HMS Networks

HMS Networks AB is an international company in the field of industrial communications and the Industrial Internet of Things with the motto "Connecting Devices". HMS is headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden and is listed on the Nasdaq Nordic stock exchange, employing 600 people in 16 countries and with reported sales of 133 million Euro in 2019. HMS stands for "Hardware Meets Software" referring to the fact that HMS products allow industrial hardware to be connected to IoT software.[1]

HMS Networks AB
Aktiebolag
Traded asNasdaq Stockholm: HMS
ISINSE0009997018
IndustryTechnology industry
Founded1988 (1988) Halmstad, Sweden
Headquarters
Halmstad
,
Sweden
Key people
Staffan Dahlström, CEO
Charlotte Brogren, Chairman
Joakim Nideborn, CFO
Jörgen Palmhager, COO
Hans Larsson, CCO
Anders Hansson, CMO
Timo Vant Hoff, CPO
ProductsAnybus, Ixxat, Ewon
Revenue133 million EUR (2019)
23 million EUR (2019)
Number of employees
600 (2019)
Websitehms-networks.com

Products

HMS manufactures and markets industrial communication products that connect industrial devices to different industrial networks and IoT systems. HMS products act as translators between robots, control systems, motors, sensors, etc. and the different industrial networks that exists in the market (fieldbuses and Industrial Ethernet). HMS also offers a portfolio of wireless products as well as remote solutions for web-based control of field equipment such as PLCs, electric generators, machines, telecommunication base stations, building management systems and the likes.

HMS markets products under the following brands:

  • Anybus. Multi-network connectivity within fieldbus and industrial Ethernet. With Anybus, one can connect any industrial device to any industrial network. Wired or wireless.[2]
  • Ixxat. Connectivity solutions for embedded control, energy and automotive testing. Ixxat products enable communication inside machines and between components in various industrial fields.[3]
  • Ewon. Remote access and management of industrial equipment. With Ewon, one can monitor and control field equipment and machinery online.[4]

The Spanish-based company Intesis is part of the HMS group. Intesis products mainly focus on communication solutions for building automation.[5]

Organization and history

HMS has operations in 17 countries: Sweden (Halmstad, HQ), Germany (Karlsruhe, Ravensburg, Wetzlar), Netherlands (Hedel), Belgium (Nivelles), Spain (Igualada), USA (Chicago, Boston), China (Beijing), Japan (Shin-Yokohama), Switzerland (Basel) , Italy (Milan), France (Mulhouse), Finland (Helsinki), UK (Coventry), Singapore, UAE (Dubai), South Korea (Seoul), India (Pune). In addition, distributors in 50 countries resell the HMS products on local markets.

HMS was founded in 1988 by Nicolas Hassbjer and has been deemed "Export Company of the Year" by the Swedish Trade Council.[6]

  • Product development of Anybus products is handled by Business Unit Anybus in Halmstad, Sweden.
  • Product development of Ixxat products is handled by Business Unit Ixxat in Ravensburg, Germany.
  • Product development of Ewon products handled by Business Unit Ewon in Nivelles, Belgium.
  • Four Market Units handle local sales and support: MU Americas, MU Asia, MU Continental Europe and MU Northern Europe ROW.
  • Manufacturing takes place in Sweden, Latvia and China.
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References
  1. "HMS Industrial Networks - Connecting devices all over the world". Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  2. Anybus web site
  3. Ixxat web site
  4. Ewon web site
  5. Intesis web site
  6. "Stora Exportdagen: Trender och utvecklingsmöjligheter för svensk export" [Export Day: Trends and development opportunities for Swedish exports]. Regeringskansliet (in Swedish). Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
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