What Trimax Systems does

Trimax Systems is an independent industrial control systems integrator founded in 1983 and headquartered in Brea, California, with a secondary office in Maui, Hawaii. The company designs and implements complete process control systems for mission-critical applications across six primary verticals: water/wastewater, energy and utilities, solar and renewable energy, oil and gas, manufacturing and bulk materials, and transportation and aerospace. Its technical stack spans programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and edge-capable computing devices integrated with SCADA/HMI systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with ERP integration, and UL-certified custom control panel fabrication (UL 508a and UL 698a/b for hazardous locations).

The business is operated as a vertically integrated enterprise field-sales model combining engineering services, a UL-certified in-house panel fabrication shop, and a 24/7 field services operation covering a 150-mile radius of Orange County. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts (systems integration, SCADA/HMI, MES, electrical engineering), hardware sales of custom control panels, and recurring maintenance and emergency support agreements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Trimax is privately held and operates as a subsidiary of Tesco Controls Company, which is part of Soffa Electric, with HR and career operations consolidated under the parent.

The customer base is concentrated among enterprise and government clients with long-tenured relationships. Named logos include Southern California Edison, where Trimax holds zero-defect partner status; NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a 25+ year relationship that includes work on the MSL Curiosity Flight Rover testing chamber; and municipal and industrial clients such as Inland Empire Utilities Agency, U.S. Borax, Orange County Cogeneration Facility, and Morris Dam. The company has commissioned more than 4 gigawatts of utility-scale solar installations worldwide and maintains global project execution alongside its regional Southern California operational core.

Name

Trimax Systems

Legal name

Trimax Systems

Website

https://trimaxsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trimax Systems is an industrial control systems integrator in Brea, California, delivering SCADA/HMI, MES, UL-certified custom control panels, and field services to water/wastewater, utilities, solar, oil and gas, manufacturing, and aerospace clients. A Tesco Controls subsidiary, it serves enterprise and government customers including Southern California Edison and NASA/JPL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & Control Systems Integration

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH), Switching, Tagging & Safety Procedures (Work Clearance) Software (EUADAEAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Process control systems
• SCADA integration
• Control panel fabrication
• Systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration & Engineering Services: Core revenue stream from design, development, and integration of process control systems, SCADA/HMI systems, automation solutions, electrical engineering, and MES implementations. Project-based professional services ranging from single device to entire plant implementations.
2. Panel Fabrication & Manufacturing: Revenue from UL-certified custom control panel fabrication, wiring, assembly, and testing. Products include low/medium voltage panels, VFD enclosures, PLC/HMI control panels, SCADA communication panels, and custom enclosures.
3. Field Services & Maintenance: Ongoing revenue from commissioning, instrument maintenance and calibration, system upgrades, preventative maintenance contracts, and rapid-response emergency services. Services available on contract or incident basis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trimax Systems is an independent industrial control systems integrator that designs, develops, and implements complete process control and automation systems for industries such as water/wastewater, energy, solar, oil & gas, manufacturing, and transportation/aerospace. The company delivers turn-key solutions spanning SCADA/HMI systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with ERP integration, PLC/PAC/RTU-based automation programming, electrical engineering design, UL-certified custom control panel fabrication, and onsite field services including commissioning, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency support.

Product overview

Trimax Systems is a control systems integrator offering a portfolio of process automation and engineering solutions. Its core offerings span SCADA/HMI systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with ERP integration, electrical engineering, UL-certified custom panel fabrication, field services, and automation programming using PLCs, PACs, RTUs, and edge devices. These products and services are organized by solution type (SCADA, MES, Electrical Engineering, Panel Fabrication, Field Services, Automation) and by industry vertical (Water/Wastewater, Energy/Utilities, Solar, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing/Bulk Materials, Transportation/Aerospace). Trimax operates a UL-certified panel shop and provides turn-key systems integration from design through commissioning and maintenance. Solar-specific offerings include SCADA/DAS, battery storage integration, and utility-scale commissioning (over 4GW completed).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4 GW of utility-scale solar installations commissioned worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Southern California EdisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrimax has a longstanding partnership with Southern California Edison, providing fabrication and testing on relay racks and MEER buildings for substations throughout Southern California. Trimax is recognized as a Southern California Edison zero-defect partner, demonstrating the highest quality standards in their deliverables to the utility.
• NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrimax has been working with NASA and JPL for over 25 years, providing automation control and instrument control for analysis applications. Projects include work on the MSL Curiosity Flight Rover testing chamber and other space simulation applications requiring exacting reliability standards.
• Soffa Electric / Tesco Controls CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrimax is A Tesco Controls Company, connected to parent organization Soffa Electric. Job listings redirect to Soffa's shared Human Resources department. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides access to broader resources, shared talent pools, and corporate infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tesco Controls: Trimax's parent organization and direct systems integration peer. Tesco Controls is a California-based control systems integrator serving water/wastewater, utilities, and transportation — operating with overlapping service offerings, similar customer profile, and shared HR/careers infrastructure as Trimax.
• RoviSys: Independent control systems integrator delivering process automation, MES, SCADA, and panel fabrication across process industries. Directly comparable to Trimax in offering breadth, vertical focus (life sciences, chemicals, manufacturing, energy), and independent integrator positioning.
• Avid Solutions: North Carolina-headquartered independent systems integrator providing process control, MES, SCADA, and UL panel fabrication to manufacturing and life sciences clients. Closely matches Trimax's mix of process automation, MES/ERP integration, and certified panel shop capabilities.
• Interstates Control Systems: Midwest-based independent control systems integrator and electrical contractor serving food & beverage, grain processing, manufacturing, and renewable energy clients. Comparable in vertical breadth, project-based delivery, and integration-plus-construction bundle.
• Superior Controls: Independent systems integrator specializing in automation, SCADA, and MES for life sciences and process manufacturing. Comparable to Trimax in core process control integration capabilities and recurring client maintenance revenue model.
• Hallam-ICS: Vermont-based control systems integrator providing automation, electrical engineering, and panel fabrication across process industries. Comparable in offering mix, panel shop capability, and mid-market independent integrator profile.
• Automation & Control Concepts: Independent systems integrator focused on SCADA, PLC, and process automation for water/wastewater, utilities, and industrial clients. Highly comparable to Trimax's water/wastewater and utility customer base and SCADA-centric service offering.
• Maverick Technologies: Global independent systems integrator (a Rockwell Automation company) providing MES, process control, and digital transformation services. Comparable in services mix and vertical breadth, with deeper geographic reach than Trimax.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation incumbent offering PLCs, SCADA, MES, and Lifecycle Services integration. While Trimax is a Rockwell partner/ecosystem player, Rockwell's services arm competes for the same turnkey integration projects Trimax bids on.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Global automation incumbent with DeltaV DCS and extensive integration services for process industries. Competes with Trimax in oil & gas, water, and power verticals, particularly on DCS-to-SCADA migration projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trimaxtx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trimax-systems-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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