Founded in 1988 in Halmstad, Sweden, based on a thesis project at the University of Halmstad by Nicolas Hassbjer and Staffan Dahlström, HMS Networks AB (publ) is a leading Swedish industrial communication technology company headquartered in Halmstad. The company is historically recognized for its role in enabling industrial equipment, machines, and systems to communicate with software and networks, reflected in its well-known motto, Hardware Meets Software™. Today, HMS develops and markets industrial information and communication technology solutions under brands including Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, N-Tron, PEAK, and Red Lion, serving customers in areas such as industrial networking, remote access, building automation, and vehicle and medical communication. HMS has approximately 1,100 employees in more than 20 countries. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the company reported revenue of SEK 3,577 million, reflecting its position as one of the Nordic region’s most established providers of industrial connectivity and communication solutions.
Updated 2026-03-20