HMS Networks explained

HMS Networks AB
Isin:	SE0009997018
Type:	Aktiebolag
Founded:	Halmstad, Sweden
Key People:	Staffan Dahlström, CEO Charlotte Brogren, Chairman Joakim Nideborn, CFO Jörgen Palmhager, COO
Industry:	Technology industry
Products:	Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat
Revenue:	267 million EUR (2023)
Num Employees:	1200
Num Employees Year:	2024
Hq Location City:	Halmstad
Hq Location Country:	Sweden
Footnotes:	^[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 1200 people with reported sales of 267 million Euro in 2023. HMS stands for "Hardware Meets Software" referring to the fact that HMS products allow industrial hardware to be connected to IoT software.^[9]

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.^[10]
• Ixxat. Connectivity solutions 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 for building automation.^[13]

Organization and history

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 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.
• Product development of Intesis products handled by Business Unit Intesis in Igualada, Spain.
• Five Market Units handle local sales and support: MU Americas, MU Asia, MU China, MU Continental Europe and MU Northern Europe ROW.
• Manufacturing takes place in Sweden, Latvia and China.^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: HMS, HMS Networks, (SE0009997018) . Nasdaq . 2023-12-23.
2. Web site: HMS Networks AB i Halmstad (556661-8954) . Merinfo.se . 2023-12-23 . sv . 2023-12-23.
3. Web site: About HMS Networks . HMS Networks 2023 . 2023-12-23.
4. Web site: HMS History & the HMS story . HMS Networks . 2023-12-23.
5. Web site: HMS Networks Finansiella Rapporter . HMS Networks . 2022-12-31 . sv . 2023-12-23.
6. Web site: HMS Networks AB (publ) acquires the remaining shares of Procentec B.V. GlobeNewswire by notified . 2022-06-24 . kommunikasjon.ntb.no . no.
7. Web site: About HMS Networks and remote management . 2022-06-24 . www.netbiter.com.
8. Web site: HMS Networks: Inside Sales Engineer (Hybrid) WayUp . 2022-06-24 . www.wayup.com . en-US.
9. Web site: HMS Networks - Hardware Meets Software . 16 August 2020.
10. Web site: Anybus web site . 2011-03-28 . 2023-01-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107182239/https://www.anybus.com/ . live .
11. Web site: Ixxat web site . 2013-08-08 . 2015-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151025030309/http://www.ixxat.com/ . live .
12. Web site: Ewon web site . 2017-02-23 . 2023-01-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107182238/https://www.ewon.biz/ . live .
13. Web site: Intesis web site . 2017-08-11 . 2023-01-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107182239/https://www.intesis.com/ . live .
14. Web site: Stora Exportdagen: Trender och utvecklingsmöjligheter för svensk export . Export Day: Trends and development opportunities for Swedish exports . Regeringskansliet . March 28, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120314090528/http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/9916/a/105115 . March 14, 2012 . Swedish.
15. Web site: HMS Networks . Dagens PS . 2023-11-12 . sv . 2023-12-23.