Name

Maple Systems

Legal name

Maple Systems Inc.

Website

https://maplesystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Control Equipment

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic Computers (3571), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

SCADA/HMI Platforms (IMAGABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Panel PCs & HMI Terminals (HDACALAE), Industrial Embedded Computers (Box PCs) (HDACALAF), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation controls
• Human machine interfaces
• Programmable logic controllers
• Industrial panel PCs
• Rugged industrial computers

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hardware Products: Sale of industrial automation hardware including HMIs, PLCs, Industrial Panel PCs, Box PCs, rugged tablets, monitors, network switches, tower stack lights, and accessories. Products are sold through direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce.
2. Software Licenses and Activations: Sale of software licenses including OPC UA activation cards, CODESYS licenses, and EasyAccess 2.0 remote access activation and top-up cards.
3. Custom Communication Cables: Custom communication cables made to order for over 400 PLC and controller brands, providing connectivity solutions for industrial automation systems.
4. Accessories and Peripherals: Sale of accessories including mounting kits, power supplies, adapters, screen protectors, docking stations, batteries, and vehicle charging solutions.
5. Application Engineering Services: Custom application engineering services for specialized customer requirements and system integration support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maple Systems designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation and control hardware including Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), HMI+PLC combo units, Industrial Panel PCs, Industrial Box PCs, rugged tablets, industrial monitors, tower stack lights, alphanumeric OITs, industrial network switches, communication gateways, and remote I/O. Hardware is paired with proprietary free programming software (EBPro, MapleLogic, MAPware-7000) and supported by a U.S.-based technical team for OEMs, municipalities, and automation professionals worldwide.

Product overview

Maple Systems is an industrial automation and control solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software products. The core product lineup includes Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in various form factors (standard touchscreen, headless, Web-based, Class I Div 2, high-brightness), Industrial Panel PCs (UL certified, stainless steel, waterproof IP66/IP69K), Industrial Box PCs (fanless edge computing devices), Rugged Tablets (Windows and Android), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in fixed and modular configurations, HMI+PLC Combo Units, Industrial Monitors, Alphanumeric OITs, Tower Stack Lights, Network Switches, Communication Gateways, and Remote I/O systems. The software ecosystem includes free EBPro HMI programming software, MapleLogic PLC programming software, MAPware-7000 for HMI+PLC combo units, OITware-200 for operator terminals, and support for Aveva Edge SCADA software. Products integrate with over 400 PLC and controller brands including Allen Bradley, Siemens, OMRON, Modbus, and Automation Direct, and support IIoT protocols including MQTT, OPC UA, and Sparkplug B. Founded in 1983, the company serves OEMs, municipalities, and automation professionals worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) Industrial touchscreen HMIs available in sizes from 4.3" to 21.5", with resistive and capacitive touch options, certifications including Class I Div 2 and UL, and connectivity options including Wi-Fi, RFID, headless, high-brightness sunlight-readable, and Windows-based models; programmed via the free EBPro software and sold to OEMs, system integrators, and industrial end-users for machine control and automation.
• Industrial Panel PCs Fanless industrial panel touchscreen computers with UL certification, Class I Div 2 ratings, stainless steel (304/316) construction, IP66/IP69K waterproofing, extended temperature range (-40°C to 70°C), high-brightness 1000+ nit displays, and optional optically bonded screens; support Aveva Edge and Linux Ubuntu OS, and are sold to industrial customers for automation, control, and SCADA applications.
• Industrial Box PCs Compact embedded industrial computers with fanless designs, wide temperature tolerance (-40°C to 70°C), Intel Core Ultra processor options, RAID 0/1 support, PoE, 4G/LTE connectivity, and rugged M12 connectors; targeted at edge computing, machine vision, and industrial control applications.
• Rugged Tablets Gorilla Glass capacitive touchscreen rugged tablets available in Windows and Android 11, in sizes from 8" to 13", with office docks, vehicle docks, batteries, hand straps, and accessories for field and industrial use.
• PLCs & Control (Programmable Logic Controllers) Fixed I/O compact PLCs for space-limited OEM applications and expandable modular PLCs with scalable I/O including digital, analog, thermocouple, RTD, PWM, and HSC modules; programmed via the free MapleLogic software with IEC 61131-3 support.
• HMI + PLC Combo Units (HMC Series) All-in-one HMI and PLC combo units combining touchscreen HMI with integrated PLC control, supporting 1, 3, or 5 I/O expansion modules and Class I Div 2 ratings; programmed via free MAPware-7000 software supporting IEC 61131-3.
• Industrial Monitors Industrial touchscreen monitors with high-brightness (1000+ nits) displays, extended temperature range (-30°C to 70°C), and display sizes up to 27"; capacitive touch and panel/VESA mounting options available.
• Alphanumeric OITs (Operator Interface Terminals) Rugged backlit LCD and VFD alphanumeric Operator Interface Terminals with 2-4 line displays, 6-24 keypads, -10°C to 65°C operating range, and Class I Div 2 rating; configured via OITware-200 software.
• Tower Stack Lights Energy-efficient 1-5 tier LED tower lights with direct mount and pole mount options, bright colors, customizable flash patterns, and optional buzzer alerts for machine status communication on the factory floor.
• Industrial Network Switches Industrial-grade managed, lite-managed, and unmanaged Ethernet switches with ESD protection, surge protection, short circuit protection, dual redundant power inputs, QoS, VLAN, and rate limiting for harsh industrial environments.
• Communication Gateways IIoT gateway HMIs that communicate with over 400 brands of controllers and transmit data to SCADA and ERP systems via protocols including MQTT, Modbus, and OPC UA.
• Remote I/O Modular Remote I/O solutions with couplers and I/O modules customizable for any control panel or automation system, supporting Modbus, Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLCs.
• EBPro HMI Software Free, full-version HMI programming software with no contracts or subscriptions, supporting 400+ PLC protocols, object-based programming, and project simulation; used to configure and program Maple Systems HMIs.
• MapleLogic PLC Software Free PLC programming software featuring simulation, tuning, security, and support for IEC 61131-3 programming standards; used to program Maple Systems PLCs and control projects.
• MAPware-7000 Configuration Software Free HMI+PLC configuration software supporting functional objects without prior programming experience, common PLC protocols, and IEC 61131-3 standards; used to program Maple Systems HMI+PLC combo units.
• Aveva Edge SCADA Software SCADA software for Industrial and Box PCs enabling custom industrial control applications, supported on Maple Systems IPC products.
• OITware-200 Configuration Software OIT configuration software with multi-language support, advanced recipe management, remote variable storage, and expanded device compatibility for programming Maple Systems alphanumeric OITs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Support for 400+ PLC controller brands
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Maple-Weintek Strategic AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with Weintek, combining Maple Systems' U.S. sales, support, and manufacturing with Weintek's technology and product development capabilities. This partnership enables co-development of industrial automation products including HMIs and related control solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a U.S.-based value-priced distributor and manufacturer of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motor controls, selling direct via an e-commerce storefront with transparent pricing. It targets the same OEM and SMB automation buyer as Maple and overlaps on PLC, HMI, and C-more HMI product lines.
• Red Lion Controls: Red Lion Controls specializes in HMIs, protocol conversion, industrial networking, and panel meters. Its CR3000 HMI and FlexEdge gateways compete head-to-head with Maple's HMIs and IIoT gateway HMIs, especially in mixed-protocol plant environments.
• Beijer Electronics: Beijer Electronics (now part of HMS Networks) is a Swedish HMI and industrial IoT specialist offering the iX HMI software platform and a broad range of panel PCs and HMI panels. It directly overlaps with Maple on HMI hardware, software-based configuration tools, and protocol-agnostic connectivity for OEMs and system integrators.
• Pro-face (Schneider Electric): Pro-face is Schneider Electric's HMI brand offering GP-series panel HMIs, industrial PCs, and the GP-Pro EX software platform. It competes with Maple in mid-market HMI applications, particularly in food & beverage, packaging, and OEM machine-building verticals.
• Weintek: Weintek is a Taiwan-based global manufacturer of HMIs and industrial panel PCs and is also Maple Systems' strategic product/technology partner. It sells cMT-series HMIs with the EasyBuilder Pro software family that Maple re-brands as EBPro, making it both Maple's closest direct competitor and supply-side collaborator.
• Unitronics: Unitronics is an Israeli manufacturer of integrated HMI+PLC all-in-one controllers and remote I/O, sold through a global distributor network to OEMs and SMB automation customers. Its combined HMI/PLC architecture directly mirrors Maple's HMI+PLC combo units and modular PLCs.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Siemens is a global automation incumbent offering the SIMATIC HMI/PLC portfolio, TIA Portal engineering software, and WinCC SCADA. It is the largest direct competitor to Maple's HMIs, PLCs, and SCADA-integrated Panel PCs across most verticals, with much deeper R&D and a global service network.
• Advantech: Advantech is a large Taiwan-based industrial computing platform vendor offering industrial panel PCs, box PCs, and IoT gateways used across factory automation. Its TPC and UNO series overlap with Maple's Industrial Panel PCs and Box PCs, but at significantly broader scale and a more solution-oriented go-to-market.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is a Fortune 500 industrial automation incumbent whose Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and PanelView HMIs dominate North American discrete automation. Rockwell's FactoryTalk SCADA and PlantPAx offering also overlaps with the SCADA software sold on Maple's Industrial PCs.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers Magelis HMIs, Modicon PLCs, and EcoStruxure plant-wide automation, and owns the Pro-face HMI brand. Schneider's industrial PC and HMI portfolio overlaps with Maple's, and its IIoT/AVEVA-aligned software stack competes for the same SCADA-via-IPC use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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