Automation Werx

What Automation Werx does

Automation Werx, LLC is an industrial automation systems integration firm headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, founded in 2013 by Trevor Steffler and Brandon Hammer. The company delivers turn-key automation solutions across the full project lifecycle — system design and engineering, drafting and documentation, control panel fabrication (UL508A/UL698 certified), installation, startup/testing, and operator training — for customers in water/wastewater, dairy, agricultural, food/beverage, mining, and municipal/government verticals across the Intermountain West (Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington, Wyoming). Its technical stack spans PLC programming across multiple manufacturers (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider), SCADA/HMI development (including Inductive Automation Ignition), instrumentation, industrial networking, variable frequency drives and softstarters, remote telemetry, enterprise video monitoring (Axis/Milestone), and historian/reporting solutions. Core differentiators include vendor-agnostic solution selection, comprehensive documentation packages transferred to customer ownership at project completion, and the absence of mandatory service contracts.

Revenue is generated on a project-based professional services model through direct sales and competitive bidding on public and private contracts. The company offers free estimates and consultations, prices per project scope, and bills pay-as-you-go with no recurring subscription layer. GTM is sales-led: project managers and division leads (Ag/Dairy, Water/Wastewater, Industrial Services) engage enterprise and government customers through competitive bidding, manufacturer referral channels (Rockwell, DeLaval), and direct consultation. Named customers include Longs Peak Dairy, InteGrow Malt LLC (a Grupo Modelo/Cargill joint venture), ConAgra Lamb Weston, Harvest Moon Brewery, City of Great Falls, Pablo Water and Sewer District, and City of Laramie. On May 14, 2026, Automation Werx was acquired by Relevant Solutions, LLC — a systems integration platform backed by Fusion Capital Partners — marking Relevant's first add-on acquisition and establishing its first Intermountain West presence. The company continues operating from Idaho Falls with its existing team under the Relevant Solutions platform.

Name

Automation Werx

Legal name

Automation Werx, LLC

Website

https://automationwerx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Automation Werx is an Idaho Falls-based industrial automation systems integrator delivering turn-key PLC, SCADA, control panel, and instrumentation solutions to water/wastewater, dairy, agricultural, and municipal clients across the Intermountain West. Acquired by Relevant Solutions in May 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation integration
• PLC programming services
• SCADA HMI development
• Control panel fabrication
• Water wastewater automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Idaho Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration Services: Project-based professional services for automation systems including design, fabrication, installation, startup/testing, and training. Revenue derived from engineering labor, panel fabrication, instrumentation, and project management services on a per-project basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Automation Werx is a systems integration company that delivers turn-key industrial automation solutions spanning design, fabrication, installation, startup/testing, and operator training. Core offerings include PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panel fabrication, instrumentation integration, industrial networking, remote telemetry, motor control, and alarm management, delivered as complete projects for water/wastewater, dairy, agricultural, food/beverage, and industrial customers in the Intermountain West. All programs, drawings, and documentation are licensed and turned over to the owner at the end of every project.

Product overview

Automation Werx is a systems integration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation products and services. The core offering is turn-key systems integration encompassing PLC programming, SCADA/HMI programming, control panel fabrication, instrumentation, networking, and remote telemetry. Services span the full project lifecycle from design and engineering through fabrication, installation, startup/testing, and training. The company specializes in water/wastewater, dairy, and agriculture verticals, serving clients across Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The product portfolio is structured as a single integrated service offering rather than discrete packaged products, with capabilities including alarm management, database/reporting, motor control (VFDs), enterprise camera monitoring, and server configuration—all delivered as part of complete turn-key automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turn-Key Industrial Automation Solutions End-to-end industrial automation projects delivered on a turn-key basis for dairy, industrial, and wastewater treatment customers, including new construction, system remodel, and system maintenance. All project materials are licensed and turned over to the owner at project completion.
• Systems Integration Services Comprehensive design, installation, and integration of control systems for industrial automation applications across multiple industries, delivering unified automation architectures for customers.
• PLC Programming Services Programmable Logic Controller programming using controllers from Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, GE, and Schneider, tailored to project-specific requirements and budget constraints.
• Engineering and Design Services System design, drafting, and submittal services, including drawing sets, project binders, AutoCAD/PDF documentation, loop diagrams, PLC schematics, network diagrams, and reverse engineering of existing systems.
• Control Panel Fabrication UL508A and UL698 certified control panel fabrication and assembly services for industrial applications, produced at the Idaho Falls facility.
• SCADA and HMI Programming SCADA system programming and HMI development for monitoring and controlling automated industrial systems, with delivery using platforms such as Inductive Automation's Ignition and Rockwell PlantPAx.
• Instrumentation Integration Installation and integration of sensors and instruments for sensing pressure, flow, temperature, motion, and other process parameters within industrial control systems.
• Motor Control (VFD and Softstarter) Services Variable Frequency Drive and softstarter installation and programming for motor speed control and energy efficiency in industrial applications.
• Remote Telemetry Systems Remote monitoring and telemetry solutions using Ethernet/IP radios, antennas, fiber optic terminations, and historian servers for distributed industrial networks across wide geographic areas.
• Alarm Management and SMS/Email Notifications Alarm management systems and SMS/email notification services for monitoring system status and alerting operators to alarm conditions.
• Enterprise Camera Monitoring Solutions Enterprise camera monitoring solutions from Axis and Milestone, integrated with control systems for visual surveillance of industrial facilities.
• Project Management Services Full project lifecycle management spanning initial estimation, design, installation, startup/testing, and operator training for automation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in Rockwell Automation 2022 Sustainability Report
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DeLavalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeLaval is a world-class dairy service provider that Automation Werx partners with for dairy automation projects, including robotic milking systems and dairy facility controls.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation Werx is a Rockwell Automation Silver System Integrator and Water/Wastewater System Integrator. The partnership provides access to Allen Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, SCADA systems, and specialized domain expertise in water/wastewater applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interstates: Industrial engineering, controls, and electrical contractor serving food & beverage, ag, manufacturing, and renewable energy with turn-key project delivery — comparable turn-key model, vertical breadth, and panel fab capabilities.
• Tesco Controls: A Sacramento-based systems integrator specializing in water/wastewater, irrigation, and utility SCADA — directly overlapping Automation Werx's primary vertical (Water/Wastewater Division) with similar municipal SCADA and telemetry offerings.
• RoviSys Company: Independent industrial systems integrator offering PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES and panel fabrication capabilities across process and manufacturing industries — directly comparable in service mix, certification depth, and vendor-neutral positioning.
• Concept Systems Inc. Pacific Northwest industrial automation integrator focused on PLC, SCADA, and robotic system integration for food, beverage, dairy, and manufacturing — closely comparable to Automation Werx's Ag/Dairy and Food/Beverage verticals.
• Hallam-ICS: Vermont-based full-service industrial controls and systems integrator with Rockwell and other platform partnerships serving manufacturing and process customers — comparable scope across PLC, SCADA, and panel fabrication.
• MAVERICK Technologies: A long-standing Rockwell Automation partner and systems integrator (now acquired by Rockwell), providing PLC/SCADA integration and control panel fabrication across multiple industrial verticals — closely aligned with Automation Werx's core service stack and certification tier.
• Sage Automation: Specialized systems integrator delivering custom industrial automation and controls solutions across multiple manufacturing and process verticals — comparable to Automation Werx's full-lifecycle custom integration approach.
• Relevant Solutions, LLC: Acquired Automation Werx in May 2026 as its first add-on under Fusion Capital Partners. Operates as a similar industrial systems integration platform covering automation, controls, and panel fabrication — directly comparable business model and customer vertical mix.

Broad incumbents

• Avanceon: Larger multinational systems integrator with a North American presence providing automation, control panel fabrication, and engineering services across energy, manufacturing, and process industries — a broader incumbent operating in adjacent service categories with overlap in PLC/SCADA and municipal-style automation.
• Nexus Controls (Baker Hughes): Baker Hughes business offering industrial control systems and lifecycle services for turbines and rotating equipment — incumbent partner-network competitor with overlapping capabilities in control system integration and aftermarket services for process customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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