What E Tech Group does

E Tech Group is a North American industrial automation and system integration firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Chester Township, Ohio. The company delivers full-lifecycle automation solutions—ranging from PLC, DCS, and SCADA programming through MES/MOM integration, robotics, digital twin technology, and IT/OT cybersecurity—to manufacturers in life sciences, mission critical/data centers, metals, food & beverage, and other regulated sectors. Its Main Automation Partner (MAP) model establishes long-term strategic relationships providing the equivalent of an in-house automation team without the associated overhead. The firm holds first-and-only Enterprise CSIA Certification and top-tier partnerships with all major automation OEMs including Rockwell Automation (Platinum), AVEVA, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Emerson, and Ignition.

The company's product portfolio spans services and emerging proprietary platforms. Core offerings include control system integration, process and robotic automation, MES/MOM, manufacturing intelligence, AI/ML services, and industrial IT/OT cybersecurity. In September 2025, E Tech Group launched the LAIR (Laboratory Automation and Industrial Robotics) workflow orchestration platform, a vendor-neutral solution that can reduce workflow turnaround times by up to 40% for pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics manufacturers. The firm also operates two UL508A-certified panel shops in the US and maintains 1.5 million safe work hours with zero Lost Time Accidents over the past two years.

E Tech Group generates revenue primarily through professional services and managed services contracts under project-based and ongoing support agreements. It operates a direct enterprise field sales model with national scale, supplemented by co-selling arrangements with technology vendor partners. The company serves 70+ life sciences clients, has delivered over 750 data center projects, 100+ metals coordinated drive solutions, and $100M+ in both food & beverage and metals projects. Backed by Graham Partners since April 2024 (after prior Falfurrias Capital Partners sponsorship), E Tech Group has pursued a programmatic roll-up strategy with three acquisitions since 2023, expanding to 675+ employees across 30+ offices in 10 countries on three continents.

Name

E Tech Group

Legal name

E Tech Group

Website

https://etechgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Control System Integration

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Control system integration
• Manufacturing execution systems
• IT/OT cybersecurity
• Robotics automation integration

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and System Integration Services: Full-scope automation solutions ranging from control system upgrades and ongoing maintenance support to full-service turnkey project delivery, from solution architecture and design through development and commissioning.
2. Automation and Control Systems: PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI programming and development; control panel design and fabrication; robotic automation; motion control; and specialty drive systems.
3. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and MOM: MES and Manufacturing Operations Management integration, electronic batch records, and LIMS integration for life sciences clients.
4. Industrial IT and Cybersecurity: IT/OT assessments, network architecture, ISA/IEC 62443 security, and cybersecurity services for industrial environments.
5. Support Services: 24/7 remote monitoring, emergency on-site support, preventive maintenance programs, system backups and disaster recovery planning, and software/firmware updates.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

E Tech Group is an industrial automation and control system integration firm that acts as a Main Automation Partner (MAP) to manufacturers, providing full-lifecycle services from solution architecture and design through programming, commissioning, and 24/7 lifecycle support. Offerings span PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI integration, MES/MOM, robotic and motion control, building automation, IT/OT cybersecurity, manufacturing intelligence, AI/ML services, and the proprietary LAIR laboratory automation and robotics platform for life sciences clients.

Product overview

E Tech Group is a North American industrial automation and system integration firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of automation, control, and intelligence solutions. The company's Main Automation Partner (MAP) approach serves as a strategic, long-term partnership model providing full-lifecycle automation services from project concept through optimization. The product portfolio includes core service offerings such as Control System Integration, MES/MOM, Robotic Automation, Digital Twin Technology, Manufacturing Intelligence, AI/ML Services, Cybersecurity, and IT/OT Assessments, alongside specialized industry solutions for Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Metals, Chemicals, Automotive, Material Handling, Marine, Consumer Products, and Advanced Materials. The company has grown through acquisitions including E-Volve Systems (2023), Automation Group (2023), and JSat Automation (2025), which added the Laboratory Automation and Industrial Robotics (LAIR) platform as a proprietary workflow orchestration solution. E Tech Group operates as a technology-agnostic integrator with partnerships across Rockwell Automation, Emerson, AVEVA, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Ignition, enabling vendor-neutral solutions across all major automation platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Automation Partner (MAP) Long-term strategic partnership in which E Tech Group acts as a Main Automation Partner for industrial clients, providing full-lifecycle automation services from solution architecture and design through development, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Laboratory Automation and Industrial Robotics (LAIR) Platform Workflow orchestration platform that connects laboratory instruments, robotics, and enterprise systems into end-to-end automated workflows for pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics manufacturers, reducing turnaround times and supporting cGMP audit readiness.
• Control System Integration Integration of PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems using industry-leading automation platforms to automate, streamline, and upgrade manufacturing processes for enterprise manufacturers.
• Process Automation Automated material handling and production systems that increase throughput, quality, and system responsiveness while reducing costs across continuous and batch manufacturing environments.
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS) DCS programming and implementation services for continuous process control in life sciences, chemical, and other regulated manufacturing environments, including Emerson DeltaV deployments.
• S88 Batch Control Systems ISA-88 compliant batch control solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and validated controls for GxP-regulated operations.
• Robotic Automation Integration of industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and autonomous mobile platforms from KUKA and other OEMs to repurpose critical labor and optimize production efficiency.
• Motion Control Coordinated motion control systems for accurate production lines, mitigating downtime and conserving materials in complex manufacturing environments.
• Specialty Drive Systems Design of coordinated drive systems that increase throughput and reduce downtime for complex industrial applications, including metals and heavy manufacturing process lines.
• Building Automation Redundant and reliable Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC, lighting, and security control in industrial and mission critical facilities, supported by E Tech Group's data center expertise.
• Panel Design and Custom Fabrication Custom design, fabrication, installation, and testing of UL-508A industrial control panels from E Tech Group's two US-based panel shops.
• Safety Systems Safety system design, implementation, and testing including intrinsic safety design, real-time safety monitoring, and TUV-certified machinery and process safety engineering for industrial environments.
• Machine Automation Automation solutions for OEMs and machine builders including PLC/HMI control systems, AC/DC drive controls, and complete machine automation integration.
• MES/MOM (Manufacturing Execution Systems) Manufacturing Execution Systems and Manufacturing Operations Management solutions for production tracking, recipe management, electronic batch records, and production optimization across plant operations.
• Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions Business intelligence solutions providing data lakes and warehousing, operational intelligence, predictive maintenance, quality analytics, supply chain visibility, energy management, and custom dashboards for manufacturing operations.
• Digital Twin Technology Virtual digital twin platforms that enable real-time simulation, reconfiguration of packaging lines without physical equipment downtime, and validation of AI-generated protocols through simulation before deployment.
• IT/OT Assessments and Remediation Comprehensive vendor-neutral inventory and analysis of facility control systems and IT infrastructure to identify weak points, security risks, and upgrade requirements; grown 400% year over year as manufacturers modernize operations.
• Cybersecurity Services Industrial cybersecurity services including IT/OT assessments, network architecture design, and ISA/IEC 62443 security compliance for manufacturing environments.
• Industrial IT Industrial information technology services including network architecture, IT/OT integration, and infrastructure modernization for manufacturing facilities.
• AI and Machine Learning Services Industrial AI services including readiness assessments, data infrastructure development, AI model development and deployment with Oden Technologies, Rockwell PavilionX, and SorbaAI, and operational outcome delivery for predictive maintenance, quality improvement, and process optimization.
• Remote Manufacturing Support 24/7 remote monitoring and diagnostics, emergency support, preventive maintenance, and disaster recovery planning for automation systems with a 2-hour critical response time and 99.9% uptime guarantee.
• Clean in Place (CIP) System Optimization Optimization services for Clean in Place systems in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing for improved cleaning efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• FEED Study Front-End Engineering Design studies for early-phase automation assessments and project planning ahead of full-scope integration engagements.
• Life Sciences Automation Comprehensive automation solutions for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device manufacturers including validated systems, GAMP 5 documentation, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and regulatory audit readiness across 70+ clients and 60+ consecutive quality audits.
• Data Center Automation Zero Defect methodology for Tier 3 and Tier 4 data center control and monitoring including DCIM consulting, BMS/BAS/EPMS solutions, and 24/7/365 emergency support, with 750+ data center projects delivered and $200M+ in BMS/EPMS projects.
• Food and Beverage Automation Automation solutions for food and beverage manufacturers including PLC, SCADA, MES, process automation, packaging automation, and compliance with FDA, USDA, and FSMA regulations, with $100M+ in projects delivered.
• Water Utilities Automation Automation and control solutions for water and wastewater treatment including HMI/SCADA systems, motor controls, telemetry, and plant upgrades across 20,000+ successful projects.
• Metals Manufacturing Automation Automation solutions for steel, aluminum, and iron producers including coordinated drive systems, process control, and mill automation with over 100 drives and controls solutions delivered and $100M+ in metals solutions delivered.
• Material Handling Automation Automated logistics systems for parcel hubs, warehouses, and distribution centers including conveyor systems, sortation technology, palletizers, ASRS, and robotic material handling.
• Automotive Manufacturing Automation Automation and control solutions for OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 automotive suppliers including robotic solutions, PLC/HMI systems, and automated test equipment.
• Chemical Manufacturing Automation Batch and process automation for chemical manufacturers following ISA-88 standards with cybersecurity, SCADA systems, and IIoT integration for Industry 4.0 compliance.
• Marine Automation Automation solutions for military, cargo, and research vessels including propulsion control, throttle controls, machinery control, and diesel generator controls.
• Consumer Products Automation Automation for CPG manufacturers including robotic packaging, case packing solutions, plant-wide control systems, and fulfillment automation for high-mix, high-volume production.
• Advanced Materials Manufacturing Automation solutions for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturers including facility monitoring, chemical and gas delivery systems, and clean room automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces workflow turnaround times by up to 40% with LAIR platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• KUKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationE Tech Group operates as a KUKA Robotics system integrator, helping manufacturers implement automation solutions. KUKA Robotics, founded in 1898, produces various robotic systems including industrial arms, collaborative robots, and autonomous mobile platforms that E Tech Group integrates for clients across manufacturing sectors.
• Rockwell AutomationflagshipTechnology or IntegrationRA Platinum System Integrator with recognized capabilities in Batch, Control, Machine Safety, PlantPAx, Visualization, and Water/Wastewater. E Tech Group co-hosts events with Rockwell including sessions on Food & Beverage modernization using PlantPAx platform. Multiple joint customer engagements and certification programs.
• AVEVAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAVEVA Endorsed System Integrator with certifications in System Integrator, MES Operations and Performance, System Platform, and PI System. Expertise in Wonderware System Platform, Historian, Batch Management, and AVEVA PI (formerly OSI PI).
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSolution Partner in Automation Drives with certifications in Factory Automation and Drives and Motion. Industry focus includes Electrical Industry, Machine Building, Pharma, Building Automation, Textile, Infrastructure Construction, Food and Beverage, Water, Pulp and Paper, and Chemicals.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAlliance Certified Integrator with expertise in EcoStruxure Plant & Machine solutions and IIoT-enabled technologies for improving business profitability safely.
• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationE Tech Group has deep history and expertise working with Emerson products and platforms, specifically DeltaV. Has implemented hundreds of DeltaV platforms for various clients with expertise in S88 Batch control regulations and validation.
• Ignition (Inductive Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Integrator for Ignition 8.1 with experience in Aerospace and Defense, Biotechnology, Crop Production, and Marine industries.
• TUV RheinlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationTUV Rheinland Certified partner for cybersecurity and functional safety in industrial automation environments.
• Oden TechnologiesstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAI technology partner providing real-time process intelligence and AI for quality and efficiency in manufacturing operations.
• Rockwell Automation PavilionXstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAI technology partner providing advanced process modeling, predictive control, and enterprise-scale optimization capabilities.
• SorbaAIstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAI technology partner providing industrial edge intelligence, machine learning, and automated model training for manufacturing environments.
• Dechert LLPminorOthersLegal counsel providing support for the acquisition of JSat Automation in May 2025.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Avanceon: Avanceon is a publicly listed industrial automation and system integration firm with operations across the Middle East, Pakistan, and North America, serving similar discrete and process manufacturing customers with PLC/SCADA/DCS, MES, and digital transformation services.
• Maverick Technologies: Maverick Technologies is a North American industrial automation system integrator providing control system integration, MES, and digital transformation services, closely comparable to E Tech Group's Main Automation Partner offering.
• Optimation Technology: Optimation Technology is a US industrial automation and process control system integrator with deep roots in process industries, offering engineering, controls, and integration services similar to E Tech's core capabilities.
• Hargrove Controls & Electric: Hargrove Controls & Electric is a multi-discipline engineering, procurement, construction, and controls firm that delivers industrial automation and process control projects, competing head-to-head with E Tech in process and manufacturing verticals.
• Applied Control Engineering: Applied Control Engineering is a US control system integrator specializing in PLC, SCADA, DCS, and MES implementations across process and discrete manufacturing, closely comparable to E Tech's control system integration offering.
• Matrix Technologies: Matrix Technologies is a North American control system integration and industrial engineering firm with similar multi-vertical coverage in process, discrete, and life sciences manufacturing.
• Gray Solutions: Gray Solutions is a US-based system integrator focused on food and beverage, life sciences, and consumer products, providing automation, MES, and digital transformation services that directly overlap with E Tech's F&B and life sciences practices.
• Cimation (now part of Rockwell Automation): Cimation is an industrial automation and cybersecurity SI acquired by Rockwell Automation; it competes directly with E Tech across oil & gas, chemicals, and manufacturing verticals using overlapping technology stacks.
• Sage Automation: Sage Automation is an Australian-headquartered industrial automation integrator with US presence, offering robotics, control systems, and OT cybersecurity services comparable to E Tech's capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure / Industrial Automation): Schneider Electric is a global industrial automation incumbent and E Tech's alliance partner; its EcoStruxure platform and automation services partly overlap with E Tech's offering, making it a broader incumbent rather than direct niche competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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