Recora

What Recora does

Recora is a privately held US manufacturer of pressure-sensitive electrical detection devices, headquartered in a 25,000-square-foot facility in North Aurora, Illinois. The company designs, engineers, and produces a portfolio of molded vinyl/plastisol switchmats, bed and chair occupancy sensors (BOS/COS), Sensi-Switch® Edgeguard conveyor safety strips, vehicle detection treadles for car wash and traffic applications, and supporting FSC-6 failsafe controllers and relays. Its core technology centers on proprietary molded (not laminated) construction using twin steel plate electrodes with silicone spacers for sensitivity control, complemented by in-house radio-frequency (RF) sealing capabilities that enable both standard catalog products and fully custom switch designs. Products are specified to ANSI B11.19 and ANSI/RIA R15.06 standards for machine guarding and are rated for harsh industrial environments.

Recora sells primarily through direct factory sales via phone and contact form on a quote-based pricing model, with no public pricing disclosed. The customer base is segmented across industrial manufacturing (machine guarding, automated equipment, robotic welding), medical and healthcare (assisted living, telehealth, fall prevention), the car wash industry, and assorted commercial/consumer applications such as door control and signaling. The company emphasizes consultative selling and custom engineering as a key differentiator, positioning itself as a partner during customer risk assessments and perimeter control planning. It has registered trademarks for Sensi-Switch®, Switchmat®, Auto Alert®, and Neptune®, and maintains a separate Telehealth Sensors web property to reach the remote-patient-monitoring vertical. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, there have been no disclosed funding rounds, and the company operates as an independent, privately held LLC with no parent company.

Name

Recora

Legal name

RECORA LLC

Website

https://recora-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recora is a privately held US manufacturer of molded pressure-sensitive switchmats, occupancy sensors, and vehicle detection treadles, serving industrial safety, healthcare/telehealth, and car wash customers through direct factory sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Recora generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical products including safety mats, switchmats, occupancy sensors, vehicle detection systems, relays, controllers, and accessories. Products are sold as standard catalog items or custom-designed solutions.
2. Custom Solutions: Engineering and manufacturing of custom pressure-sensitive switches and detection systems tailored to specific customer requirements. This includes adapting existing products or inventing new ones to solve unique industrial problems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Recora manufactures pressure-sensitive electrical devices including safety mats, switchmats, bed and chair occupancy sensors, vehicle detection treadles, failsafe controllers, and foot switches. The company serves industrial, medical/healthcare, car wash, and commercial markets with both standard catalog products and custom-engineered solutions designed for rugged environments requiring presence and absence detection.

Product overview

Recora is a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive presence detection hardware, offering a portfolio of standard and custom products. The core portfolio includes Safety and Presence Detection Mats/Switchmats® (Series 12, 14, 15, 30, and Heavy Duty HD/EHD variants), Sensi-Switch® Edgeguard emergency shut-off strips, Auto Alert vehicle detection treadles for car washes and traffic control, and Bed/Chair Occupancy Sensors (BOS/COS) for healthcare and telehealth applications. These products are supported by FSC-6 and FSC-6R failsafe controllers and relays, CB1R hands-free toggle switches, Neptune foot switches, and accessory edging/connectors. Recora also provides custom RF sealing and custom-design solutions for specialized applications. Products are manufactured in the USA at the company's North Aurora, Illinois facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recora Presence Detection Mats / Switchmats® Pressure-sensitive safety mats with corrugated or smooth surfaces used for presence detection in industrial environments. Series 12, 14, and 30 feature molded ramp edging and are active over 95-100% of their surface areas. Used for machine guarding and operator safety.
• Recora Standard Dual Lead Safety Mats Dual lead (HD) series switchmats designed for machine protection with fail-safe operation against severed leads, transformer failure, or power outage when paired with FSC-6 controllers. Used by industrial manufacturers for safeguarding hazardous machine areas.
• Recora Heavy Duty Safety Mats (Series 14HD/EHD) Industrial-grade safety mats available in single or dual lead configurations for customizing safety areas. Used for worker protection from restricted or hazardous machine areas in industrial environments.
• Recora Bed Occupancy Sensor (BOS) Pressure-sensitive sensor designed for smaller area applications requiring stand-alone presence detection, placed under mattresses or wheelchair cushions in assisted living facilities. Uses low voltage normally open contacts that close with patient weight.
• Recora Bed Occupancy Sensor (BOS) With Baseplate BOS sensor with PVC base plate for added durability, designed for low voltage operation suitable for telehealth systems in healthcare settings with alarm capabilities for patient absence.
• Recora Chair Occupancy Sensor (COS) Thin occupancy sensor designed for wheelchair seats and standalone presence detection applications, 3/16 inches thick with 11" x 11" coverage. Used in healthcare and assisted living settings.
• Recora Sensi-Switch® Edgeguard Molded urethane safety switch strip for conveyors, machinery, lift tables, and assembly lines providing emergency shut-off capability with 3-5 lbs sensitivity. Contacts are specially tempered stainless steel that will not rust or corrode.
• N-Series Recora Auto Alert Automatic vehicle detector for commercial and industrial use with rugged weather-resistant construction, ideal for car washes and industrial traffic control. Molded vinyl detectors activate systems when vehicles pass over them.
• Auto Alert with Traction Control Vehicle detection device with recessed design and tire-gripping cleats that minimize slippage while improving traction, suitable for car wash applications.
• Recora FSC-6 Failsafe Controllers Complete self-contained mat controllers designed for risk mitigation in industrial applications with forced contact relays and gold-plated contacts rated for 10 million switching cycles. Available in 1-4 zone configurations.
• Recora FSC-6R 120V & 24V Relays Self-contained mat controllers available in 120V and 24V configurations for industrial safety applications, compliant with ANSI B11.19 and ANSI/RIA R15.06 standards.
• Recora CB1R Hands-Free Toggle Switch Mini-controller device for controlling 120V electrical sources from Recora Switchmats, containing 24 VAC step-down transformer and 15 amp relay with two AC outlets.
• Recora Neptune NF-2 Foot Switch Foot-operated switch for actuating machinery, doors, and alarms with 10-15 lb sensitivity, made of pliable molded vinyl with 15 ft cord.
• Recora Edging/Mat Connector Ramp and connector accessories for securing safety mats in place, including active ramp edging, blunt edging, and mat connectors in various widths.
• Custom Solutions Custom-design applications including RF sealing, custom switchmats, and specialized presence detection systems built to individual requirements for industrial, medical, and commercial applications. Engineers adapt existing products or invent new solutions to meet specific customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products active over 95-100% of surface area
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tapeswitch Corporation: Direct competitor manufacturing pressure-sensitive safety mats, ribbon switches, and edge guards for industrial and machine-guarding applications. Closest analog to Recora's switchmat and Sensi-Switch product lines.
• ASO Safety Solutions: Manufacturer of safety contact mats, safety edges, and bumpers for industrial automation. Directly comparable to Recora's safety mat and Edgeguard portfolio.
• Bircher Smart Access: Producer of pressure-sensitive profiles, safety edges, and detection sensors for doors, gates, and industrial safety. Overlaps with Recora's pressure-switch and presence-detection products.

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: Global industrial sensor and safety-systems leader offering safety laser scanners, light curtains, and machine-guarding solutions. Competes indirectly as customers choose vision/laser-based safety over Recora's pressure mats.
• Pilz: Major provider of machine-safety products including safety controllers, mats, and operator-safety systems. A broad incumbent in the same machine-guarding purchasing decisions as Recora.
• Banner Engineering: US-based industrial sensor manufacturer with safety light curtains, mat controls, and presence-detection offerings. Competes with Recora in industrial safety installations.
• Omron Automation: Large automation vendor offering safety mats, controllers, and a full machine-safety portfolio. Competes in OEM and end-user safety procurement alongside Recora.
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation): Industrial automation giant with safety mat interfaces, safety relays, and machine-guarding solutions integrated into its Logix control platform. Competes via full-stack specification capture.

Emerging players

• Keyence Corporation: High-growth industrial sensor and vision-system company increasingly displacing legacy electromechanical safety devices. A key substitution threat to Recora's pressure-mat technology base.

Others

• Mats Inc. US manufacturer of anti-fatigue and safety matting products for industrial facilities. Adjacent in the safety-mat category but focused on ergonomic flooring rather than pressure-sensitive presence detection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RecoraSafetyMat

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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