What Northern Digital does

Northern Digital, Inc. (NDI) is a Bakersfield, California-based control systems engineering and systems integration firm founded in 1988 by Larry Vasquez, who continues to serve as President and CEO. The company provides end-to-end industrial automation services including control system design, SCADA system integration, PLC and HMI programming, instrumentation, network enhancements, and 24/7 technical support and maintenance. NDI's technical scope spans multi-vendor platforms — AVEVA System Platform, Ignition by Inductive Automation, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric (Modicon), GE, and Siemens — with OPC/UA standards compliance and object-oriented SCADA architecture enabling heterogeneous installed-base integration.

The company's operational backbone is a 16,000 sq. ft. facility in Bakersfield that houses engineering, program management, corporate offices, and a UL-508A and UL-698A certified in-house control panel fabrication shop. The UL-698A certification specifically authorizes design and manufacture of control panels for hazardous locations, supporting oil and gas and other explosive-environment projects. NDI maintains CSIA Certified Company status (Tier 1 firm level following triennial audit), Ignition Certified Integrator status, Rockwell Automation Bronze Partner status, AVEVA Wonderware Certified Integrator status, Schneider Electric Alliance Partner status, and is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE).

NDI's commercial model is project-based B2B systems integration delivered through direct enterprise sales with a consultative, quote-based pricing process initiated through a website 'Request a Quote' form. Revenue is generated through three streams: engineering and integration services (professional services), control panel fabrication (hardware sales), and ongoing technical support and maintenance (managed services). Customer concentration is anchored in California municipal water and wastewater utilities, evidenced by a 7-year SCADA Master Plan with Coachella Valley Water District covering 700+ HMI screens and a multi-site Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 1 upgrade for Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Secondary verticals include oil and gas and general manufacturing. The firm employs 11-50 people and is privately held with no institutional investor backing or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Northern Digital

Legal name

Northern Digital, Inc.

Website

https://ndi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northern Digital is a Bakersfield, California-based control systems integrator founded in 1988, providing SCADA, PLC/HMI programming, and UL-certified panel fabrication to water/wastewater, oil and gas, and manufacturing clients through project-based engineering services and ongoing maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Control Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK), SCADA/HMI Platforms (IMAGABAB), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• SCADA system integration
• Industrial control systems
• PLC programming services
• Control panel fabrication
• Systems integration engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Integration Services: NDI generates revenue through project-based engineering and systems integration services, including control system design, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA implementation, system commissioning, and startup support. Projects are typically custom and scoped based on client requirements.
2. Control Panel Fabrication: Revenue from in-house design and fabrication of UL-508A and UL-698A certified control panels. Panels are custom-built to specification and delivered as part of integrated projects.
3. Technical Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support and maintenance services to ensure continuous optimal performance of installed systems, providing recurring revenue from established client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northern Digital (NDI) provides industrial control systems engineering and systems integration services, including custom control system design, SCADA system design and deployment, PLC and HMI programming, and in-house UL-508A and UL-698A certified control panel fabrication. The firm delivers full-lifecycle automation solutions—concept, design, programming, panel build, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance—primarily to water/wastewater utilities, oil and gas operators, and manufacturers.

Product overview

Northern Digital Inc. (NDI) is a control systems engineering and systems integration firm offering a comprehensive suite of services rather than a packaged software product. The company provides end-to-end control systems services including Control System Design, SCADA System Integration, UL-certified Control Panel Design and Construction, PLC and HMI Programming, Network Enhancements, Instrumentation Services, and ongoing SCADA System Maintenance. These services are delivered through their in-house UL-508A and UL-698A certified panel shop and engineering team, with expertise across AVEVA System Platform, Ignition SCADA, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and GE platforms. The company operates from a 16,000 sq. ft. facility in Bakersfield, CA and serves industries including water/wastewater, oil & gas, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Control System Design Custom control system design services tailored to meet specific industrial needs, encompassing specification development, system architecture, and engineering from concept through implementation for industrial clients.
• SCADA System Integration Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system design, integration, and deployment services including HMI screen development, I/O point configuration, and multi-site system coordination across platforms such as AVEVA Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell, Schneider, and Siemens.
• UL-508A and UL-698A Control Panel Design and Construction In-house design, fabrication, and testing of control panels meeting UL-508A safety standards for industrial control equipment and UL-698A standards for control panels intended for hazardous locations.
• PLC and HMI Programming Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programming services supporting multiple platforms including Allen-Bradley, Modicon, GE, Siemens, and Koyo with OPC/UA standard compliance.
• Network Enhancements Network infrastructure improvements including RF engineering, cybersecurity implementations, and virtual machine deployments for industrial control environments.
• Instrumentation Services Instrumentation installation, calibration, and integration services for industrial measurement and control applications.
• SCADA System Maintenance Ongoing SCADA system maintenance, technical support, and 24/7 professional services for system uptime, new project development, and legacy system upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed 7-year SCADA Master Plan with 700+ HMI screens, thousands of I/O points, and hundreds of field sites
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Inductive AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationNDI is a Certified Inductive Automation Integrator, authorized to design and implement solutions using the Ignition SCADA/HMI platform. This certification demonstrates technical competency and provides access to platform resources and support.
• AVEVA WonderwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for Wonderware SCADA system integration. NDI has extensive experience with Wonderware platforms including AVEVA System Platform SCADA.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationNDI is a Bronze level Partner in the Rockwell Automation Commercial Program, authorized to work with Allen-Bradley and related Rockwell products including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation solutions.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAlliance Partner status with Schneider Electric for Modicon PLCs and related automation products. NDI works with Schneider Electric platforms including Modicon controllers and related industrial automation solutions.
• Control System Integrators Association (CSIA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNDI is a member and CSIA Certified Company of the Control System Integrators Association, a global trade association with over 500 member companies in 35 countries. CSIA promotes industry best practices and provides certification programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hallam-ICS: Hallam-ICS is a control systems integrator providing automation, SCADA, and UL panel fabrication services. Closely aligned with NDI in scale, multi-platform expertise, and concentration in process and manufacturing verticals.
• RoviSys: RoviSys is an independent control systems integrator with comparable multi-platform SCADA, PLC, HMI, and panel fabrication capabilities. Directly competitive for the same water/wastewater, manufacturing, and process-industry clients as NDI, with a broader geographic footprint.
• Superior Controls: Superior Controls is an automation systems integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, and control panel solutions to manufacturing and life sciences clients. Similar service profile to NDI but with stronger life sciences/pharma vertical exposure.
• Matrix Technologies: Matrix Technologies is an industrial control systems integrator offering SCADA, PLC, HMI, and process automation services. Directly comparable to NDI in service mix and customer profile, with somewhat larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Avanceon: Avanceon is a global control systems integrator delivering SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation services across process industries. Directly comparable to NDI in service offering and end markets, but with a much larger and internationally diversified footprint.
• Mangan Inc. Mangan is a control systems and process safety integrator with expertise in SCADA, PLC programming, and industrial automation. Closely comparable to NDI in service offering, project-based revenue model, and water/process industry focus.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is a major industrial automation OEM and NDI's Bronze-level Commercial Program partner. Rockwell increasingly offers its own integration and lifecycle services, making it both a partner and indirect competitor to NDI's Rockwell-anchored projects.
• Inductive Automation: Inductive Automation is the developer of the Ignition SCADA platform, one of NDI's core integration platforms. As a platform vendor with its own integrator partner program, it is an ecosystem participant that both enables and competes indirectly with NDI's SCADA integration services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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