Name

LudanTech

Legal name

Ludan-Tech

Website

https://ludantech.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & Systems Integration

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Public transportation ticketing
• SCADA process control
• Command and control security
• Aerostat surveillance systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lod

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC): LudanTech operates primarily as an EPC contractor delivering complete systems from planning and design through installation and commissioning. Revenue is generated through large-scale infrastructure projects for government and industrial clients.
2. Hardware and Systems Sales: Sale of ticketing equipment, validation terminals, payment machines, control systems, and surveillance systems as part of integrated project delivery.
3. Software and Integration Services: Custom software development, system integration, and ongoing software maintenance for industrial, transportation, and security systems.
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing technical support, system maintenance, and operational assistance for deployed systems including expert technician teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LudanTech designs, integrates, installs, and executes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in computers and process control for industrial, transportation, and defense applications. The company delivers smart public transportation ticketing and electric fleet management systems, C4I security and surveillance solutions including proprietary aerostat platforms, and SCADA/MES industrial automation systems, with end-to-end project delivery from planning through installation and maintenance.

Product overview

LudanTech is a multidisciplinary technology company providing smart solutions across three core domains: public transportation, security, and industrial technology. The portfolio includes multiple product lines and subsidiaries: Symcotech (ticketing systems, fleet management, ATE for defense), Ardan Control Tech (control/monitoring systems, energy efficiency), RT LTA Systems (aerostat surveillance systems - SkyStar and SkyGuard), and Ludan Software & Control (process automation for manufacturing). Core products include OPCAR-EV for electric fleet management, smart ticketing infrastructure, PI System for industrial monitoring, C4I security systems, and automated testing equipment. The offering operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture with specialized subsidiaries addressing distinct market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Symcotech: Subsidiary specializing in ticketing systems, access control, fleet management, and electronic testing equipment (ATE) for defense.
• Ardan Control Tech
• Ludan Software & Control
• RT LTA Systems
• OPCAR-EV

Products and services

• OPCAR-EV Electric Fleet Management System End-to-end management system for electric bus fleet charging processes, providing real-time scheduling, smart charging coordination, and energy management for public transit operators. Currently manages over 750 electric vehicles, 22 GWh energy supply, and 36.5 MVA power capacity.
• Smart Public Transportation Ticketing Systems Complete ticketing infrastructure for public transportation operators including ticket vending machines, smart card validation terminals, payment management systems, and back-office solutions. Deployed for Jerusalem Light Rail (Red, Green, and Blue Lines), Tel Aviv Light Rail (Green and Purple Lines), and major bus operators including Dan, Egged, Kavim, Afikim, and Metropoline.
• PI System (Plant Information / Manufacturing Data Monitoring) Real-time monitoring and data collection system that pulls data from all plant sensors, controllers, electrical systems, HVAC, and production infrastructure to enable data-driven operational and financial decisions, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization.
• C4I Security Command and Control Systems Integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) platforms combining Milestone-based video management, surveillance control, advanced sensor analysis, and real-time threat detection alerts for government complexes, critical infrastructure, and defense facilities.
• SkyStar Tactical Aerostat Surveillance Systems Compact, mobile tactical aerostat (balloon) systems capable of carrying payloads up to 60 kg at altitudes up to 500 meters, designed for continuous 24/7 operation in harsh conditions for intelligence, security, and communications applications.
• SkyGuard Large Aerostat Surveillance Systems Large Zeppelin-style aerostats ranging from 17m to 73m in length, operating at altitudes up to 5 km with payloads up to 2.5 tons, used for aerial defense and border protection with over 6 million operational hours deployed worldwide.
• Automated Testing Equipment (ATE) Computerized testing systems for defense, aerospace, and aviation electronics including thermal imaging (FLIR), aerial imaging pods, maritime observation turrets, reaction wheels, gyroscopes, and HUD testing. Delivered to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Elbit Systems, El-Op, and Israel Aerospace Industries.
• Industrial Energy Management and Efficiency Solutions PME (Power Monitoring & Energy Management) systems for real-time electrical consumption monitoring and optimization, plus broader energy efficiency projects for industrial facilities, data centers, and commercial buildings.
• SCADA and MES Industrial Automation Systems Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time monitoring, control, and data analysis from production floors, built on Rockwell Automation PLCs and RSView HMI platforms, including ANSI/ISA-88-compliant pharmaceutical batch process control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 payment machines delivered with maximum uptime
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dan Public Transportation (OPCAR-EV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, LudanTech subsidiary Symcotech partnered with Dan Public Transportation to establish OPCAR-EV, a company specializing in control, monitoring, and energy management systems for electric vehicle fleet charging stations. This joint venture supports the transition to electric transportation in Israel and abroad.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationLudanTech utilizes Rockwell programmable logic controllers (PLCs), RSView HMI interfaces, and RSBatch engine for pharmaceutical batch process control systems. Rockwell technology provides the foundation for industrial automation solutions.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationArdan Control Tech uses Milestone-based command and control systems for security and video management, providing advanced monitoring and management capabilities for government and critical infrastructure projects.
• RT LTA Systems (Aerostat Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationRT LTA Systems, a subsidiary of Ludan-Tech, specializes in development, design, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of aerostat systems (SkyStar and SkyGuard families) for surveillance, intelligence, and security applications.
• Rafael Advanced Defense SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSymcotech provides ATE (Automated Test Equipment) management services for Rafael, testing defense electronics and components. Preferred supplier relationship with major Israeli defense contractors.
• Aero-T (Aerostat Subsidiary)coreTechnology or IntegrationAero-T is a subsidiary of RT LTA Systems, providing additional manufacturing and operational capabilities for aerostat balloon systems.
• Shapir TransportationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSymcotech provided smart payment solutions including Rav-Kav card vending and recharge equipment to Shapir transportation company, including over 100 payment machines with full technical support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cubic Corporation: Global fare collection and transportation technology provider. Directly comparable to LudanTech's Symcotech subsidiary for smart ticketing systems, validation equipment, and back-office payment platforms used by major transit operators.
• Elbit Systems: Major Israeli defense electronics company that directly interfaces with LudanTech as both a customer (uses LudanTech ATE services) and an adjacent provider of C4I, surveillance, and defense systems. Overlap in command-and-control, electro-optics testing, and security platforms makes it the most directly comparable Israeli counterpart.
• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation leader and core technology partner of LudanTech (PLCs, RSView, RSBatch). Comparable in industrial process control, SCADA, and pharma/food/beverage batch control — the markets Ludan Software & Control serves through Rockwell-based systems.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Israel's flagship aerospace and defense integrator, an IAI-listed LudanTech customer for aerospace testing and integration. Comparable across surveillance platforms, defense electronics testing, and government/defense systems integration; substantially larger but addresses similar end-customers and project types.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation, building management, and energy management vendor. Comparable across LudanTech's industrial process control, smart building, and energy efficiency offerings — particularly in desalination, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure projects.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Premier Israeli defense prime for which LudanTech provides ATE management services. Comparable in defense/security systems integration scope, though at a much larger scale, and operates in overlapping verticals of C4I, surveillance, and defense electronics testing.
• Conduent Transportation: Large North American transportation technology provider offering fare collection, transit management, and mobility platforms. Comparable across the public transportation portfolio, particularly for large multi-modal operators such as those LudanTech serves in Israel.

Direct peers

• TCOM: US-based aerostat manufacturer specializing in persistent surveillance and communications platforms for defense and border security. Most direct competitor to RT LTA Systems' SkyStar and SkyGuard product families in the global tethered aerostat market.
• Masabi: UK-based fare-collection-as-a-service provider specializing in mobile ticketing, smart card validation, and account-based back-office platforms for transit operators. Comparable to Symcotech's Rav-Kav and modern fare-collection solutions.
• INIT Group: German-headquartered specialist in integrated public transportation IT systems (ticketing, fleet management, real-time passenger information, EV operations). Comparable to Symcotech's public transport portfolio and to OPCAR-EV's e-fleet management offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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