Red Lion and N-Tron are now formally product brands “by HMS Networks,” according to an announcement made by the company. This means that scalable industrial solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence, asset management, industrial Ethernet switches, panel meters, and operator panels are now accessible from a single, reliable source, hms-networks.com, for thousands of automation engineers and system integrators worldwide.
The Red Lion and HMS teams have collaborated to smoothly integrate their products since Red Lion Controls Inc. was acquired in 2024. As a result, Red Lion and N-Tron, two reputable companies, are now part of HMS and provide improved value and easier access to industrial connection solutions.
Unified brands, expanded capabilities
- Red Lion by HMS Networks will offer scalable industrial solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence, asset management, as well as rugged operator panels and panel meters—designed to deliver real-time data visibility, especially in demanding environments.
- N-Tron by HMS Networks will focus on rugged industrial Ethernet switches, providing secure, reliable connectivity for industrial networking.
What does this mean for HMS Networks and legacy Red Lion customers?
Existing customers of the two companies will continue to enjoy their trusted purchasing channels and integration partners. Now, they will benefit from a wider, more integrated product offering.
For example:
• Red Lion control panels can be paired with remote access solutions from Ewon®.
• N-Tron switches will complement HMS’s robust offerings in network connectivity and diagnostics.
• The complete portfolio supports secure edge and cloud communication—built on HMS’s 30-year track record in industrial networking.
With manufacturing in both Sweden and the U.S., and operations in more than 20+ countries, HMS offers local support, technical expertise, and reliable distribution.
Leadership Comments
“With the Red Lion and N-Tron product brands, we can offer our customers more choices and a seamless experience,” says Alexander Hess, Senior Vice President of HMS division for Industrial Data Solutions. “By aligning these brands under the HMS umbrella, we’re making it easier for automation engineers and system integrators to build smarter, more connected industrial systems. This means faster deployment, better support, and solutions that simply work better together.”
Find a HMS Networks Distributor: CLICK HERE
