Visi-Trak Worldwide

What Visi-Trak Worldwide does

Visi-Trak Worldwide LLC is a family-owned U.S. provider of process automation, monitoring, and control solutions for the die casting industry, founded in 1981 in Cleveland, Ohio by Jack Vann and now led by his son Tom Vann (President since 2016). The company is headquartered in Valley View, Ohio, operates with 11-50 employees, and serves die casting manufacturers globally, with a customer base concentrated in automotive Tier 1 suppliers and industrial die casters (AAM, RCM Industries, General Die Casters, Walker Die Casting, Cascade Die Casting Group, Madison-Kipp, PHB, Yizumi, Port City Group).

Visi-Trak's product architecture is a modular "Foundry 4.0" stack combining proprietary linear position and velocity sensors (grooved piston rod technology, 500 IPS measurement, no calibration required) with the True-Trak 20/20 real-time process monitoring platform, Sure-Trak2 closed-loop shot control, Total-Trak2 HMI/PLC front end, FT2/L high-speed data acquisition, Part Traceability, Plantwide Network, Production Reporting with OEE, Conversion Manifolds, SoftSHOT flash reduction, the Visi-Trak 360 industrial PC platform, and SVX/DOMIN valve systems developed with partners OilGEAR, Olmsted Products, and DOMIN. The company also resells Viatran pressure transducers and Olmsted/Oilgear valve products.

Revenue is generated from four streams: hardware sales (sensors, valves, manifolds, data acquisition), recurring software subscriptions (annual Software Enhancement & Technical Support Plan with quarterly updates and unlimited remote support), valve system packages, and professional services (installation, integration, factory-trained technician support). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via product request forms and quotes. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales across U.S. regions, international sales representatives in India and Brazil, channel distributors in China, Taiwan, and Italy, supplemented by an online shop and presence at NADCA, SDCE, and ADCI industry events. The company is a charter member of all three industry associations, and its founder received the Nyselius (2012) and Doehler (2014) awards from NADCA.

Name

Visi-Trak Worldwide

Legal name

Visi-Trak Worldwide LLC

Website

https://visi-trak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Visi-Trak Worldwide is a family-owned U.S. provider of process automation, monitoring, and control solutions for die casting manufacturers, offering proprietary sensors, shot control systems, monitoring software, and valves that improve OEE and reduce scrap.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Die Casting Process Automation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Die casting sensors
• Process monitoring systems
• Shot control systems
• Hydraulic control valves
• Part traceability systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley View

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary die casting sensors (tail rods, transducers), valve packages (SVX, SV Series, DOMIN servo valves), conversion manifolds, and data acquisition systems (FT2/L). Products include Viatran pressure transducers and Olmsted/Oilgear valve products.
2. Software Licensing and Maintenance: Annual Software Enhancement & Technical Support Plan providing continuous updates, priority bug fixes, quarterly software updates, unlimited remote support, and expert technical consultation. Includes True-Trak 20/20 software versions and upgrades.
3. Valve Systems: High-performance hydraulic control valves including SVX compact and high-flow valves, SV Series two-way throttling valves (32-100mm), and DOMIN servo valve packages (S6 Pro, S10 Pro).
4. Professional Services: Technical support, installation services, and system integration for Visi-Trak monitoring and control systems. Factory-trained service technicians provide support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Visi-Trak Worldwide designs, manufactures, and supports integrated process automation solutions for the die casting industry. Its offering combines proprietary linear position and velocity sensors, high-speed data acquisition systems, closed-loop shot control systems, hydraulic proportional and servo valves, conversion manifolds, HMI front-ends, and True-Trak 20/20 monitoring software along with plantwide networking, part traceability, and production reporting modules sold under the Foundry 4.0 product line.

Product overview

Visi-Trak Worldwide offers a modular platform-plus-products architecture for die casting automation and process monitoring. The core platform consists of True-Trak 20/20 process monitoring software, which integrates with Sure-Trak2 shot control, Total-Trak2 HMI, and FT2/L high-speed data acquisition systems. The product portfolio includes specialized die casting sensors (linear position/velocity transducers), proportional and servo valves (SVX, SV Series, DOMIN), conversion manifolds for shot-end upgrades, part traceability systems, plantwide networking, production reporting with OEE analytics, SoftSHOT flash reduction, and the Visi-Trak 360 industrial PC platform. An annual Software Enhancement & Technical Support Plan provides continuous updates and expert support. All products are designed specifically for the die casting industry with focus on maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing scrap rates, and improving profitability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• True-Trak 20/20: Computer Monitoring & Analysis System for die casting process monitoring
• Sure-Trak2
• Total-Trak2
• SoftSHOT
• FasTrak2/FasTrak3
• Foundry 4.0

Products and services

• Die Casting Sensors (Linear Position and Velocity Sensors/Transducers)
• True-Trak 20/20 Process Monitoring System
• Sure-Trak2 High Performance Shot Control System
• Software Enhancement & Technical Support Plan
• SVX Proportional Valves
• DOMIN Servo Valve Package
• Total-Trak2 HMI PLC Front-End
• FT2/L High Speed Data Acquisition System
• Part Traceability System
• Plantwide Network
• Production Reporting
• Conversion Manifolds
• SoftSHOT Flash Reduction System
• Visi-Trak 360 Industrial PC Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-98% scrap reduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OilGEARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated collaboration between Visi-Trak, OilGEAR, and Olmsted Products producing superior quality valves, electronic controls, and long-term service support. OilGEAR supplies hydraulic valve systems designed for industrial applications requiring precise flow management and reliable performance under high-pressure conditions.
• Olmsted ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development effort led to creation of SV Series Two-Way Throttling Valves specifically designed for electronic control with high precision. Olmsted Products supplies valve bodies with cast bodies fully sleeved for replacement of worn components, utilizing hardened and ground 8620 carburizing steel for all working valve surfaces.
• DOMINcoreTechnology or IntegrationDOMIN Servo Valve Package is a high performance valve solution specifically designed for modern die casting industry. Includes S6 Pro (compact EHSV with low quiescent leakage) and S10 Pro (single stage DDV with high flow). Other companies sell valves used for die casting but designed for other applications; DOMIN valves are specifically designed for die casting.
• NADCA (North American Die Casting Association)minorOthersCharter member of NADCA demonstrating commitment to advancing die casting technology, process monitoring standards, and industrial automation best practices. Founder Jack Vann received Nyselius Award (2012) and Doehler Award (2014) from NADCA recognizing contributions to die casting technology.
• SDCE (Society of Die Casting Engineers)minorOthersCharter member of SDCE (Society of Die Casting Engineers) as ongoing supporter of industry research and development.
• ADCI (American Die Casting Institute)minorOthersCharter member of ADCI (American Die Casting Institute) as ongoing supporter of industry research and development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors, pressure and force measurement, and process monitoring systems widely used in die casting and injection molding. Closest direct competitor to Visi-Trak's sensor-and-monitoring stack with deep automotive and Tier 1 penetration.
• Priamus System Technologies: Swiss-based provider of process monitoring and control solutions for plastics and die casting, including cavity pressure sensors and shot control software. Competes head-to-head with True-Trak 20/20 and Sure-Trak2 in monitoring and closed-loop control for die casting cells.
• Moog Inc. Precision motion control company with a strong servo and proportional valve portfolio (including high-performance hydraulic valves for die casting machines). Directly comparable to Visi-Trak's SVX and DOMIN servo valve offerings and the broader closed-loop shot control system.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a large industrial hydraulics, valves, and electromechanical portfolio serving die casting OEMs. Competes with Visi-Trak's valve systems and conversion manifolds as part of a much broader industrial fluid power catalog.
• Siemens AG: Industrial automation incumbent with SIMATIC PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and digital industries software targeting discrete manufacturing. Sells integrated stacks into die casting plants and competes with Visi-Trak's Total-Trak2 HMI front-end and Plantwide Network offering.
• Rockwell Automation: Leading industrial automation and information company whose Allen Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk software are the backbone of Visi-Trak's Total-Trak2 HMI integration. Direct competitor for plantwide monitoring, OEE, and process control in die casting facilities.
• ABB Ltd: Global industrial automation and robotics supplier offering process control, drives, and analytics that can be applied to die casting lines. Competes with Visi-Trak on plantwide networking, monitoring, and integrated control.
• Bühler Group: Swiss manufacturer of die casting cells (Carat series) and process control systems for high-pressure die casting. Overlaps with Visi-Trak on machine-level shot control and process monitoring, but as part of a full machine builder offering rather than a retrofit specialist.
• ItalpresseGauss: Italian maker of high-pressure die casting machines and integrated process control technology. Competes with Visi-Trak on machine-integrated shot control and monitoring, especially in the European die casting customer base.

Others

• SMC Corporation: Global pneumatics and industrial automation components supplier. Adjacent player whose process control components and sensors are occasionally deployed in die casting support systems; not a direct shot control competitor but part of the broader industrial automation ecosystem Visi-Trak operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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