Twin City Fan & Blower
Siemens USA
Shibaura Machine
Schneider Electric SE
Rockwell Automation
PHOENIX CONTACT
Pelham Location
OMRON Corporation
Omron
Ohkura Electric Co., Ltd.
Moxa Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

22 Programmable Controller Manufacturers in 2024

This section provides an overview for programmable controllers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 programmable controller manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked programmable controller companies as of March, 2024: 1.Advanced Micro Controls, Inc., 2.CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A., 3.Pelham Location.

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List of 22 Programmable Controller Manufacturers

*Including some distributors, etc.

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    • Siemens USA
      • United States of America Address: 300 New Jersey Avenue, Suite 1000, Washington, United States of America

      Manufacturer Overview

      Siemens USA was established in Washington D.C. in 1988, and is the American branch of Siemens AG, the German manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of automation, electrification, and digitalization products established in 1847. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes smart infrastructure products, power generation and transmission products such as gas turbines and transformers, and medical imaging as well as laboratory diagnostics products such as CT scanners and MRI machines. It also offers mobility products and automation management software. The company operates throughout North and South America, and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.

    • Gefran SpA
      • Italy Address: Via Sebina, 74, Provaglio d'Iseo, Brescia, Lombardia, Italy

      Manufacturer Overview

      Gefran is an Italian manufacturer of industrial process automation systems that was founded in Provaglio d'Iseo, Brescia in 1960. The company produces regulatory drives and inverters, various sensors, and automation components such as programmers and controllers. It also offers tailor made systems for specific industrial processes, including thermoforming, injection molding, and extrusion. Gefran products are primarily used in factory automation, as well as by clients in the metalworking, plastics, material handling, and food processing sectors.

    • Schneider Electric SE
      • France Address: 35 rue Joseph Monier, Rueil Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, France

      Manufacturer Overview

      Schneider Electric S.E. is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, and has been operating since 1836. Schneider Electric provides a number of products and services including electrical car charging, energy management software, surge protection devices, load banks, servers and HMIs, valve and valve actuators, feeder automation, grid automation, and SCADA software products, data center cooling and software, home automation and security, light switches, motion control and robotics, signaling units, solar and energy storage, RFID systems, as well as other hardware, services, and software.

    • LOVATO Electric S.p.A.
      • Italy Address: Via Don E. Mazza, 12, Gorle (BG), Regione Lombardia, Italy

      Manufacturer Overview

      LOVATO Electric S.p.A., founded in 1922 and based in Bergamo, Italy, is a manufacturer and designer of low-voltage electrical devices for industrial applications. The company offers a wide range of products such as Motor Protection circuit breakers, Contractors, electromechanical starters and relays, variable speed drives, and soft starters among others. The company holds UNI ISO 45001: 2018, ISO 1400: 2015, and ISO 50001: 2018 certificates. The company’s laboratories are certified to conduct type testing under ACAE control to issue ACAE certifications which are recognized by the European Union and valid across the wold.

    • Ohkura Electric Co., Ltd.
      • Japan Address: 1-4-4 Nissaihanamizuki, Sakado-shi, Saitama, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Ohkura Electric Co., Ltd. was established in 1933 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is a manufacturer and designer of measuring and flow control products for industries such as power generation, manufacturing, and semiconductors. The company has three product groups: Industrial Instruments Group, Telemetering & Control Group, and Semiconductor Equipment Group. The Industrial Instruments Group’s products include systems equipment, pressure transmitters, electrometers, and gas monitors as individual components and as systems. The Telemetering & Control Group products include transmission systems, modems, and power converters. The Semiconductor Equipment Group products include renewable equipment, furnaces, and precision thermometers.

    • Shibaura Machine
      • Japan Address: 2-2, Uchisaiwaicho 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      Initially established in 1938, Shibaura Machine has three-quarters of a century providing Comprehensive technology and supporting the “monozukuri” of the world. With the technical and development capabilities of the Shibaura Machine Group, various machines and services create rich value and contribute to the creation of an industrial base. Working on the eight technical platforms, they develop and manufacture a wide range of production devices that meet the needs of the times, delivering the best solutions by combining our accumulated excellent know-how and the latest technology. Shibaura Machine uses its knowledge of modern global standards of advanced technology to support Japan and the world.

    • IDEC Corporation
      • Japan Address: 6-64, Nishi-Miyahara 2-chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan

      Manufacturer Overview

      IDEC Corporation was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Japan as the manufacturer of automation and control products. The company provides solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers. With a focus on areas such as IoT implementation, automation advancements, and manufacturing site safety, IDEC offers a diverse range of products such as electromechanical control products such as relays, timers, and switches. The company also manufactures automation products, such as Micro Programmable logic controllers, power supplies, and touch-screen displays. Their goal is to help businesses adapt to changing technologies, improve operational efficiency, and prioritize safety in industrial environments.

    • B&R

      Manufacturer Overview

      B&R Industrial Automation GmbH, founded in 1979 with headquarters in Austria, is a manufacturer of automation technology, including a complete portfolio of robotics, automation, and software. The company's standard and tailored products are used in the automotive, maritime, medical device assembly, packaging, and plastics markets, among many others. The product line includes industrial PCs, I/O systems, robotics, and software for industrial components. B&R joined the ABB Group in 2017 to specialize in the integration of technology and sophisticated engineering to provide industries with solutions for machine and factory automation, motion control, and integrated safety technology.

    • ICP DAS Co., Ltd.

      Manufacturer Overview

      ICP DAS Co. Ltd., established in 1993 and headquartered in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of automation products and solutions. Operating in over 100 countries, the company is engaged in developing a wide range of products, including remote I/O controllers, distributed I/O modules, I/O data acquisition boards, programmable automation controllers, and industrial communication modules. The company provides its services in several regions such as the United States, Europe, and China, ensuring its products meet the needs of a global industrial automation clientele.

    • Omron

      Manufacturer Overview

      Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.

    • Emerson Electric Co.

      Manufacturer Overview

      Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.

    • Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.

      Manufacturer Overview

      Advanced Micro Controls, Inc. (AMCI), founded in 1985 and headquartered in Terryville, Connecticut, USA, is a manufacturer of industrial control products. The company specializes in enhancing PLC-based automation systems with its specialized position sensing and motion control technology. It offers PLC network products with uniform motion programming, specialty I/O devices such as relay boards and sensor interfaces, and position sensing equipment, including heavy-duty rotary shaft sensors. Additionally, the company provides motion control solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems.

    • PHOENIX CONTACT
      • Germany Address: Flachsmarktstraße 8, Blomberg, Germany

      Company Overview

      Phoenix Contact is headquartered in Blomberg, Germany, originally founded in 1923. Phoenix Contact’s Israeli subsidiary was founded in 2006 and located in Quadima Tzoran. Phoenix Contact provides tools and components for e-mobility, power, infrastructure, process industry, production manufacturing, system manufacturing, and others. Phoenix Contact’s product lines include automate including cloud computing, connect including PCB terminal blocks, “mark, assemble, and install” including hand tools, “supply, charge, and protect” including power distributors, and “switch, measure, and monitor” including relays and optocouplers.

    • JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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      • Japan Address: 4-9-1 Tenjin-cho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo, Japan

      Company Overview

      Koyo Electronics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1955 and began manufacturing and selling portable radios, and in 2022 the company name changed to JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Based on human respect, KOYO uses wisdom and imagination to provide good value and contribute to developing a safe and fulfilling society.

    • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
      • Japan Address: 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Japan

      Company Overview

      Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi EC) is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of electrical as well as electronic products and systems originally established in 1921 by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., now known as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan, the company produces home appliances, HVAC products, and automotive equipment, as well as factory automation and communication systems. These supply consumers and clients internationally throughout the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Mitsubishi EC has several subsidiaries operating globally; some as distributors of its products. Some of its notable subsidiaries are Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. and Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

    • CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
      • Italy Address: Via dell'Industria, 11 -Brugine, Padova, Veneto, Italy

      Company Overview

      CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A., founded in 1973, is a manufacturer and distributor of evaporative cooling and humidification refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating systems for industrial, residential, and commercial applications. The products include pressure control solutions, speed controllers and inverters, water treatment systems, isothermal humidifiers, and programmable controls. The Burgine-based Via Dell'lndustria company provides technical support, field services, spare parts, digital services, and product maintenance. The company provides technology solutions to data centers, hypermarkets, museums, theaters, and printing industries.

    • Twin City Fan & Blower

      Company Overview

      Twin City Fan & Blower, started in 1974 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a manufacturer of custom, semi-custom, and standard fans. Its products include centrifugal fans, pressure blowers, and air kits, and it sells both heavy-duty industrial process fans as well as commercial supply and exhaust fans for HVAC. It has ten facilities in the USA and operates in other countries like Brazil, Europe, and Singapore. The company uses the 5S methodology in its plants and has testing laboratories that can carry out services like AMCA 250 Jet Fan Thrust Testing, mechanical run testing, and modal analysis testing.

    • Moxa Inc.

      Company Overview

      Moxa Inc. is a manufacturer of networking and automation technology for the industrial sector that was established in 1987 in Taipei, Taiwan. The company produces items designed to enable Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) functionalities via interconnectivity between devices or equipment. These include industrial edge computers, ethernet switches, and isolators for legacy device connectivity. It also offers additional services including personnel training, technical support, and custom product design. The company mainly serves clients in the mining, automation, and transportation sectors.

    • Rockwell Automation

      Company Overview

      Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwakee, WI. Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions around the world. Rockwell Automation operates through their intelligent devices, software & control, and lifecycle services segments with both hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services through independent distributors.

    • Delta Electronics, Inc.
      • Taiwan Address: 186, Ruey Kuang Road, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan

      Company Overview

      Delta Electronics was founded in 1971 in Taipei, Taiwan. Delta Electronics is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, serving power electronics, automation, and infrastructure. Delta’s power electronics division sells components such as inductors, power and system components such as industrial power supplies and external adapters, fans and thermal management such as DC brushless fans and motors, and automotive electronics. Automation includes industrial automation and building automation subdivisions. Infrastructure includes ICT infrastructure, energy infrastructure & industrial solutions, and display & visualization. Delta Electronics also provides solutions for data center, telecom energy, and EV charging.

    • OMRON Corporation
      • Japan Address: Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

      Company Overview

      OMRON Corporation is a Kyoto based electrical equipment manufacturing company founded by Kazuma Tateisi in 1933. OMRON’s product portfolio includes medical equipment like nebulizers and digital thermometers, automated teller machines for the finance industry to AC, DC and custom control systems for the oil and gas industries. The company has over 30,000 employees and offers its products and services in 120 countries. It primarily serves the healthcare, energy, casino, and automated test equipment industries.

    • Pelham Location

      Distributor Overview

      Control Components Inc. is a wholesale distributor of safety and electrical products that was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Pelham, Alabama. The company's portfolio is ever-growing, and it's a complete machine safety and factory automation solutions provider. It distributes solutions to the automotive, OEM, and industrial markets. Some of the company's products include sensors, industrial communication, process measurement, and control panel devices. Additionally, its staff offers consultancy services on selecting products that fit the client's needs and budget.

Programmable Controller Manufacturer Ranking

*Including some distributors, etc.

Derivation Method

The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the programmable controller page as of March 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.

Number of Employees

  1. OMRON Corporation: 29,020
  2. PHOENIX CONTACT: 20,300
  3. IDEC Corporation: 3,328

Newly Established Company

  1. ICP DAS Co., Ltd.: 1993 (31 years ago)
  2. B&R: 1979 (45 years ago)
  3. CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.: 1973 (51 years ago)

Company with a History

  1. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: 1921 (103 years ago)
  2. PHOENIX CONTACT: 1923 (101 years ago)
  3. OMRON Corporation: 1933 (91 years ago)

Programmable Controller Manufacturers in United States

*Including some distributors, etc.

Global Distribution of Programmable Controller Manufacturers by Country

*Including some distributors, etc.

Country Number of Companies Share (%)
Japan Japan 6 46.2%
Italy Italy 3 23.1%
United States of America United States of America 1 7.7%
France France 1 7.7%
Germany Germany 1 7.7%
Taiwan Taiwan 1 7.7%

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