Tyrrell Products

What Tyrrell Products does

Tyrrell Products Ltd is a UK-based building automation and IoT hardware distributor, systems integrator, and training provider, headquartered in Leigh and operating as a subsidiary of TBT Group (Tyrrell Building Technologies Group). Founded in 2011, the company holds Tridium Platinum Distributor status — the highest tier in Tridium's distribution network — and serves system integrators, OEMs, IoT professionals, and regional distributors across primarily European markets, with enterprise references including NHS, Google, Pfizer, Tridium, and Blenheim Palace. The portfolio centres on the Niagara Framework and includes proprietary IONA controllers in ARM and Intel variants, Tridium's JACE 8000/9000 and Edge 534/634 controllers, the cascadable eBMS/IO module family, integration gateways (OpenConnect, Communicator LT2, Modbus Gateway), and OEM-distributed modules from iSMA Controlli and Lynxspring, supporting BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LON FTT10, M-Bus, MQTT, and LoRaWAN protocols with 260+ building-system integrations.

The business operates a four-stream revenue model: (1) hardware product sales covering controllers, gateways, LoRaWAN devices, cellular modules, and power monitoring equipment priced from £70 to £8,000+; (2) Niagara 4 software licenses, driver subscriptions, the Niagara Analytics Framework, and the emerging Niagara Cloud Suite on recurring terms; (3) annual maintenance extensions providing cybersecurity updates and software upgrades; and (4) professional services including Tridium-certified Niagara 4 training at £995 per 5-day course, Reflow training at £1,500, on-site training, BMS graphics design, and end-to-end systems integration. Distribution combines direct B2B e-commerce via tyrrellproducts.com with channel partnerships for Tridium, iSMA, Lynxspring, and One Sightsolutions products; GTM is sales-led with engineering support, leveraging Platinum Distributor status, technical training as an acquisition mechanism, and a loyalty scheme targeting repeat system-integrator buyers. Founder Ged Tyrrell serves as Owner and Managing Director.

Strategic activity in 2024–2026 has emphasized product expansion rather than external fundraising or M&A: launches of the JACE 9000 and IONA-I Intel controller (2024), Niagara Analytics 2.1 (2024), the IONA controller with embedded LoRaWAN (June 2026), the Satchwell Retrofit solution for legacy BAS modernization (May 2026), and the Niagara Cloud Suite (June 2026). No external funding rounds are disclosed, revenue is not publicly reported, and pricing dispersion plus thousands of installed Communicator LT2 units serve as the principal indirect scale markers.

Name

Tyrrell Products

Legal name

Tyrrell Products Ltd

Website

https://tyrrellproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tyrrell Products is a UK-based Tridium Platinum Distributor and systems integrator delivering Niagara Framework-based automation hardware, software, and IoT devices — serving system integrators, OEMs, and enterprise end-users across healthcare, technology, and heritage sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• BMS controllers
• Niagara framework distribution
• IoT integration gateways
• Smart building solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leigh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sales of Niagara controllers (JACE 8000, JACE 9000, IONA), I/O modules, integration gateways, LoRaWAN IoT devices, cellular connectivity devices, power monitoring equipment, and accessories. Products range from £70 to £8,000+ with various configuration options.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Niagara 4 software licenses, driver subscriptions, analytics frameworks, and cloud services (Niagara Cloud Suite with Remote, Recover, and Data Service components). Pricing varies by point capacity and subscription length.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Annual maintenance extensions for controllers and software, providing cybersecurity updates, software upgrades, bug fixes, and technical support eligibility.
4. Professional Services and Training: Niagara 4 training courses (5-day TCP program at £995), Reflow training, on-site technical training, and CrossTalk fire alarm training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tyrrell Products develops, distributes, and integrates Niagara Framework-based building automation hardware and software, including proprietary IONA controllers, JACE controllers, I/O modules, integration gateways, IoT devices, and cloud/analytics platforms. The company also delivers systems integration, training, and maintenance services for smart building deployments.

Product overview

Tyrrell Products is a Tridium Platinum Distributor offering a comprehensive building automation and IoT ecosystem built on the Niagara Framework. The portfolio includes core Niagara-powered controllers (IONA, JACE 9000, JACE 8000, Edge 534/634), integration gateways (OpenConnect, Communicator LT2, Modbus Gateway), I/O modules (eBMS/IO range, iSMA modules), wireless IoT devices (LoRaWAN, Cellular), and software platforms (Niagara Cloud Suite, Niagara Analytics Framework, Reflow, Trend Integration, Tridium Enterprise Security, eBMS Mobile, Tenant Billing). Solutions encompass Satchwell Retrofit for legacy system upgrades, CrossTalk3 Fire Reporting, IoT & Analytics Solutions, and professional services including systems integration, maintenance, support, training, and BMS graphics design. The platform supports diverse protocols including BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LON FTT10, and M-Bus, with integrations spanning fire alarm systems, video surveillance, energy meters, and cloud analytics services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IONA Niagara 4 Controller (ARM) Advanced Tridium Niagara 4 portable controller with onboard I/O, dual Ethernet ports, dual RS485 ports, 24 points of onboard I/O (6 UI, 6 DI, 8 AO, 4 DO), and optional cellular interface for system integrators and OEMs building automation projects.
• IONA Niagara 4 Controller - Intel Powered (IONA-I) High-performance Niagara 4 controller powered by Intel Elkhart Lake Dual Core Processor delivering up to 4x faster performance than previous Niagara-based controllers, with integrated I/O and optional cellular connectivity for advanced IoT and smart building applications.
• JACE 9000 Tridium's latest flagship Niagara 4 controller and compact IoT server platform. Operates with Niagara 4.13+, featuring FIPS 140-2 encryption, TLS 1.3, secure boot, hardware security module authentication, and expandable design with up to four option modules for enterprise building automation.
• JACE 8000 Compact embedded IoT controller and server platform for building automation, featuring 2x Ethernet ports, 2x RS485 ports, 24V AC/DC power, and expandable architecture supporting up to four option modules for additional connectivity.
• Edge 534 IoT Controller JENEsys Edge 534 fully programmable Niagara 4 controller with 34 built-in I/Os, expandable up to 306 I/Os, powered by Niagara 4.11 with 1GHz AM335x ARM Cortex A-8 processor, designed for edge connectivity and advanced data analytics.
• EDGE 634 N4 Controller Niagara 4 edge controller with 100 Global Capacity Points and unlimited devices, featuring 1x Ethernet, 2x RS485 ports, 2x RJ45 IP ports, 1x mini-B USB, with 10x DO, 8x AO, and 16x UI onboard.
• OpenConnect Gateway Integration gateway enabling rapid connectivity between fire alarm systems and Building Management System protocols, supporting BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus TCP, Modbus Serial, and LON FTT10. Compatible with Kentec Syncro, VES Elite RS, and Shield Omega fire alarm panels.
• Modbus Gateway Protocol converter providing Modbus TCP to Modbus RS485 (RTU) connectivity, available in TCP-CON, TCP-MULTICON, and TCP-MULTICON-RTU variants for flexible master-slave gateway configurations.
• Communicator LT2 Established integration platform with 15+ years and thousands of installations, supporting over 260 diverse building systems including BMS, Modbus, BACnet, lighting, fire alarm, intruder alarm, and power meters with license-free BACnet and Modbus interfaces.
• eBMS/IO Multi IO Module I/O module providing mixed inputs and outputs (4 DI, 6 DO, 6 UI, 2 AO) with hand-auto override switches and Modbus RS485 connectivity, with cascadable design for DIN rail or direct mounting.
• iSMA I/O Modules Multiprotocol I/O module family supporting BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU/ASCII, including MIX series (MIX18, MIX38), universal input modules (8UI), triac output modules (4TO), and IP-enabled variants for network connectivity.
• Small Building Supervisor Niagara 4 supervisor solution for small buildings with scalable connectivity options from 1 to unlimited Niagara network connections, including initial maintenance for 1.5, 3, or 5 years.
• Niagara Cloud Suite Cloud-based service extending Niagara to the cloud with three integrated services: Niagara Remote for secure remote access, Niagara Recover for automatic cloud backup and recovery, and Niagara Data Service for live and historical data access.
• Niagara Analytics Framework Data analytics extension for Niagara Framework providing real-time and historical data analysis. Version 2.1 compatible with Niagara 4.4 and 4.6, includes algorithm library for BAS and energy applications with actionable analytic alerts.
• Niagara 4 Web Supervisor Web-based supervision and management platform for Niagara 4 systems, providing visualization, control, and monitoring of connected building systems.
• Niagara 4 Drivers Extensive library of Niagara 4 drivers enabling integration with BACnet, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, Trend, and other building automation protocols.
• Reflow Visual programming environment for Niagara Framework, enabling drag-and-drop development of control logic and automation sequences.
• Trend IP Integration Niagara 4 driver enabling integration with Trend BMS systems (IQ4/IQ3/IQ2/IQ1 range), supporting full controller discovery, point management, time zone scheduling, and alarm handling.
• Enterprise Security License - JACE 8000 Security license for JACE 8000 controller enabling access control integration with up to 32 readers for physical security management.
• Tyrrell Analytics Cloud-based analytics platform for energy optimization, providing real-time identification of faulty equipment, operational insights, and continuous monitoring of building performance through IONA controller connectivity.
• Satchwell Retrofit Solution Upgrade solution for legacy Satchwell BAS2000, BAS2800, and Sigma systems without full replacement, including controller upgrades, I/O cards, and Modbus integration enabling connection to modern Niagara platforms.
• CrossTalk3 Fire Reporting Integrated fire alarm reporting solution enabling fire alarm system data integration and monitoring within Niagara-based building management platforms.
• LoRaWAN IoT Devices Wireless IoT devices using LoRaWAN protocol for long-range, low-power connectivity, including energy meters and sensors for building monitoring and optimization.
• Cellular Connectivity Cellular connectivity solutions including Quectel EG25-G Cat 4 module for IONA controllers, enabling worldwide LTE access and remote connectivity for IoT deployments.
• Power Monitoring Power monitoring hardware including LoRaWAN-based energy meters and compatible modules for real-time energy consumption tracking and optimization.
• Touch Screens Touch screen interfaces for building management system visualization and control at local installation points.
• JACE Expansion Modules Expansion modules for JACE controllers including LON FTT10A, Dual RS485, RS232, and accessory kits for extended connectivity options.
• JACE 9000 Software Upgrade One-time software upgrade license enabling JACE 9000 controllers to run latest Niagara 4 Framework versions, with enhanced cybersecurity, improved performance, and new integration capabilities.
• JACE 8000 Software Upgrade Software upgrade enabling JACE 8000 controllers to run latest Niagara 4 Framework versions, unlocking improved features, modern security protocols, and better integration capabilities.
• Niagara 4 Training Comprehensive 5-day Niagara 4 TCP training course conducted by Tyrrell Products' Tridium-certified in-house trainers, covering designing, engineering, and programming Niagara 4 projects with hands-on lab exercises.
• Reflow Training 3-day Reflow training course covering visual programming environment for Niagara Framework, including hands-on exercises for control logic development.
• Niagara Cloud Suite Training Training courses for Niagara Cloud Suite platform covering remote engineering, data management, and cloud-based building automation.
• Systems Integration Professional services for integrating diverse building systems into unified Niagara-based platforms, ensuring seamless data exchange and coordinated control.
• Maintenance, Support & Training Ongoing maintenance, technical support, and training services ensuring Niagara-based systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in line with design intent long after handover.
• IoT & Analytics Solutions Consulting and implementation services for IoT deployments and analytics-powered building optimization, leveraging LoRaWAN devices, IONA controllers, and Tyrrell Analytics.
• BMS Graphics Design Studios Custom 2D and 3D graphics design services for Tridium Niagara, Trend IQ Vision, and BMS front ends with worldwide remote delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in energy consumption month-on-month for garden centre project using IONA and Tyrrell Analytics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration42 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, parent, flagship and supporting.

• TridiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Tyrrell Products is a Tridium 2024 Platinum Distributor, the highest tier of partnership. They serve as distributor, OEM, trainer, and development partner for Tridium's Niagara Framework products including JACE controllers, Niagara software, and related solutions. This partnership provides access to the widest array of Niagara-compatible products in the UK market.
• TBT Group (Tyrrell Building Technologies Group)parentOthersParent company of Tyrrell Products, operating as a building technologies group. Tyrrell Products is identified as a TBT Group Company.
• iSMA ControlliflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriSMA Controlli is a market leader in industrial automation and control systems. Tyrrell Products distributes iSMA's comprehensive range of I/O modules, controllers, and BACnet/Modbus communication devices including MIX series, FCU controllers, and compact I/O modules.
• LynxspringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLynxspring is a technology company specializing in building automation, energy management, and IoT applications. Tyrrell Products distributes Lynxspring's JENEsys Edge controllers, Onyx IO modules, and related Niagara 4-compatible solutions for edge-to-enterprise integration.
• One SightsolutionssupportingTechnology or IntegrationOne Sightsolutions develops Niagara 4 software add-ons including MQTT integration, REST API tools, station backup, and other utilities. Tyrrell Products resells their software solutions to Niagara users.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Contemporary Controls: Specialist BASnet and Niagara-compatible integration gateway manufacturer. Comparable to Tyrrell because both target system integrators with multi-protocol gateways (BACnet, Modbus, LON) and complementary I/O modules.
• KMC Controls: Independent BAS controller and I/O manufacturer. Comparable to Tyrrell because both specialize in Niagara-adjacent, open-protocol controllers and integration gateways serving system integrators in mid-market commercial buildings.
• Automated Logic (Carrier): WebCTRL-based BAS provider owned by Carrier. Comparable to Tyrrell because both provide Niagara-style integrated building management with proprietary controllers, I/O, and cloud/analytics software aimed at commercial customers.
• Reliable Controls: Specialty BAS controller and integration manufacturer focused on mid-market commercial buildings. Direct comparable to Tyrrell because both sell proprietary controllers plus third-party integration gateways targeting system integrators with a horizontal, multi-protocol value proposition.
• Delta Controls: BAS hardware and software specialist serving system integrators globally. Comparable to Tyrrell because both compete in the same integrator-channel, multi-protocol controller/I/O niche with proprietary software overlays.
• Distech Controls: Building automation controller and software provider acquired by Acuity Brands. Comparable to Tyrrell because both offer proprietary controllers, I/O modules, and an integration story across BACnet/Modbus/LON for commercial buildings.

Emerging players

• Lynxspring: Niagara-focused edge-to-enterprise platform vendor and a Tyrrell distribution partner. Comparable because it manufactures JENEsys Edge controllers and Onyx IO modules — direct overlap with Tyrrell's IONA/JACE controller portfolio within the same Niagara ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Global building management and energy platform. Comparable as a broad incumbent with EcoStruxure Building Operation competing for the same Niagara-addressable customers that Tyrrell serves through integrators.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global building automation giant offering Desigo and APOGEE. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose proprietary BAS portfolio competes with Tyrrell's Niagara-based offering for the same enterprise and mid-market customers.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Owner of the Tridium/Niagara platform that Tyrrell distributes. A broad incumbent in the BAS space; while it owns Tyrrell's core platform, it competes at the enterprise tier and could disintermediate smaller distributors like Tyrrell.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tyrrellproducts

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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