IT & Cybersecurity for Modern Manufacturing Operations

Reliable, secure, high-performance systems for factories, plants, and industrial environments — engineered by local Ohio specialists who understand manufacturing workflows.

THE IT CHALLENGE IN MANUFACTURING

Manufacturers face unique operational pressures:

  • Downtime directly impacts production and revenue
  • Legacy equipment mixed with modern systems (OT / IT convergence)
  • Ransomware specifically targeting industrial operations
  • Weak or outdated plant networks
  • Multi-site connectivity challenges
  • ERP, MES, and shop-floor system reliability
  • Identity and access issues for rotating shift teams
  • Real-time data visibility across production lines

IT must support output, uptime, safety, and modern automation.

How CTMS Supports Manufacturers

30+ years supporting Midwest manufacturing operations

Local engineers available for on-site and rapid remote support

Secure, stable networks tuned for industrial environments

OT-friendly IT strategies (legacy compatibility + modernization)

Ransomware defense for high-risk plant systems

Multi-site connectivity and unified identity

Support for ERP, MES, and shop-floor platforms

Reliable backups and continuity for always-on operations

Manufacturing-Specific IT Solutions 

Managed IT Services

Cybersecurity

Network Management & Infrastructure

Backup & Business Continuity

Cloud & Microsoft 365 Management

vCIO / IT Consulting

Partner Solutions (where required)

WHY MANUFACTURERS TRUST CTMS

  • Local Ohio engineers who understand plant operations
  • Security-first design protects production systems
  • Reliable uptime and stable network performance
  • Proven experience supporting industrial workflows
  • Faster support for shift-based teams
  • Serving Midwest manufacturers since 1993

Ready for Manufacturing IT That Never Slows Production?

Production Never Stops — and Your IT Can’t Either

Manufacturing operations run on precision, timing, and reliability.

But many plants struggle with:

  • Aging networks and outdated switches
  • Poor Wi-Fi coverage on the plant floor
  • ERP slowdowns that impact scheduling and delivery
  • Identity complexity across shifts and contractors
  • Remote monitoring tools that depend on stable connectivity
  • Cyber threats targeting operational data and intellectual property
  • Multi-site operations needing unified systems
  • Legacy machines interacting with modern cloud tools

When systems slow down or fail, the impact is immediate:

  • Production stalls
  • Quality drops
  • Overtime increases
  • Scheduling backs up
  • Customer delivery timelines slip
  • Safety risks increase

CTMS delivers secure, stable, high-performance IT built specifically for industrial environments.

We support manufacturers across Ohio with the technology they need to run safely, efficiently, and competitively.

Find out more about our Managed IT and Cybersecurity Solutions

Core Manufacturing Pain Points We Solve

Plant-Floor Wi-Fi & Connectivity

Reliable coverage for scanners, tablets, and mobile equipment.

ERP & Business Application Stability

Systems perform consistently during planning, production, and delivery.

Multi-Site Operations

Unified standards and centralized visibility across all locations.

Identity & Access Management

Clear access controls for rotating staff, contractors, and shift workers.

Network Modernization Without Disruption

Upgrade paths planned around production windows — not during peak hours.

Cybersecurity for Sensitive Data & IP

Protection against ransomware, breach attempts, and lateral movement threats.

Backup & Continuity for Industrial Environments

Ensure recovery, even when outages occur at the worst time.

Manufacturing IT Solutions From CTMS

Many manufacturers rely on CTMS for:

  • Managed IT Services
  • Cybersecurity
  • Network Management
  • Cloud Solutions
  • ERP-adjacent support
  • Backup & Continuity
  • • vCIO Strategy
  • Partner Solutions

Explore all CTMS IT Solutions

Why Midwest Manufacturers Partner With CTMS

Dealers typically rely on these CTMS services:

Local, Ohio-based engineering teams

Security-first design across every architecture decision

Experience with ERP systems, MES platforms, and scheduling tools

Multi-site standardization expertise

Predictable, stable performance for plant-floor operations

Zero-downtime approach to modernization

More than 30 years supporting industrial clients across the Midwest

This is why healthcare providers stay with CTMS:
 Their systems run better. Their risk decreases. Their teams feel supported.

Even when disaster strikes, our Backup & Business Continuity Services keep your data protected and your operations running.

“CTMS keeps our plant running — their response times are faster than anyone we’ve worked with.”

Operations Director, Midwest Manufacturing Firm

Keep Production Moving — With IT That Never Slows You Down.