What Aarcomm Systems Inc does

Aarcomm Systems Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of ruggedized wireless radio remote control systems for industrial equipment, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The company designs and builds handheld remotes (H212, Handheld X-Range), belly-pack remotes (BPT and S111 Lite), wireless kill switches (H106) and dig wand safety devices, paired with IP67-rated C220/C200 receiver/controllers that connect to machinery via CAN bus, multi-I/O, and safety-loop monitoring. Its proprietary Universal Remote Firmware codes machine-type specifications directly into the remote as software parameters, allowing a single handheld to operate across a mixed fleet as a universal spare; complementary firmware-configurable radio profiles (HighPerf, GoodPerf, SavePowr, LongRun) trade off range (up to ~1,500 m), latency (35-140 ms) and battery life, with LFP battery chemistry supporting up to 160 hours of operation per charge and 2,000+ charging cycles.

Aarcomm serves industrial operators in concrete line pumping, concrete boom pumping, concrete mixer truck fleets, hydrovac excavation, and jetter/cleaning applications, with motion-sensing kill switches providing configurable dead-man functionality for safety compliance. The company also offers aftermarket plug-n-play conversion kits that retrofit existing equipment to wireless control and a 2-year warranty backed by a 1-week repair turnaround and loaner program.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales (transmitters, receivers, charging cradles, conversion kits, accessories) plus warranty and repair services, sold both directly to end-user operators and through a network of equipment dealers and OEMs that spec-in Aarcomm systems with new machinery. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales cycles run through toll-free and local phone lines, email, a customer support portal, and equipment-dealer channels across North America. The company is described as 100% focused on wireless control solutions, with no disclosed external funding, partnerships, M&A activity, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Aarcomm Systems Inc

Legal name

Aarcomm Systems Inc.

Website

https://aarcomm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aarcomm Systems Inc. manufactures ruggedized wireless radio remote control systems — handheld, belly-pack, and safety kill-switch remotes paired with IP67 receivers — for industrial operators in concrete pumping, hydrovac excavation, and utility jetting applications across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wireless Remote Controls

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Telematics, ADAS & Fleet Electronics Manufacturing (IMACABAM)

Keywords

• Industrial wireless remote controls
• Radio remote control systems
• Concrete pump remotes
• Hydrovac kill switches
• Aftermarket equipment conversion kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wireless Remote Control Hardware: Aarcomm generates revenue primarily through the sale of wireless remote control systems, including handheld remotes (HHT/H212), belly pack remotes (BPT Lite/S111), and wireless kill switches (H106). Systems include both transmitters (remotes) and receivers (C220/C200 controllers) along with necessary wiring harnesses and antennas.
2. Aftermarket Conversion Kits: The company sells aftermarket upgrade kits enabling simple plug-n-play conversion of existing equipment to wireless remote control, targeting operators seeking to modernize older machinery.
3. Accessories and Chargers: Revenue generated from sale of accessories including universal charging cradles, dual charging cradles, antennas, and replacement parts.
4. Warranty and Repair Services: The company offers a 2-year warranty on all remotes, receivers, and charging cradles with a 1-week repair turnaround. Free battery replacement for units under warranty.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aarcomm Systems Inc designs and manufactures ruggedized wireless radio remote control systems for industrial equipment used in construction and utility applications. Its product line includes handheld remotes (H212, Handheld X-Range), belly-pack remotes (S111 Lite, BPT), wireless kill switches (H106, Dig Wand), and matched C220/C200 receiver/controllers sold to concrete pumping, hydrovac excavation, and jetter operators via direct sales and equipment dealer channels.

Product overview

Aarcomm Systems Inc offers a unified portfolio of ruggedized wireless remote control solutions for industrial equipment. The core product line centers on three remote form factors (handheld, belly pack, and kill switch) paired with C220/C200 receiver/controllers. Remotes communicate with receivers via proprietary radio links with magnet-based pairing. The ecosystem includes charging accessories (Universal and Dual Charging Cradles supporting Qi wireless charging), aftermarket conversion kits for system upgrades, and firmware upgrade utilities. All products share common firmware architecture, diagnostic modes, and configuration interfaces, allowing mixed deployments across a fleet with reduced inventory overhead.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H212 Handheld Remote Wireless handheld remote control with dual display screens and 12 push-button controls for operating industrial machinery. Features configurable button behavior, matching capability with C220 receivers, and diagnostic mode for troubleshooting; designed for concrete pumping and industrial operators.
• Handheld X-Range Remote Extended-range wireless handheld remote offering enhanced signal coverage for industrial operations requiring greater distance from controlled machinery.
• S111 Belly Pack Lite Remote Lightweight belt-worn belly-pack wireless remote with 9 push-buttons and two joysticks, IP67 waterproof rating, sealed battery design, and Qi2 wireless cradle charging for hands-free industrial equipment operation.
• Belly Pack Remote (BPT) Belt-worn wireless remote control system for hands-free operation of industrial equipment with ergonomic design for extended use in industrial and concrete-pumping applications.
• H106 Wireless Kill Switch Safety-focused wireless remote for hydrovac excavators with motion sensing (vertical, horizontal, slope modes) and configurable angle and acceleration thresholds to detect drops and excessive angles, automatically halting machine operation.
• Dig Wand Wireless Kill Switch Dead-man switch safety device for hydrovac excavation with configurable vertical, horizontal, and slope sensing modes and a Learn feature to calibrate thresholds against operational movement patterns.
• C220 Receiver Controller IP67-rated wireless receiver/controller connecting Aarcomm remotes to industrial machinery, with multiple I/O options, CAN bus support, safety loop monitoring, diagnostic capabilities, 6–32V input, up to 20A current, and over-temperature/short-circuit protection.
• C200 Receiver Controller Legacy wireless receiver paired with Aarcomm remotes supporting similar functionality to C220, with firmware upgrade capability via Texas Instruments LM Flash Programmer.
• Aftermarket Conversion Kit Plug-and-play aftermarket kit enabling simple conversion of existing equipment to Aarcomm wireless remote control, bundling a C220 receiver with a compatible handheld remote for fleet retrofit upgrades.
• Universal Charging Cradle Qi2 wireless charging cradle compatible with H106, H212, and S111 remotes, supporting USB-C PD input (9V, 30W minimum), operating from -40C to 60C, with alarm output for missing-remote alerts.
• Dual Charging Cradle Qi1 wireless charging cradle for H212 and H106 remotes connecting to 12V/24V vehicle battery, with alarm functionality when the remote is removed.
• Warranty and Repair Service 2-year warranty coverage on all remotes, receivers, and charging cradles with a 1-week repair turnaround, free battery replacement for units under warranty, and loaner units available for urgent situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1500 meters wireless range in HighPerf mode
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Autec: Italian manufacturer of radio remote controls for industrial lifting, mobile machinery, and process automation. Directly comparable transmitter/receiver product line with similar ruggedized feature set.
• Tele Radio: Swedish-headquartered industrial wireless remote control vendor serving mobile machinery, cranes, and process industries. Comparable radio remote product portfolio and similar end markets in construction and material handling.
• Cattron Group: North American industrial radio remote control manufacturer serving material handling, mobile equipment, and rail. Closely comparable in product category and customer base, with similar ruggedized wireless control solutions.
• HBC-radiomatic: German-headquartered global leader in radio remote controls for cranes, construction, and material handling equipment. Directly comparable product line (handheld transmitters, belly packs, receivers) serving overlapping concrete, crane, and industrial-equipment end markets.
• Scanreco: Swedish manufacturer of wireless remote controls for mobile hydraulics, cranes, and construction equipment. Direct product-line overlap with Aarcomm in handheld transmitters, belly packs, and proportional control receivers.
• Remote Control Technology (RCT): Australian-headquartered supplier of remote control and automation solutions for mining, earthmoving, and industrial equipment. Highly comparable product set, with similar focus on ruggedized safety-critical wireless controls.

Emerging players

• Ikusi: Spanish electronics and remote control firm with industrial wireless control offerings. Partial overlap with Aarcomm in radio remote controls for industrial machinery, though Ikusi operates across a broader electronics portfolio.

Regional players

• MOBA Mobile Automation: German specialist in automation and machine control for construction equipment including concrete paving and road construction. Comparable in adjacent concrete-equipment end markets, primarily European-based.

Broad incumbents

• Danfoss Power Solutions (PLUS+1): Global incumbent in mobile hydraulics and machine electronics with CAN bus controllers, joysticks, and integrated control systems. Overlaps with Aarcomm at the receiver/controller layer in mobile off-highway equipment.
• Conductix-Wampfler: Larger industrial electronics and power delivery specialist serving material handling, cranes, and mobile equipment. Comparable in serving crane/industrial customers, but with a much broader portfolio beyond wireless remotes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Aarcomm

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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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