Computrols
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersGretna, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Computrols firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Computrols
- Legal name
- Computrols, Inc.
- Website
- https://computrols.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Computrols is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gretna
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Computrols business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- DDC Hardware Sales: Sale of Direct Digital Control hardware including LX Controllers (8/16/32/64 point sizes), UNI-C Unitary Controllers, VAV-B Variable Air Volume Controllers, AC-3 Access Controllers, Serial Connectors, and CSimon Fire Alarm Systems. All hardware carries the industry's only lifetime warranty.
- CBAS Software License: Computrols Building Automation Software (CBAS) is sold with one-time licensing structure with no recurring costs for software platform usage. Customers own their server and have no subscription fees.
- CBAS Web Platform: Web-based building automation software sold as one-time cost (not SaaS). Includes overtime tenant billing, remote access, portfolio management, and visitor management. Customers purchase and own their server.
- Professional Services: Installation, commissioning, retro-commissioning, training, and ongoing technical support services provided directly and through authorized distribution partners.
- Distribution Partner Resales: Revenue generated through authorized distribution partners across North America who purchase Computrols products for resale and installation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Enterprise BAS Solution |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels9 records
Computrols product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Computrols designs, manufactures, and services state-of-the-art building automation systems (BAS) combining Direct Digital Control (DDC) hardware with proprietary CBAS software for controlling HVAC, lighting, access control, and fire alarm systems in commercial buildings. The company sells LX Controllers, UNI-C Unitary Controllers, VAV-B Variable Air Volume Controllers, Serial Connector protocol gateways, AC-3 Access Controllers, and CSimon Fire Alarm panels alongside CBAS and CBAS Web software, all backed by an industry-only lifetime hardware warranty and one-time-cost licensing.
Product overview
Computrols offers a unified building automation system platform combining CBAS software (core) with CBAS Web (web extension), supported by a comprehensive hardware portfolio of Direct Digital Controllers including LX Controllers (flagship parent-level), UNI-C Unitary Controllers, VAV-B Variable Air Volume Controllers, Serial Connector protocol gateways, AC-3 Access Controllers, and CSimon Fire Alarm System. The platform integrates with multiple third-party building automation systems (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Barber-Colman, CSI I/NET, BACnet, Modbus, Trane, Teletrol) enabling migration pathways from legacy systems. The company provides the industry's only lifetime warranty on all manufactured hardware.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CBAS: Computrols Building Automation Software - the company's core software platform for controlling and monitoring HVAC, lighting, access, and fire alarm systems. Built with the end-user in mind, enabling facility managers to make changes without guidance of a trained technician.
- CBAS Web
Products and services
- CBAS (Computrols Building Automation Software) Core building automation software platform for controlling and monitoring HVAC, lighting, access control, and fire alarm systems in commercial buildings; built with end-user focus so facility managers can make changes without trained technicians.
- CBAS Web Web-based extension of CBAS providing remote access, a tenant overtime request portal, storyboards, multi-site portfolio view, real-time energy dashboards, and a visitor management system with QR code access.
- LX Controller Flagship parent-level Direct Digital Controller available in 4 sizes (8, 16, 32, 64 points) with universal I/O, BTL certification, 100Mbps communication speed, TLS security, and lifetime warranty.
- UNI-C Unitary Controller Unitary controller available in three configurations (UNI-C-AP with actuator and pressure pickup, UNI-C-P with pressure pickup, UNI-C-X basic) featuring a Belimo motor with 5-year warranty.
- VAV-B Variable Air Volume Controller Variable Air Volume controller providing air flow control and measurement in three configurations (VAV-B-AP, VAV-B-P, VAV-B-X) supporting Opto, BACnet, or Siemens FLN protocols.
- Serial Connector Compact 4x4 gateway device connecting legacy devices using proprietary RS-485 protocols (BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, N2, FLN, Opto, BASnet) to a modern BAS via Cat 5/6 network connection.
- AC-3 Access Controller Single-door access controller supporting 20,000+ users with scalable output voltage for readers and locking devices, two-piece board design, and lifetime warranty.
- CSimon Fire Alarm System Fire detection and life safety system providing quick and accurate fire event information with integration to third-party fire detection devices across applications.
- DPU Automation Server Server appliance for running CBAS and CBAS Web software solutions on premises, supporting the customer-owned server deployment model.
Quantifiable outcome
- $0 ongoing expenses vs $82,000/year industry average for competing BAS solutions (maintenance contracts, controller replacements, software subscriptions)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Computrols
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Computrols technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
Feature8 records
Computrols partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)significantComputrols partnered with IUOE to power the HVAC systems at their International Training & Education Center located in Crosby, Texas. This partnership marks a significant step in revolutionizing building automation systems within IUOE's training facilities. Computrols will address the HVAC needs of this critical training environment.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Computrols competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls (JCI) sells the Metasys and FX building automation platforms covering HVAC, security, and fire — directly competing with Computrols CBAS + LX Controllers. Computrols specifically markets N2 protocol support to migrate JCI legacy installs, making JCI both competitor and pipeline source.
- Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Schneider Electric sells the EcoStruxure Building platform (formerly SmartStruxure/Andover) — a full BAS stack competing with Computrols in commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy analytics. Competes at the same enterprise and CRE buyers.
- Trane Technologies: Trane sells Tracer building automation systems and the Comm 4 protocol supported by Computrols LX Controllers. Direct competitor in HVAC-focused BAS sales, particularly for chiller-plant and large commercial facilities.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's building automation division (including the legacy Niagara and WEBs platforms and Alerton) is the largest BAS incumbent globally, selling HVAC, lighting, and security controllers plus software into the same commercial real estate, healthcare, and government verticals as Computrols.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Desigo CC and APOGEE controllers are a global BAS incumbent directly comparable to Computrols in scope. Computrols natively supports Siemens FLN and BLN protocols specifically to migrate Siemens legacy installs, making it both competitor and supplier of replacement head-ends.
Direct peers
- Delta Controls: Delta Controls is a privately held Canadian BAS manufacturer selling the enteliWEB manager and DDC controllers with native BACnet support. Closely matches Computrols' profile as a privately held, mid-sized North American BAS OEM focused on open-protocol systems.
- KMC Controls: KMC Controls is a privately held US BAS manufacturer of BACnet controllers and the KMC Converge and TotalControl platforms, competing with Computrols in mid-market commercial buildings and a frequent alternative on distribution-channel project bids.
- Automated Logic Corporation: Automated Logic (a Carrier company) sells WebCTRL, a competing BACnet-native BAS platform with DDC controllers aimed at the same commercial, healthcare, and education verticals. It is one of the most direct competitors to CBAS in mid-market and enterprise buildings.
- Alerton: Alerton (a Honeywell brand) sells the BACtalk and VisualLogic controllers and Ascent building automation suite. Direct peer as a focused mid-market BAS vendor competing on similar open-protocol positioning to Computrols.
- Distech Controls: Distech Controls (an Acuity Brands company) sells BACnet/IP and LonWorks DDC controllers plus EC-gfxProgrammable software targeting the same CRE, hospitality, and higher education verticals. Closely comparable mid-sized BAS OEM with similar integration-heavy go-to-market.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Computrols leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Computrols funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Computrols M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Computrols
What does Computrols do?
Computrols designs, manufactures, and services state-of-the-art building automation systems (BAS) combining Direct Digital Control (DDC) hardware with proprietary CBAS software for controlling HVAC, lighting, access control, and fire alarm systems in commercial buildings. The company sells LX Controllers, UNI-C Unitary Controllers, VAV-B Variable Air Volume Controllers, Serial Connector protocol gateways, AC-3 Access Controllers, and CSimon Fire Alarm panels alongside CBAS and CBAS Web software, all backed by an industry-only lifetime hardware warranty and one-time-cost licensing.
Is Computrols a public or private company?
Computrols is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Computrols founded?
Computrols was founded in 1983. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Computrols based?
Computrols is headquartered in Gretna, United States, in the North America region.
How does Computrols make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. DDC Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are CBAS Software License, CBAS Web Platform, professional Services and distribution Partner Resales.
Who are Computrols's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure), Trane Technologies, Honeywell Building Technologies and Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Direct peers are Delta Controls, KMC Controls, Automated Logic Corporation, Alerton and Distech Controls.
Does Computrols have an API?
No public API is recorded for Computrols.