Cattron North America Company Profile
Cattron North America, founded in 1946 and privately held with 350 employees, is a manufacturer specializing in wireless remote control and automation products for industrial, rail, and mobile markets, holding over 300 patents including recent pending patents for auto-adjustable sensors and cellular communication technologies, and was recently acquired in a buyout by BWI Eagle in July 2023.
Overview
Cattron North America is a manufacturer of remote control products for the global industrial, rail, and mobile markets. The company designs and supplies wireless control and automation products, systems, and aftermarket services for safety and mission-critical applications, enabling clients to achieve operational excellence.
- Year Founded: 1946
- Status: Private
- Employees: 350
- Latest Deal Type: Debt - Acquisition
- Financing Rounds: 4
- Investments: 8
Formerly Known As: Cattron Group, Cattron Group International
Ownership Status: Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status: Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office:
- 655 North River Road Northwest, Suite A, Warren, OH 44483-2254, United States
Primary Industry: Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Industries: Business/Productivity Software
Vertical(s): Manufacturing
Patents
- Total Documents (Applications and Grants): 309
- Total Patent Families: Not specified
- Granted: 234
- Pending: 25
- Expiring in next 12 months: Not specified
Recent Patent Activity
- EP-4686989-A1: Controllers with auto-adjustable in-field reconfigurable sensors (Pending, 31-Jul-2024)
- US-20260036953-A1: Controllers with auto-adjustable in-field reconfigurable sensors (Pending, 31-Jul-2024)
- WO-2026029932-A1: Controllers with auto-adjustable in-field reconfigurable sensors (Pending, 31-Jul-2024)
- EP-4668796-A1: Cellular-based communication between operator control units (ocus) and machine control units (mcus) (Pending, 20-Jun-2024)
- US-20250388249-A1: Cellular-based communication between operator control units (ocus) and machine control units (mcus) (Pending, 20-Jun-2024, Technology: B61L27/70)
Investments & Acquisitions
Cattron North America’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with BWI Eagle on 17-Jul-2023.
- BWI Eagle (17-Jul-2023, Buyout/LBO, Electronic Equipment and Instruments)
- Tyro Products (12-Jul-2022, Buyout/LBO, Other Hardware)
- DynaGen Technologies (08-Dec-2020, Buyout/LBO, Electrical Equipment)
- LOFA Industries (07-Mar-2019, Buyout/LBO, Electrical Equipment)
- SIAMtec (16-Jun-2005, Buyout/LBO, Other Hardware)
Affiliates
Subsidiaries:
- Tyro Products (Almelo, Netherlands, Founded 1995)
- BWI Eagle (Warren, OH, Founded 1988)
FAQs
When was Cattron North America founded?
Cattron North America was founded in 1946.
Where is Cattron North America headquartered?
Cattron North America is headquartered in Warren, OH.
What is the size of Cattron North America?
Cattron North America has 350 total employees.
What industry is Cattron North America in?
Cattron North America’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.
Is Cattron North America a private or public company?
Cattron North America is a Private company.
Who are Cattron North America’s investors?
GMB Capital Partners, Harbour Group, and PNC Erieview Capital have invested in Cattron North America.