Cencorp Automation

What Cencorp Automation does

Cencorp Automation is a Finnish-headquartered, privately held industrial automation OEM specializing in back-end electronics production equipment. Founded in 1978 as Colorado Engineering Corporation and reorganized under Finnish ownership in 1989 (originally as PMJ Automec), the company has delivered more than 1,500 depaneling machines over nearly five decades and now operates under the Cencorp Industrial Group holding structure following a 2014 acquisition by Chinese investors. Its product portfolio spans five categories — PCB depaneling (inline routers 1000 BR EVO2, 1300 BR and offline routers 1300 SR, 1000 IC), odd-form through-hole placement (1000 OF EVO2, 1500 OF, Raptor, RoboBox OF), light-assembly automation (1000 FA, 1600 FA, Dial Table FA-cell), inline test handling (XPRS One, XPRS Multilevel), and laser marking (700 LM, 300LM) — all built on a shared modular platform with MES connectivity and full traceability software.

The company sells exclusively through direct field sales with regional sales directors assigned to specific geographies (Baltics, Nordics, DACH, France/Italy, Eastern Europe, China, Americas) supported by a global network of independent sales representatives and distributors. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales of production equipment, supplemented by technical support, spare parts, training services, and remote diagnostics delivered through service hotlines in Finland, Germany, France, USA, and Mexico. Manufacturing is dual-sourced from Salo, Finland and Zhuhai, China, with the China operation (formed 2022) focused on semiconductor and special automation. Customers are concentrated in automotive electronics, EMS providers, power electronics, and consumer electronics, with named reference accounts including GDL Circuits, Danfoss Drives, MSL Circuits, and ACTEMIUM MOIRANS AUTOMATION. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all quotes are configuration-based through direct sales engagement.

Name

Cencorp Automation

Legal name

Cencorp Automation Oy

Website

https://cencorpautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cencorp Automation designs and manufactures back-end electronics production equipment — PCB depaneling, odd-form placement, test handling, automation, and laser systems — sold directly to automotive, EMS, power-electronics, and consumer-electronics manufacturers across 30+ countries from its Salo, Finland headquarters and Zhuhai, China plant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Automation Equipment and Machines: Cencorp generates the majority of revenue from the sale of production automation equipment including depaneling machines, odd-form placement machines, test handlers, laser systems, and assembly automation cells. Products range from standalone off-line machines to fully integrated production lines.
2. Technical Support and After-Sales Services: Provides ongoing technical support, spare parts, and maintenance services. Support is available around the clock across Europe and the Americas through local phone numbers. Includes remote diagnostics and troubleshooting.
3. Training Services: Offers both theoretical and hands-on practical training for operators, engineers, and technicians. Training courses cover operator/user training and maintenance training, available either in-house at customer sites or at Cencorp facilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cencorp Automation designs, manufactures, and sells back-end automation equipment for the electronics industry, specializing in PCB depaneling machines, through-hole odd-form component placement systems, inline test handlers, laser marking equipment, and flexible automation cells. Its solutions are deployed by manufacturers in automotive electronics, telecom, consumer electronics, and industrial electronics, ranging from standalone off-line machines to fully integrated production lines. The company complements equipment sales with technical support, spare parts, and operator/maintenance training services delivered through regional offices worldwide.

Product overview

Cencorp Automation provides a comprehensive portfolio of back-end automation solutions for the electronics industry, spanning five core product categories: Depaneling, Odd-form placement, Automation, Test handling, and Laser applications. The depaneling lineup includes inline routers (1000 BR EVO2, 1300 BR) and offline routers (1300 SR, 1000 IC), with complementary tray handling solutions. The odd-form placement family features through-hole placement machines (1000 OF EVO2, 1500 OF, Raptor, RoboBox OF) supported by extensive feeder options including axial, angular tube, radial, horizontal tube, strip, SMT tape, bowl, and tray feeders. The automation offering includes robot cells (1000 FA, 1600 FA, Dial Table FA-cell) for light assembly and part handling. Test handling products (XPRS One, XPRS Multilevel) provide inline testing solutions, while laser applications (700 LM) address marking needs. These products share a common platform approach with MES connectivity, traceability software, and shared user interfaces across the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1000 BR EVO2 Fast and flexible inline PCB depaneling machine with servo gripper, multi-gripper option, underboard support, and multiple output options including trays up to 400x600mm, flatbelt, shuttle, and box-build housing. Targeted at electronics manufacturers requiring inline depaneling integration.
• 1300 BR High-speed in-line PCB router with linear motors for processing larger panels and integrating additional processes. Available in single or dual spindle configurations with optical routing quality verification, live Cpk monitoring, and automatic bit verification. Used by high-volume depaneling lines such as the GDL Circuits two-machine setup achieving 0.6s cycle time.
• 1300 SR Flexible and accurate off-line top router for high-mix PCB production, equipped with rotary table or dual drawers and magnetic pin fixtures that enable product changeover without purchasing product-specific fixtures. Targets manufacturers needing offline depaneling with rapid changeover.
• 1000 IC

Quantifiable outcome

• GDL Circuits achieves 0.6 second cycle time per product with a two-machine depaneling line, fulfilling automotive electronics requirements for traceability and full process control.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACTEMIUM MOIRANS AUTOMATIONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026ACTEMIUM MOIRANS AUTOMATION collaborated with Cencorp Automation to develop and deliver a fully automated automotive production line for an automotive customer. The solution integrates multiple key processes including automatic foam distribution and gluing, PCB milling and loading, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, laser marking, and final assembly. Advanced control systems, real-time monitoring, and LIN communication ensure high precision, process stability, and consistent product quality. ACTEMIUM contributed system integration expertise while Cencorp provided depaneling and automation solutions, creating a reliable, flexible, and scalable production platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): Global leader in SMT and back-end semiconductor/electronics assembly equipment. Directly competes with Cencorp in placement and back-end automation, but with a much broader product portfolio spanning full SMT lines.
• Universal Instruments: Specialist in through-hole and odd-form placement, similar to Cencorp's odd-form business. Competes head-to-head in automotive and EMS through-hole placement with comparable technology platforms.
• Yamaha Robotics (formerly Yamaha PHA): Provides SMT placement, odd-form, and back-end automation equipment. Overlaps directly with Cencorp's through-hole placement and depaneling offerings, with a larger global installed base.
• Fuji Corporation: Major SMT equipment manufacturer offering placement, odd-form, and back-end automation solutions. Targets the same automotive electronics and EMS customers as Cencorp with full-line offerings.
• Mycronic: Swedish electronics assembly equipment supplier covering SMT, pick-and-place, and back-end automation. Comparable mid-sized European competitor with similar focus on high-mix electronics manufacturing customers.
• Europlacer: European SMT and odd-form placement specialist. Competes directly with Cencorp's 1000OF EVO2, 1500OF, and Raptor product lines in the high-mix through-hole placement market.

Broad incumbents

• Panasonic SMT: Industrial division of Panasonic offering a full suite of SMT equipment including placement machines, with overlap in odd-form and back-end automation for high-volume electronics manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Koh Young Technology: Specialist in 3D SPI and AOI inspection equipment for SMT lines. Adjacent peer whose inline inspection solutions complement Cencorp's XPRS test handling and depaneling lines at the same customer sites.
• Viscom AG: German manufacturer of automated optical inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection systems. Competes in adjacent inline quality control categories where Cencorp's machine vision features also operate.

Others

• ERSA GmbH: German supplier of soldering equipment and selective solder systems used in electronics back-end production. Adjacent/complementary equipment peer serving overlapping automotive and EMS customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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