What Omniflex does

Omniflex is a privately held designer and manufacturer of industrial telemetry, data acquisition, and remote monitoring products, headquartered in Stockport, United Kingdom with regional offices in South Africa and Australia, and more recently operating in the UAE. The company sells a vertically integrated hardware portfolio spanning the Teleterm family of programmable Remote Terminal Units (M2/M3/D3/E3/S3/W3/RPN1 series) supporting serial, Ethernet, radio (868/920 MHz, 2.4 GHz, ISA100.11a), and GSM/3G/4G/LTE/5G connectivity; the Omni Series of IEC61508 SIL-rated alarm annunciators; the Omniterm line of signal conditioners, isolators, and transmitters; Powerterm power supplies; the Maxiflex process automation controllers; and EasyView HMI terminals. Its proprietary Conet token-passing deterministic network — developed over 20 years ago — enables data transmission over existing plant cabling up to 10km without repeaters. Omniflex supplements this hardware base with two web-based subscription services, Data2Desktop (real-time remote monitoring) and Omnergy (utilities management covering electricity, water, gas, steam, and air), plus configuration software (Omniset, Omniset PRO, ISaGRAF Workbench) and on-site professional services for system design, integration, and maintenance.

The company's primary customer verticals are nuclear, mining, electrical and water utilities, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial manufacturing, with secondary exposure to pharmaceutical and food temperature monitoring. It sells to enterprise and government buyers — including the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, which awarded it the 2016 SME Innovation Award for the RPN1 Radiological Protection Gateway — through a combination of direct field sales (RFQ-driven website enquiry, dedicated helpdesk and sales channels) and a global network of agents and resellers. Omniflex's revenue model is hardware-led (one-time equipment sales of RTUs, annunciators, signal conditioners, power supplies) supplemented by software/configuration license fees, recurring monitoring subscriptions via Data2Desktop and Omnergy, and professional services revenue. Pricing is opaque (RFQ-based with no public list), consistent with the long-cycle, solution-oriented enterprise sales motion required in safety-critical regulated industries.

Strategic positioning centers on IEC61508 SIL functional-safety certifications and Emphasis assessment for the UK Nuclear Industry, broad protocol interoperability (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Conet), and the cable-savings economics of Conet, which the company claims materially reduces customer installation costs. Risks implied by the source material include small absolute scale (11–50 employees), absence of disclosed revenue or external funding, no visible AI/ML capabilities in an increasingly data-driven industrial monitoring market, and reliance on opaque channel-based international distribution without public customer concentration metrics.

Name

Omniflex

Legal name

Omniflex

Website

https://omniflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Omniflex designs and manufactures industrial telemetry, data acquisition, and remote monitoring hardware (RTUs, alarm annunciators, signal conditioners, process controllers) supported by web-based Data2Desktop and Omnergy monitoring services. It primarily serves enterprise and government customers in mining, utilities, nuclear, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors across the UK, EMEA, Australia, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Telemetry & Remote Monitoring

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use) (IMAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial telemetry
• Remote monitoring
• Data acquisition
• Alarm annunciators
• Signal conditioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hardware Sales: Omniflex generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial monitoring and control hardware products including Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Alarm Annunciators, Signal Conditioners, Power Supplies, Process Automation Controllers, and HMI products. Products are sold directly and through resellers worldwide.
2. Software and Configuration Tools: Revenue from configuration software products including Omniset (free to download), Omniset PRO (advanced tools), ISaGRAF Workbench, and EasyBuilder PRO for HMI graphics terminals.
3. Web-Based Monitoring Services: Data2Desktop and Omnergy web-based services provide remote monitoring and utilities management capabilities. Compatible with GSM/GPRS and satellite technology for data access.
4. Service and Support: On-site maintenance services, product servicing, technical helpdesk support, and system design and integration services tailored to customer needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Omniflex designs and manufactures electronic products and systems for the automation and control industry, specializing in telemetry, data acquisition, and remote monitoring solutions for industrial applications. The company produces hardware such as alarm annunciators, signal conditioners, and programmable RTUs, and also provides web-based monitoring services for mission-critical industrial sites including mining, nuclear, petrochemical, and utility facilities.

Product overview

Omniflex is a remote monitoring and telemetry specialist offering an integrated portfolio of industrial monitoring, control, and signal conditioning products. The core offerings include: Data2Desktop (web-based real-time monitoring cloud service) and Omnergy (utilities management cloud service) for data acquisition and monitoring; Teleterm RTU family (M3, D3, E3, S3 series) with diverse communication options including GSM/3G/4G/LTE, radio, Ethernet, and serial for remote data acquisition; Maxiflex process automation controllers for local control; Omniterm signal conditioning modules (LPI/LPD/LPR/LPS/LZI/LZD, TXB/THZ/TWA/TWT) for industrial signal isolation and transmission; Omni Series alarm annunciators (Omni8C/16C, Omni2, Omni4000) for safety-critical alarm management; Powerterm power supplies; EasyView HMI terminals; and specialized Radiological Protection products (RPN1 gateway, W3i wireless interface). These products integrate via protocols including Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and Conet (a proprietary deterministic network for existing cable reuse) to connect to SCADA/DCS/PLC systems and HMI interfaces. The architecture combines cloud services for data visualization with ruggedized field hardware for industrial environments across mining, utilities, nuclear, and petrochemical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teleterm: Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) including M2, M3, S3, D3, and E3 series for telemetry and data acquisition applications
• Omniterm
• Powerterm
• Maxiflex
• Silent Sentry
• Omni Series
• Data2Desktop
• Omnergy
• EasyView
• PowerView CP
• Conet
• Omniset

Products and services

• Alarm Annunciators Industrial alarm annunciation systems that provide visual and audible indication of process alarms, used by operators in plants, control rooms, and process industries to monitor abnormal conditions.
• Signal Conditioners Modules used to interface field sensors to control and monitoring systems by conditioning analog and digital signals for industrial telemetry and process control applications.
• Programmable RTUs (Remote Telemetry Units) ISaGRAF-programmable remote telemetry units that support multiple communication protocols including GSM/GPRS, ISA100.11a, and Modbus, deployed for remote monitoring and control in distributed industrial sites.
• Data Acquisition Systems Systems that collect, log, and transmit process data from remote industrial assets to central monitoring stations, designed for harsh environments and continuous unattended operation.
• Web-based Remote Monitoring Service Browser-accessible monitoring platform allowing operators and engineers to view the status of remote equipment, receive alarms, and analyze historical trends without requiring on-site presence.
• Conet Industrial Network Devices Devices that operate on Omniflex's proprietary Conet network protocol, enabling reliable peer-to-peer communications between distributed field devices in industrial telemetry installations.
• Safety-Certified Control Systems (IEC 61508 SIL) Control and telemetry products certified to IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Levels for deployment in safety-critical applications such as nuclear, petrochemical, and other high-hazard process industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in commissioning time, design and cable costs for radiological monitoring systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Lab Impex Systems / Ultra ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for radiological monitoring. The RPN1 gateway gathers data from Lab Impex/Ultra Electronics radiation monitors. Omniflex has built-in support for their AB96, iCAM, and G64 monitors.
• CanberracoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for nuclear/radiological monitoring. The RPN1 gateway supports Canberra radiation monitors and integrates with their monitoring systems.
• ISA100.11a Wireless Standard EcosystemsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOmniflex Teleterm W3i supports the ISA100.11a international wireless standard (IEC 62734). Compatible with any ISA100.11a compliant Wireless Access Points (WAPs).
• Omnergy Cloud ServicesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTeleterm E3 and D3 RTUs are compatible with Omnergy cloud service for utilities monitoring and management.
• ISaGRAFsupportingTechnology or IntegrationISaGRAF IEC61131-3 programming environment is supported by Teleterm and Maxiflex RTUs for custom control logic using all five industry standard programming languages.
• Telstra (Australia/New Zealand)supportingTechnology or IntegrationProducts are Telstra Next G compatible for Australian/New Zealand markets, enabling GSM/GPRS connectivity in these regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation incumbent with a broad portfolio spanning PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and EcoStruxure IIoT platform. Competes with Omniflex in remote monitoring and process automation, particularly in utilities and mining, but at vastly greater scale.
• Siemens: Industrial automation leader offering SIMATIC RTUs, SCALANCE networking, and MindSphere IIoT. Overlaps with Omniflex in process automation, RTUs, and alarm management across energy, manufacturing, and process industries.
• ABB: Major automation and process control vendor with RTU/SCADA offerings (ABB Ability, RTU500 series) and a strong presence in utilities, mining, and process industries. Competes head-on with Omniflex in remote monitoring and substation/utility automation.
• Emerson (formerly Bristol Babcock): Process automation and RTU specialist with the Bristol Babcock RTU/ROC legacy and DeltaV/Ovation control platforms. A close direct competitor in telemetry, RTUs, and remote monitoring for oil & gas, water, and nuclear applications.
• Honeywell: Process automation incumbent (Honeywell Process Solutions, Experion) with significant presence in petrochemical, nuclear, and utilities — the same verticals Omniflex serves. Provides alarm management, RTU, and SCADA capabilities.

Direct peers

• Red Lion Controls: Specialist in industrial monitoring, RTUs, protocol conversion, and HMIs (e.g., Sixnet series, Graphite HMI). A direct mid-sized peer in industrial data acquisition, signal conditioning, and remote monitoring.
• Moxa: Industrial networking and edge-to-cloud connectivity specialist offering cellular/serial RTUs, protocol gateways, and IIoT solutions. Direct overlap with Omniflex's Teleterm RTU family in remote monitoring and telemetry.
• Phoenix Contact: Industrial automation specialist offering signal conditioners, surge protection, RTUs, and PLCs. Strongly comparable product overlap with Omniflex's Omniterm signal conditioning and process controller lines.
• Advantech: Industrial IoT and embedded computing vendor with ADAM I/O modules, RTUs, and WISE wireless sensors. Competes with Omniflex in industrial data acquisition, signal conditioning, and remote monitoring.

Emerging players

• ICP DAS: Taiwanese industrial data acquisition and remote I/O specialist offering Modbus/Modbus TCP I/O, RTUs, and PACs. Smaller-scale peer with overlapping SCADA/RTU/IIoT product lines targeting similar applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omniflex

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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