Mac Automation, Inc.

Name

Mac Automation, Inc.

Legal name

MAC Automation Inc.

Website

https://macautoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MAC Automation is a Texas-based industrial automation integrator specializing in SCADA, IIoT, and Industry 4.0 engineering solutions for oil & gas, manufacturing, marine, chemical, food & beverage, and waste management operators across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & SCADA Systems Integration

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), SCADA/HMI Platforms (IMAGABAB), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• SCADA systems integration
• Industrial IoT solutions
• Process control engineering
• Alarm management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

The Woodlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Integration Services: Professional services including SCADA design and implementation, process control systems engineering, IIoT system integration, control systems engineering, robotics integration, and alarm management. Billed through project engagements and consulting.
2. Hardware and Software Resale: Sale and integration of automation hardware (Opto22 groov EPIC and groov RIO, Beijer HMIs and PLCs, Nexto Xpress PLCs) and SCADA software platforms (Ignition, CygNet, VTScada, Wonderware). Sold as part of end-to-end solution delivery.
3. Prototyping and Productization: Custom prototyping services for industrial automation solutions, bringing concepts through design to production-ready systems.
4. Managed Services and Ongoing Support: Ongoing technical support, system maintenance, and upgrades for deployed automation and SCADA systems. Commissioning and post-deployment support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MAC Automation is a multi-vendor SCADA, IIoT, and industrial automation engineering services and systems integration firm. It designs, implements, and supports automation solutions across oil & gas, manufacturing, marine, commodity chemicals, food & beverage, and waste management, reselling and integrating certified technologies such as Ignition, CygNet, VTScada, Wonderware, Opto22 groov EPIC/RIO, and Beijer HMIs/PLCs, complemented by proprietary alarm management tools.

Product overview

MAC Automation is a premier provider of turn-key industrial automation, SCADA, and IIoT solutions serving high-performance industries including energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, petrochemical, wastewater, research & development, and food processing. The company operates a multi-vendor product portfolio centered on SCADA software platforms (Ignition, CygNet, VTScada, Wonderware), edge computing hardware (Opto22 groov EPIC and groov RIO), and industrial HMIs/PLCs (Beijer). Their service offering encompasses custom High Performance HMI design, IIoT solutions with edge computing and big data analytics, and comprehensive industrial automation services including process automation, control systems engineering, and robotics. An affiliated company, MAC Engineering (Calgary, Alberta), provides full-service multidisciplinary engineering backbench support. The company positions itself as a technology integrator, implementing and optimizing industry-leading automation platforms rather than developing proprietary software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ignition SCADA Integration End-to-end Ignition SCADA implementation, integration, and support services delivered as a certified Inductive Automation Premier Integrator for enterprise and mid-market operators across oil & gas, manufacturing, and other capital-intensive industries.
• CygNet SCADA Integration CygNet SCADA design, migration, architecture, and implementation services for oil and gas operators, leveraging nearly two decades of CygNet expertise under a CygNet Integrator relationship with Weatherford.
• VTScada Integration VTScada certified integration services for real-time monitoring, control, and data acquisition across a wide range of industrial applications, delivered as a Trihedral VTScada Certified Integrator.
• Wonderware / AVEVA SCADA Integration AVEVA/Wonderware SCADA implementations for process simulation, real-time data management, and industrial automation, delivered as an AVEVA System Integrator.
• Opto22 groov EPIC and groov RIO Solutions Sale and integration of Opto22 groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controllers and groov RIO edge I/O systems for IIoT, edge computing, and industrial automation projects, delivered as an IoT Certified OptoPartner.
• Beijer HMI and PLC Products Sale, integration, and programming of Beijer HMI panels (X2 base, pro, marine, control, extreme, web series) and Beijer Nexto Xpress PLCs (including BCS-XP340 CODESYS-programmable units) for industrial automation and marine deployments.
• Custom High-Performance HMI Design Custom-designed high-performance HMI solutions that transform operational data into actionable insights with real-time visibility, enabling proactive decision-making and performance optimization across entire operations.
• Industrial Automation Services Comprehensive industrial automation services including process automation, process control systems, control systems engineering, and robotics integration for manufacturing and other capital-intensive industries.
• IIoT Solutions Industrial Internet of Things solutions including edge computing, enterprise asset management, big data analytics, and IIoT platform deployments for modernizing operations with Industry 4.0 technologies.
• MAC Engineering Multidisciplinary Services Full-service multidisciplinary engineering backbench providing SCADA, process control systems, industrial edge computing, and enterprise asset management expertise from offices in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, authorized to practice in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced nuisance alarms by 60% (from 2,081 to 875 alarms per day) using proprietary Alarm Visualization and KPI Tool, achieving ISA 18.2 compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inductive Automation (Ignition)coreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is an Ignition Premier Integrator — the highest tier of Inductive Automation's partner program. They design, implement, and support Ignition SCADA systems across oil & gas, manufacturing, and other industries. Inductive Automation's Ignition platform is a central technology in MAC's SCADA deployments. The partnership is showcased through case studies and partner pages.
• Opto22coreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is an IoT Certified OptoPartner with over five years of partnership. They specialize in groov EPIC and groov RIO implementations for IIoT and automation projects. The partnership is promoted through Opto22's community page and MAC's sales materials. Opto22 Regional Sales Engineering Manager Brian Barrett has provided a testimonial praising MAC's deep expertise and reliability.
• AVEVA / WonderwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is an AVEVA System Integrator, providing Wonderware SCADA implementations. Their partnership enables delivery of state-of-the-art solutions for industrial automation and digital transformation.
• Beijer ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is a Beijer Partner, supplying and integrating Beijer X2 and X3 series HMIs and PLCs. Used extensively in MAC's marine automation projects (MV Sea Change) and industrial deployments. CODESYS programming is used with Beijer Nexto Xpress PLCs.
• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is an Emerson Solutions Provider for Movicon. This partnership extends MAC's capability to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions for process control and safety systems.
• Trihedral (VTScada)coreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is a VTScada Certified Integrator, offering unmatched expertise in delivering high-quality SCADA solutions using Trihedral's VTScada platform for real-time monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
• Weatherford (CygNet)coreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is a CygNet Integrator with nearly 2 decades of experience providing CygNet solutions, migrations, architecture design, and implementation. CygNet by Weatherford is specialized SCADA software for the oil and gas industry.
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMAC Automation is a Rockwell Integrator with expertise in FactoryTalk Suite and Allen-Bradley products. Rockwell provides hardware, software, and services for industrial automation and digital transformation across MAC's target industries.
• All American Marine / Blu Fin MarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAC Automation collaborated with All American Marine and Blu Fin Marine on the MV Sea Change hydrogen-powered ferry project in San Francisco. MAC provided marine automation, IIoT, PLC, and HMI integration for the groundbreaking zero-emission vessel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Avid Solutions: Process automation and SCADA integrator focused on DeltaV, Ignition, and Rockwell platforms serving life sciences, chemical, and energy customers. Closely comparable as a vendor-certified integrator with deep domain expertise in regulated process industries.
• Hallam-ICS: Industrial automation and control systems integrator serving manufacturing, life sciences, and energy with Ignition, Rockwell, and Wonderware expertise. Comparable niche-specialist integrator profile with multi-platform certifications and engineering-led delivery.
• Stone Technologies: Process control and SCADA integrator delivering Ignition, Rockwell, and AVEVA solutions across consumer goods and process manufacturing. Comparable in vertical reach (manufacturing plus process industries) and certified integrator model.
• Avanceon: Multi-regional system integrator focused on SCADA, DCS, PLC, and IIoT across oil & gas, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Directly comparable to MAC Automation as a certified integrator delivering Ignition, AVEVA, and Rockwell-based automation solutions to enterprise customers.
• Wunderlich-Malec Engineering: Engineering services firm specializing in control systems integration, SCADA, and plant automation across oil & gas, power, and manufacturing. Comparable in solution mix (SCADA, DCS, PLC, IIoT) and multi-vendor integrator profile.
• Optimation Technology: Industrial automation and systems integration firm with SCADA, PLC, and robotics capabilities across manufacturing, energy, and process industries. Closely comparable as an engineering-led integrator serving similar mid-market enterprise customers.
• MAVERICK Technologies: US-based industrial automation and SCADA system integrator delivering Ignition, Wonderware, and Rockwell solutions across process industries. Directly comparable in delivery model, technology stack, and target verticals (oil & gas, manufacturing, food & beverage).

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation incumbent with FactoryTalk/Allen-Bradley portfolio spanning PLCs, SCADA, MES, and IIoT. MAC is a Rockwell integrator; overlap is broadest in capability, but Rockwell competes via direct sales and in-house services at the enterprise tier.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Global automation incumbent with DeltaV, Movicon, and PLC/SCADA portfolio serving oil & gas, chemical, and process industries. MAC is an Emerson Solutions Provider; broader portfolio and direct delivery create competitive pressure on enterprise bids.
• Wärtsilä Marine Automation: Marine automation and systems integrator for marine and offshore vessels, including hybrid and future-fuel propulsion. Comparable to MAC's marine automation work on the MV Sea Change hydrogen ferry, but at much larger scale and broader vessel portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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