What RACO Manufacturing & Engineering does

RACO Manufacturing & Engineering Co., Inc. is a privately held US industrial monitoring company, founded circa 1950 and headquartered in Berkeley, California (with firmographic data listing Emeryville), operating with 11-50 employees. The company designs and manufactures remote terminal units (RTUs), cellular and landline autodialers, and cloud-based alarm notification systems used to monitor critical infrastructure in wastewater, water, agriculture, and industrial process facilities, as well as for OEM integration. Its core product lines include the Verbatim modular alarm system, Cellularm cellular communicator, Guard-It OEM alarm, Catalyst high-capacity monitor (up to 256 registers), and the AlarmAgent cloud-based detection platform, all managed through the RACO Monitoring Center (RMC) cloud dashboard and complemented by the RACO Field Inspector mobile application. RACO's technology stack supports multiple industrial protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, DH485, and DF1, with documented integration across Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC families (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 500, Micro800), enabling deployment inside existing SCADA environments.

Name

RACO Manufacturing & Engineering

Legal name

RACO Manufacturing & Engineering Co., Inc.

Website

https://racoman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RACO Manufacturing & Engineering designs and manufactures remote monitoring RTUs, cellular autodialers, and cloud alarm platforms (AlarmAgent, Verbatim, Cellularm, Catalyst) for wastewater utilities, water systems, agriculture, and industrial process customers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Remote Monitoring & Alarm Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Monitoring/Telemetry for Regulators & Meter Stations (RTUs, Sensors) (EUAJAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration unit (reefer) telematics & controller integration sensors (TLAEALAG), Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers) (IMALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Remote monitoring systems
• Alarm notification hardware
• Wastewater monitoring solutions
• Industrial SCADA integration
• Cellular autodialer alarms

Headquarters

HQ city

Emeryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware RTU Sales: RACO manufactures and sells remote terminal units (RTUs) and alarm systems including Verbatim, Guard-It, Cellularm, and Catalyst product lines. Hardware sales appear to be a primary revenue stream with one-time purchase pricing.
2. Cloud Services (RACO Monitoring Center, AlarmAgent): Cloud-based monitoring and alarm notification services provided through the RACO Monitoring Center platform and AlarmAgent cloud service. These subscription-based services enable real-time data visualization and alarm management for deployed devices.
3. Repair and Support Services: Product repair services with a minimum $200 repair charge for RACO products requiring service or replacement. Support services include technical assistance and troubleshooting.
4. Product Warranties: Products are backed by warranty policies as documented in the legal terms. Warranty service and support may generate incidental revenue for out-of-warranty repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RACO Manufacturing & Engineering designs, manufactures, and sells remote monitoring, alarm notification, and data logging systems (RTUs and autodialers) used by wastewater, water, agriculture, and industrial process operators to monitor critical infrastructure. Hardware product lines (Verbatim, Cellularm, Guard-It, Catalyst) are complemented by the AlarmAgent™ cloud-based alarm detection service, the RACO Monitoring Center (RMC) cloud management platform, and the RACO Field Inspector mobile app for inspections.

Product overview

RACO Manufacturing & Engineering offers a portfolio of remote monitoring, alarm notification, and data logging systems for critical infrastructure. The core product line includes AlarmAgent™ (cloud-based alarm detection), Verbatim® (modular scalable alarm system), Cellularm® (cellular communication), Guard-It® (OEM alarm system), and Catalyst® (high-capacity monitoring for demanding infrastructures). These hardware products are managed through the RACO Monitoring Center (RMC) cloud platform. The RACO Field Inspector App provides mobile inspection capabilities. The company also maintains legacy products and discontinued offerings including the Verbatim Gateway (End of Life). The product ecosystem targets wastewater, water, agriculture, and industrial process monitoring applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AlarmAgent™: Cloud-based detection system for critical infrastructures.
• Verbatim®
• Cellularm®
• Guard-It®
• Catalyst®
• RACO Monitoring Center (RMC)
• RACO Field Inspector App

Products and services

• AlarmAgent™ Cloud-based alarm detection system for critical infrastructure monitoring with triple-redundant connectivity for constant connection and fail-safe performance; targeted at wastewater, water, and industrial operators.
• Verbatim® Modular stand-alone alarm system designed to scale with customer needs, supporting remote response activation and integration with multiple PLC processors and networks.
• Cellularm® Cellular telephone communication system providing reliable cellular connectivity more dependable than landlines, compatible with all RACO alarm systems.
• Guard-It® Cost-effective alarm system engineered for OEM applications, with programmable functions secured at the front panel, real-time phone call alerts, and remote status checking capability.
• Catalyst® High-capacity monitoring system capable of monitoring up to 256 registers, designed for more demanding infrastructure monitoring requirements.
• RACO Monitoring Center (RMC) Cloud-based platform for managing RACO devices, providing real-time data visualization, dashboard access, and centralized facility ecosystem monitoring from preferred screens.
• RACO Field Inspector App Mobile application for digitizing lift station and infrastructure inspections, enabling field staff and contractors to deliver consistent, photo-documented reports.
• Repair and Support Services Product repair and technical support services for RACO-manufactured products, with a minimum $200 repair charge and model/serial number required to initiate service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000 RTUs deployed across customer infrastructure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IoT Evolution WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIoT Evolution World partnered with TMC to announce the Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award winners for 2026, of which RACO was recognized. This is a media/partnership award announcement relationship rather than a product integration partnership.
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationRACO's Verbatim Gateway and alarm systems include comprehensive integration documentation for Allen-Bradley PLC families including CompactLogix, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 500, and Micro800 series. The products support EtherNet/IP connectivity and include official EDS files for device configuration. This enables RACO to serve the installed base of Rockwell Automation PLC customers.
• Modbus (Modbus Organization)coreTechnology or IntegrationRACO products support Modbus TCP protocol enabling integration with Modbus-compatible devices and systems. Modbus configuration tools are available as software downloads for Verbatim Gateway products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Badger Meter: Badger Meter manufactures flow measurement and smart water network solutions for municipal water utilities. Its monitoring and data logging products compete with RACO's RTU-based water and wastewater monitoring offering.
• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products provides water infrastructure management, including SCADA and remote monitoring solutions for municipal water utilities. Its portfolio overlaps directly with RACO's primary wastewater and water utility use cases.
• Trimble Water (Telog Instruments): Trimble's Water division, built on the Telog acquisition, sells remote monitoring sensors and RTUs for water/wastewater utilities. It competes head-to-head with RACO's Verbatim and Catalyst product lines in lift station and treatment plant monitoring.
• Aclara Technologies: Aclara (a Hubbell company) supplies AMI and remote monitoring infrastructure for water, gas, and electric utilities. Its smart sensor and endpoint network overlaps RACO's wastewater monitoring and PLC integration capability.
• Mission Communications: Mission Communications provides remote monitoring, alarm autodialers, and SCADA-style services specifically for water and wastewater utilities. It is the closest pure competitor to RACO on cellular/landline alarm notifications and lift station monitoring for the same municipal customers.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (AVEVA / Wonderware): Schneider Electric's AVEVA and Wonderware platforms cover industrial SCADA and utilities monitoring. Their water/wastewater capabilities and PLC-driven integration paths directly overlap with RACO's monitoring and PLC integration strengths.
• Siemens Industrial Automation: Siemens delivers SIMATIC-based SCADA and industrial monitoring across multiple verticals including water. Its broad automation portfolio competes against RACO's specialized alarm and remote monitoring systems at large utility accounts.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Emerson (including Ovation and Movicon) provides plant-wide SCADA and monitoring solutions for power, water, and process industries. Its automation portfolio competes with RACO's specialized alarm and monitoring systems.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell offers comprehensive SCADA and process automation platforms across power, water, and process industries. Its water/wastewater vertical is a direct competitor to RACO but as part of a much broader industrial software portfolio.

Emerging players

• Digi International: Digi International provides industrial IoT gateways and cellular routers that underpin remote monitoring applications in utilities and industrial markets. Its hardware-plus-connectivity model parallels RACO's RTU plus Cellularm approach for industrial sites.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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