Name

VIPA Controls America

Legal name

VIPA Controls America

Website

https://vipausa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• PLC control systems
• Remote I/O modules
• Fieldbus networking
• HMI SCADA

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial automation equipment including PLCs, Remote I/O modules, fieldbus connectors, cables, industrial switches, and accessories. Products range from individual components to complete control systems.
2. Software Licenses: Sale of programming software including SPEED7 Studio and Movicon HMI/SCADA visualization software.
3. Aftermarket/Replacement Parts: Replacement modules for Siemens S7-300 systems, memory cards, programming cables, and spare parts for existing VIPA and compatible systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VIPA Controls America sells industrial automation equipment including PLC control systems (MICRO, SLIO, 300S+, 100V, 200V series), remote I/O modules, fieldbus connectivity products (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus connectors, cables, switches), Touch Panel PCs with Movicon HMI/SCADA, engineering software (SPEED7 Studio), and Siemens S7-300 replacement modules. Products serve OEMs, system integrators, distributors, and end-users across automotive, building technology, food and beverage, material handling, packaging, renewable energy, and water/wastewater industries.

Product overview

VIPA Controls America offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation products organized into PLC control systems, remote I/O systems, fieldbus accessories, HMI solutions, and engineering software. The core PLC lineup includes the MICRO (compact), SLIO (modular), 300S+ (high-performance S7-compatible), 100V (entry-level), and 200V (mid-range) series. Remote I/O systems are available in SLIO, 300S+, and Yaskawa Smart Series variants. Fieldbus support encompasses PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and CANopen protocols. HMI offerings include Touch Panel PCs with pre-installed Movicon visualization in 10.1", 15.6", and 21.5" sizes. A comprehensive accessories line covers connectors (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus), cables, industrial switches, memory cards, programming cables, and remote access routers. Engineering is supported through SPEED7 Studio software. The company also provides Siemens S7-300 replacement modules and S5-to-S7 migration solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPEED7: Proprietary PLC technology platform used in MICRO and other control system products
• EasyConn
• SLIO
• 300S+
• StarterKits

Products and services

• MICRO PLC Series Compact PLC control system for industrial automation applications, available in multiple CPU configurations with integrated I/O options, powered by SPEED7 technology.
• SLIO PLC Series Modular PLC system with scalable I/O expansion, supports SPEED7 technology and multiple fieldbus protocols including PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Modbus.
• 300S+ PLC Series High-performance PLC system compatible with Siemens S7-300, featuring SPEED-Bus technology and comprehensive I/O module support.
• 100V PLC Series Entry-level PLC system for basic industrial automation control applications.
• 200V PLC Series Mid-range PLC system for medium-complexity automation applications; SLIO is recommended as its successor following the system's end-of-life.
• SLIO Remote IO Modular remote I/O system compatible with multiple fieldbus protocols, featuring digital and analog signal modules.
• 300S+ Remote IO High-performance remote I/O modules for the 300S+ system with digital and analog module options.
• Yaskawa Smart Series Remote IO Yaskawa Smart Series Remote IO products featuring Intel Atom/Celeron processors distributed through VIPA Controls America.
• SPEED7 Studio Integrated engineering software tool for programming and configuring VIPA PLCs and control systems.
• Touch Panel PCs Industrial panel PCs with integrated touch displays, pre-loaded with Movicon visualization software; available in 10.1", 15.6", and 21.5" sizes with Intel Celeron J1900 processors.
• PROFIBUS Connectors Industrial PROFIBUS connectors including the EasyConn series with diagnostic LEDs in 0°, 45°, and 90° orientations, all-metal housing, switchable terminating resistors, and integrated PG ports.
• PROFINET Connectors Industrial Ethernet connectors for PROFINET networks with rugged metal casing and support for 10GBps data rates.
• PROFIBUS Cables Standard PROFIBUS cables available in 100m, 200m, and 500m lengths, purple colored, 2x 22AWG, flame retardant per VDE 0472.
• ModbusRTU/ASCII Connectors D-Sub DE9 bus connectors for ModbusRTU/ASCII networks with diagnostic LEDs, all-metal housing, and integrated PG ports.
• PROFIBUS Cable Stripping Tool EasyStrip tool for PROFIBUS cable stripping, compatible replacement for Siemens 6GK1905-6AA00.
• Industrial Ethernet Switches Managed and unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches for PROFINET networks, available in 5, 8, 10, and 20-port configurations with diagnostic features.
• PROFIBUS Repeaters Signal repeaters for extending PROFIBUS network distance and improving signal integrity.
• Memory Cards MMC memory cards for VIPA PLCs including 512KB cards compatible with CPU 11x, 21x, 24x, 31x, 51x series.
• Programming Cables RS232-MPI/PROFIBUS and USB-MPI/PPI programming cables for VIPA and Siemens S7 PLCs, supporting WinPLC7, SPEED7 Studio, and Siemens STEP 7.
• Remote Access Routers Industrial remote access routers (including EWON) for secure remote programming, monitoring, and maintenance of PLCs and automation systems.
• StarterKits Pre-configured starter kits for new VIPA PLC system deployments including essential components and accessories.
• Siemens S7-300 Replacement Modules Direct replacement modules for Siemens S7-300 PLC systems, including CPUs, I/O modules, and communication processors, enabling drop-in upgrades without redesign.
• S5 to S7 Conversion Products Products and modules to facilitate migration from legacy Siemens S5 PLC systems to modern S7-compatible systems.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YaskawacoreTechnology or IntegrationYaskawa Smart Series Remote IO products are sold through VIPA Controls America. Products feature Intel Atom/Celeron processors, industrial operating systems, and are compatible with Movicon visualization software. The partnership provides integrated automation solutions combining Yaskawa hardware with VIPA's distribution and support network.
• InduSolcoreTechnology or IntegrationInduSol diagnostic and monitoring equipment (PROmesh switches, EMCheck measurement tools, PBMA/PBMB measuring points) are distributed through VIPA Controls America. These products complement VIPA's fieldbus offerings by providing network diagnostics and cable fault detection capabilities.
• Industrial ConceptsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial Concepts products are distributed through VIPA Controls America.
• PROFIBUS/PROFINET International (PI North America)coreOthersVIPA Controls America is a member/partner of PROFIBUS/PROFINET International (PI North America), the standards organization for PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. This partnership provides product certification, interoperability standards compliance, and industry credibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Global PLC and industrial automation leader (SIMATIC S7-300/S7-1500). VIPA's 300S+ line is form-factor-compatible with Siemens S7-300, making Siemens both the reference architecture and the dominant competitor whose installed base VIPA targets.
• ABB: Global automation and robotics incumbent offering PLCs, I/O, and motion control. Competes for the same Automotive, Material Handling, and Renewable Energy workloads that VIPA targets.
• Rockwell Automation: Dominant North American automation incumbent (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix). Competes with VIPA for the same factory-automation and OEM wallet but with a much broader portfolio and enterprise support footprint.
• Phoenix Contact: Large industrial connectivity and automation supplier with PLCs, I/O, and a deep PROFIBUS/PROFINET connector portfolio that overlaps directly with VIPA's EasyConn and fieldbus accessory lines.
• Schneider Electric: Industrial automation and PLC vendor (Modicon, EcoStruxure). Competes across VIPA's verticals with both traditional PLCs and an increasingly software-defined automation stack.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Global PLC and automation incumbent (MELSEC series) with strong presence in Automotive, F&B, and Material Handling — three of VIPA's stated verticals — competing for similar OEM and integrator accounts.

Direct peers

• Wago: German manufacturer of PLCs, remote I/O, and fieldbus components (WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM). Comparable niche-specialist profile with broad protocol support and a similar focus on distributed I/O and connectivity accessories.
• Beckhoff Automation: Mid-sized German automation specialist offering PCs, PLCs, I/O, and motion control with strong EtherCAT support. Closely comparable to VIPA on modular I/O depth, multi-protocol support, and small-footprint specialist positioning.
• IDEC: Mid-sized PLC and HMI specialist (MicroSmart, FT1A) serving similar OEM and end-user segments. Comparable in scale and target customer profile, with comparable reliance on partner distribution in North America.

Emerging players

• Yaskawa: Motion control and AC-drive vendor whose Smart Series Remote IO is distributed through VIPA Controls America. Comparable in serving overlapping motion and automation use cases, and an active commercial partner to VIPA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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