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HMS Industrial Networks

Logo: HMS Networks, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

International software company

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.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1988Founded1
  • Industrytechnology company1
  • HeadquartersHalmstad1
  • Founded inHalmstad1
  • Websitewww.hms-networks.com
  • Legal formaktiebolag1
  • LEI549300MOY2FDUUDIQ1793
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressBox 4126, 300 04 Halmstad, Sweden3
  • Registered withSwedish Companies Registration Office, 556661-89543

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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.2

Corporate structure

HMS Industrial Networks sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • HMS Industrial Networks Halmstad, Sweden
    • HMS Industrial Networks AB Subsidiary · Halmstad, Sweden

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

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.

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.

Manufacturing takes place in Sweden,US, Latvia and China.

In January 2024 HMS acquired the US-company for industrial automation and networking solutions Red Lion Controls.

From Wikipedia’s article on HMS Networks, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Products and brands

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.

Ixxat. Connectivity solutions for embedded control, energy and automotive testing. Ixxat products enable communication inside machines and between components in various industrial fields.

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Ewon. Remote access and management of industrial equipment. With Ewon, one can monitor and control field equipment and machinery online.

Intesis. communication solutions for building automation.

From Wikipedia’s article on HMS Networks, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Timeline

  1. 1988Founded Founded in Halmstad1

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