HMS Industrial Networks - Connecting Devices™

HMS Industrial Networks - Connecting Devices™

HMS develops, produces and markets intelligent communication technology for automation equipment. The technology and products of HMS bring value and flexibility to manufacturers and users of automation products.

HMS provides reliable solutions to connect devices to any major network protocol and products enabling interconnection between different industrial networks.



HMS’ employs over 155 persons globally, of which 30% are full-time engaged with R&D. The HMS head office, product development center and main manufacturing facility is located in Halmstad, Sweden. Other offices include sales and support offices in Karlsruhe (Germany), Chicago (US), Shin-Yokohama (Japan), Beijing (China), Milano (Italy) and Mulhouse (France). HMS has also built a global "Anybus" distributor network established in 30 countries worldwide.

Established since 1988 HMS has grown each year, the last ten with an average growth of 30% per annum, placing the company at the top of Swedish high-growth lists for several years. HMS has also been elected to Sweden's best electronics company and most recently, HMS has been voted "Export Company of the Year" for 2008, received from HRH The King of Sweden.

During the autumn of 2007, HMS finalized a successful Initial Public Offering and has been listed on OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. HMS has planned for the listing on the main list of the Stock Exchange in Stockholm for several years and the organization has step-by-step been strengthened to comply with the demands of a public company.

The Anybus® range of products from HMS is today the world's most used 3rd party product for industrial network connectivity. Interchangeable Anybus interface modules, Gateways, & tools provide a complete and reliable way to connect your product to Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus, Ethernet, CC-Link, ControlNet, CANopen, Interbus, FIPIO, Fieldbus Foundation, Lonworks, AS-Interface & Bluetooth™