SPIN

What SPIN does

SPIN is a privately held industrial automation and control systems integrator founded in 1981 in Barcelona, Spain, that designs, programs, commissions, and maintains custom automation solutions for enterprise clients. The company operates through five directly-owned offices in Spain, the UK, Australia, and Malaysia, and serves customers across water infrastructure, automotive engine testing, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, and smart buildings. Project scale is substantial, with disclosed engagements exceeding 30,000 I/O on desalination plants and 10,000+ hours of zero-incident commissioning on advanced water recycling facilities.

The technology stack centers on mainstream industrial control platforms — Siemens (DCS PCS7, S7 PLC), Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix), and Wonderware/Schneider (InTouch SCADA) — augmented by two proprietary software products: SpinTest©, a test cell control and data acquisition system used in production engine hot-test facilities, and SpinMES©, a batch manufacturing execution and traceability system built on SQL and.NET. The firm also delivers cybersecurity, virtualization, energy management, and safety system services, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISA Recognised System Integrator certifications.

SPIN's revenue model is professional services and project-based: enterprise clients engage SPIN through quote-based custom projects covering design, implementation, simulation, verification, commissioning, and training. There is no public pricing, no productized SaaS offering, and no disclosed subscription revenue. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through the regional office network, with brand awareness supported by a project-portfolio website, social media presence, and industry-event participation. Revenue, funding, and ownership composition are not publicly disclosed.

Name

SPIN

Legal name

SPIN, S.A.

Website

https://spingroup.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SPIN is a privately held Spanish industrial automation and control systems integrator that designs, commissions, and maintains custom automation, MES, and engine test solutions for enterprise clients in water, automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and chemical sectors across five global offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Control Systems Integration

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGABAH

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Automation & Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Control systems integration
• PLC SCADA solutions
• Engine test facilities
• Manufacturing execution systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation and Control Systems Integration: System integration services delivering custom automation solutions including design, programming, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial control systems for manufacturing and infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SPIN designs, develops, and integrates industrial automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) for clients across water, automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. The company also develops proprietary software products (SpinTest© for engine test cells and SpinMES© for manufacturing execution), and provides engineering, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance services globally through offices in Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Germany.

Product overview

SPIN is an industrial automation and control systems company with 40 years of experience delivering automation, testing, and control solutions globally. Their product portfolio centers on two proprietary software products: SpinMES© for batch manufacturing management, traceability and process reporting (using SQL and .NET Microsoft technologies), and SpinTest© for engine test control and data acquisition. These are complemented by their Smart Reporting feature for data analysis and reporting. SPIN provides integrated automation services encompassing Distributed Control Systems, PLC-SCADA-DCS expertise, Test Systems, MES/MOM Solutions (ISA-95 compliant), Cybersecurity Services, Energy Management, Fieldbus integration, Safety Systems, and Virtualization. The company operates as a systems integrator delivering solutions across sectors including water/desalination, automotive engines, pharmaceutical, chemical, food & beverage, and smart buildings, with offices in Barcelona, Worcester (UK), Klang (Malaysia), Perth and Brisbane (Australia).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SpinMES©: Manufacturing Execution System software for batch manufacturing management, traceability, and process reporting, based on SQL and .NET Microsoft© technologies.
• SpinTest©

Products and services

• SpinTest© Standalone software platform developed by SPIN for the automation, supervision, and data acquisition of engine test cells and component test benches. Used by automotive manufacturers and testing laboratories to run, monitor, and analyze mechanical, endurance, and vibration tests. Includes VIBROTEST module for vibration analysis and preventive maintenance of rotating machinery.
• SpinMES© Proprietary Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software developed by SPIN. Designed to integrate production processes with business systems, providing real-time visibility, traceability, and control over manufacturing operations for industrial clients.
• Automation and Control Systems Integration Design, engineering, programming, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS). Delivered to industrial operators in water treatment, automotive manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing sectors.
• Test Cells and Test Systems Design, construction, and integration of test cells and test systems for engines, components, and rotating machinery. Targets automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial testing laboratories requiring controlled test environments for performance, endurance, and reliability testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 tonnes per shift production target achieved after Green Plant revamping
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Siemens DCS PCS7, S7-400, S7 PLC, and related automation platforms used across water, automotive, and industrial projects
• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for ControlLogix PLC and related automation solutions used in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing projects
• Wonderware (Schneider Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for InTouch SCADA and MES solutions used across multiple manufacturing and process control projects
• ISA (International Society of Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationRecognised System Integrator certification indicating compliance with ISA automation standards and best practices

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optimation Technology: US process automation and systems integrator serving pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and chemical clients with PLC/SCADA/MES expertise — closely aligned to SPIN's regulated-industry verticals.
• Mangan Inc. US-headquartered automation engineering firm providing process control, SCADA, MES, and industrial cybersecurity services to chemical, energy, and manufacturing clients — directly comparable in service mix to SPIN's industrial manufacturing segment.
• Avanceon: Publicly listed automation systems integrator operating across the Middle East, Pakistan, and North America. Closely comparable to SPIN in service scope (PLC/SCADA/MES) and in targeting water, oil & gas, and manufacturing clients.
• Intech Process Automation: Global independent automation systems integrator with delivery centres in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Overlaps with SPIN's multi-region model and process-industry focus.
• Capula: UK-based independent industrial automation and control systems integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, DCS, and MES solutions to process and manufacturing clients — a near-identical service offering to SPIN's UK business and core global practice.
• MAVERICK Technologies: Independent systems integrator delivering control system design, MES, and plant-floor integration across process industries. Comparable in size and capabilities to SPIN and also a Rockwell/Schneider partner integrator.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation OEM and integrator; primary technology partner of SPIN (DCS PCS7, S7 PLCs). Competes with SPIN on water and process-industry projects through its Solutions Partner ecosystem and direct delivery.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Global automation and software provider with significant presence in process industries and water. Adjacent competitor for large-scale DCS and SCADA integration projects where SPIN currently bids.
• ATS Automation: Large Canadian-headquartered automation solutions provider with global operations spanning industrial automation, life sciences, and food. Larger and broader than SPIN but operates in adjacent integration markets.
• Rockwell Automation: Global automation OEM and SI network operator. A core technology partner of SPIN that also competes with independent integrators on larger enterprise projects through its own Lifecycle Services arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spin_group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spin-group

Compliance3 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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