ENS Engineered Network Systems

Name

ENS Engineered Network Systems

Legal name

Engineered Network Systems

Website

https://ens-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Mounting Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRACAKAL

Enclosures, Thermal Management & Hardware (Fasteners) Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Electronics Parts, Components & DIY Maker Retail

Keywords

• Payment terminal mounts
• Tablet mounting solutions
• POS hardware systems
• Retail technology enclosures
• Secure device mounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of physical mounting solutions including payment terminal stands, tablet mounts, monitor mounts, carts, cabinets, and kiosks. Products are sold as one-time purchases with build-to-order manufacturing model. Standard products stocked in limited quantities.
2. Custom Solution Development: Custom engineering services to design and develop bespoke mounting solutions for specific customer requirements. Process includes discovery, design, prototype development, and final production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ENS Engineered Network Systems designs, manufactures, and sells secure physical mounting hardware for retail and commercial technology devices, including payment terminal stands, tablet and monitor mounts, charging stations, mobile carts and workstations, secure server cabinets, and configurable kiosks. The company also provides custom engineering services through a four-step Discover–Design–Develop–Deliver process to create bespoke mounting solutions for enterprise customers. All products are manufactured in the USA at the Minnesota headquarters and are compatible with major payment terminal OEMs (Verifone, Ingenico, Equinox, MagTek, Pax) and Zebra handheld devices.

Product overview

ENS Engineered Network Systems is a premier provider of secure technology mounting solutions that designs and manufactures hardware for retail, grocery, quick service restaurant, convenience store, banking, pharmacy, and hospitality environments. The product portfolio is organized around core mounting hardware categories — Payment Terminal Stands, Tablet Mounts, Monitor Mounts, Charging Stations, Carts & Workstations, Cabinets, Kiosks, and Accessories — supported by branded product families: TechTower (modular mounting poles for keyboards, monitors, and peripherals), Genesis (single-stand solution for tablets/monitors/payment devices, which includes the Puc power/connectivity hub), Verge (mobile payment stands including Verge 355/355Z, Verge iSMP4/iSMP4Z, and Verge 4406), and Astride (universal handheld tablet grip system). ENS also offers custom engineering services through a Discover-Design-Develop-Deliver process. Following its 2017 acquisition of Tailwind Solutions Ltd., ENS expanded its global footprint with the FlexiPole product line. All products are manufactured in the USA, primarily serving B2B customers via distributors ScanSource and BlueStar, and a direct e-commerce channel at TechTower.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexiPole: FlexiPole stands are durable, secure and designed to mount payment machines to showcase the device and ensure an ideal checkout experience.

Products and services

• Payment Terminal Stands Secure metal mounting solutions for payment terminals, compatible with Equinox, Ingenico, MagTek, Pax, and VeriFone devices. Features anti-skimming plates, locking stands, cable management, and EMV smart card clearance to help meet PCI and ADA compliance.
• Tablet Mounts Mounting and enclosure solutions for tablets from Apple, Samsung, and Windows manufacturers, including custom payment-plus-tablet combinations for flexible retail environments.
• Monitor Mounts Monitor mounting solutions including VESA speed slot interface options for wall, desk, and free-standing mounts, supporting Elo, Toshiba, Fujitsu, and NCR monitors.
• Charging Stations Designed charging stations for scanners, tablets, and mPOS devices providing storage, transport, and charging capabilities for mobile technology.
• Carts & Workstations Custom-configured mobile carts and workstations designed to hold specified technologies with cable management, ergonomic safety features, and ADA compliance support for warehouse, distribution, and retail environments.
• Cabinets Secure server cabinets including the Commander Cabinet that protect physical access to payment card data with locking doors, double swing gate design, and ventilated sides for back-office operations.
• Kiosks Configurable kiosk displays available in wall-mounted or free-standing configurations, designed to hold printers, scanners, monitors, and payment terminals for in-store advertising, customer loyalty, self-service, and digital signage applications.
• Accessories Mounting accessories including 3M adhesive glue pads for semi-permanent mounting of round or square base payment terminal stands and Genesis stands, and rubber pads to prevent stand movement during card transactions.
• Verge 355

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tailwind Solutions Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2017In December 2017, ENS acquired Tailwind Solutions Ltd., a company based in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland with presence in more than 40 countries. The acquisition focused on superb product quality. Together, products set the standard to mount, protect, secure and store technology. Tailwind specializes in FlexiPole stands for payment terminals.
• ScanSourcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENS is a preferred partner with ScanSource. Wide product variety available through ScanSource distribution with competitive pricing options. ScanSource helps drive sales to their team.
• BlueStar DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENS is a preferred partner with BlueStar Distribution. Products available through BlueStore for purchasing ENS and Tailwind products.
• VerifonecoreTechnology or IntegrationProducts pair with Verifone payment devices including e355, 355. Verge 355, Verge 355Z, and Verge 4406 products specifically designed for Verifone devices.
• IngenicocoreTechnology or IntegrationProducts compatible with Ingenico payment devices including iSMP4. Verge iSMP4 and Verge iSMP4Z designed specifically for Ingenico iSMP4 companion payment device.
• Zebra TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationVerge 355Z and Verge iSMP4Z integrate with Zebra TC51/56 handheld computers. Verge 4406 designed for Zebra ET50 tablet. Compatible with Zebra charging stations (CRD-TC51-1SCU-01).
• Software and Hardware Technology CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Technology Partners - ENS works with software and hardware companies to create product solutions for mutual customers. Focus on custom solutions with years of experience and reputation for providing custom solutions fast.
• Value Added Resellers (VARs)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVAR partners represent innovative technology mounting products and partner with ENS sales team and product experts to help close deals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ergotron: Ergotron designs and manufactures monitor, tablet, and point-of-sale mounting solutions for healthcare, office, and retail environments. Directly comparable to ENS in the secure technology mounting category, with overlap in POS, monitor, and mobile device mounts.
• Elo Touch Solutions: Elo is a major manufacturer of touchscreens, POS terminals, and self-service kiosks used across retail, hospitality, and QSR. Highly comparable to ENS given shared focus on retail-facing interactive hardware, kiosks, and payment-capable endpoints.
• Peerless-AV: Peerless-AV specializes in AV and digital signage mounting solutions, including wall mounts, kiosks, and stands. Comparable to ENS in physical mounting hardware for commercial environments, with overlap in kiosk enclosures and display mounts.
• Innovative Office Products: Innovative Office Products designs and manufactures ergonomic monitor, tablet, and keyboard mounting solutions for office and commercial settings. Comparable to ENS in the broader monitor and device mounting category.
• Posiflex: Posiflex designs and manufactures POS terminals, kiosks, and peripheral mounting solutions for retail and hospitality. Directly comparable to ENS given shared focus on payment-capable hardware deployments and merchant-facing mounting solutions.
• ARCA Tech: ARCA Tech designs and manufactures self-service kiosks, payment terminals, and retail automation hardware. Comparable to ENS in kiosk enclosures and payment device mounting for retail, banking, and hospitality verticals.
• Middle Atlantic Products (Legrand): Middle Atlantic Products manufactures rack enclosures, cabinets, and mounting infrastructure for AV and IT deployments. Comparable to ENS in enclosure and cabinet hardware for protecting and securing technology in commercial environments.
• AURES Technologies: AURES Technologies designs and manufactures POS terminals, touchscreens, and integrated hardware for retail and hospitality. Comparable to ENS given the shared focus on merchant-facing payment and mounting hardware deployments.
• Chief (Legrand AV): Chief, part of Legrand AV, is a leading manufacturer of AV mounts, projector mounts, and display solutions. Comparable to ENS as a direct competitor in commercial-grade mounting hardware for displays, kiosks, and digital signage.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Advantech is a global manufacturer of industrial computing, POS systems, and digital signage hardware, including kiosks. Overlaps with ENS at the intersection of retail POS hardware and mounting/integration solutions, though Advantech is a much broader industrial computing player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 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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