What Wesa Automation does

Wesa Automation is a private industrial automation controls company headquartered at 2590 Alft Lane, Elgin, Illinois, founded in 2007. The company provides turnkey control systems integration services spanning electrical engineering design, PLC programming, control panel fabrication, field installation, systems commissioning, and 24/7/365 emergency field service to industrial customers across multiple verticals including food and beverage, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, water/wastewater, commercial printing, consumer packaging, CNC machining, logistics, and agriculture. Named customers include FedEx (Rock Island and Romeoville facilities), Norplas (Lansing, MI), SG360 Press, a beer bottling facility, a Delta V process plant, and a corn processing operation handling 110-car unit train unloading.

The company's core technology centers on PLC panels, variable speed drives, motion control, HMI/SCADA systems, and pneumatic cabinets, with engineering documented in AutoCAD Electrical. Wesa operates a climate-controlled, UL/CUL listed 508A and UL 698A panel fabrication shop staffed by panel builders averaging more than 20 years of experience and equipped with automated wire-cutting and stripping machinery. The company holds CSA Group certification enabling cross-border panel shipments to Canada, complies with NFPA 79 and NFPA 70E standards, and offers TÜV-certified functional safety solutions. It is affiliated with MKD Electric (sister/parent company sharing the Elgin headquarters) and maintains memberships in CSIA, ISA, ABC, TRMA, NFPA, National Safety Council, and CICI.

Wesa generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services engagements (engineering, integration, field service) supplemented by hardware sales of fabricated control panels and engraved legend plates. Pricing is custom and quote-based per project scope with no public pricing. GTM is direct enterprise field sales supported by sales engineers and field service technicians, with on-site training after installation and round-the-clock emergency support. The company emphasizes a turnkey, single-source accountability model and a safety culture reflected in an EMR of 0.68 maintained for multiple years.

Name

Wesa Automation

Legal name

Wesa Automation

Website

https://wesaautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wesa Automation is a private Elgin, Illinois-based industrial automation controls integrator founded in 2007, providing turnkey PLC panel design, UL/CUL 508A and 698A panel fabrication, field service, and TÜV-certified functional safety to enterprise customers across food and beverage, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, printing, logistics, and agricultural verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Control systems integration
• Control panel fabrication
• PLC programming services
• Field service engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Control Systems Integration Services: Engineering, design, programming, installation, and systems commissioning for industrial automation controls including PLC panels, variable speed drives, motion control, and HMI systems. Revenue generated through project-based engagements ranging from small retrofits to large-scale capital projects.
2. Control Panel Fabrication: Custom industrial control panel fabrication including pneumatic panels, intrinsically safe panels, explosion proof panels, PLC-controlled MCCs, DCS panels, servo control panels, operator consoles, and OEM systems. Revenue from panel fabrication as part of turnkey solutions or standalone orders.
3. Field Service Engineering: 24/7 emergency field service, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and on-site training. Revenue generated through service calls, time and materials work, and ongoing service contracts.
4. Legend Plate Engraving: Custom legend plates, push button tags, device tags, safety signage, and asset tags engraved in-house. Available as add-on to panel orders or standalone for existing equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wesa Automation provides industrial automation controls engineering, design, programming, control panel fabrication, installation, and systems commissioning services for PLC panels, variable speed drives, motion control, HMI panels, pneumatic cabinets, and motor controls. The company delivers turnkey solutions from initial concept through final implementation, including UL/CUL listed panel fabrication, with 24/7 emergency field service support.

Product overview

Wesa Automation is an industrial automation controls company offering a suite of integrated services centered on control systems integration. The core portfolio comprises Electrical Engineering Design, Control Panel Fabrication (UL/CUL listed 508A and UL698A), Field Service Engineering (including 24/7/365 emergency support, field installation, and systems commissioning), and Industrial Legend Plate Engraving (in-house). A complementary sub-service, Functional Safety, delivers TÜV-certified safety solutions. These services collectively provide a turnkey offering from initial concept through final commissioning, serving industries including food and beverage, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, water/wastewater treatment, commercial printing, consumer packaging, and CNC machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Control Systems Integration Turnkey industrial control systems integration services for industrial clients including PLC control upgrades, HMI screen development, recipe management, and SCADA systems. Covers the complete project lifecycle from initial concept through final commissioning.
• Electrical Engineering Design Electrical design services using AutoCAD Electrical for enclosures, electrical/pneumatic systems, hardware specifications, motion controls, obsolete controls replacements, and parts specifications for HMIs, PLCs, drives, sensors, and field systems. Built to UL 508A, UL 698A, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Field Service Engineering On-call field service covering troubleshooting, drive faults, PLC programs, existing wiring issues, HMIs, and faulty motors. Includes 24/7/365 emergency support, on-site training, field installation, and systems commissioning for industrial clients.
• Control Panel Fabrication Industrial control panel fabrication in a climate-controlled facility by panel builders with an average of more than 20 years of experience. Capabilities include pneumatic panels, intrinsically safe panels, explosion-proof panels, purge panels, PLC-controlled MCCs, DCS panels, servo control panels, OEM systems, in-house fabrication/paint shop, and retrofit panels.
• Field Installation On-site installation services including wiring of operator enclosures, operator interface panels, motors, safety devices, field components, process instrumentation, instrument calibration, network wiring, and pneumatics.
• Systems Commissioning On-site acceptance testing including drive configuration, PLC firmware and programming, servo set-up, instrumentation calibration, vision systems, factory automation, and process controls. Features factory acceptance testing (F.A.T.) prior to shipping and intensive site acceptance testing.
• Industrial Legend Plate Engraving Custom in-house engraving services for legend plates, push button tags, device tags, safety signage, and asset tags. Materials include plastic (front or reverse engraved), aluminum, stainless steel, and brass. Offered as part of every panel build and for existing equipment.
• Functional Safety TÜV-certified functional safety solutions including machine guarding switches, two-hand controls, safety mats, conveyor pull cords, light curtains, scanners, AGV safety, robotic safety guards, advance safety zoning, and safety PLCs. Covers design, programming, fabrication, and installation of safety controls.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR of 0.68 maintained for multiple years (industry average is 1.0)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• CSIA (Control Systems Integrators Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016CSIA membership provides access to industry-leading professionals and control systems industry best practices. Founded in 1994, CSIA is a not-for-profit global trade association with more than 400 member firms in 27 countries.
• CSA GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSA Group (Canadian Standards Association) provides third-party certification for industrial control panels. Wesa Automation is a CSA-certified fabricator for Canada and the United States. CSA Group is recognized and accredited by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationUL is a global independent safety science company with expertise innovating safety solutions. Wesa Automation holds UL listings for industrial control panels (NNNY) and panels for hazardous locations (NRBX/UL 698A).
• ISA (International Society of Automation)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerISA is a nonprofit professional association that sets standards for those who apply engineering and technology to improve management, safety, and cybersecurity of automation and control systems.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationNFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates 300+ consensus codes and standards intended to minimize fire and other risks. Wesa Automation builds panels to NFPA 79 standards.
• National Safety CouncilsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe nation's leading safety advocate for over 100 years, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit with mission to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, and on the road.
• ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC is a national construction industry trade association representing nearly 21,000 chapter members. Wesa Automation has won multiple Excellence in Construction Awards from ABC-Illinois Chapter.
• TRMA (Three Rivers Manufacturers' Association)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRMA serves needs of local manufacturers in Will and Grundy counties since 1933, offering programs to benefit member organizations of all sizes.
• CICI (Chemical Industry Council of Illinois)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICI is a state-wide business trade group representing chemical industry interests in Illinois. Founded in 1951, originally as Drug and Chemical Industries Activities Committee (DACIAC).
• MKD ElectriccoreOthersMKD Electric is the parent/affiliate company of Wesa Automation. Both companies share headquarters in Elgin, IL. MKD Electric provides industrial electrical services while Wesa Automation specializes in automation controls. The two companies often attend industry events together (ISA Tabletop Show) and share resources including training facilities and apprenticeship programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maverick Technologies: Global industrial automation and systems integration firm offering process control, manufacturing execution, and plant floor integration. Overlaps directly with Wesa's DeltaV/PLC integration, hazardous-location work, and multi-vertical customer mix.
• Matrix Technologies: Midwest-based control systems integrator providing automation, process control, and instrumentation services. Comparable in size, geography (Ohio/Midwest), and full-lifecycle integration capability to Wesa.
• Tesco Controls: Specializes in control panel fabrication and systems integration for water/wastewater, utility, and industrial clients. Comparable in UL-listed panel shop capabilities and process-control integration work.
• Avanceon: Industrial automation, controls, and systems integration provider serving process industries. Direct peer in turnkey DCS/PLC integration and panel fabrication, with comparable focus on chemical, F&B, and process plant verticals.
• E Tech Group: U.S.-based control systems integrator delivering automation, manufacturing IT, and MES/SCADA solutions. Comparable in scope of integration services and multi-vertical customer coverage.
• RoviSys: Independent control systems integrator offering engineering, panel fabrication, and lifecycle services across process and discrete industries. Direct overlap with Wesa's PLC/DCS integration, UL-listed panel fabrication, and multi-vertical industrial customer base.
• Automation & Control Concepts (ACC): CSIA-member control systems integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, and MES solutions to discrete and process manufacturers. Comparable size and similar turnkey integration positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Major OEM of industrial automation hardware/software whose partner integrator network includes many Wesa competitors. Provides overlapping capabilities at much larger scale, including its own Lifecycle Services arm.

Regional players

• SAGE Automation: Australia-based industrial automation and systems integrator with similar full-lifecycle offering (design, fabrication, installation, service). Operates regionally rather than directly competing in the U.S. Midwest.

Others

• MKD Electric: Parent/affiliate industrial electrical contractor sharing Elgin, IL headquarters with Wesa. Sister company in electrical contracting rather than controls integration; bundled on projects and at industry events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wesaautomation
• Facebookfacebook.com/WesaAutomation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wesa-automation

Compliance12 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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