Custom Control Solutions, LLC.

What Custom Control Solutions, LLC. does

Custom Control Solutions, LLC. (CCS) is a privately held, locally owned industrial engineering and automation firm founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. The company delivers turn-key control system design, electrical and mechanical engineering, packaging line design, PLC and SCADA programming, and certified control panel manufacturing (UL508A) to Fortune 500 industrial clients across food manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, automotive, and chemical sectors. Its technical scope spans multi-vendor integration support including Rockwell Automation, Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal, Schneider/Modicon, WonderWare/Archestra, Ignition SCADA, Iconics HMI, and Cognex vision systems, with recognized certifications as a Rockwell Recognized System Integrator and Cognex Certified Integrator.

The firm operates on a project-based professional services model with custom per-project quoting, multi-year contracts, and direct enterprise field sales supplemented by vendor referral channels. Add-on capabilities include 3D scanning, 3D printing and laser engraving, and a 2024-launched Solar Energy Systems service line (43 kWh of installed capacity). With 17 employees, CCS positions itself as a close-knit, multi-discipline alternative to larger system integrators, competing on personalized service, communication, and credential-backed expertise for projects executed across the continental United States and internationally. The business is entirely privately funded with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Custom Control Solutions, LLC.

Legal name

Custom Control Solutions LLC

Website

https://ccs-tn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Custom Control Solutions is a privately held industrial engineering and automation firm founded in 2001 in Cleveland, Tennessee, delivering turn-key control system design, PLC programming, UL508A panel builds, and packaging line engineering to Fortune 500 manufacturers across food, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, automotive, and chemical industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Control system design
• PLC programming integration
• Mechanical engineering design
• Packaging line solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering & Design Services: Project-based engineering services including electrical/mechanical design, programming, system integration, startups, and calibration. Billed through project quotes and contracts.
2. Control Panel Manufacturing: UL508A listed panel builds and control system manufacturing sold as part of turn-key solutions or standalone products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Custom Control Solutions provides turn-key industrial automation and control system engineering services, including electrical and mechanical design, UL508A listed panel builds, PLC/HMI programming, packaging line layout, and 3D scanning/printing. The company serves Fortune 500 industrial manufacturers across food, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, automotive, and chemical industries as a certified system integrator for Rockwell Automation and Cognex Systems.

Product overview

Custom Control Solutions LLC (CCS) is a locally owned industrial engineering and automation company specializing in comprehensive engineering solutions since 2001. The company offers a portfolio of integrated services centered on Electrical Engineering & Design (turn-key control systems, UL508A panel builds), Mechanical Engineering & Design, Packaging systems, and Programming & Software across multiple automation platforms. Additional specialized offerings include 3D Scanning services for digital modeling, 3D Printing & Engraving for prototyping, and Solar Energy Systems for sustainability. The core offering combines electrical/controls engineering with mechanical design and programming to deliver complete automation solutions for industrial clients including Fortune 500 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Engineering & Design Turn-key control system design and engineering including motor and control panel design, UL508A listed panel builds, machine safety design, plant controls and network, machine design and controls, load studies, project management, system startups, and system calibration for industrial manufacturing clients.
• Mechanical Engineering & Design Mechanical design and engineered solutions including process design, platform design, sizing and equipment specification, bid and fabrication packages, project management, and 3D scanning into detailed models for industrial manufacturers.
• Packaging Product distribution and packaging layout design utilizing equipment such as flow wrappers, baggers, cartoning, case packers, and palletizers, working with multiple equipment vendors to provide tailored packaging solutions.
• Programming & Software Controls programming and software development supporting Rockwell Automation, Schneider/Modicon, Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, WonderWare/Archestra, Ignition SCADA, Iconics HMI, and Cognex Vision and Barcode systems, including obsolete hardware support and integration of the latest software into new or existing systems.
• 3D Scanning Accurate 3D scanning of buildings and equipment providing detailed digital models using point cloud data and CAD software for visualization of future layouts, improved coordination, reduced field time, and prevention of design errors.
• 3D Printing & Engraving High-quality 3D printing for prototyping and product development combined with fiber laser engraving services for precise marking on a wide range of materials.
• Solar Energy Systems Solar energy system installation including a 30 kWh system on the office building and a 13 kWh system on the shop building, providing approximately 90% of annual electricity needs with battery backup.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationRecognized System Integrator for Rockwell Automation products including Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk, and related industrial automation platforms. This partnership enables CCS to provide certified control system solutions and access to vendor technical support.
• Cognex SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Cognex Integrator for vision systems and barcode reading solutions. Partnership enables CCS to deliver machine vision integration services backed by vendor certification.
• Spraying Systems CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor partner for packaging solutions providing flow wrappers, baggers, cartoning, case packers, and palletizers.
• ModernTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor partner for industrial automation and packaging solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cognex Corporation: Leading manufacturer of machine vision and barcode reading systems and CCS's certified integration partner. Relevant as the technology supplier whose products CCS deploys, and as an ecosystem participant defining demand for vision integration services.

Direct peers

• JR Automation: Hitachi-owned industrial automation system integrator providing custom-engineered automation, controls, and material-handling solutions. Directly comparable to CCS as a multi-platform integrator delivering turnkey automation projects to industrial customers.
• Automation Plus Inc. Mid-sized industrial automation integrator offering PLC programming, control panel fabrication, and system integration services. Comparable in size, scope, and delivery model to CCS.
• Avanceon: Industrial automation and control systems integrator serving manufacturing, oil & gas, and process industries with turnkey PLC/SCADA solutions. Closely comparable business model to CCS, including certified partnerships with major automation vendors.
• Optimation Technology: U.S.-based industrial automation services firm delivering electrical engineering, controls, panel builds, and systems integration. Operates with a similar multi-vendor integrator model serving industrial manufacturers.
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies: Industrial automation integrator specializing in robotic integration, controls, and machine vision for manufacturing. Overlaps with CCS in controls, vision (Cognex), and integration services.
• Genesis Automation & Controls: Industrial automation and control system integrator delivering PLC, HMI, SCADA, and panel build solutions. Closely comparable as a certified system integrator competing for similar project scopes.

Broad incumbents

• Gray Solutions: Industrial engineering, construction, and automation services firm delivering integrated control system and packaging line solutions. Comparable in turnkey delivery and target verticals, with a significantly larger organizational footprint.
• Barry-Wehmiller Design Group: Large engineering services and consulting firm offering industrial automation, controls engineering, and system integration as part of a broader portfolio. Overlaps with CCS in control system design but serves wider scope including packaging, mechanical, and process engineering at larger scale.
• Rockwell Automation: Global incumbent in industrial automation whose Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk platform CCS integrates. Not a direct competitor on services, but the primary vendor partner and the broader incumbent ecosystem shaping CCS's market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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