HMS Networks
HMS Networks AB is an international company in the field of Industrial Information and Communication Technology (Industrial ICT). HMS is headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden and is listed on the Nasdaq Nordic stock exchange, employing 1100 people with reported sales of 268 million Euro in 2024. HMS stands for "Hardware Meets Software" referring to the fact that HMS products allow industrial hardware to be connected to IoT software.
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Company type | Aktiebolag |
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| Nasdaq Stockholm: HMS | |
| ISIN | SE0009997018 |
| Industry | Technology industry |
| Founded | 1988 Halmstad, Sweden |
| Headquarters | Halmstad , Sweden |
Key people | Staffan Dahlström, CEO Charlotte Brogren, Chairman Joakim Nideborn, CFO |
| Products | Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat |
| Revenue | 268 million EUR (2024) |
Number of employees | 1100 (2025) |
| Website | hms-networks.com |
| Footnotes / references [1][2][3][4][5] | |
HMS Networks AB is an international company in the field of Industrial Information and Communication Technology (Industrial ICT).[6] HMS is headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden[7] and is listed on the Nasdaq Nordic stock exchange,[8] employing 1100 people with reported sales of 268 million Euro in 2024. HMS stands for "Hardware Meets Software" referring to the fact that HMS products allow industrial hardware to be connected to IoT software.[9]
Products
[edit]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[buzzword] 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.[10]
- Ixxat. Connectivity solutions[buzzword] for embedded control, energy and automotive testing. Ixxat products enable communication inside machines and between components in various industrial fields.[11]
- Ewon. Remote access and management of industrial equipment. With Ewon, one can monitor and control field equipment and machinery online.[12]
- Intesis. communication solutions[buzzword] for building automation.[13]
Organization and history
[edit]HMS has operations in: Sweden (Halmstad), Germany (Karlsruhe, Ravensburg, Wetzlar, Buchen), Belgium (Nivelles), Spain (Igualada, Barcelona), United States (Chicago, Boston), China (Beijing), Japan (Yokohama), The Netherlands (Hedel, Rotterdam), Italy (Milan, Brescia), France (Mulhouse), Romania (Sibiu), UK (Coventry, Singapore, UAE (Dubai), South Korea (Seoul), India (Pune), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City). 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.[14]
- Product development of Anybus products is handled by the Industrial Network Technology Division in Halmstad, Sweden.
- Product development of Ixxat products is handled by the Vehicle Communication sub-division in Ravensburg, Germany.
- Product development of Ewon products handled by the Industrial Data Solutions Division in Nivelles, Belgium.
- Product development of Intesis products handled by the Building Automation sub-division in Igualada, Spain.
References
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- ^ "HMS, HMS Networks, (SE0009997018)". Nasdaq. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "HMS Networks AB i Halmstad (556661-8954)". Merinfo.se (in Swedish). 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "About HMS Networks". HMS Networks 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "HMS History & the HMS story". HMS Networks. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "HMS Networks Finansiella Rapporter". HMS Networks (in Swedish). 2022-12-31. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ "HMS Networks AB (publ) acquires the remaining shares of Procentec B.V. | GlobeNewswire by notified". kommunikasjon.ntb.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "About HMS Networks and remote management". www.netbiter.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "HMS Networks: Inside Sales Engineer (Hybrid) | WayUp". www.wayup.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
- ^ "HMS Networks - Hardware Meets Software". Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Anybus web site". Archived from the original on 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2011-03-28.
- ^ "Ixxat web site". Archived from the original on 2015-10-25. Retrieved 2013-08-08.
- ^ "Ewon web site". Archived from the original on 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
- ^ "Intesis web site". Archived from the original on 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2017-08-11.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "HMS Networks". Dagens PS (in Swedish). 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2023-12-23.