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PROFIBUS TRADE ORGANIZATION
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 251699263 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · us.profinet.com
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$928K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND EDUCATE THE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS

profile · synthesized from sources

PROFIBUS TRADE ORGANIZATION (PTO) is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the PROFIBUS and PROFINET industrial communication protocols. It provides training, resources, and certification for these technologies, which are used for plant-wide communication in industrial automation. PTO works to ensure interoperability and standardization of devices using these protocols.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $584K
    MEMBERSHIP: THE ORGANIZATION HAS STEADILY MET ITS GOALS BY INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF MEMBER DUES AND OTHER MEMBER SUPPORT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

PROFIBUS Online Training Course
A free online course that prepares students to apply PROFIBUS in their own projects, covering technical details, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA.
PROFINET Certification Test
Mandatory conformance testing and certification for all PROFINET devices to guarantee interoperability and ensure product quality.
PROFINET Training Classes
Free one-day training classes across North America to educate and assist in all technical aspects of using PROFINET, including network design, installation, commissioning, and security.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • PROFIBUS and PROFINET Training and Technical Support 19 activities
    • Certified Training Courses
      Operates PI Training Centers (PITCs) to provide education services, including certified training courses, to users and vendors of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. These include courses for PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Certified Installer, and Certified Network Engineer, as well as PROFINET Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Certified Installer, and Certified Network Engineer, with some courses offered online and in-person.
    • Certified Training Courses
      Offers various certified training courses, including PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance, PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineer & Installer, PROFINET Troubleshooting & Maintenance, and PROFINET Certified Network Engineer & Installer courses, through PI Training Centers (PITCs) and online platforms. These multi-day programs provide in-depth insight into PROFIBUS and PROFINET protocols and award Professional Development Hours.
    • Certified Training Courses for PROFIBUS and PROFINET
      Operates PI Training Centers (PITCs) to provide education services, including multi-day certified training courses, for users and vendors of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. These courses cover network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and include specialized options like Certified Network Engineer and Certified Installer courses.
    • Device Testing Services
      Operates Accredited PI Test Laboratories (PITLs) that offer device testing services based on globally standardized conformance and interoperability testing procedures for products with PROFIBUS or PROFINET interfaces.
    • Device Testing and Certification
      Operates Accredited PI Test Laboratories (PITLs) that offer device testing services based on globally standardized conformance and interoperability testing procedures for products with PROFIBUS or PROFINET interfaces.
    • Device Testing and Certification
      Operates Accredited PI Test Laboratories (PITLs) that offer device testing services based on globally standardized conformance and interoperability testing procedures for products with PROFIBUS or PROFINET interfaces.
    • Free One-Day PROFINET Training Classes
      Provides over 16 free, one-day, in-person training classes annually across North America to educate end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on the technical aspects of PROFINET technology, including practical demonstrations.
    • Free Online and In-Person Training Classes
      Provides free online training courses on PROFIBUS and offers over 16 free one-day, in-person training classes annually across North America on PROFINET technology, educating end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on technical aspects, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
    • Free Online and In-Person Training Classes
      Provides free online training courses and over 16 free one-day in-person training classes annually across North America on PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies. These classes educate end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on technical aspects, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of these systems.
    • Free PROFINET Training Classes
      Provides over 16 free one-day training classes for PROFINET across North America annually, educating end users, machine builders, system integrators, and automation device manufacturers on technical aspects of PROFINET use. These classes include technical details and practical demonstrations.
    • Online PROFIBUS Training Course
      Offers a free online training course covering network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA systems, providing students with a training manual, reference materials, slides, and technical guides.
    • Online PROFIBUS Training Course
      Offers a free online training course on PROFIBUS, covering technical details, network design, configuration, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA systems.
    • Technical Support and Competence Centers
      Operates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) to provide technical support, including answering protocol communication questions, to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies.
    • Technical Support and Competence Centers
      Operates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) to provide technical support, including answering protocol communication questions, to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET technologies.
    • Technical Support and Competence Centers
      Operates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) to provide technical support to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET, including answering protocol communication questions.
    • Technical Support through PI Competence Centers
      Operates PI Competence Centers (PICCs) that provide technical support to vendors and users of PROFIBUS and PROFINET, including answering protocol communication questions.
    • Training Material Distribution
      Distributes comprehensive training manuals, reference materials, slides, and technical guides covering PROFIBUS and PROFINET network design, installation, commissioning, and security to class attendees.
    • Training Material Distribution
      Distributes comprehensive training manuals, reference materials, slides, and technical guides covering network design, installation, commissioning, and security for PROFIBUS and PROFINET systems to class attendees.
    • Training Material Distribution and Certification
      Distributes training manuals and reference materials, including presentations, network design guides, installation guides, commissioning guides, and security guide manuals, to class attendees, and awards certificates for 5.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion of training.
  • Member Networking & Communication Services 1 activity
    • Member Support and Joint Marketing
      Provides support to members through joint marketing projects, road shows, strategy meetings, and webinars.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Certified Training Courses
      Offers various certified training courses, including PROFIBUS Troubleshooting & Maintenance, PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineer & Installer, PROFINET Troubleshooting & Maintenance, PROFINET Certified Network Engineer, and PROFINET Certified Network Engineer & Installer (including Process Automation), through PI Training Centers (PITCs) and online platforms. These multi-day programs provide in-depth insight into the protocols and award Professional Development Hours.
    • Member Support and Joint Marketing
      Provides support to members through joint marketing projects, road shows, strategy meetings, and webinars.
    • Member Support and Marketing
      Provides support to members through joint marketing projects, road shows, training classes, product certification, strategy meetings, and webinars.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.18M
Contributions & grants$601K51%
Program service revenue$575K49%
Investment income$1690%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04M
Cash$884K
Investments$0
Liabilities$111K
Net assets$928K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • JEFFREY BESOLA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL J BOWNE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL J BRYANT — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
  • PHILIP MARSHALL — DIRECTOR
  • RAJ BATRA — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD CARPENTER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Analog Devices Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
  • Emerson Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
  • Hilscher Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
  • JCOM Automation Partner — Hosts PROFINET training events.
  • PI North America Partner — Organizes PROFINET One-Day Training Classes.
  • PROFI Interface Center Partner — Hosts PROFINET training events.
  • PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) Network — PI North America operates as a regional member of the international PI organization.
  • PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) Network — PROFIBUS is the fieldbus-based automation standard of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI).
  • PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V. Partner — PROFIBUS TRADE ORGANIZATION acquires licenses for technical specifications from PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V.
  • Panoramix Services LLC Partner — Executive Director of PI North America is also President of Panoramix Services LLC, which provides administrative and technical services to trade associations.
  • Siemens Partner — Represented on the PI North America Board of Directors, contributing strategic guidance.
  • TÜV-SÜD Partner — Approved IO-Link Safety.