What Corso Systems does

Corso Systems is a US-based manufacturing automation systems integrator that designs, develops, and implements custom MES, SCADA, PLC, HMI, and database-integration projects for small to medium-sized manufacturers, with published claims of completing transformative engagements within 10 days or less. The firm's portfolio spans food and beverage, oil and gas, solar power, heat treatment, aerospace, semiconductor, water/wastewater, mining, and pet food manufacturing, and its named customer base includes Whirlpool, Blommer Chocolate, Champion Pet Foods, AriensCo, EP Minerals, Stonehenge Energy, Jaxon Energy, American Battery Technology Company, and a leading solar power provider whose standardized SCADA was deployed to over 500 MW of generation.

Corso Systems is a Premier Integrator for Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA/MES platform—the firm's core technology stack—and also executes projects on Wonderware Archestra, Siemens WinCC Open Architecture, and Rockwell FactoryTalk. It integrates hardware from Allen Bradley, Opto 22 (groov EPIC and RIO), Fanuc Robotics, and Red Lion, and connects downstream to OSI PI and Canary Labs historians, the Timebase Historian, SAP ERP, Snowflake (via the Ignition IIoT Bridge), MongoDB, and SQL Server. Differentiated assets include the DRIVE Framework implementation methodology, six industry-specific Power Pack bundles (Data Centers, Heat Treatment, Automotive, Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage), and proprietary conversion tools for migrating Allen Bradley code to Opto 22 hardware and Ignition Vision projects to the Perspective module. In 2025-2026 the firm introduced the Ignition MCP Module enabling natural-language operator queries against manufacturing data via third-party LLMs, and launched SCADA Forge Ignition Training as a commercial training product.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services for custom automation integrations, supplemented by SCADA Forge Ignition Training (instructor-led and self-paced) and Corso Care managed support contracts offering 24/7 monitoring and continuous improvement services. The firm operates a direct sales motion led by Head of Sales Cody Johnson, supported by an extensive educational content library (MES, SCADA, HMI, PLC, IIS guides and an automation glossary), HubSpot-based scheduling, and newsletter communications. Corso Systems is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, reports 1-10 employees, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL; Alex Marcy is listed as founder and president. Strategic technology partnerships include Inductive Automation, Opto 22, Sepasoft, Peakboard, Flow Software, Canary Labs, and Twilio.

Name

Corso Systems

Legal name

Corso Systems

Website

https://corsosystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corso Systems is a manufacturing automation systems integrator that designs and implements MES, SCADA, PLC, and HMI solutions for small to medium-sized manufacturers. The firm delivers custom integration services built on Inductive Automation's Ignition platform, augmented by proprietary tools, training, and managed support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Manufacturing automation services
• SCADA system integration
• PLC programming services
• MES implementation solutions
• Industrial IIoT integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Custom Automation Integration: Core revenue stream from designing, developing, and implementing custom automation solutions including SCADA, MES, PLC programming, HMI development, database integrations, and system migrations. Projects are typically bespoke and tailored to specific customer needs.
2. Training and Education Services: SCADA Forge Ignition Training course and related training services. Each project includes education and training to empower customers with skills.
3. Support and Maintenance Contracts: Corso Care support packages offering ongoing technical support, 24/7 dedicated support lines, weekly meetings, and continuous improvement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Corso Systems is a professional services firm that designs, develops, and implements custom manufacturing automation solutions for small to medium-sized manufacturers. Core offerings center on Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA/MES platform, including PLC programming, HMI development, MES implementation, database integrations, system migrations, and supporting methodologies such as the proprietary DRIVE Framework, industry-specific Power Packs, and Corso Care managed support packages.

Product overview

Corso Systems is an automation systems integrator specializing in MES, SCADA, PLC, HMI, and industrial data solutions for small to medium-sized manufacturers. The company's core offering is built around Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA/MES platform as the primary software stack, extended with multiple add-on modules including Perspective (mobile/web visualization), Vision (desktop HMI), the MCP Module (AI/LLM integration), the IIoT Bridge (cloud analytics), the Reporting Module, and the Sepasoft OEE/Scheduling Module. Corso Systems delivers these as part of project-based integration services augmented by its own proprietary tools (Vision-to-Perspective conversion, Allen Bradley-to-Opto22 conversion), its DRIVE Framework implementation methodology, Corso Care managed support packages, SCADA Forge Ignition Training, and industry-specific Power Packs (Data Center, Heat Treatment, Automotive, Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage). Beyond Ignition, Corso Systems has delivered customer projects using Wonderware Archestra, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and Siemens WinCC Open Architecture platforms, integrating with ERP systems (SAP), historians (OSI PI, Canary Labs, Timebase), databases (SQL Server, MongoDB), MQTT/Sparkplug B IIoT infrastructure, Peakboard visualization, MTConnect for CNC integration, Twilio notifications, and hardware from Allen Bradley, Opto 22, and Fanuc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DRIVE Framework Proprietary implementation methodology for automation projects, providing a structured approach to system design, development, deployment, and commissioning, including customer education and training.
• Corso Systems Power Packs (Industry-Specific) Pre-built, industry-specific automation solution bundles for rapid deployment across Data Centers, Heat Treatment/Metalworking, Automotive, Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage industries.
• Corso Care Support Packages Managed support packages offering 24/7 monitoring, alarm notifications, device/database connectivity status checks, weekly meetings, and fixed-fee project work to empower customer teams.
• SCADA Forge Ignition Training Instructor-led and self-paced Ignition training course designed for all skill levels, from beginners with no automation experience to senior engineers.
• Ignition Vision to Perspective Conversion Tool Proprietary conversion tool for migrating Ignition Vision projects to Perspective module, automating the conversion of mobile user interfaces.
• Allen Bradley to Opto 22 PLC Conversion Tool Proprietary conversion tool for migrating legacy Allen Bradley PLC code to run on modern Opto 22 hardware, enabling upgrades to USA-made, readily available hardware.
• Custom Automation Integration Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% reduction in deployment and commissioning time for new facilities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Inductive AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Integrator status for Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA platform. Extensive experience with Ignition across all project types from individual machine controls to enterprise-scale implementations. Deep expertise in Perspective and Vision modules, MQTT/Sparkplug B, and comprehensive integration capabilities.
• Opto 22coreTechnology or IntegrationIoT Certified Partner for Opto 22 hardware including groov EPIC and groov RIO. Utilize groov RIO EMU for energy monitoring solutions and groov EPIC for PLC and automation projects. Strong expertise in using Opto 22 hardware as http proxy and MQTT implementations.
• SepasoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationImplementation partner for Sepasoft OEE and Scheduling Module, used across multiple customer projects for MES functionality including production scheduling, OEE tracking, and recipe management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Peakboard: German-based provider of a modern, low-cost HMI/visualization platform that overlaps with Ignition Perspective. Corso Systems is a partner and built a free alarming tool for Peakboard, but it also represents an emerging alternative for budget-sensitive shop-floor visualization projects.

Direct peers

• Avanceon: Multi-region industrial automation and systems integration firm delivering SCADA, MES, PLC, and OT/IT solutions to manufacturers. Comparable service mix and mid-market-to-enterprise customer base to Corso Systems, with broader geographic footprint.
• Hallam-ICS: Industrial automation and controls services firm delivering PLC, SCADA, MES, and process automation to manufacturers in the US. Comparable boutique integrator profile to Corso Systems, with similar vertical mix.
• Optimation Technology: US-based industrial systems integrator specializing in process control, SCADA, MES, and custom manufacturing automation. Similar mid-size, project-based delivery model and customer mix to Corso Systems.
• Interstates Control Systems: Midwest US-based engineering and controls systems integrator delivering automation, SCADA, MES, and electrical construction for food, beverage, and industrial manufacturers. Comparable size, geography, and service offering to Corso Systems.
• MAVERICK Technologies: One of the largest independent North American industrial systems integrators delivering SCADA, MES, PLC, and process automation across discrete and process manufacturing. Directly comparable to Corso Systems in service scope and customer profile, though at materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation vendor (WinCC, SIMATIC, PCS 7) with a large direct services arm and partner integrator network. Competes with Corso Systems for SCADA/MES project work, especially in process industries like oil & gas and food & beverage.
• Rockwell Automation: Major automation vendor offering PLC, SCADA, MES, and Lifecycle Services alongside its own integrator network (including MAVERICK). Competes with Corso Systems on enterprise automation projects while also being a complementary platform provider.
• Actemium: VINCI Energies' global industrial automation and electrical network delivering SCADA, MES, DCS, and OT services across 40+ countries. Overlaps with Corso Systems in core SCADA/MES integration but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.

Others

• Inductive Automation: Vendor of the Ignition SCADA platform that Corso Systems builds the majority of its services around. Not a competitor, but the most strategically important partner relationship and a key determinant of Corso's pipeline and economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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