safety equipment. TIE is an Authorized Repair Center for Miller Electric and Lincoln Electric welding equipment. Targets multi-brand industrial automation operators needing cross-OEM support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 50-75% off OEM new pricing on parts and robots
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Robots.comcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022T.I.E. Industrial acquired Robots.com in 2022, bringing their expertise with over 100 experts on staff. Robots.com operates as part of the T.I.E. family, specializing in new and refurbished industrial robots, parts sales, and lifetime support services.
• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorT.I.E. Industrial is an ABB Value Provider, authorized to represent and distribute ABB industrial robots and automation solutions. This partnership provides T.I.E. access to ABB's robot product line for both new sales and refurbished inventory, while offering ABB customers access to T.I.E.'s repair and parts services.
• Miller ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT.I.E. Industrial is an Authorized Miller Welding Repair Center, providing factory-authorized repair services for Miller welding equipment. This certification ensures repairs meet OEM standards and maintains warranty coverage for customers.
• Lincoln ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT.I.E. Industrial is an Authorized Lincoln Electric Repair Facility, providing certified repair services for Lincoln Electric welding equipment. Authorized status ensures genuine parts, proper procedures, and maintained warranty coverage.
• Fanucworld.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFanucworld.com is a sister website under T.I.E. Industrial focused specifically on Fanuc parts and repairs. It operates as one of the largest inventories of Fanuc parts with in-house repair services, expert testing, fast turnaround, and reliable support.
• Automation-Repair.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomation-Repair.com operates as a T.I.E. Industrial brand specializing in automation repair services for drives, motors, controls, and more across 275+ brands. Provides fast turnaround repair services for CNC, PLC, HMI, and motion systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radwell International: Privately held distributor and repair provider of industrial automation parts, drives, motors, and controls. Directly comparable to TIE in business model, multi-brand coverage, and mission-critical MRO positioning across factories.
• Galco Industrial Electronics: Industrial electronics distributor specializing in new, surplus, and refurbished automation components. Comparable to TIE in multi-brand parts distribution and authorized-repair service across discontinued and current-generation equipment.
• AX Control: Specialty CNC parts distributor and repair provider focused on Fanuc, Siemens, and Mitsubishi systems. Closely aligned with TIE's CNC solutions line in target customer, brand coverage, and refurbishment-plus-exchange offerings.
• CNC Specialty Store: Independent CNC parts supplier focused on Fanuc and similar controls platforms. Comparable to TIE in core customer base (CNC machine operators) and replacement-parts business model with expedited shipping emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• AutomationDirect: Large-scale catalog distributor of PLCs, drives, motors, and industrial automation components. Overlaps with TIE's automation-repair product line but emphasizes new commodity components at scale rather than legacy/aftermarket refurbishment.
• Wolf Automation (Lincoln Electric): Lincoln Electric subsidiary providing robotic and automation integration services. Comparable to TIE in authorized-OEM relationship economics and robot lifecycle services, though positioned as an integrator rather than a parts distributor.
• Yaskawa America: OEM manufacturer of Motoman industrial robots and motion-control products. Directly overlaps with TIE's robot and drive-repair business as the primary equipment manufacturer whose installed base drives TIE's aftermarket demand.

Emerging players

• RobotShop: Online retailer of new and refurbished robots, parts, and components. Partial overlap with TIE's Robots.com brand in robot sales but oriented toward hobbyist, education, and small-business segments rather than heavy-industrial uptime.

Regional players

• Perry Videx: Used and refurbished process equipment and machinery dealer serving global industrial markets. Comparable to TIE in refurbished-equipment resale model but with a broader cross-industry focus and different geography emphasis.

Others

• HGR Industrial Surplus: Industrial surplus equipment dealer with broad CNC, robot, and automation inventory. Thematically adjacent to TIE's refurbished-robot and parts business but positioned as a liquidation outlet rather than a warranty-backed service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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