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HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd
Legal namestring
华远电气股份有限公司
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2015
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersShenZhen, GuangDong, China
HQ citystring
ShenZhen, GuangDong
HQ countrystring
China
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
variable frequency drives, servo drive systems, UPS power systems, industrial automation, motor control equipment
Industry2 codes
1Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces)
CodeIMAHAGAJPrimaryYes
2Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers)
CodeIMAHAHAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables334513
  • Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing335314
SIC code2 codes
  • Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control3823
  • Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec3829
Product category
Industrial Automation Equipment
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Industrial Automation Products
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling variable frequency drives, servo drives, and related industrial automation control products to manufacturing customers

2UPS Power Systems
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue from UPS uninterruptible power supply products including T0, T1 series and commercial real estate UPS systems

3Intelligent Technology Products
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue from intelligent control products including body temperature measurement systems and EV charging stations

4Solutions and Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Value-added services including industry-specific automation solutions, service network support, and technical services

Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation control products, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) such as the G100 universal, M100 protective, and S100 compact open-loop vector series, servo drives (HS100 series), and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems covering the T0 interactive (500VA–2000VA), T1 online high-frequency (1kVA–3kVA), and commercial real estate (6–30kVA) product lines. The company also provides intelligent control products including body temperature measurement systems, EV charging stations, and commercial kitchen exhaust control solutions, applied across machine tools, packaging, textile, metallurgy, mining, chemical, aquaculture, and real estate monitoring applications.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd (华远电气股份有限公司) operates as a subsidiary of Beijing Huayuan Group, specializing in industrial automation control products. The company's product portfolio centers on three core categories: (1) Variable frequency drives (VFDs) including the G100 universal series, M100 protective series, and S100 compact series open-loop vector drives; (2) UPS power supply solutions comprising the T0 interactive series, T1 online high-frequency series, and real estate integrated UPS (6-30kVA); and (3) Servo drive products including the HS100 series. Additional offerings include body temperature measurement systems for epidemic prevention, EV charging stations, and commercial kitchen intelligent control systems. The company serves diverse industrial applications including machine tools, packaging, textile, mining, food processing, chemical, transmission, data centers, and commercial kitchens.

Product and service11 records
1G100 Series Universal Open-Loop Vector Variable Frequency Drive
CategoryVariable Frequency Drives
Description

A new generation universal open-loop vector variable frequency drive developed by HuaYuan Electric, designed for general industrial automation applications requiring precise speed control and energy efficiency.

2M100 Series Protective Open-Loop Vector Variable Frequency Drive
CategoryVariable Frequency Drives
Description

Protective open-loop vector variable frequency drive with enhanced environmental protection features, continuing the M1 series family design for demanding industrial environments.

3S100 Series Compact Open-Loop Vector Variable Frequency Drive
CategoryVariable Frequency Drives
Description

Compact open-loop vector variable frequency drive targeting small-power industrial automation applications where space-saving and compact form factor are essential.

4T0 Series Interactive UPS (500VA-2000VA)
CategoryUPS Power Supply Systems
Description

Interactive UPS system (500VA-2000VA) using advanced MCU integrated control technology with automatic output voltage regulation, providing reliable power backup for critical equipment.

5T1 Series Online High-Frequency UPS (1kVA-3kVA)
CategoryUPS Power Supply Systems
Description

Online high-frequency UPS system (1kVA-3kVA) featuring advanced DSP digital technology and tower structure design for continuous power protection in sensitive applications.

6Real Estate Integrated UPS (6-30kVA)
CategoryUPS Power Supply Systems
Description

Real estate integrated UPS system (6-30kVA) specifically designed for commercial and residential property monitoring centers, combining power protection with real estate management needs.

7HS100 Series Servo Drive
CategoryServo Drive Systems
Description

Proprietary servo drive product line (HS100 series) enabling precise motion control for industrial automation applications such as machine tools, packaging, and robotics.

8ZR10 Series Electric Hoist Dedicated Frequency Converter
CategoryVariable Frequency Drives
Description

Specialized frequency converter designed for electric hoist applications, providing tailored motor control for lifting equipment.

9Body Temperature Measurement System
CategoryIntelligent Control Products
Description

Body temperature measurement system developed for epidemic prevention and access control applications, featuring infrared temperature detection and face recognition capabilities.

10EV Charging Station
CategoryEV Charging Infrastructure
Description

EV charging station products providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial applications.

11Commercial Kitchen Intelligent Control System
CategoryIndustrial Automation Solutions
Description

Intelligent control system for commercial kitchen ventilation and exhaust, integrating variable frequency drive technology for energy efficiency in hotel and restaurant applications.

Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1Beijing Huayuan Group (北京市华远集团有限公司)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

HuaYuan Electric is a controlling subsidiary of Beijing Huayuan Group, a state-owned enterprise established in 1983 with registered capital of 12.7 billion yuan. The Group operates across real estate, finance, high technology, commercial services, international tourism, property management, and dining sectors. HuaYuan Electric represents the Group's high-tech business segment, receiving strategic direction and corporate support.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sister company within the Huayuan Group ecosystem. Huayuan Cloud Intelligence focuses on IoT and cloud-based intelligent solutions, providing complementary technology offerings including smart temperature measurement systems and building automation products that integrate with HuaYuan Electric's control systems.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sister company under Huayuan Group specializing in precision machinery, operating within the same high-tech industrial ecosystem as HuaYuan Electric.

4Huayuan Cloud Union (华远云联)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sister company providing data and IoT services within the Huayuan Group technology portfolio, collaborating on smart building and industrial IoT solutions.

5Various Industry Partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

The company maintains partnerships with over 100 channel partners, integrators, and distributors across multiple industrial sectors including machinery, electronics, energy, and building automation. Partner logos are displayed on the company website indicating ongoing commercial relationships.

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Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

ABB is a global automation incumbent offering variable frequency drives, motion control, and industrial drives at scale, competing with HuaYuan particularly in process industries and higher-power applications within China.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Inovance is China's largest industrial automation company, directly competing with HuaYuan in variable frequency drives, servo drives, and motion control products serving the same Chinese manufacturing customer base across machine tools, packaging, textiles, and process industries.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Yaskawa is a global motion control specialist in servo drives and AC drives, directly competing with HuaYuan's HS100 servo drive and VFD product lines in Chinese industrial automation applications.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Siemens is a global automation leader with SINAMICS drives and SIMOTION motion control products, competing against HuaYuan in higher-end CNC machine tools, packaging, and process automation in the Chinese market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Veichi is a closely comparable Chinese VFD and servo drive manufacturer competing across similar industrial automation verticals with comparable product portfolio breadth and pricing positioning.

TypeEmerging player
Description

STEP Electric is a Chinese industrial automation manufacturer focused on servo systems and motion control, with overlapping product positioning to HuaYuan's HS100 servo drive and emerging motion control offerings in the Chinese market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Sinee is a Shenzhen-headquartered direct peer in the Chinese VFD and servo drive market, serving overlapping customer segments in manufacturing automation with comparable product positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Delta is a global power electronics and industrial automation incumbent offering VFDs, servo drives, and UPS systems at much larger scale, competing with HuaYuan across multiple Chinese industrial segments as part of a broader automation portfolio.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Schneider Electric offers Altivar variable frequency drives and Lexium servo drives through its industrial automation portfolio, competing against HuaYuan in machine tools, pumps, fans, and process industries within China.

TypeDirect peer
Description

INVT is a Shenzhen-based direct competitor manufacturing VFDs, servo drives, and UPS products targeting similar Chinese industrial automation verticals, with overlapping coverage in fans/pumps, textiles, and machine tool applications.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers11 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature8 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Subsidiaries3 records

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance5 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd

Industrial Automation Equipmenthuayuan-elec.com

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd firmographics

Firmographics
Name
HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd
Legal name
华远电气股份有限公司
Website
https://huayuan-elec.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industrial Automation Equipment
NAICS
Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
SIC
Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
akta.pro primary industry
Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

  • Variable frequency drives
  • Servo drive systems
  • UPS power systems
  • Industrial automation
  • Motor control equipment

Where HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
ShenZhen, GuangDong
HQ country
China
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Industrial Automation Products: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling variable frequency drives, servo drives, and related industrial automation control products to manufacturing customers
  2. UPS Power Systems: Revenue from UPS uninterruptible power supply products including T0, T1 series and commercial real estate UPS systems
  3. Intelligent Technology Products: Revenue from intelligent control products including body temperature measurement systems and EV charging stations
  4. Solutions and Services: Value-added services including industry-specific automation solutions, service network support, and technical services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd product offering

Product offering

Core offering

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation control products, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) such as the G100 universal, M100 protective, and S100 compact open-loop vector series, servo drives (HS100 series), and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems covering the T0 interactive (500VA–2000VA), T1 online high-frequency (1kVA–3kVA), and commercial real estate (6–30kVA) product lines. The company also provides intelligent control products including body temperature measurement systems, EV charging stations, and commercial kitchen exhaust control solutions, applied across machine tools, packaging, textile, metallurgy, mining, chemical, aquaculture, and real estate monitoring applications.

Product overview

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd (华远电气股份有限公司) operates as a subsidiary of Beijing Huayuan Group, specializing in industrial automation control products. The company's product portfolio centers on three core categories: (1) Variable frequency drives (VFDs) including the G100 universal series, M100 protective series, and S100 compact series open-loop vector drives; (2) UPS power supply solutions comprising the T0 interactive series, T1 online high-frequency series, and real estate integrated UPS (6-30kVA); and (3) Servo drive products including the HS100 series. Additional offerings include body temperature measurement systems for epidemic prevention, EV charging stations, and commercial kitchen intelligent control systems. The company serves diverse industrial applications including machine tools, packaging, textile, mining, food processing, chemical, transmission, data centers, and commercial kitchens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • G100 Series Universal Open-Loop Vector Variable Frequency Drive A new generation universal open-loop vector variable frequency drive developed by HuaYuan Electric, designed for general industrial automation applications requiring precise speed control and energy efficiency.
  • M100 Series Protective Open-Loop Vector Variable Frequency Drive Protective open-loop vector variable frequency drive with enhanced environmental protection features, continuing the M1 series family design for demanding industrial environments.
  • S100 Series Compact Open-Loop Vector Variable Frequency Drive Compact open-loop vector variable frequency drive targeting small-power industrial automation applications where space-saving and compact form factor are essential.
  • T0 Series Interactive UPS (500VA-2000VA) Interactive UPS system (500VA-2000VA) using advanced MCU integrated control technology with automatic output voltage regulation, providing reliable power backup for critical equipment.
  • T1 Series Online High-Frequency UPS (1kVA-3kVA) Online high-frequency UPS system (1kVA-3kVA) featuring advanced DSP digital technology and tower structure design for continuous power protection in sensitive applications.
  • Real Estate Integrated UPS (6-30kVA) Real estate integrated UPS system (6-30kVA) specifically designed for commercial and residential property monitoring centers, combining power protection with real estate management needs.
  • HS100 Series Servo Drive Proprietary servo drive product line (HS100 series) enabling precise motion control for industrial automation applications such as machine tools, packaging, and robotics.
  • ZR10 Series Electric Hoist Dedicated Frequency Converter Specialized frequency converter designed for electric hoist applications, providing tailored motor control for lifting equipment.
  • Body Temperature Measurement System Body temperature measurement system developed for epidemic prevention and access control applications, featuring infrared temperature detection and face recognition capabilities.
  • EV Charging Station EV charging station products providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial applications.
  • Commercial Kitchen Intelligent Control System Intelligent control system for commercial kitchen ventilation and exhaust, integrating variable frequency drive technology for energy efficiency in hotel and restaurant applications.

Companies that use HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd

Customer profile

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Beijing Huayuan Group (北京市华远集团有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuaYuan Electric is a controlling subsidiary of Beijing Huayuan Group, a state-owned enterprise established in 1983 with registered capital of 12.7 billion yuan. The Group operates across real estate, finance, high technology, commercial services, international tourism, property management, and dining sectors. HuaYuan Electric represents the Group's high-tech business segment, receiving strategic direction and corporate support.
  • Huayuan Cloud Intelligence (华远云智能)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Huayuan Group ecosystem. Huayuan Cloud Intelligence focuses on IoT and cloud-based intelligent solutions, providing complementary technology offerings including smart temperature measurement systems and building automation products that integrate with HuaYuan Electric's control systems.
  • Huayuan Precision Machinery (华远精机)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under Huayuan Group specializing in precision machinery, operating within the same high-tech industrial ecosystem as HuaYuan Electric.
  • Huayuan Cloud Union (华远云联)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing data and IoT services within the Huayuan Group technology portfolio, collaborating on smart building and industrial IoT solutions.
  • Various Industry PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company maintains partnerships with over 100 channel partners, integrators, and distributors across multiple industrial sectors including machinery, electronics, energy, and building automation. Partner logos are displayed on the company website indicating ongoing commercial relationships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • ABB: ABB is a global automation incumbent offering variable frequency drives, motion control, and industrial drives at scale, competing with HuaYuan particularly in process industries and higher-power applications within China.
  • Yaskawa Electric: Yaskawa is a global motion control specialist in servo drives and AC drives, directly competing with HuaYuan's HS100 servo drive and VFD product lines in Chinese industrial automation applications.
  • Siemens: Siemens is a global automation leader with SINAMICS drives and SIMOTION motion control products, competing against HuaYuan in higher-end CNC machine tools, packaging, and process automation in the Chinese market.
  • Delta Electronics: Delta is a global power electronics and industrial automation incumbent offering VFDs, servo drives, and UPS systems at much larger scale, competing with HuaYuan across multiple Chinese industrial segments as part of a broader automation portfolio.
  • Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers Altivar variable frequency drives and Lexium servo drives through its industrial automation portfolio, competing against HuaYuan in machine tools, pumps, fans, and process industries within China.

Direct peers

  • Inovance Technology: Inovance is China's largest industrial automation company, directly competing with HuaYuan in variable frequency drives, servo drives, and motion control products serving the same Chinese manufacturing customer base across machine tools, packaging, textiles, and process industries.
  • Veichi Electric: Veichi is a closely comparable Chinese VFD and servo drive manufacturer competing across similar industrial automation verticals with comparable product portfolio breadth and pricing positioning.
  • Shenzhen Sinee Electric: Sinee is a Shenzhen-headquartered direct peer in the Chinese VFD and servo drive market, serving overlapping customer segments in manufacturing automation with comparable product positioning.
  • INVT (Shenzhen INVT Electric): INVT is a Shenzhen-based direct competitor manufacturing VFDs, servo drives, and UPS products targeting similar Chinese industrial automation verticals, with overlapping coverage in fans/pumps, textiles, and machine tool applications.

Emerging players

  • STEP Electric: STEP Electric is a Chinese industrial automation manufacturer focused on servo systems and motion control, with overlapping product positioning to HuaYuan's HS100 servo drive and emerging motion control offerings in the Chinese market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd social profiles

Digital presence

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd

What does HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd do?

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells industrial automation control products, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) such as the G100 universal, M100 protective, and S100 compact open-loop vector series, servo drives (HS100 series), and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems covering the T0 interactive (500VA–2000VA), T1 online high-frequency (1kVA–3kVA), and commercial real estate (6–30kVA) product lines. The company also provides intelligent control products including body temperature measurement systems, EV charging stations, and commercial kitchen exhaust control solutions, applied across machine tools, packaging, textile, metallurgy, mining, chemical, aquaculture, and real estate monitoring applications.

Is HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd a public or private company?

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd founded?

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd based?

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd is headquartered in ShenZhen, GuangDong, China, in the Asia region.

How does HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Automation Products are the primary driver. The others are UPS Power Systems, intelligent Technology Products and solutions and Services.

Who are HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are ABB, Yaskawa Electric, Siemens, Delta Electronics and Schneider Electric. Direct peers are Inovance Technology, Veichi Electric, Shenzhen Sinee Electric and INVT (Shenzhen INVT Electric). STEP Electric is listed as an emerging player.

Does HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd have an API?

No public API is recorded for HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd.

What industry is HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd in?

HuaYuan Electric Co., Ltd's product category is Industrial Automation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAJ, Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAH, Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.

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