HMS Networks unifies Red Lion and N-Tron to deliver industrial connectivity solutions

By Staff Report June 20, 2025 11:35 am IST

HMS Networks has officially recognised Red Lion and N-Tron as product brands, providing a single trusted source for automation engineers and system integrators worldwide.

HMS Networks announces that Red Lion and N-Tron are now officially recognised as product brands of HMS Networks. For thousands of automation engineers and system integrators worldwide, this means that scalable industrial solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence, asset management, industrial Ethernet switches, panel meters, and operator panels are now available from a single trusted source, presented on hms-networks.com. 

Following the 2024 acquisition of Red Lion Controls Inc., HMS and Red Lion teams have worked together to integrate their offerings seamlessly. The result: two trusted brands — Red Lion and N-Tron — are now under the HMS umbrella, offering enhanced value and streamlined access to industrial connectivity solutions. 

Unified brands, expanded capabilities. 

Red Lion® by HMS Networks will offer scalable industrial solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence, and asset management, as well as rugged operator panels and panel meters—designed to deliver real-time data visibility, especially in demanding environments. 

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N-Tron® by HMS Networks will focus on rugged industrial Ethernet switches, providing secure reliable connectivity for industrial networking. 

Existing HMS and Red Lion customers will continue to enjoy their trusted purchasing channels and integration partners. Now, they will benefit from a more integrated product offering. 

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 Sweden and the U.S. and operations in 20 countries, HMS offers local support, technical expertise, and reliable distribution. The entire HMS product offering now includes the product brands Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, N-Tron and Red Lion.

Alexander Hess, Senior Vice President of the HMS division for Industrial Data Solutions, said, “With the Red Lion and N-Tron product brands, we can offer our customers more choices and a seamless experience. 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 work better together.”