What Brodersen Systems does

Brodersen Systems (legal entity Brodersen A/S) is a Danish privately held industrial automation company founded in 1969, headquartered in Nærum, Denmark, with six wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Australia, India, and South Korea. The company designs and manufactures Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and a modular I/O and communication ecosystem built around its flagship RTU32M (modular) and RTU32N (compact) platforms. Its proprietary WorkSuite software, Odin's Eye fleet management, and broad protocol support (IEC 61850, DNP3, IEC 60870, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, Siemens S7, Ethernet/IP, HSR/PRP) position the systems as protocol-translating gateways for multi-vendor SCADA environments. Hardware features hot-swappable intelligent I/O modules with embedded 200 MHz CPUs, configurations up to 60 modules and 100K+ tags, and native zero-recovery-time redundancy for mission-critical sites.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of RTU/PLC controllers, I/O and communication modules, and accessories, supplemented by software licenses (WorkSuite with a free 40-I/O trial and paid runtime/driver licenses), training, and engineering services. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales from regional offices combined with system integrator partners (Automation Group, Aventi & Beijer, JS automation, CODRA) and a self-service e-commerce webshop. The customer base is concentrated in critical infrastructure verticals — water and wastewater utilities (Thames Water, Sydney Water, Anglian Water), power and energy (UK Power Networks, BP, N-Ergie, STEG), rail (Bane NOR/Follobanen, Network Rail), and general infrastructure (Frankfurt Airport, Metro de Caracas) — with three consecutive Thames Water frameworks (AMP5/AMP6/AMP7) and a 10-year Sydney Water supply agreement evidencing deep, recurring utility relationships. The competitive position is reinforced by a dense certification stack including IEC 62443-4-1/4-2 cybersecurity, KEMA-certified IEC 61850/60870, TÜV Nord railway (EN 50121-4), ATEX, and IECEx, plus Achilles UVDB supplier registration.

Name

Brodersen Systems

Legal name

Brodersen A/S

Website

https://brodersen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brodersen Systems is a Danish industrial automation vendor, founded 1969, that designs modular RTUs, PLCs, and protocol-translation software for critical infrastructure customers in water, power, rail, and oil & gas worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Hardware

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), 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), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Industrial automation controllers
• Remote telemetry units
• Programmable logic controllers
• SCADA integration
• Substation automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rødovre

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - RTU/PLC Systems: Primary revenue stream from selling modular RTU/PLC controllers (RTU32M, RTU32N), I/O modules, communication modules, power supplies, and accessories. Products feature intelligent modules with embedded processing capabilities.
2. Software Licensing - WorkSuite: WorkSuite software platform sold as license with free trial limited to 40 I/O points. Additional runtime licenses available for RTU32N and RTU32M devices. Professional engineering tools including Code Generator Tool for configuration.
3. Protocol Driver Licenses: Optional protocol drivers including IEC61850, DNP3, IEC60870, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, S7 Client. Each driver may require separate licensing.
4. Professional Services - Training: Technical training services for product deployment, configuration, and programming. Video-based training library available for self-service learning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Brodersen designs, manufactures, and sells modular Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) — primarily the RTU32M modular series and RTU32N compact series — together with intelligent I/O modules, communication and power modules, and the proprietary WorkSuite configuration software and Odin's Eye fleet management platform. Products support industrial protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, IEC 60870, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, Siemens S7, and HSR/PRP redundancy, and are sold to system integrators, OEMs, and end-users in the water, power, oil & gas, and rail sectors.

Product overview

Brodersen Systems offers an industrial automation platform centered on Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The core products are the RTU32M (modular) and RTU32N (compact) series, which serve as the hardware foundation. These are complemented by WorkSuite configuration software and Odin’s Eye fleet management. The ecosystem includes hot-swappable LB2 I/O modules (digital, analog, relay, counter), communication modules (cellular, serial, fiber, CAN), and power modules for three-phase measurement. Additional offerings include Kepware OPC software, industrial timers, accessories, and a comprehensive suite of protocol drivers (DNP3, IEC61850, IEC60870, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, HSR/PRP, Siemens S7, and more) that enable the RTUs to serve as protocol translators and data concentrators. Brodersen targets critical infrastructure in power, oil & gas, water, and rail sectors globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTU32M – Modular PLC/RTU Modular Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) and programmable logic controller (PLC) with quad-core CPU, hot-swappable I/O modules, support for up to 60 I/O modules, multiple communication ports, and redundancy options, designed for critical infrastructure in power, oil & gas, water, and rail sectors.
• RTU32N – Compact PLC/RTU Compact RTU/PLC with built-in I/O, designed for smaller applications while maintaining software compliance with the RTU32M family, suitable for distributed control and monitoring applications.
• WorkSuite RTU32 Series programming software and configuration suite that includes IEC 60870 code generator, fieldbus configurator, IED editor for IEC 61850, and logic programming with IL, ST, LD, FB, SFB support. Free trial available limited to 40 I/O.
• Odin's Eye Intelligent fleet management and monitoring software for managing RTU install base, providing real-time fleet monitoring, asset management, and operational insights for installed RTU deployments.
• LB2 I/O Modules Hot-swappable I/O modules with 200 MHz CPU for the RTU32M and RTU32N series, including digital input, digital output, relay output, analog input/output, PT100/1000 temperature, combination I/O, high-speed counter, and power supply modules, with maximum 60 modules per system.
• Communication Modules Expansion modules for cellular (4G LTE, NB-IoT/CAT-M1, 3G/GPRS), serial (RS232/RS485), LAN, fiber optic (single-mode, multi-mode), CAN bus, and SFP connectivity, hot-swappable with up to 3 modules per configuration.
• Power Modules Three-phase power measurement modules (PM03A/B/C, PM04A/B/C) with 200 MHz CPU, 24-bit ADC, channel-to-channel isolation, and support for CT and Rogowski coil inputs, measuring active/reactive/apparent power, power factor, phase angle, frequency, and harmonics up to 63rd.
• UCS-CHR Series Power Supplies & UPS Combined charger and power supply with UPS function, input range 85-264 VAC/120-370 VDC, output 12V or 24V with 55W to 155W capacity, floating charge technology with automatic mains-to-battery switching on power failure.
• Protocol Drivers and Converters Suite of protocol drivers including DNP3 Master & Slave, IEC61850 Client & Server (KEMA certified), IEC60870-5-101/103/104, Modbus Master/Slave, MQTT Client, HSR/PRP, Siemens S7, OPC UA, SNMP Agent, Ethernet/IP, WITS DNP3, DLMS/IEC1107, and IEC61400-25, plus converter programs.
• UCM-81/82 Industrial PSTN Modem Industrial telephone modems for data communication through Public Switched Telephone Networks with line rates up to 56 Kbps, AT command controlled, isolated power supply (12-48V) with guaranteed full compliance with Brodersen RTUs.
• RTU32R Series 19" Rack Mountable RTU 19-inch rack mountable RTU, PLC, and SNMP Alarm Controller designed for telecom, infrastructure, electrical power transmission, and oil and gas applications.
• RTU32S Compact RTU Small but powerful compact RTU in the RTU32 family with full software compliance with other RTU32 Series products.
• Timers Industrial timing products for process control and automation applications.
• Code Generator Tool Excel-based configuration tool that uses XML templates to automatically generate IEC 60870 (101, 103, 104) implementations and download application code directly to RTU32 based systems, version 1.53.0.2725.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thames Water replaced 8,500 obsolete units across water and wastewater networks with Brodersen RTUs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CODRAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2021Joint webinar partnership to educate electrical power sector professionals on IEC 61850 standard and SCADA integration. CODRA is a SCADA software company.
• JS automationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 December 2019French system integrator selected Brodersen RTU32M platform for 10 MW Tozeur Photovoltaic solar power plant in Tunisia. JS automation handles system integration and controls implementation.
• Automation GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 February 2019Strategic 10-year supply agreement for Sydney Water RTU deployment. Automation Group serves as primary implementation partner for Australia's largest water utility, providing RTUs, backup support, and deployment services.
• Aventi & BeijercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 May 2018Norwegian system integrator awarded RTU32N supply for Follobanen high-speed rail project. Project involves Bane NOR's double train line between Oslo and Ski, halving travel time to 11 minutes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation major offering RTUs, PLCs, SCADA, and substation automation across power, water, and rail — overlapping directly with Brodersen's RTU32 platform and IEC 61850 stack.
• Siemens: Industrial automation incumbent with SIMATIC PLCs, RTUs, and IEC 61850 substation solutions; Brodersen's S7 Client driver explicitly integrates with Siemens S7 PLCs, confirming direct competition and complementarity.
• Schneider Electric: EcoStruxure platform spans RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA for water, power, and infrastructure — overlapping with Brodersen's water/utility automation focus.
• GE Vernova: Grid Solutions and industrial automation businesses offer IEC 61850 RTUs and substation automation that compete head-on with Brodersen in power and rail verticals.
• Rockwell Automation: Logix/CompactLogix PLC platform and FactoryTalk SCADA — Brodersen's Ethernet/IP, Flex I/O, and Point I/O drivers confirm protocol-level competition.

Emerging players

• Huawei (Smart Grid / Industrial IoT): Increasing presence in substation automation and IEC 61850 gateways, with growing traction in EMEA and APAC utilities as a challenger RTU/edge player.
• HMS Networks: Industrial communication and protocol gateway specialist (Anybus, IXXAT) — comparable niche focus on multi-protocol interoperability that overlaps with Brodersen's gateway/converter offering.

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: Mid-sized German industrial automation specialist offering PLCs, I/O, and IEC 61850-capable controllers — a closer size and product fit to Brodersen in utility and infrastructure automation.
• WAGO: Manufacturer of PLCs, I/O modules, and industrial controllers with strong traction in IEC 61850 substation and energy applications — comparable mid-size competitor in Brodersen's verticals.
• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL): US-based specialist in protection, automation, and IEC 61850 communication for utilities and rail — direct competitor in substation RTU and teleprotection markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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