Manufacturing
Industrial IoT and plant connectivity that keeps production moving.
Purpose-built hardware, managed cellular, and operational technology connectivity — deployed for plant environments.
The Challenges
What manufacturers face on the plant floor
Equipment monitoring with no real-time visibility
Production lines and plant equipment generate data that could predict failures and prevent downtime — but only if the connectivity and monitoring infrastructure is in place to capture it.
Environments that standard hardware can't survive
Consumer-grade and standard business routers fail in manufacturing environments — vibration, temperature extremes, electromagnetic interference, and physical hazards require purpose-built industrial hardware.
Connectivity that supports both IT and OT networks
Manufacturing organisations increasingly need to bridge their IT and operational technology networks — without creating security vulnerabilities or operational disruption during the integration.
Key components enabled by connected manufacturing solutions:
Discover how modern connectivity infrastructure enables smart manufacturing, transforming your production floor with improved efficiency, visibility, and performance at every stage.
Real-time equipment visibility and predictive maintenance
Predictive maintenance improves machine uptime, helping factories move from reactive fixes to more controlled, proactive operations.
Production operations
Connected manufacturing enables smarter, more efficient production by moving beyond static, manual processes.
Workforce Management and maintenance
A connected workforce helps you leverage insights and upskilling to boost efficiency and maintain high-quality performance.
Worker safety monitoring and lone-worker protection
Improved visibility of operations results in improved employee safety when smart factories transition from reactive management to remote and global prediction.
Real-time inventory and asset tracking
Real-time inventory tracking helps you know what’s in stock, reduce manual work, and make sure the right materials are available when needed.
How We Help
Solutions mapped to your operations
Internet of Things
Industrial IoT connectivity and equipment monitoring
Purpose-built industrial routers (Digi, Sierra Wireless, Peplink) deployed on plant equipment and assets. Managed cellular connectivity, remote monitoring, and integration with your SCADA or ERP platform. Built for the environment, not retrofitted into it.
Unbreakable Internet
Plant and facility connectivity with failover
Primary connectivity for production systems with LTE failover so a carrier event doesn't stop the line. Designed around your specific production continuity requirements.
Mobility
Workforce connectivity and device management
Enterprise wireless plans and device management for plant supervisors, maintenance teams, and mobile workers — consolidated under one contract and one accountable team.
Mission Critical Connectivity
Cellular Signal Enhancement for Stronger Connectivity
Enhance cellular signals in manufacturing environments to overcome interference from concrete and steel structures. Reliable coverage eliminates dead zones, enabling seamless communication and optimal performance of IoT devices, smart machinery, and automated systems, supporting Industry 4.0 operations.
Key Benefits of Enhanced Cellular Signals in Manufacturing
Discover how modern connectivity infrastructure enables smart manufacturing, transforming your production floor with improved efficiency, visibility, and performance at every stage.
Minimizes Downtime & Increases Efficiency
Reliable coverage prevents interruptions to cellular-connected equipment, robotics, and IIoT sensors, keeping production lines running efficiently and reducing costly downtime.
Enables Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0
It supports the high throughput and low latency needed for 5G applications, including real-time machine monitoring, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), and predictive maintenance.
Cost-Effective & Scalable Solution
Cellular boosters are often more affordable and easier to install than traditional in-building Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and they can be scaled to cover entire warehouses or plants
Enhances Worker Safety and Communication
It ensures consistent communication for staff across large facilities and provides reliable access to emergency alerts and first responders in the event of a crisis
Improves Data Accuracy and Speed
By ensuring stable connectivity, it allows for faster, more accurate data collection and processing for real-time inventory management and quality control.
5,000+ customers trust us with the hard stuff
"I've had the pleasure of working with National Wireless for over a decade. They understand our business and have offered creative solutions to address our needs, always exceeding expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and agile business partner."
Mike F.
ACCLAIM HEALTH
"National Wireless has been an important part of our work. Communications is paramount for our SCADA system — and as we continue to grow, remote monitoring of our distribution system equipment and DER sites will become even more critical."
Mike
ERTH POWER · UTILITY DISTRIBUTION & GENERATION
"We haven't had any issues or experienced any packet loss since switching to National Wireless. The reliability has been flawless and it's eliminated the need for repeated site visits. For our business, that's invaluable."
Aaron Lengyel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · FORTRAN TRAFFIC SYSTEMS
"The National Wireless team consistently goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding service. Their dedication, reliability, and commitment to our best interests have made them an essential partner — not just for mobility projects, but across the Bell ecosystem."
Chris R.
TBM SERVICE GROUP
"National Wireless was the only company that answered the phone. They responded within an hour, and within 24 hours we had the system purchased. Every time I've reached out — email, service ticket, or phone call — I get a response within an hour or two, not days."
Jason Casey
EQUIPMENT MANAGER · THE MONCTON WILDCATS
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