Overview

Tacton is a software company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1998. It employs an estimated 200 to 500 people and has an estimated annual revenue band of $50 million to $100 million. The company is privately held and serves manufacturers of complex, highly configurable products in automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. Its Tacton CPQ cloud platform was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPQ Applications.

At a glance

What Tacton makes

The company holds ISO 13485 certification and offers configuration, pricing, and quoting software with design automation, visualization, and integrations with CRM, ERP, and PLM systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Electronics, Pump, LED (source: tacton.com).

Certifications

Tacton is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — tacton.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-02 — Tacton Appoints Former IFS Executive Merlin Knott as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Global Growth and Scale Beyond CPQ - Tacton (tacton.com)

• 2026-06-10 — News | Tacton Announces Strategic Investment from Rubicon Technology Partners | Rubicon Technology Partners (rubicontp.com)

• 2026-05-05 — Tacton, Award-Winning Innovation Leader, Launches AI Product Modeling Assistant to Accelerate CPQ Implementation and Eliminate Bottlenecks  - Tacton (tacton.com)

• 2026-01-27 — Tacton Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CPQ Applications for the Fourth Consecutive Year - Tacton (tacton.com)

• 2025-10-07 — Tacton Acquires Variantum and Serenytics to Deliver the Most Complete End-to-End Platform for Complex Manufacturers - Tacton (tacton.com)

• 2025-09-22 — Tacton Appoints Klaus Andersen as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth - Tacton (tacton.com)

Company details

Tacton's publicly described customers include ABB, Daimler, Siemens, and Caterpillar, according to its company profile. Tacton was founded in 1998, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 28 years in operation (founded 1998). Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Tacton make?

Tacton is a software company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1998. It employs an estimated 200 to 500 people and has an estimated annual revenue band of $50 million to $100 million. The company is privately held and serves manufacturers of complex, highly configurable products in automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, construction, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. Its Tacton CPQ cloud platform was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPQ Applications.

Where is Tacton headquartered?

Tacton is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (750 N State St, Chicago, Illinois, 60654-3820).

When was Tacton founded?

Tacton was founded in 1998.

How big is Tacton?

Tacton has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Tacton hold?

Tacton lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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