Kessler-Ellis Products

What Kessler-Ellis Products does

Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) is a privately held industrial automation and control products company headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, operating since 1961. The company designs, manufactures, and services flow instrumentation (batch controllers, flow computers, rate/totalizers, signal conditioners, IIoT-enabled flow devices), HMI touchscreens and operator interfaces, counters/timers/rate meters, and HMI/SCADA software under the Infilink brand. Its products are organized into a portfolio of sub-brands — KEPmeters, KEPdisplays, KEPinfilink, KEPcm, kepSmart, KEPmLINE, KEPtouch, and KEPengineering — and serve industrial machinery, utilities, military, food & beverage, aerospace, oil & gas, factory automation, marine, district energy, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater customers. The company also manufactures ruggedized trackballs, touchpads, and keyboards in partnership with Cursor Controls, with product lines certified to MIL-STD-810, IEC 60945, and DO-160.

The underlying technology stack spans proprietary flow measurement electronics, sunlight-readable LCD/touchscreen hardware, FPGA and embedded firmware, and OPC/Modbus/EtherCAT-enabled software. KEPengineering provides vertically integrated services covering hardware, FPGA, embedded software, mechanical design, testing/QA, cloud engineering, and IoT development, with deployments supported across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification alongside a range of sector-specific qualifications (IP65/66/67, CE, UL, FCC, RoHS) and is developing a 5G IoT Gateway based on 4G LTE Cat 16 technology. Trumeter acquired the Counting & Timing product lines in April 2025 as part of a portfolio refocus on flow, HMI, and IIoT.

KEP generates revenue through hardware product sales (flow instrumentation, HMI touchscreens, counters, displays), software licensing (Infilink HMI/SCADA), contract manufacturing (KEPcm), engineering services (KEPengineering), and IIoT/energy solutions (kepSmart). All products are priced via a custom Request-for-Quote process, with credit terms available to customers spending $5,000+ annually. The go-to-market model is sales-led, combining direct sales from headquarters with a network of 200+ worldwide distributors and factory representatives across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, supported by active trade show participation (AHR Expo, NJSBGA, IDEA, CampusEnergy). The company has historically incubated and divested sub-businesses, including KEPtel (sold to Antec for $80M in 1994) and KEPware (sold to PTC for $118M in 2016).

Name

Kessler-Ellis Products

Legal name

Kessler-Ellis Products Co. Inc.

Website

https://kep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) designs, manufactures, and services industrial automation products — flow instrumentation, HMI touchscreens, counters/timers, HMI/SCADA software, and rugged trackballs — serving manufacturing, utilities, military, marine, and process industries globally through 200+ distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Automation and Control

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial process automation
• Flow measurement instrumentation
• HMI operator interfaces
• Counters and timers
• Contract electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eatontown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of flow instrumentation (batch controllers, flow computers, rate/totalizers, signal conditioners), HMI touchscreens, LCD monitors, counters, timers, trackballs, and touchpads. One-time product sales with potential for replacement/aftermarket.
2. Software Licenses: Infilink HMI/SCADA software licensing and OPC servers for industrial automation applications.
3. Contract Manufacturing: KEPcm division provides electronic sub-assembly contract manufacturing services, acquired from RRJ Contract Manufacturing in 2013.
4. Engineering Services: KEPengineering provides product engineering, hardware engineering, FPGA engineering, embedded software, mechanical design, testing & QA, cloud engineering, and IoT development services.
5. IIoT Solutions: kepSmart energy solutions and IIoT products for Industrial Internet of Things applications including wireless technology for remote metering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) designs, manufactures, and services industrial process automation and control products. Its portfolio spans flow measurement instrumentation (batch controllers, flow computers, rate/totalizers, digital panel meters), HMI touchscreens and operator interfaces, HMI/SCADA software (Infilink-HMI), industrial counters/timers, rugged trackballs and touchpads, temperature/process controllers, and contract electronic manufacturing and engineering services for industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) operates as a diversified industrial, process, and automation product manufacturer with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product portfolio centers on four main offerings: (1) Flow Products (via KEPmeters.com) covering flow computers, batch controllers, rate/totalizers, digital panel meters, and IIoT solutions; (2) HMI Touchscreens and Operator Interfaces (via KEPdisplays.com) including LCD monitors and message centers; (3) Infilink-HMI Software (via KEPinfilink.com) providing HMI/SCADA functionality for IIoT-connected industrial environments; and (4) KEPcm Contract Manufacturing for electronic sub-assemblies. Supporting these core offerings are counters/timers products (KEPtrol KP8, MC-MiniCount, MR-MiniRate, MINItrol series, MS series, mL-MFU series), KEPtouch/Cursor Controls trackballs and touchpads (E50, E38, F50, F38, P50, P38, P75, X50, L50, Z50 series), kepSmart energy solutions, KEPmLINE temperature controllers, and the KEPengineering division offering comprehensive engineering services from hardware and embedded software to cloud engineering and 5G IoT. The company serves diverse industries including industrial machinery, utilities, military, food & beverage, aerospace, oil & gas, factory automation, marine, district energy, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KEP Flow Products Flow computers, batch controllers, rate/totalizers, process monitors, digital panel meters (DPMs), field indicators, signal conditioners, and IIoT solutions for flow measurement applications in industrial automation, sold to process industry and machinery OEMs.
• KEP HMI Touchscreens and Operator Interfaces HMI touchscreen operator interfaces, LCD monitors, message center displays, and complementary trackballs and keyboards for industrial automation control, including sunlight readable displays for marine applications.
• Infilink-HMI Software HMI/SCADA software for industrial automation, described as a hard-working, no-nonsense industrial Human Machine Interface software for the IIoT-connected world, including OPC server support and MySQL connectivity to Amazon RDS.
• KEPcm Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing division providing quality, competitively priced electronic sub-assembly services to industrial customers, leveraging capabilities acquired from RRJ Contract Manufacturing.
• KEPengineering Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services covering product engineering, hardware engineering, FPGA engineering, embedded software engineering, mechanical design engineering, testing & QA, cloud engineering, application development, and 5G Ultra Wideband IoT solutions, including pre-compliance support for FCC, CE, UL, and RoHS.
• KEPtrol (KP8) Counter/Timer/Ratemeter 8-digit alpha-numeric LED display counter, timer, or ratemeter with input scaling, relay outputs, batch counter functionality, and NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed front panel for industrial automation monitoring and control.
• MC-MiniCount High-Speed LED Counter Dual-input, bi-directional LED electronic counter/totalizer with add and subtract capabilities, designed for high-speed industrial counting applications.
• MR-MiniRate High-Speed LED Ratemeter High-speed LED electronic single-input ratemeter with 5-digit accuracy, supporting RPS, RPH, and RPM modes for industrial rate monitoring.
• MINItrol (MRT) Counter and Rate Meter 6-digit totalizer and ratemeter with two-level preset alarm control and separate scaling factors for A and B inputs, designed for pulse input rate and total measurement.
• MINItrol-S (MRTS) Totalizer and Rate Meter Single-input totalizer and rate meter with separate 5-digit dividing scale factors for rate and total, for industrial rate and total measurement.
• MS-287 Timer/Counter Combo or Dual Timer Scalable timer/counter combo or dual timer that uses 60Hz (50Hz) line frequency as a time base, with contact closure inputs and relay output.
• MS-735 MINIbatcher Special with Output Time Control Batch counter with timed relay control that uses a 60Hz signal as a time base for time-based output control in batching operations.
• mL-MFU4 Programmable Timer and Counter Programmable timer and counter with outputs in 96 x 96 DIN format for packaging, production, quality control, and automation systems.
• mL-MFU6 Programmable Timer and Counter Programmable timer and counter with outputs in 72 x 72 DIN format for industrial automation applications.
• mL-MFU8 Programmable Timer and Counter Programmable timer and counter with outputs in 96 x 48 DIN format, supporting RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication with the Modbus protocol.
• mL-MFU16 Programmable Timer and Counter Programmable timer and counter with outputs in 48 x 48 DIN format supporting counter, batch counter, timer, chronometer, frequency meter, and tachometer functions.
• KEPtouch Industrial Trackballs Industrial trackball modules in mechanical and optical variants, available in sizes 13mm-75mm with IP40-IP68 sealing ratings for harsh industrial, medical, and marine environments, sourced via KEP's partnership with Cursor Controls.
• KEPtouch Industrial Touchpads and Keyboards Capacitive touchpad modules for OEM, panel mount, and desktop variants, plus industrial keyboards designed for demanding environments, rugged applications, and special needs input requirements.
• MX5 M-Track Hybrid Touch-Track Module Hybrid capacitive touch-track technology module combining an IP68 trackball with a touchpad, featuring magnetic ball retention and IP68 sealing for medical, industrial, and marine applications.
• E50 Series Ergonomic Trackballs Ergonomic IP68-sealed optical trackball modules with hall-effect scroll wheel, certified to the IEC 60945 Marine Standard for marine, industrial, and medical applications.
• E38 Series Ergonomic Trackballs Ergonomic IP65-sealed optical trackball modules with hall-effect scroll wheel, with IEC 60945 Marine Standard certification available for marine and industrial use.
• F50 Series High-Spec Mechanical Trackballs High-specification mechanical trackball modules for extremely demanding environments, available with MIL-STD-810, IEC 60945, and DO-160 certifications for defense, aerospace, and marine use.
• F38 Series Ruggedized Mechanical Trackballs Ruggedized mechanical trackball modules for extreme environments featuring anti-vibration technology and multiple military and aerospace certifications.
• Z50 Series Optical Trackerball with Z-Axis Control Optical trackerball with X/Y cursor movement plus an additional Z-axis control wheel for enhanced functionality in sound, lighting, and video editing applications.
• P50 Series Mechanical Trackballs Mechanical trackballs available in standard, stainless steel, and backlit ball configurations for industrial and medical applications.
• P38 Series Professional Mechanical Trackballs Professional mechanical trackballs with high-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings, available in standard, stainless steel, and backlit configurations.
• P75 Series High-Mass Ball Mechanical Trackballs High-mass ball mechanical trackballs designed for precise cursor control in demanding applications, with backlit variants available for low-light environments.
• X50 Series Infra-Red Optical Trackballs Infra-red optical trackballs with solid-state sensing technology, offered in standard, illuminated, and skeletal (top mount) configurations.
• L50 Series Solid-State Optical Trackerballs Solid-state optical trackerball with infra-red technology, sealed up to IP68, available with various electrical outputs and top plate configurations.
• kepSmart Energy Solutions Energy solutions brand providing live data monitoring, energy management, and sustainability tools for industrial applications, including wireless technology for remote metering.
• KEPmLINE Temperature and Process Controllers Temperature and process controllers including the mL-TCR4 temperature controller, mL-HTC temperature and humidity controller, mL-OTC2 temperature controller, and other KEPmLINE temperature monitoring devices.
• iR-ECAT EtherCAT Communication Coupler EtherCAT Communication Coupler enabling EtherCAT industrial Ethernet protocol connectivity for KEP products, allowing integration into modern industrial automation networks.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cursor ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationKEP partners with Cursor Controls for trackball and touchpad products. Cursor Controls is an inventor and innovator of trackball and touchpad solutions for industrial applications and markets, including waterproof IP68 sealing, anti-vibration technology, and marine-certified products (IEC 60945).
• Heartland ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA distributor based in Wisconsin area, contact Jerry Mannion (262-251-8600) and Tim Gowen (708-478-5210)
• Jasper EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA distributor representing KEP products
• Miller EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA distributor representing KEP products
• Carl Lueders & CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA distributor representing KEP products
• CrosscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA distributor for process solutions
• Ives EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA distributor representing KEP products
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform partner for cloud engineering services, containerized platforms including Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Foundry implementation
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform partner for cloud engineering services and IoT solutions
• Google Cloud PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform partner for cloud engineering services and analytics solutions
• TrumeterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrumeter acquired KEP's Counting & Timing Division product lines (H57, HK07, HVA, K0 Series, KAL-DRT, KALDTime, MK16-18, W Series) in April 2025 for strategic focus on core products

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Red Lion Controls: Red Lion Controls manufactures HMIs, panel meters, and industrial automation connectivity products serving similar discrete and process manufacturing customers. It is a direct peer in operator interfaces and industrial instrumentation.
• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect sells PLCs, HMIs, counters, timers, and process instrumentation directly to industrial customers with a value-pricing model. It competes with KEP in counters/timers, HMI panels, and signal conditioning products.
• Beijer Electronics: Beijer Electronics is an HMI and SCADA software specialist (iX, WARP) serving industrial automation customers. It directly competes with KEP's Infilink HMI/SCADA offering and HMI panel business.
• Opto 22: Opto 22 manufactures industrial I/O, controllers, and HMI software for automation and IIoT applications. It is comparable to KEP in providing integrated hardware-plus-software automation stacks for industrial customers.
• Advantech: Advantech produces industrial HMI panels, panel PCs, and IIoT gateways for factory automation. It directly overlaps with KEPdisplays HMI touchscreens and KEP's emerging 5G/4G IoT gateway product.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a large incumbent in industrial connectivity, automation, and control, including HMI panels and industrial Ethernet. KEP's EtherCAT coupler and HMI product lines overlap with Phoenix Contact's portfolio.
• Wago: Wago manufactures industrial interconnection, I/O systems, and HMI/automation controllers. It is a comparable broad industrial automation incumbent with overlapping HMI and control panel offerings.
• Wieland Electric: Wieland Electric offers industrial automation, power distribution, and connectivity products with global distribution. It competes with KEP in industrial interface and automation components.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, and temperature. It is comparable to KEP's flow measurement (KEPmeters) product line as a large process instrumentation incumbent.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa manufactures process automation, flow measurement, and control systems for industrial customers globally. It overlaps with KEP's flow and process control instrumentation serving similar industrial end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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