Grantek
Grantek is a North American industrial automation systems integrator founded in 1980, serving enterprise manufacturers in Pharma & Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, CPG, and Data Centers with MES, OEE, packaging automation, machine vision, safety, and Industrial AI solutions across 17 offices in North America and India.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersOak Brook, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Grantek does
Grantek is a North American industrial automation systems integrator founded in 1980 by Doug Grant in Burlington, Ontario, and currently operating from 17 offices across Canada, the United States, and India. The company serves enterprise manufacturers in four core verticals — Pharma & Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Data Centers — with a portfolio spanning MES, OEE, packaging automation, machine vision, serialization, machine safety, industrial IT/cybersecurity, panel fabrication, and Industry 4.0 consulting. Grantek holds Premier/Enterprise Integrator status with Inductive Automation (Ignition), inaugural Premier status with Sepasoft, Rockwell Recognized System Integrator status, Siemens Solution Partner designation, AVEVA PI System certification, Cognex CSI certification, and CSIA certification, supported by TÜV-certified Functional Safety Engineers and PMI-certified project managers.
Grantek generates revenue primarily through professional services for complex automation projects — design, implementation, commissioning, and validation — plus recurring revenue from multi-year tiered support contracts (Gold/Silver/Bronze), Hypercare, and Staff Augmentation engagements. Additional revenue comes from North American hardware distribution for Systec & Solutions cleanroom equipment, Extronics hazardous area hardware, and Integral Biometrics. In 2026, Grantek launched strategic partnerships with TwinThread (Industrial AI platform) and Kanoa (Ignition-powered MES), positioning the company to deliver AI-enabled closed-loop optimization and productized MES solutions beyond traditional project-based services. The company was ranked 13th on Control Engineering Magazine's 2026 System Integrator Giants list and reports over 80% of projects come from returning customers.
Grantek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grantek
- Legal name
- Grantek Systems
- Website
- https://grantek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Grantek is a North American industrial automation systems integrator founded in 1980, serving enterprise manufacturers in Pharma & Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, CPG, and Data Centers with MES, OEE, packaging automation, machine vision, safety, and Industrial AI solutions across 17 offices in North America and India.
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Grantek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Systems Integration
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (54133), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)
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Where Grantek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oak Brook
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices13 records
Markets served
Grantek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Systems Integration and Professional Services: Grantek generates revenue primarily through billable engineering services, including design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of automation and MES solutions. Projects range from standalone services to full turnkey projects covering electrical, networking, mechanical, and piping subcontractors. The company also offers ongoing support contracts (Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers) providing recurring revenue.
- Distribution of Cleanroom Hardware: Grantek acts as a North American distributor for Systec & Solutions products (cleanroom-compatible GMP-IT hardware including stainless steel encapsulated PCs, tablets, clients, servers, HMI systems, keyboards, printer housings, scanner housings, printers, and scanners). Revenue is generated through product sales alongside integration services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Extended Support - Gold/Silver/Bronze Tiers |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Hypercare Support |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Staff Augmentation |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | À La Carte Support |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Grantek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grantek is an industrial automation systems integrator delivering design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of MES, SCADA, machine vision, packaging automation, machine safety, and industrial IT/cybersecurity solutions for regulated manufacturers. It complements its services with proprietary offerings such as the OEE Accelerator, Engineer in a Box secure remote access, and GEPS Label Printer Control, and acts as a North American distributor for Systec & Solutions cleanroom hardware, Extronics hazardous-area equipment, and Integral Biometrics authentication systems.
Product overview
Grantek is a systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), and Data Center industries. The portfolio centers on core products including Label Verification (with OCR/OCV, barcode reading, print quality inspection), OEE Accelerator (built on Kanoa MES/Ignition platform for asset utilization measurement), Label Printer Control (GEPS Enterprise Productivity Suite), MES for Food & Beverage, Agile MES (iterative implementation using Sepasoft modules), Turn-Key Safety solutions, Machine Safeguarding, Engineer in a Box (award-winning secure remote access powered by Dispel's Moving Target Defense), Data Integrity auditing, IIoT-Cloud Data Enablement, Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing Consulting, Packaging Automation (serialization, track & trace), Machine Vision systems, ASRS Retrofits, and Verification/Validation services. Supporting services include Process Automation, Automation, MES, Manufacturing Intelligence, Networking, Industrial IT & Cybersecurity, 24/7 Support, Panel Fabrication, Qualification Testing, Regulatory Compliance (FDA, Health Canada, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11), Project Management, Integration Services, and Turnkey Projects. Grantek also distributes cleanroom-compatible hardware (Systec & Solutions) including TROLLEY, WAVE, PILOT, and Tablet product lines, plus Extronics hazardous area equipment and Integral Biometrics. The company operates strategic partnerships with TwinThread (Industrial AI), Kanoa MES, SafetyChain, Tulip, Seeq, and holds Premier/Enterprise Integrator status with Inductive Automation (Ignition) and Sepasoft, AVEVA PI System Certified status, and CSI Certified System Integrator designation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OEE Accelerator: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) solution for capturing asset utilization and efficiency.
- Engineer in a Box
- GEPS (Grantek Enterprise Productivity Suite)
Products and services
- Label Verification Complete solution for label verification from plant floor to boardroom, covering presence verification, OCR/OCV, pattern matching, barcode reading, color match, print quality inspection, and surface inspection for regulated manufacturers.
- OEE Accelerator Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) solution built on Kanoa MES (Ignition-powered) that captures asset utilization and efficiency metrics with fast time-to-value for manufacturers.
- Label Printer Control (GEPS) Grantek's Enterprise Productivity Suite (GEPS) that manages communication across all aspects of a production line for label printing control in packaging operations.
- MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Design, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution Systems connecting process control systems with business-level ERP and supply chain systems for real-time data-driven decisions.
- MES for Food & Beverage Smart Manufacturing and MES solution focused on people, process, and technology for food and beverage manufacturers, delivering real-time visibility and FSMA-compliant traceability.
- Engineer in a Box Award-winning secure remote access device powered by Dispel's Moving Target Defense technology. An industrial PC with cellular connection that enables operators, vendors, and OEMs to access OT networks securely, with virtual computers that self-create on login and self-destruct on disconnect.
- Turn-Key Safety Comprehensive machine safety solutions including assessments, audits, turnkey upgrades, retrofits, and regulatory compliance support delivered by TÜV certified Functional Safety Engineers.
- Industrial IT & Cybersecurity ICS Cybersecurity services using a risk-based approach following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including framework development, security controls implementation, and compliance with IEC/ISA standards for manufacturing environments.
- 24/7 Extended Support Round-the-clock technical support with tiered service options (Gold/Silver/Bronze), Hypercare support, staff augmentation, and remote monitoring utilizing the latest remote access technology. Response times range from Best Effort to within 2 hours depending on tier.
- Panel Fabrication UL and CSA approved control panel fabrication for power distribution, motor control, PLCs, safety circuits, and communications, operated from Grantek's Burlington panel shop with 25+ years of experience.
- Process Automation Automation solutions for batching systems, continuous processes, dry material and liquid processing, and CIP systems across pharmaceutical, food, and CPG manufacturing industries.
- Packaging Automation End-of-line packaging automation including serialization, track and trace, label verification, and integration with MES and enterprise systems for packaging operations.
- ASRS Retrofits Automated Storage and Retrieval System upgrade solutions using open-source, non-proprietary software with ERP integration (SAP) for efficient migration at 40–60% of replacement cost.
- Data Integrity Auditing Data integrity auditing and compliance services for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, including baseline establishment and gap identification for FDA and Health Canada compliance.
- Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing Consulting Consulting services for achieving Smart Manufacturing through expertise, Industry 4.0 technology research, best-practices study, and technology implementation across Improved Efficiency, Risk Reduction, and Agile Decision Making pillars.
- Manufacturing Intelligence Data analytics solutions spanning descriptive dashboards to predictive and prescriptive analytics using IIoT data for process optimization and equipment failure prediction.
- Turnkey Project Delivery Full project management handling electrical, networking, mechanical, piping, and automation subcontractors with a single point of contact for large multidiscipline automation projects.
- Systec & Solutions Cleanroom Hardware Distribution North American distribution of Systec & Solutions cleanroom-compatible GMP-IT hardware including stainless steel encapsulated PCs, tablets, HMI systems, keyboards, printer housings, and scanners meeting 21 CFR Part 11, GMP, Cleanroom, and IP65 requirements.
- Extronics Hazardous Area Equipment Distribution North American distribution of Extronics ATEX, IECEx, and North American certified equipment for hazardous areas and rugged industrial products for harsh environments serving oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and mining industries.
- Staff Augmentation Onsite support to augment the customer's team or provide specialized skill sets (such as automation engineers, MES consultants, or safety engineers) that customers may lack internally.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 80% of Grantek's engineered solutions and projects are with returning customers
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Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Grantek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration58 records
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
Grantek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- KanoacoreGrantek announced a strategic partnership with Kanoa in April 2026. The first joint solution launched was the OEE Accelerator, an Ignition-powered manufacturing execution platform for modern industrial operations. Kanoa MES is designed for flexibility and real-world deployment, helping manufacturers digitize and standardize production workflows across operations, traceability, and quality.
- TwinThreadcoreGrantek and TwinThread announced a strategic partnership combining Grantek's decades of integration expertise with TwinThread's Industrial AI platform to bring real, scalable outcomes to manufacturers across North America. TwinThread is the world's first complete Industrial AI Platform built to amplify human expertise and optimize legacy systems, with over 1 million digital twins, nearly 50 million sensors, and 2 million AI models deployed.
- Inductive AutomationcoreGrantek holds rare Premier Integrator and Enterprise Integrator distinctions with Inductive Automation due to strong thought leadership and repeatable methodology for delivering successful Ignition platform projects. Grantek has dozens of engineers across North America trained and certified in Ignition and Sepasoft MES modules.
- SepasoftmajorGrantek is one of the inaugural Premier System Integrators with Sepasoft MES modules for Ignition, having successfully implemented SepaIQ, Business Connector, SAP ERP, OEE Downtime, Recipe Management, SPC and Track & Trace modules in multiple projects.
- Rockwell AutomationcoreGrantek has been a Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator for many years. Core competencies include Control + Machinery Safety, Industrial IT, Information + EMI, and Process. Grantek subject matter experts have presented on behalf of Rockwell Automation at Automation Fair, RATechEd, and Process Solutions User Group.
- AVEVAmajorGrantek is AVEVA PI System Certified. The AVEVA PI System is a leading solution for collecting, enriching, storing, and accessing reliable real-time operations data. As an AVEVA Certified System Integrator, Grantek delivers AVEVA applications and technologies for customers' digital transformation journeys.
- SiemenscoreGrantek is a member of Siemens' Solution Partner Program, offering Life Sciences and Food and Beverage/CPG customers solutions across Siemens' Factory Automation and Process Automation portfolios. Grantek is a Siemens Solutions Partner in Advanced Factory Automation and in Process Control System SIMATIC PCS 7.
- CognexmajorGrantek is a Cognex CSI Certified System Integrator, experienced in all Cognex products including printers, cameras, and barcode readers. Has completed many turnkey label verification projects, track and trace projects, and others using Cognex products in Food & Beverage and Pharma/Life Sciences.
- DispelcoreGrantek partnered with Dispel, the world's leading provider of Moving Target Defense Networks, to power Engineer in a Box. Dispel engineered the underlying networks providing Moving Target Defense technology for secure remote access to OT networks. Virtual computers self-create when a user logs in and self-destruct when disconnected, reducing attack vectors.
- Systec & SolutionscoreGrantek is a North American distributor for Systec & Solutions products including cleanroom-compatible GMP-IT hardware (stainless steel encapsulated PCs, tablets, clients, servers, HMI systems, keyboards, printer and scanner housings) meeting 21CFR Part 11, GMP, Cleanroom, and IP65 requirements.
- ExtronicsmajorGrantek is a North American distributor for Extronics, which develops and manufactures ATEX, IECEx, and North American certified equipment for hazardous areas and rugged industrial products for harsh environments serving oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and mining industries.
- Integral BiometricsminorGrantek is a North American distributor for Integral Biometrics, a provider of validated biometric solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers enabling rapid logins and electronic signatures for manufacturing supply chain automation systems.
- PanduitmajorGrantek is a Panduit ONE Gold Partner, leveraging best-in-class infrastructure products, subject matter expertise, and Panduit's vast installer network to offer a wide range of network infrastructure solutions and quality deployment of projects.
- CSIA (Control System Integrators Association)majorCSIA is a not-for-profit global trade association that advances the industry of control system integration. Grantek holds CSIA certification, which goes beyond ISO-9001 in defining specific requirements for system integrators. Grantek is the only CSIA-certified integrator in South Florida.
- MESA InternationalmajorMESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) International is a global community focused on improving Operations Management capabilities through technology solutions and best practices. Grantek has staff on the International Board of MESA and on the standards committee.
- ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering)majorISPE is a not-for-profit association serving its Members by leading scientific, technical, and regulatory advancement throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle. Grantek is a Platinum Sponsor of ISPE Canada Education & Product Symposium and exhibits at ISPE Delaware Valley Chapter events.
- ISA (International Society of Automation)minorISA is a non-profit professional association of engineers, technicians, and management engaged in industrial automation. Grantek participates in ISA activities and is active in standards development.
- IEST (Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology)minorIEST is the leading technical non-profit membership association connecting professionals dealing with controlled environments, providing technical guidance through International Standards and Recommended Practices for contamination control, environmental test, and nanotechnology facilities.
- IFT (Institute of Food Technologists)minorIFT is a scientific community of food professionals and technologists collaborating to transform scientific knowledge into innovative solutions. Grantek partners with IFT for food technology expertise and thought leadership.
- Life Sciences BCminorLife Sciences BC is a not-for-profit industry association supporting and representing the life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, investment facilitation, advocacy, and promotion of the province's life sciences industry.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Grantek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Rockwell Automation: Major industrial automation platform vendor and integrator network operator. Both a critical Grantek technology partner and a broad incumbent providing overlapping integration and lifecycle services at larger scale.
- Siemens Digital Industries: Global industrial automation giant providing factory and process automation platforms. Grantek is a Siemens Solution Partner, but Siemens' broader portfolio and integrator ecosystem overlaps with Grantek's offering.
- Honeywell Process Solutions: Major process automation vendor serving life sciences, food, and chemicals with control systems and digital transformation services. Competes for enterprise integration projects Grantek targets.
- Emerson Automation Solutions: Global automation solutions provider with DeltaV DCS, valves, and software. Overlaps with Grantek in process automation integration work for life sciences and food customers.
Direct peers
- ATS Automation Tooling Systems: Canadian-headquartered automation systems integrator serving life sciences, food, and consumer products with turnkey automation solutions. Similar North American footprint and regulated-vertical focus.
- Avanceon: Publicly-traded systems integrator providing automation, MES, and process control solutions across manufacturing, with similar vertical exposure to FMCG and process industries. Most direct comparable peer in business model and end markets.
- Optimation Technology: US systems integrator delivering automation, MES, and digital transformation for manufacturing. Comparable in size, services portfolio, and customer verticals (food, pharma, CPG).
- E Tech Group: US-based control system integrator providing automation, MES, and manufacturing execution solutions, also appearing on System Integrator Giants rankings. Directly comparable in service mix and customer verticals.
- JR Automation (Hitachi): Large US industrial automation integrator acquired by Hitachi, serving automotive, food & beverage, life sciences, and CPG. Directly comparable in scale, vertical mix, and integration services model.
- MAVERICK Technologies: Mid-sized US-based control systems integrator offering automation, MES, and manufacturing intelligence services across process and discrete industries. Similar CSIA-certified, multi-office structure.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Grantek
What does Grantek do?
Grantek is an industrial automation systems integrator delivering design, implementation, commissioning, and validation of MES, SCADA, machine vision, packaging automation, machine safety, and industrial IT/cybersecurity solutions for regulated manufacturers. It complements its services with proprietary offerings such as the OEE Accelerator, Engineer in a Box secure remote access, and GEPS Label Printer Control, and acts as a North American distributor for Systec & Solutions cleanroom hardware, Extronics hazardous-area equipment, and Integral Biometrics authentication systems.
Is Grantek a public or private company?
Grantek is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Grantek founded?
Grantek was founded in 1980. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Grantek based?
Grantek is headquartered in Oak Brook, United States, in the North America region.
How does Grantek make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Systems Integration and Professional Services are the primary driver. The others are distribution of Cleanroom Hardware.
Who are Grantek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Rockwell Automation, Siemens Digital Industries, Honeywell Process Solutions and Emerson Automation Solutions. Direct peers are ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Avanceon, Optimation Technology, E Tech Group, JR Automation (Hitachi) and MAVERICK Technologies.
Does Grantek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grantek.
What industry is Grantek in?
Grantek's product category is Industrial Automation Systems Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAM, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting. Its NAICS code is 54133 and its SIC code is 8711.