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Automation Machinery ManufacturingMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
United Electric Controls is a mid-sized manufacturer of safety, alarm, and shutdown technology for industrial settings. The company produces wireless gas detectors, pressure and temperature sensors, electromechanical and electronic smart switches, safety transmitters, controls, and sensors designed to protect equipment, processes, and personnel. Its products serve a broad range of industrial applications and include both simple units and highly customized designs that provide critical sensor inputs for control systems or trigger emergency shutdowns. Founded in 1931 and privately held, United Electric Controls is based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with divisions Precision Sensors and Applied Sensor Technologies and a presence in Milford, Connecticut. Operating in the automation machinery manufacturing industry, it emphasizes durable, reliable solutions across safety, alarm, and control functions. In 2025, the company announced three new FM-certified explosion-proof temperature sensor assemblies.