Baco Control

What Baco Control does

Baco Controls, Inc. is the US and Canadian sales and marketing arm for the BACO family of industrial control and signaling devices, operating from a combined office and warehouse facility in Baldwinsville, NY. The company has sold BACO-branded products in North America since 1980, drawing on a brand heritage that traces back to 1919.

Its product portfolio centers on three lines: 22mm and 30mm control and signaling devices (pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, joysticks, buzzers, USB/potentiometer ports); disconnect switches rated from 12A to 100A in compact modular housings with tool-free pole expansion; and cam switches from 10A to 63A supported by more than 50,000 configurable electrical diagrams. Underlying technology emphasizes modularity — 22mm and 30mm operator heads share the same clip and contact blocks, and disconnect switches accept auxiliary contacts and additional poles without tools. The company complements its catalog with custom-built, NEMA4X/IP69K-rated control stations, including emergency stop enclosures certified to ISO13850, with same-day prototype and 1-2 day build times cited for custom configurations. All products carry a 10-year warranty and conform to UL, CSA, IEC, CE, ISO13850, and NEMA/IP ratings up to 4X and IP69K.

Baco Controls generates revenue through hardware sales of these devices, distributed exclusively through an authorized distributor network in the United States and Canada (including Electro Sonic Group and Radwell International in Canada). The company does not publish pricing; orders over $500 net qualify for prepaid ground freight within the continental US. End customers span at least 16 vertical segments, with primary focus on industrial machinery and automation/control panel builders, and secondary exposure to agricultural, airport, energy (EV charging), medical, marine, mining, robotics, and food processing equipment manufacturers. The company does not develop software, AI, or connected/IoT products based on the available information.

Name

Baco Control

Legal name

Baco Controls, Inc.

Website

https://bacocontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Baco Controls is the US and Canadian sales and marketing arm for BACO industrial control and signaling devices — pushbuttons, selector switches, disconnect switches, cam switches, and custom control stations — selling exclusively through an authorized distributor network to industrial machinery, automation, and specialty equipment OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Control and Signaling Devices

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Industrial pilot devices
• Control and signaling devices
• Cam switches
• Disconnect switches
• Custom control stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Baldwinsville

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Control Products Sales: Baco Controls generates revenue through the sale of industrial control and signaling devices including pushbuttons, disconnect switches, cam switches, joystick controllers, control stations, and accessories. Products are sold through an authorized distributor network in the US and Canada market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Baco Controls manufactures and distributes industrial control and signaling devices — including 22mm and 30mm pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, joysticks, disconnect switches (12A–100A), and cam switches (10A–63A). The company also assembles custom control stations combining these components into NEMA4X/IP-rated enclosures for industrial OEM and control panel customers across the US and Canada.

Product overview

Baco Controls offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial control and signaling devices organized into three core product lines: 22mm & 30mm Control & Signaling Devices (pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, joysticks, buzzers, USB, potentiometers, and specialty devices), Disconnect Switches (20A to 100A with multiple mounting options and accessories), and Cam Switches (12A to 63A with over 50,000 electrical configurations). The company also provides custom-built Control Stations combining their devices into NEMA4X/IP rated enclosures for specific applications. All products are backed by a 10-year BACO guarantee and are designed for maximum flexibility and modularity, allowing customers to choose from standard configurations or order tailor-made solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 22mm & 30mm Control & Signaling Devices A modular product family of industrial control and signaling devices including pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, joysticks, buzzers, USB ports, and potentiometers. Available in 22mm and 30mm sizes, products can be ordered as standard configurations or tailor-made to specification. Targeted at industrial machinery OEMs, control panel builders, and automation system integrators.
• Disconnect Switches Compact disconnect switches offered in three frame sizes (20–32A, 50–63A, 80–100A) with front or enclosed mounting capability. Supports tool-less expansion of additional poles and auxiliary contacts, with reversible terminal blocks for flexible installation. Sold to industrial equipment manufacturers, panel builders, and OEMs needing UL/CSA/IEC/CE certified isolation switches.
• Cam Switches Rotary cam switches rated from 10A to 63A with 1 to 24 contacts. Offers more than 50,000 different electrical diagrams for standard or custom configurations, with metal shafts capable of withstanding more than 1 million operations. Targeted at industrial OEMs, panel builders, and equipment manufacturers needing multi-position selector switches for measurement, control, and instrumentation applications.
• Custom-Built Control Stations Custom-engineered industrial control stations built from BACO pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, and E-stops housed in polycarbonate NEMA4X/IP-rated enclosures (IP66, IP69K). Includes start/stop enclosures, emergency stop stations, and specialized configurations with custom engravings and logos. Includes same-day part selection assistance, design draft, and prototype. Targeted at industrial equipment OEMs needing application-specific control stations.
• Joysticks Two-position and four-position joystick controllers available in maintained and momentary versions with optional latching function and central zero position. Suitable for marine, mobile equipment, and industrial applications requiring NEMA Type 1, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 13 ratings and manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility.
• Pushbuttons Pushbutton operators available in momentary or maintained, illuminated or non-illuminated, flush or projected configurations. Includes twin or triple touch variants and mushroom head options (32mm, 40mm, 70mm). Sold to industrial OEMs and panel builders.
• Selector Switches Selector switches in illuminated or non-illuminated versions with 2 or 3 positions, available with handle, lever, key, or knob operators. Sold to industrial OEMs and panel builders.
• Pilot Lights LED-based pilot lights available in one-piece body or modular configurations with separate head, clip, and LED module components. Used as visual indicators on industrial equipment and control panels.
• PR-One Cam Switch Series Competitive cam switch solution for essential functions, offered in panel mount or enclosed versions ranging from 10A to 63A with metal shafts capable of withstanding over 1 million operations. Conforms to UL 508 and CSA standards.
• Industrial 3 Pole Enclosed ON/OFF Main Switches Enclosed main switches ranging from 12A to 63A in 3-pole or 4-pole versions with yellow/red handles and IP65 protection. Conforms to IEC, UL, CSA, and CCC standards. Sold to industrial OEMs and panel builders for equipment isolation.
• Emergency Stop Control Stations NEMA4X rated emergency stop enclosures with ISO13850 certification. Available in multiple contact configurations with black base and yellow lid design. Used by OEMs and panel builders as machine safety stops.
• Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Operators Emergency stop push-turn to reset operators with compact 32mm or 40mm head sizes. Maintained function with push-turn reset mechanism, available in illuminated versions. IP66/IP69K/NEMA4X rated for harsh environments.
• Instrument Switches (Voltmeter and Ammeter Cam Switches) Voltmeter and ammeter cam switches recognized under UL 508 and CSA certified for general use 600V applications. Front IP40 and rear IP20 rated. Used by panel builders and OEMs for measurement and instrumentation switching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day prototype photos and 1-2 day build times for custom control stations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Electro Sonic GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectro Sonic Group is an authorized distributor for Baco Controls in Canada, located at 60 Renfrew Dr. Suite 110, Markham, ON L3R 0E1. They offer BACO industrial control products to Canadian customers.
• Radwell International Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadwell International is an authorized distributor for Baco Controls in Canada, located at 1100 S. Service Rd. #101, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0C5. They resell BACO industrial control products to Canadian customers.
• Thomas Marketing ServicesminorOthersThomas Marketing Services created and maintains the Baco Controls website (bacocontrols.com). They provide digital marketing services for the company.
• Make A Wish of CNYminorOthersBaco Controls supports Make A Wish of CNY as part of their corporate giving back program, supporting children in need in Central New York.
• Francis HouseminorOthersBaco Controls supports Francis House, a charitable organization in Baldwinsville, NY area.
• Red Cross BloodminorOthersBaco Controls supports Red Cross Blood donation programs as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a large diversified industrial manufacturer with an extensive switchgear, disconnect switch, and industrial control portfolio that overlaps directly with BACO's disconnect and control-station product lines, while also offering a much broader electrical ecosystem.
• ABB: ABB provides a full range of industrial pilot devices, cam switches, and disconnect switches alongside drives, robots, and PLCs — overlapping with BACO on component-level products while competing on system-level integration.
• Siemens: Siemens is a global industrial automation incumbent offering Sirius-series command and signaling devices, disconnect switches, and control stations — competing with BACO across panel builders and OEM customers, often as part of broader PLC/HMI bundles.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley line includes 800T/800F pushbuttons, disconnect switches, and control stations used by U.S. OEMs and panel builders — competing with BACO for the same industrial customer wallet share.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's Harmony series pushbuttons, selector switches, and disconnect switches directly compete with BACO's 22mm/30mm portfolio, and Schneider bundles these components into broader automation offerings across the same industrial customer base.

Direct peers

• EAO Corporation: EAO designs and manufactures industrial pushbuttons, emergency stops, and human-machine interface components used in machinery, transportation, and process industries — a near-direct competitor to BACO's 22mm/30mm control and signaling portfolio.
• Crouzet: Crouzet is a European manufacturer of cam switches, control devices, and pilot lights with deep expertise in rotary switching — closely comparable to BACO's cam-switch specialty and serving similar industrial and machinery customers.
• IDEC Corporation: IDEC is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial control and signaling devices — pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, and cam switches — that competes head-to-head with BACO in the same 22mm/30mm panel-mount categories and similar OEM and panel-builder channels.
• Banner Engineering: Banner Engineering supplies industrial control and signaling products — including pushbuttons, indicator lights, and machine-safety devices — to OEMs and factory-automation customers across North America, competing closely with BACO in pilot devices and stack lights.
• Schmersal Group: Schmersal is a specialist in machine-safety switching devices, including emergency-stop operators, safety switches, and safety-rated control stations — directly overlapping with BACO's ISO13850 E-stop and safety device product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance29 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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