Agility Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions

What Agility Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions does

Agility Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions (Agility EMS, formerly Gopher Electronics, founded 1952) is a Minnesota-based, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) provider of electromechanical components and value-added engineering services to OEM manufacturers in industrial, mobility/transportation, and medical end markets. The company operates from a St. Paul, Minnesota headquarters, a Nashwauk, Minnesota operations facility, and a Texas sales office added through its July 2026 acquisition of Flat Cable LLC; aftermarket/remanufacturing services are run through the October 2025 acquisition of Jultech Inc.

Its core offering combines authorized distribution of components (switches, sensors, power supplies, fans and blowers, connectors, relays, lighting, terminal blocks, cable and wire) from approximately twenty-plus manufacturer partners — including Triad Magnetics, ebm-papst, Carling Technologies, Honeywell, Power Sonic, Trumeter, Eaton Bussmann, Noark Electric, SL Power Electronics, HellermannTyton, Pepperl+Fuchs, DISPLAY VISIONS, and Weidmuller — with in-house custom manufacturing (UL508 panel builds, flat flexible cable assemblies, wire harnesses, BOM kitting) and engineering services spanning component selection, design support, and lifecycle management through end-of-life replacement. The technology stack is conventional industrial automation: ERP-style automated order entry, customer-forecast-driven planning and scheduling, Kanban/JIT inventory programs, and component EOL monitoring — there is no public AI/ML capability, API, or SDK.

Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware reselling at quote-based unit pricing tied to component, quantity, and specification (with tariff-driven price adjustments noted from April 2025); professional services for custom manufacturing and engineering; managed-service aftermarket repair and remanufacturing via Jultech; and transactional e-commerce through a recently launched shopping cart storefront. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (a Customer Account Management team serving OEM accounts), inside sales for mid-market accounts and automated/EDI ordering, and channel partnerships including membership in The Edge Group national distributor network. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, CSA 238922, and multiple UL listings (NITW7, TEOU2, ZPFW2) and has been consecutively recognized on Supply Chain Connect's Top 50 North American Authorized Distributors list for 2024 and 2025.

Name

Agility Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions

Legal name

Agility Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions

Website

https://agilityems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agility Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions is a 100% employee-owned, Minnesota-based authorized distributor of electromechanical components and provider of custom manufacturing and engineering services for OEM manufacturers in industrial, mobility, and medical markets, operating since 1952 with additional offices in Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electromechanical Components Distribution & Custom Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF), Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Electromechanical components distribution
• Custom manufacturing solutions
• Wire harness assemblies
• OEM engineering services
• Industrial automation components

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electromechanical Components Distribution: Distribution of electromechanical components including switches, sensors, power supplies, fans, blowers, connectors, relays, lighting, indicators, terminal blocks, cable, and wire from manufacturer partners.
2. Custom Manufacturing Solutions: Custom-built assemblies, flat flexible cable (FFC) assemblies, wire harnesses, and panel builds. Includes design support, prototyping, and testing services.
3. Engineering Services: Engineering support for design, component selection, BOM kitting, and product lifecycle management from design through end of life.
4. Aftermarket Services: Electronic component remanufacturing, reconfiguration, and repair services through Jultech acquisition. Includes aftermarket engine and transmission control units, shift selectors, and remote-control boxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agility EMS is an authorized distributor and custom manufacturing solutions provider for electromechanical components serving OEM manufacturers. The company distributes switches, sensors, power supplies, fans, blowers, connectors, relays, lighting, indicators, terminal blocks, cable, and wire from 20+ manufacturer partners. It also builds custom assemblies, UL508 panels, wire harnesses, and BOM kitted subassemblies, and offers engineering services spanning design support, component selection, and end-of-life lifecycle management.

Product overview

Agility Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions is an electromechanical components distributor and custom solutions provider operating since 1952. The company offers a portfolio of services including distribution of electromechanical components (switches, sensors, power supplies, fans, connectors, relays, lighting, terminal blocks, cable and wire) from multiple manufacturer partners, custom manufacturing solutions (assemblies, UL panel building, wire harnesses, BOM kitting), and engineering services. The company has grown through acquisitions including Jultech (electronics reconfiguration and repair services) and Flat Cable LLC (custom flat cable solutions). They serve industrial, mobility/transportation, and medical markets with value-added services including forecast management, automated ordering, Kanban programs, material management, and component lifecycle management. The company is 100% employee-owned and has operations in St. Paul and Nashwauk, Minnesota, with expanded presence in Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Services Authorized distribution of electromechanical components for OEM manufacturers in industrial, mobility, and medical markets, supported by an online shopping cart and inside/field sales teams.
• Custom Solutions Custom-built electromechanical assemblies, UL508 panel builds, wire harnesses, and BOM kitting that consolidates multi-vendor subassemblies into single SKUs. Includes design, prototyping, and testing for OEM customers.
• Engineering Services Value-added engineering support covering design assistance, component selection, BOM kitting, and end-to-end product lifecycle management including EOL monitoring and replacement recommendations.
• Jultech Aftermarket Services Electronic component remanufacturing, reconfiguration, and repair services for industrial and OEM applications, including aftermarket engine and transmission control units, shift selectors, and remote-control boxes.
• Flat Cable Solutions (FFC) Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) assemblies and custom flat cable solutions including insulation displacement connectors (IDC) and specialized wire processing for highly customized OEM applications.
• Medical Device Assemblies Electromechanical assemblies and components for medical device manufacturers requiring dependable performance, certified quality, and custom manufacturing expertise.
• Industrial Automation Components Components and solutions for industrial automation applications including sensors, switches, power supplies, and connectivity solutions for factory equipment, HVAC controls, and process automation.
• Off-Highway Mobile Equipment Components Electromechanical components for off-highway and mobile equipment applications including mobility controls, sensors, and custom assemblies for farm machinery, construction equipment, and other rugged-environment vehicles.
• Transportation Market Solutions Standard and custom products serving transportation applications including off-highway vehicles, agricultural machinery, material handling, and fleet management with rugged requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces number of vendors through consolidated sourcing of components, custom assemblies, and engineering services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Flat Cable LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Acquisition of Flat Cable LLC, a Texas-based company specializing in custom flat cable solutions. Strengthens custom solutions portfolio and expands reach across the southern United States. Deep expertise in niche flat cable sourcing including termination and customization services, IDC connectors, and specialized wire processing.
• Jultech Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Acquisition of Jultech, Inc. specializing in electronics reconfiguration, repair, and aftermarket services. Expands Agility EMS capabilities in electronic component remanufacturing for industrial and OEM applications. Jultech specializes in aftermarket engine and transmission control units, shift selectors, and remote-control boxes with quality repair services, retrofit support, and assembly modernization.
• Triad MagneticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Triad Magnetics power transformers, current sense transformers, wall plug-in transformers, power supplies, LED drivers, inductors, and chokes. Triad offers new U.S. manufacturing capabilities from Perris, California facility with ISO 9001:2015 certification.
• ebm-papstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of ebm-papst fans, blowers, motors, and drives including the DiaForce diagonal compact fan series. Products include brushed DC motors (42mm-63mm, up to 93W), brushless DC motors (up to 750W nominal power), and gearboxes.
• Carling TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Carling sealed switching solutions including V-Series Contura sealed rocker switches and VM-Series multiplex switches. Carling has been in business since 1920 providing switching solutions for harsh environments.
• HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Honeywell products including sealed subminiature micro switches (HD/HD1 Series), pressure sensors (MIP Series), battery monitoring solutions for electric vehicles, and particulate matter sensors.
• Power SoniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Power Sonic sealed lead acid batteries, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, battery chargers, and EV charging stations. Power Sonic has over 50 years of experience in battery solutions.
• TrumetercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Trumeter panel meters, monitoring solutions, counters, timers, and IoT gateways. MP Series breakers available in nearly 1 million configurations.
• DISPLAY VISIONSmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of DISPLAY VISIONS OLED displays (EA OLED series), TFT displays, and dot-matrix LCDs. German manufacturer with 40 years of display expertise serving medical, automation, and industrial applications.
• Pepperl+FuchsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Pepperl+Fuchs USi-safety ultrasonic sensor system with category 3 PL d certification for safety applications in tight spaces, dusty environments, and outdoor use.
• SolicomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Solico sealed Buss Bars for marine, electric vehicles, emergency vehicles, and RV applications.
• MechatronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Mechatronics for AC fans and blowers designed to meet thermal management requirements with multiple input voltages and environmental protection options.
• The Edge GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember and owner of The Edge Group, a national distributor group committed to offering extensive inventory selection across member distributors.
• 3MmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of 3M products including electrical tape and other industrial components available through the shopping cart platform.
• Noark ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for Noark Electric, a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, specializing in motor protection and control.
• SL Power ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with SL Power Electronics to offer AC/DC power conversion solutions for mission-critical OEM applications including internal power supplies and desktop/wall-mount power supplies.
• Eaton BussmannmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Eaton Bussmann series Low-Peak CUBEFuse with up to 70% smaller footprint compared to traditional fuse solutions, offering finger-safe single-pole holders from 1 to 400 amps.
• HellermannTytonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of HellermannTyton cable ties, mounts, heavy-duty solutions, and wire routing products for cable management.
• WeidmullermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Weidmuller products including THM MultiMark thermal transfer printers for product identification, terminal blocks, and PCB components.
• Madison CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Madison liquid level sensors and switches for various industrial applications.
• Electro Switch Corp.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Electro Switch products including electronic switches, stackpole, shallcross, and OSLO switch products serving industrial applications.
• Mechanical ProductsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Mechanical Products Series 53 branch disconnect/circuit breakers and Series 17 high amp thermal circuit breakers.
• PaktronmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Paktron products available through the shopping cart platform.
• BUD IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of BUD Industries PTQ Series fiberglass boxes and enclosures for industrial applications.
• Altech Corp.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Altech AMT-Series digital multi-timers for precision timing solutions in industrial applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Master Electronics: Authorized distributor of electromechanical and electronic components serving industrial OEMs. Highly comparable to Agility EMS in business model, customer base (industrial OEMs), and value-added services mix.
• IBS Electronics: Authorized electronic components distributor offering custom services and value-added assembly to OEM customers in industrial and commercial markets. Closely mirrors Agility's distribution + custom-solutions hybrid model.
• TTI Inc. Specialty authorized distributor of electronic and electromechanical components, including connectors, passives, sensors, and switches, serving industrial, military, and transportation OEMs. Highly comparable product line and customer overlap.
• Component Distributors Inc. (CDI): Value-added authorized distributor of electromechanical and electronic components, with custom assembly and engineering services. Closely comparable mid-market authorized distributor positioning.
• Marsh Electronics: Authorized distributor of electromechanical and electronic components with a regional Midwest footprint and value-added services. Comparable scale, geographic focus, and product categories to Agility EMS.

Broad incumbents

• Digi-Key Electronics: One of the largest global electronic component distributors with a massive catalog and broad line card. A broad incumbent that competes for the same OEM customers, but at significantly larger scale and with primarily catalog-driven (rather than value-add) service.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components with extensive catalog. Broad incumbent that competes for design-in volume but lacks Agility's custom manufacturing / engineering depth.
• Arrow Electronics: Global Fortune 500 electronic component distributor and solutions provider. Competes for the same industrial OEM customers as Agility but with vastly broader portfolio, global footprint, and value-added services.
• Future Electronics: Global authorized electronic component distributor with strong engineering and demand-creation services. Competes for industrial and transportation OEM accounts and offers overlapping value-added services.
• Allied Electronics & Automation (RS Group): Broad-line industrial automation and electronic components distributor (part of RS Group). Overlaps with Agility in industrial automation components and serves similar OEM customers with a wider catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/agilityems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gopher-electronics

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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