FASTEC
FASTEC GmbH, founded in 1995 in Paderborn, Germany, develops modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for discrete manufacturers. Its FASTEC 4 PRO platform, augmented by smartOEE, pvaPRO dashboards, and FASTedge hardware, serves 400+ customers in pharmaceuticals, food, automotive, plastics, and cosmetics across 20+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersPaderborn, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What FASTEC does
FASTEC GmbH is a privately-held German software company headquartered in Paderborn, founded in 1995 to develop Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions for discrete manufacturing. The company's flagship product, FASTEC 4 PRO, is a modular, branch-independent MES platform built on a Microsoft technology stack and now comprising seven core modules — Quality Assurance (QS), Production Planning (PP), Traceability (TRC), Maintenance (INST), Machine Data Acquisition (MDE), Operational Data Acquisition (BDE), and a Base Module. This core is flanked by smartOEE (entry-level single-machine OEE tool marketed as "MES Made Simple"), pvaPRO (global manufacturing management dashboard add-on), and the FASTedge hardware family (SFT15 touch terminals with RFID and FASTedge Box LAN/WLAN gateway with cloud connectivity), giving customers a single-vendor stack from edge devices up to enterprise analytics. Integration with SAP is certified via an official Silver Partner ABAP Add-On for SAP S/4HANA, machine connectivity is standardized via an in-product OPC UA server, and FASTEC is a Corporate Member of the OPC Foundation and a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation.
FASTEC serves over 400 customers across more than 20 countries, with deployments spanning automotive suppliers, food producers (Ritter, Unilever, Theo Müller, Bauck, Rügenwalder Mühle, apetito, Dalli), pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers (Bausch Health, Heraeus Medical, Siegfried, MEDICE, Mibelle, Dr. Willmar Schwabe), and plastics/metalworking specialists. Verticals are served by dedicated industry teams in pharmaceuticals/cosmetics, food, automotive supply, plastics processing, and metalworking, plus a cross-vertical SME offering. The installed base exceeds 10,000 production lines globally.
Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring MES software subscriptions licensed per machine or production line (FASTEC 4 PRO, smartOEE, pvaPRO), hardware unit sales of FASTedge terminals and edge boxes, and end-to-end professional services covering consulting, installation, training, and ongoing support. FASTEC operates an enterprise field-sales motion complemented by an inside-sales/web inbound channel for mid-market deals and an active channel/reseller partner network spanning solution, technology, consulting, and education partners across the DACH region and beyond. The company is led by co-Managing Directors Christian Reusch (Dipl.-Wirt. Ing., MBA) and Stefan Rupprecht (Dipl.-Inf.), who have run the firm since founding, and employs approximately 80 people as of recent reporting. FASTEC has grown without external funding, relying on organic cash generation since 1995.
FASTEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FASTEC
- Legal name
- FASTEC GmbH
- Website
- https://fastec.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FASTEC GmbH, founded in 1995 in Paderborn, Germany, develops modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for discrete manufacturers. Its FASTEC 4 PRO platform, augmented by smartOEE, pvaPRO dashboards, and FASTedge hardware, serves 400+ customers in pharmaceuticals, food, automotive, plastics, and cosmetics across 20+ countries.
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FASTEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software
- NAICS
- Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)
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Where FASTEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paderborn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FASTEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- MES Software Licenses: Sale and licensing of modular MES software (FASTEC 4 PRO, smartOEE, pvaPRO) with modules for quality assurance, production planning, traceability, maintenance, machine data acquisition, and operations data acquisition. Licensed per machine/line or as enterprise solution.
- Hardware Sales: Sale of FASTedge hardware terminals and edge boxes for machine connectivity and shopfloor data collection.
- Professional Services: End-to-end MES project services including consulting, sale, installation, training, and support from a single source.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | FASTEC 4 PRO - Full MES Solution |
| Subscription | Annual | smartOEE - Entry-Level MES |
| Subscription | Annual | pvaPRO - Dashboard Add-on |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | FASTedge Hardware Components |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels10 records
FASTEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FASTEC develops and licenses the modular MES software FASTEC 4 PRO, which digitalizes discrete manufacturing production processes across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, automotive supply, plastics, and metalworking. The offering is complemented by the smartOEE entry-level OEE solution, the pvaPRO global manufacturing management dashboard, and the FASTedge hardware line (SFT15 touch terminals and FASTedge Box edge gateway) for shopfloor connectivity. End-to-end project services — consulting, installation, training, and support — are bundled with the software.
Product overview
FASTEC offers a modular MES software portfolio built around the FASTEC 4 PRO platform, which serves as the single source of truth for production digitalization. The portfolio includes two complementary software products: smartOEE as an entry-level OEE/productivity measurement solution for single machines, and pvaPRO as a global manufacturing management dashboard add-on. FASTEC 4 PRO itself is composed of multiple functional modules — Quality Assurance (QS), Production Planning (PP), Traceability (TRC), Maintenance (INST), Machine Data Acquisition (MDE), Operational Data Acquisition (BDE), and a Base Module — all sharing a common data foundation and offering branch-independent configurability. Hardware offerings (FASTedge SFT15 touch terminal and FASTedge Box edge gateway) complement the software by providing machine connectivity and edge processing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FASTEC 4 PRO: Modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution for digitalizing entire factories; branch-independent, flexibly configurable, and intuitively operable. Includes modules for Quality Assurance (QS), Production Planning (PP), Traceability (TRC), Maintenance (INST), Machine Data Acquisition (MDE), and Operations Data Acquisition (BDE).
- smartOEE
- pvaPRO
- easyOEE
- FASTEC 4 YOU
- FASTEC Academy
- FASTedge
Products and services
- FASTEC 4 PRO Modular, cross-industry Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for digitalizing discrete manufacturing production processes. Branch-independent, flexibly configurable, intuitively operable, and release-stable, with modules covering Quality Assurance (QS), Production Planning (PP), Traceability (TRC), Maintenance (INST), Machine Data Acquisition (MDE), Operational Data Acquisition (BDE), and a Base Module. Targeted at mid-market and enterprise manufacturers in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive supply, plastics, and metalworking industries.
- smartOEE Entry-level MES / OEE productivity measuring device for individual machines, branded 'MES Made Simple'. Acts as a digitalization door-opener for small and medium-sized manufacturers and as an on-ramp into the broader FASTEC 4 PRO platform.
- pvaPRO Global Manufacturing Management dashboard add-on for FASTEC 4 PRO, providing visual reporting and cloud-native data analysis across plants and machines for faster overview and more informed decisions.
- FASTedge SFT15 15-inch shopfloor touch terminal with universal RFID reader and two digital inputs for connecting individual machines to the FASTEC MES software stack. Sold per machine, it provides the on-machine operator interface and data capture point.
- FASTedge Box Edge gateway device that connects FASTedge SFT15 terminals and machines via LAN or WLAN and provides cloud connectivity. At least one FASTedge Box is required per system and acts as the local hub between shopfloor terminals, the FASTEC 4 PRO software, and cloud/BI destinations.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Quality Assurance (QS) Module Licensable module of FASTEC 4 PRO for managing inspection plans, live MDE/BDE triggers, automatic creation of inspection orders, digital checklists and forms, peripheral device connection, and statistical process control (SPC). Targeted at quality-driven discrete manufacturers.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Production Planning (PP) Module Licensable module of FASTEC 4 PRO covering master data management, article management, work plans and bills of materials, manufacturing variants and versions, Gantt chart with drag-and-drop, scenarios, and planning evaluations for production planning and scheduling.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Traceability (TRC) Module Licensable module of FASTEC 4 PRO for capturing components, process values, assembly management, process interlocking, serial number and batch management, label printing, and traceability evaluations.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Maintenance (INST) Module Licensable module of FASTEC 4 PRO for resource management, maintenance plan management, automatic maintenance order creation, digital forms, personnel and demand planning, alerts, MTBF/MTTR analysis, and autonomous maintenance.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Machine Data Acquisition (MDE) Module Licensable module of FASTEC 4 PRO for capturing machine states, performance, and quality data; computes Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), provides a resource logbook, KPI configurator, process data acquisition, process messages, and data archiving.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Operational Data Acquisition (BDE) Module Licensable module of FASTEC 4 PRO for manufacturing order management, work plans and bills of materials, order types, quantity and time capture, personnel time tracking, recipe management (DNC/EDS), document display, ERP bookings, and automatic order start.
- FASTEC 4 PRO Base Module Foundational module of FASTEC 4 PRO providing audit trail, base/master data management, user/rights management, multilingual support, report designer, template designer, test system, OPC UA server, ERP interface, cloud/BI connector, online monitoring, machine connection, classifications, mobile client, view client, and office client.
- FASTEC MES Professional Services End-to-end MES project services delivered alongside FASTEC software: consulting, sale, installation, training (including the FASTEC Academy curriculum), and ongoing support, all from a single source. Sold as part of FASTEC 4 PRO and smartOEE deployments for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 400 companies worldwide use FASTEC MES solutions; FASTEC 4 PRO deployed on over 10,000 production machines/lines.
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Companies that use FASTEC
Customer profileNamed customers24 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FASTEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature7 records
FASTEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MicrosoftcoreFASTEC is Microsoft Solutions Partner in the area of Digital & App Innovation. Customers benefit from widely deployed standards and the latest innovative technologies through Microsoft products as the technological foundation for FASTEC software.
- SAPcoreAs official SAP Silver Partner, FASTEC holds certified SAP interface 'ABAP Add-On for SAP S/4HANA' for certified integration. Over 87% of global trade volume is generated via SAP software.
- OPC FoundationcoreFASTEC is a Corporate Member of the OPC Foundation, which sets global standards for cross-platform and reliable data transfer. FASTEC actively shapes the future of OPC UA and stays technologically current.
- B&R Industrial AutomationminorB&R is a globally leading solution provider in machine and factory automation. Their product portfolio includes easy-to-use and arbitrarily combinable I/O systems.
- CAITRONminorCAITRON specializes in GMP-certified HMI equipment. Touchscreen industrial PCs are suitable according to IP69 standards particularly for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
- Elpo GmbHminorThe cooperation with electrical engineering company Elpo extends FASTEC's international presence for Austria and Italy.
- WilmsminorAs a system integrator for RFID and AutoID technology, Wilms offers complete solutions for digitalizing load carrier and product tracking - from consulting to appropriate hardware and software to after-sales service.
- GFM SpezialmaschinenbauminorGFM is one of the world's leading manufacturers of machines for the production of patient warming blankets and surgical drapes as well as paper coffee filters.
- pharmaplaceminorpharmaplace was founded from the German Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (BPI e.V.). Portfolio includes audits for GMP compliance for quality assurance and efficiency improvement in pharmaceutical companies.
- MODUS ConsultminorMODUS Consult supports companies as a software specialist for holistic Business-IT and industry solutions. Product portfolio includes ERP, BI, ECM with ELO, and CRM as well as system technologies.
- OPEX-Beratung Daniel KiersteinminorOPEX consulting specializes in helping companies realize efficiency improvements in production based on FASTEC data. Offers training and project support to recognize and exploit potentials on the journey to Operational Excellence.
- Schlörke Training und BeratungminorSchlörke supports companies around the topic of Lean Management with implementation of Lean principles, process improvement, waste identification, training, and implementation workshops. Also provides interim managers.
- Lebensmittelinstitut KINminorKIN Food Institute focuses on food quality and safety. Besides the KIN Academy, the institute has a product development center for quality assurance and optimization of production processes. FASTEC member since 2023. Synergies in food safety, process digitization, and MES solutions.
- Lebensmitteltechnik-DeutschlandminorThe academy of Lebensmitteltechnik Deutschland offers further education as well as training and workshops on process and quality management regarding food standards. Largest network of the food industry D-A-CH since 2015.
- Freiraum BandeminorFreiraum Bande supports companies in funding aid, loans, and subsidies. Germany alone has around 2000 programs; finding and applying for these funds is tedious and time-consuming.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FASTEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
Direct peers
- iTAC Software AG: MES vendor owned by Dürr AG, providing iTAC.MES.Suite for automotive, electronics, and discrete manufacturing. Direct competitor with broader corporate backing; comparable modular MES architecture and customer profile.
- Forcam GmbH: German MES/MII vendor offering FactoryFramework with strong machine connectivity and OEE capabilities, serving automotive and discrete manufacturers. Comparable in size, German origin, and modular MES positioning.
- Aegis Industrial Software (Aegis FactoryLogix): US-headquartered MES vendor offering FactoryLogix for discrete manufacturing, with strong electronics and medical device verticals. Comparable modular MES offering targeting regulated discrete manufacturers.
- MPDV Mikrolab GmbH: German MES vendor (Hydra XMP) serving discrete and process manufacturing with comparable modular architecture, vertical focus in plastics, metalworking, and food. Closest direct competitor to FASTEC 4 PRO in the DACH mid-market.
- Critical Manufacturing S.A. Portuguese/German MES vendor (now part of ASMPT) specializing in high-tech, electronics, and regulated discrete manufacturing with a modern, configurable MES platform. Comparable in modular MES approach and regulated vertical focus.
Emerging players
- Tulip Interfaces: Cloud-native frontline operations / MES platform targeting discrete manufacturers with self-service app-building, an emerging challenger to legacy on-premise MES like FASTEC 4 PRO.
Broad incumbents
- Rockwell Automation (Plex / FactoryTalk): Broad automation incumbent offering Plex (cloud MES) and FactoryTalk MES for discrete manufacturers, particularly automotive and food/bev. Comparable in serving FASTEC's primary verticals with deeper automation portfolio scale.
- Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter / MindSphere): Broad automation incumbent offering Opcenter MES (ex-Camstar) and MindSphere IoT as part of a full automation stack. Competes head-to-head with FASTEC in enterprise MES RFPs, especially in automotive and discrete manufacturing.
- SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud: SAP's cloud MES offering, leveraging ERP-installed-base advantages and complementing FASTEC's certified S/4HANA integration. A key incumbent competitor and partner dynamic for FASTEC.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
FASTEC social profiles
Digital presenceFASTEC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
FASTEC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FASTEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
FASTEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FASTEC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FASTEC
What does FASTEC do?
FASTEC develops and licenses the modular MES software FASTEC 4 PRO, which digitalizes discrete manufacturing production processes across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, automotive supply, plastics, and metalworking. The offering is complemented by the smartOEE entry-level OEE solution, the pvaPRO global manufacturing management dashboard, and the FASTedge hardware line (SFT15 touch terminals and FASTedge Box edge gateway) for shopfloor connectivity. End-to-end project services — consulting, installation, training, and support — are bundled with the software.
Is FASTEC a public or private company?
FASTEC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was FASTEC founded?
FASTEC was founded in 1995. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FASTEC based?
FASTEC is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does FASTEC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. MES Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales and professional Services.
Who are FASTEC's main competitors?
AVEVA (formerly Wonderware / Schneider Electric MES) is listed as an others. Direct peers are iTAC Software AG, Forcam GmbH, Aegis Industrial Software (Aegis FactoryLogix), MPDV Mikrolab GmbH and Critical Manufacturing S.A.. Tulip Interfaces is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Rockwell Automation (Plex / FactoryTalk), Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter / MindSphere) and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud.
Does FASTEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for FASTEC.
What industry is FASTEC in?
FASTEC's product category is Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAJ, Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian). Its NAICS code is 335314 and its SIC code is 3823.