What IEMA Us does

IEMA US Inc is a Park Ridge, Illinois-based industrial automation and software development firm founded in 2016 as the North American subsidiary of Italian parent IEMA Group. The company delivers end-to-end manufacturing engineering capabilities across opportunity assessment, design, implementation, and on-going technical assistance, operating through three teams of engineers who serve clients both remotely and on-site. Core services include automation, system integration, software development, hardware supply, robotics and mechanical installation, and 24/7 remote technical assistance; a recent revamping and renewing line upgrades legacy PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems without full replacement. The company serves seven industrial verticals — automotive, logistics, packaging, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and aerospace — addressing pain points such as planned and unplanned downtime, obsolete control systems, format changeover delays, and traceability and compliance gaps under UL, OSHA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, and ISA-101 standards.

IEMA US combines proprietary technology with multi-vendor integration depth. Its proprietary Iemacle platform applies AI to equipment sensor data for predictive maintenance and failure early-warning, accompanied by a configurable data collection system with a standardized UI scalable from factory to corporate level. Vision Systems provide machine-vision-based quality control (defect detection, dimension measurement, assembly verification) and real-time robotic guidance for pick-and-place, orientation, and path planning. The integration portfolio spans Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, and Omron PLCs and Wonderware, FactoryTalk, iFIX, Ignition, and WinCC SCADA platforms, with MQTT-based IIoT connectivity enabling cloud-ready remote dashboards.

The business model is project-based professional services augmented by managed-service recurring revenue from 24/7 remote technical assistance. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct B2B enterprise sales; demand generation combines digital (Google Ads, GA4), email (Brevo), content (case studies, downloadable brochures), and LinkedIn. IEMA Group (Italy) provides back-office, technical, and cluster-of-companies support, while a partnership with Pharmadoo extends pharmaceutical-sector capability. Case studies demonstrate quantifiable outcomes including 30% downtime reduction in food packaging, 22% scrap reduction in cosmetics dosing, 65% cost savings versus new machine purchase in aerospace, and zero-breakage/30% downtime reduction in pharma vial packaging.

Name

IEMA Us

Legal name

IEMA US Inc

Website

https://iemaus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IEMA US Inc is an Illinois-based industrial automation and software development firm serving North American manufacturers since 2016, delivering system integration, PLC/SCADA migration, robotics, vision systems, AI predictive maintenance, and 24/7 remote technical assistance across automotive, pharma, packaging, food, logistics, cosmetics, and aerospace verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• System integration
• PLC migration services
• SCADA modernization
• Predictive maintenance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Park Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Services: Project-based professional services including automation, system integration, software development, hardware supply, robotics installation, and technical documentation. Services are customized to customer needs with end-to-end capabilities from opportunity assessment through implementation and ongoing support.
2. 24/7 Remote Technical Assistance: Continuous technical support services available every hour of every day, providing remote diagnostics and assistance to maintain operational continuity for clients.
3. Industrial Revamping and Renewing: Upgrade services for existing automation systems including PLC migration, HMI/SCADA upgrades, and component modernization as an alternative to full replacement.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IEMA US provides end-to-end industrial automation, system integration, and software development services for North American manufacturers. The company modernizes existing plants through PLC, HMI, and SCADA migration, deploys robotics and machine vision systems, and delivers proprietary AI-based predictive maintenance via its Iemacle platform. It also offers 24/7 remote technical assistance, hardware supply, and specialty services including system certification, technical documentation, and interactive training.

Product overview

IEMA US is an industrial automation and software development company serving the North American manufacturing sector since 2016. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end capabilities spanning automation, system integration, software development, and hardware supply. Core services include Automation Services, System Integration, Software Development, Hardware Supply, Robotics & Mechanical Installation, and 24/7 Remote Assistance. The company specializes in Industrial Revamping and Renewing services that modernize outdated automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) without full replacement. Key proprietary offerings include Iemacle (AI-powered predictive maintenance system) and Vision Systems (for quality control and robotic guidance). Specialty services include System Certification, Technical Documentation & Translation, Interactive Training, and Project Analysis. The company operates across multiple industry sectors including automotive, logistics, packaging, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and aerospace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Services End-to-end industrial process automation services including PLC programming, system design, and implementation, delivered alongside clients for manufacturing process automation activities.
• System Integration Tailor-made technological solutions engineered around specific client requirements, integrating multiple automation technologies into cohesive manufacturing systems.
• Software Development Custom software solutions that simplify complex manufacturing processes, including data collection systems and standardized user interfaces scalable to factory or corporate level.
• Hardware Supply Supply of industrial hardware components as part of comprehensive automation solutions for manufacturing facilities.
• Robotics and Mechanical Installation Robot and AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) installation services for manufacturing facilities, including integration with production lines and vision-guided applications.
• 24/7 Remote Technical Assistance Continuous technical support available every hour of every day for manufacturing clients, providing remote diagnostics and assistance to maintain operational continuity.
• Industrial Revamping and Renewing Services Upgrade services for existing automation systems including PLC migration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Omron), HMI upgrades, and SCADA modernization (Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, iFIX, WinCC) that modernize outdated equipment without full replacement.
• Iemacle Predictive Maintenance Platform Proprietary AI-powered equipment monitoring system that processes equipment data through AI trained to recognize early-stage failure signals, generating periodic reports and ad-hoc alarms for predictive maintenance.
• Vision Systems for Quality Control and Robotics Machine vision solutions for automated quality control and intelligent robotic applications, enabling defect detection, dimension measurement, assembly verification, and real-time robot guidance for dynamic pick-and-place operations.
• System Certification Consulting Consultancy services on industrial machine analysis according to OSHA, ANSI, and CSA regulations for industrial clients.
• Technical Documentation and Translation Technical documentation packages as per applicable standards and regulations, including translation services to facilitate equipment certification and regulatory compliance.
• Interactive Training Immersive educational training for employees on new automation systems and processes.
• Project Analysis Comprehensive project analysis services for opportunity assessment and informed decision-making on automation investments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% Reduction in downtime (food packaging case)
• +6 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IEMA Group (Italy)coreOthersParent company headquartered in Italy. IEMA US was founded in 2016 to deploy IEMA Group's multi-faceted competencies over North America. IEMA Group provides access to a cluster of specialized companies contributing to project success with cutting edge solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acieta: US-based robotic and automation integration specialist delivering custom automation cells, vision systems, and robotic guidance solutions to manufacturers — overlapping on robotics installation and vision systems offerings.
• iAutomation: Multi-brand automation solutions provider serving North American manufacturers with motion control, vision, robotics, and process integration — closely comparable in integrated component-level automation offerings.
• CIMCO Automation: Industrial automation integration firm focused on custom automation cells, controls engineering, and integration services for North American manufacturers — directly comparable in offering and scale.
• RoviSys: US-based independent systems integrator delivering automation, process control, MES, and IIoT solutions across manufacturing verticals with multi-vendor SCADA/PLC expertise — essentially the same operating model as IEMA US in North America.
• Avanceon: Industrial automation solutions provider offering system integration, process control, and operations support to discrete and process manufacturers in the Middle East, Europe, and North America with a similar service mix to IEMA US.
• MAVERICK Technologies: Rockwell-aligned automation system integrator serving manufacturing clients with control system migration, MES, and digital transformation services — directly comparable in scope and target customer to IEMA US.
• ESCO Automation: Industrial automation distributor and systems integrator serving manufacturers with control components, drives, motion, and integration services across the central US — overlapping mid-market manufacturing customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Largest US-headquartered industrial automation OEM with an extensive system integrator partner network; serves the same manufacturers as IEMA US and competes for the same revamping and modernization budgets.
• Emerson (Automation Solutions): Global automation and controls OEM with significant services portfolio in process automation, PLC/SCADA, and lifecycle services; competing incumbent with direct SI capabilities and benchmark scale.
• ATS Corporation: TSX-listed automation solutions provider delivering custom automation, integration, and lifecycle services globally at materially larger scale than IEMA US; broader portfolio but overlapping customer base in manufacturing automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iema-us-inc.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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