Anderson Controls

What Anderson Controls does

Anderson Controls, Inc. is a privately held industrial automation stocking distributor and manufacturer's representative founded in 1982 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. The company distributes and provides application engineering for a catalog of 431+ products across seven core technology areas: (1) wireless remote control systems (proprietary MACRO, NANO, MICRO, GIGA, and GUIDER lines operating at 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz, plus partner lines from Cattron/Tyro); (2) encoders from Dynapar/Northstar (incremental and absolute optical/magnetic); (3) industrial sensors including Contrinex safety magnetic and RFID sensors (ISO 13849-1 Category 4, PLe, SIL 3) and SAFETINEX light curtains; (4) temperature/process controllers from West/Partlow (1160 single-loop, N2000 PID) plus chart recorders and IoT data loggers; (5) engine and generator controls from DynaGen (PRO600, TG410, RA400) with CANplus panels; (6) IoT/cloud telemetry built around the RemoteIQ platform, AirGate 4G Lite gateway, Aquarius M2M, and the April 2025-launched Climate Air+ LoRa-based FDA 21 CFR Part 11-compliant environmental monitoring system; and (7) hazardous-location enclosures and wireless safety products (E-Stops, Anti-Two Block). The portfolio spans frequency bands, protocols (Modbus, PROFIBUS-DP, CANbus/J1939, LoRa, Bluetooth, 4G), and IP ratings from IP65 through IP6K9K.

Name

Anderson Controls

Legal name

Anderson Controls Incorporated

Website

https://andersoncontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anderson Controls is a Colorado-based industrial automation stocking distributor founded in 1982, offering 431+ sensor, encoder, wireless remote, process controller, and IoT products from 15+ manufacturers to factory automation, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and transportation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Distribution

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation distribution
• Process control equipment
• Industrial sensors suppliers
• Wireless remote controls
• Encoder motion control

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of industrial automation products including sensors, motion control devices, encoders, industrial controls, and wireless remote control systems through e-commerce and direct sales team.
2. Stocking Distribution: As a stocking distributor, the company maintains inventory of products for immediate delivery while providing value-added technical support, application consulting, and after-sales service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anderson Controls is a stocking distributor and manufacturer's representative that sells industrial automation and precision control products — including sensors, encoders, wireless remote controls, motion control devices, PID process controllers, safety products, and IoT/cloud monitoring solutions — sourced from leading manufacturers (Dynapar, Contrinex, Veeder-Root, Eagle Signal, Novus, DynaGen, IDEC, Baumer, STEMCO, Pyromation, Partlow/West, Cattron, Weschler) to industrial customers. The company maintains inventory for immediate shipment and provides application consulting, solution development, and after-sales technical support across factory automation, oil and gas, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and aerospace/defense sectors.

Product overview

Anderson Controls is a stocking distributor and manufacturer's representative founded in 1982, specializing in industrial automation and precision control technologies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around several core product lines: (1) Wireless Remote Control Systems including MACRO, NANO, MICRO, GIGA, and GUIDER systems operating at 2.4GHz and 900MHz frequencies for cranes, dump trailers, material handling, and mobile machinery; (2) Industrial Sensors and Encoders featuring Dynapar/Northstar encoders, differential pressure transmitters, Contrinex safety sensors (magnetic/RFID), and SAFETINEX light curtains; (3) Temperature and Process Control including West/Partlow controllers, N2000 PID controllers, chart recorders, and data loggers; (4) IoT/Cloud Solutions comprising Climate Air+ monitoring, AirGate 4G Lite gateway, RemoteIQ cloud telemetry platform, and Aquarius M2M systems; (5) Engine/Generator Controls from DynaGen including control panels and telemetry devices; (6) Safety Products including wireless E-stops and Anti-Two Block switches; and (7) Linear Actuators from Electrak series. The company distributes products from manufacturer partners including Dynapar, Northstar, Contrinex, Veeder-Root, Eagle Signal, Weschler, Novus, Partlow, DynaGen, IDEC, Baumer, and STEMCO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MACRO Radio Transmitter System Rugged ergonomic handheld wireless control molded from high-impact glass-filled nylon with programmable buttons, rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries, and 600-foot line-of-sight wireless range at 2.4 GHz; designed for cranes, pumps, valves, and heavy machinery.
• NANO Wireless Remote System Compact 3-button and 5-button wireless remote control system for basic control of pumps, valves, and simple industrial equipment operations.
• MICRO Wireless Remote System Compact, cost-effective 3-button and 5-button wireless remote control system operating at 2.4 GHz or 900 MHz for various industrial applications.
• GIGA Programmable System Remote Feature-rich 24-button programmable wireless remote control system for complex industrial applications requiring multiple control functions.
• GUIDER Proportional Remote Control System Proportional wireless/wired remote control system for precise movement control of cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment.
• Dump Trailer Remote Control System Wireless remote control system specifically designed for safe and efficient operation of dump trailers, enabling remote dumping and lifting without operator proximity.
• Wireless E-Stop Safety System Emergency stop systems including Air-Eagle wireless E-stops operating at 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz for immediate equipment shutdown from safe distances.
• Dynapar and Northstar Encoders High-precision absolute and incremental encoders for precise position monitoring, speed control, and movement tracking in manufacturing, automation, and robotics applications.
• Differential Pressure Transmitters Industrial sensors (694 Series) for monitoring fluid flow and pressure in process control and industrial automation applications.
• Hubodometers (Hub Odometers) Mechanical and Bluetooth-enabled hubodometers for accurate vehicle mileage tracking in fleet management, including the DataTrac SVT Bluetooth hubodometer and 7777 Veeder-Root models.
• Safety Magnetic and RFID Sensors (Contrinex YSR/YSM) Non-contact safety sensors with RFID coding for guard-door monitoring, classified Category 4 per ISO 14119, rated IP6K9K for washdown applications.
• SAFETINEX Light Curtains Type 2 hand protection light curtains with 30 mm resolution, protective heights from 150 mm to 1827 mm, operating distances up to 12 m, rated IP65/IP67.
• West/Partlow 1160 Single Loop Controller PID temperature and process controller with dual set-points, plug-in output modules, remote setpoint input, digital inputs, RS-485 serial communication, 1/16 DIN size, IP66 panel sealing, CE/UL/ULC/CSA certified.
• Chart Recorders and Data Loggers MRC9000 and Partlow MRC5000/MRC7000 chart recorders with data acquisition capabilities, plus LogBox BLE and LogBox LTE multichannel IoT data loggers.
• Climate Air+ Monitoring System Temperature and humidity monitoring solution combining RHT Air+ sensor and AirGate Air+ gateway using LoRa technology for up to 3 km radio range, 50-day storage capacity, cloud/SCADA connectivity, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.
• AirGate 4G Lite IoT Industrial Gateway Industrial gateway enabling 4G connectivity for IoT applications and remote equipment monitoring.
• RemoteIQ Cloud Telemetry Platform Cloud-based telemetry monitoring platform for remote asset monitoring, data collection, and management of generator control systems and industrial equipment.
• DynaGen Engine and Generator Controls Engine and generator control solutions including PRO600, TG410, TG350, and RA400 controllers, plus telemetry devices (Messenger BLE, Messenger Lite, VisiTek 600) for power generation equipment.
• Wireless Anti-Two Block (ATB) Switch System Wireless replacement for traditional ATB systems eliminating cable reels and mechanical switches, available in 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz versions with solid-state encapsulated components.
• Linear Actuators (Electrak Series) Electrak HD, Electrak 10, and throttle linear actuators for mobile and off-highway equipment motion control.
• Aquarius M2M Machine-to-Machine System Long-range wireless M2M communication system for remote equipment monitoring and control.
• Hazardous Location Enclosures Enclosures designed for hazardous environments available in metallic and non-metallic configurations, protecting electrical and control systems in oil/gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing applications.
• CANplus Engine Control Panels Digital engine control panels including CP500, CP750-E, and CP1000 models for generator and engine monitoring applications.
• Baumer Cable Transducers (GCA5 Series) Robust cable transducers for linear position sensing with CANopen interface or analog output, measuring ranges up to 4700 mm, IP67 rated for mobile machinery applications.
• Process Controllers (N2000, PID Controllers) N2000 PID controller designed for servomotor valve actuation, plus various single-loop and multi-loop temperature/process controllers.
• IDEC SmartAXIS PLC+HMI Programmable logic controllers with integrated HMI functionality (SmartAXIS Touch FT1A and FL1F SmartRelay) for industrial automation applications.
• Trailer Life Meter Mechanical trailer hub odometer for mileage-based preventive maintenance tracking, mounting on trailers to remind customers of service intervals.
• ICARUS Bluetooth App-Controlled Receiver Bluetooth-enabled industrial remote control receiver operated via cellphone app, providing app-controlled machine control capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• A ceramic tile company decreased gas consumption by almost 50% by modernizing kilns with N2000 PID controllers and DigiGate gateway systems
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DynaparcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary encoder supplier providing high-precision optical and magnetic encoders including Dynapar Northstar, HSD35 hazardous series, ST56, Series 21/22 heavy duty incremental encoders, and other encoder products for motion control applications.
• Eagle SignalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of industrial timers including BRE reset timers and repeat cycle timers for industrial baking and food processing applications requiring accurate time and process control.
• Veeder-RootcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of totalizers and hubodometers including the 7777 mechanical hubodometer, 1490 Series Vary Tally totalizer, and 7999 MITE series totalizer for fleet management and industrial counting applications.
• ContrinexcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of industrial sensors including YSR RFID-coded safety sensors, YSM magnetic safety sensors, SAFETINEX light curtains, and Contrinex sensors for automation and safety applications. Includes USA-manufactured SAFETINEX light curtains.
• Partlow / West ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of temperature controllers including 1160 single loop controller, N1020, N1200 auto-adaptive PID controller, CAL series temperature controllers, and MRC chart recorders for process control applications.
• DynagencoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of engine and generator control solutions including TG350, TG410, PRO600 generator controllers, RA400, RP-100-VM4 RelayPak, and related telemetry devices (Messenger BLE, Messenger Lite) for power generation equipment.
• PyromationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of temperature measurement products including RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors), thermowells, and transmitters for industrial temperature monitoring applications.
• BaumercoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of cable transducers (GCA5 series) for linear position sensing and industrial sensors designed for demanding outdoor and mobile machinery applications.
• Cattron (Tyro Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of wireless remote control systems including Tyro 2S, Musca, Pyxis, and Fornax remote control systems for concrete pumping, dump trailers, and industrial hydraulic control applications.
• NovuscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of temperature and humidity monitoring solutions including Climate Air+ (RHT Air+ sensors and AirGate Air+ gateway) for pharmaceutical warehouses, data centers, and industrial facilities with LoRa technology.
• WeschlercoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of meters including BG2 nuclear qualified meters and panel meters for industrial monitoring and measurement applications.
• Remote IQcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of cloud telemetry and monitoring platforms (RemoteIQ family) for SCADA water system monitoring and remote asset condition monitoring with cloud connectivity.
• IDEC (SmartAXIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of PLC and HMI products including SmartAXIS Touch FT1A and FL1F SmartRelay for industrial automation and control applications.
• STEMCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of DataTrac SVT Bluetooth Hubodometer for fleet management with free STEMCO Fleet Manager app enabling automatic mileage reading uploads.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a direct competitor operating as a low-cost industrial automation products distributor (PLCs, sensors, encoders, motor controls) with a strong e-commerce storefront and direct-sales model serving factory automation customers - the same target market and business model as Anderson Controls.
• Allied Electronics & Automation (RS Group): Allied Electronics, now part of RS Group, is a major industrial electronics and automation products distributor serving North America with a broad catalog of sensors, controls, and connectivity products - directly competing with Anderson Controls in factory automation distribution.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser Electronics is a major electronic components distributor carrying sensors, industrial controls, and automation components from thousands of manufacturers - competing for the same industrial buyer purchases as Anderson Controls.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is a leading global electronic components distributor with a massive e-commerce catalog including sensors, encoders, and industrial control components - competing with Anderson Controls for digital-first buyers of automation components.

Broad incumbents

• Festo Corporation: Festo is a major manufacturer of pneumatic and electric automation technology including sensors, motion control, and process automation products - a broad incumbent whose product lines overlap with Anderson Controls' portfolio.
• Grainger: Grainger is the largest U.S. industrial MRO distributor with an extensive catalog including sensors, encoders, process control instruments, and safety equipment - competing with Anderson Controls in industrial distribution but at much greater scale and broader scope.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a leading industrial supply distributor with an enormous catalog of industrial components including sensors, controls, and enclosures - a broad incumbent competing with Anderson Controls for industrial buyers seeking fast delivery of automation components.
• WAGO Corporation: WAGO is a major manufacturer of interconnection, automation, and interface electronic products including PLCs, I/O systems, and sensor actuators - a broad incumbent that competes with several of the product lines Anderson Controls distributes.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a global manufacturer of industrial automation, connection, and interface solutions including controllers, I/O, sensors, and wireless components - directly overlapping with Anderson Controls' distributed product categories at scale.

Others

• IDEC Corporation: IDEC is a manufacturer of industrial automation and control products including PLCs and HMIs (SmartAXIS) - and is also a current supplier partner to Anderson Controls, making them an adjacent ecosystem player in the same channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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