ICE Industrial Services

What ICE Industrial Services does

ICE Industrial Services a.s. is a privately held Czech engineering company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Prague, with its main operational and production facility in Žďár nad Sázavou. The company operates two principal divisions. Its core Industrial Automation business designs, programs, manufactures, and installs turnkey automated production machines and lines for industrial customers, complemented by Industrial Services (maintenance, customized software, spare parts, production outsourcing), subcontracting of project phases, and Industrial Consulting. Verticals served include automotive, metallurgy, logistics, precision engineering, food, and wood processing, with named references including TPCA, Scania, Porsche, Daimler, Tesla, and Audi, plus construction customer Skanska. ICE operates from seven branches in the Czech Republic and delivers projects in 36 countries. The company has 150-200 employees organized in teams of no more than seven, governed by its proprietary ICEgile self-management methodology.

The second division, Construction Automation, is built around the Coral sub-brand — 3D concrete printing systems with a patented print head capable of using standard (non-proprietary) concrete mixes. Coral underpins both civilian applications (residential and architectural printing, including the first 3D-printed house in Luxembourg in 2025) and the MoDeSty modular defense system, certified to NATO STANAG 2280 ballistic classes A3, A4, and A5, with deliveries to Ukraine and the Czech Air Base at Čáslav. Supporting offerings include DatICE (industrial data and analytics), the Industrial Academy (PLC programming, robotics, and lean thinking training), and youth education programs (robotics clubs and automation camps). Revenue is generated through project-based turnkey contracts, professional services, training fees, and hardware sales of 3D printing systems. Since 2018, ICE has been a subsidiary of Czech conglomerate MTX Group (parent: Strojmetal), which provides financial stability while preserving operational autonomy.

Name

ICE Industrial Services

Legal name

ICE Industrial Services a.s.

Website

https://ice.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ICE Industrial Services is a Czech private engineering company that designs, programs, manufactures, and installs turnkey industrial automation systems and 3D concrete printing solutions (Coral, MoDeSty) for automotive, metallurgy, logistics, construction, and defense customers across 36 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Turnkey automation projects
• Robotic systems integration
• 3D concrete printing
• PLC programming training

Headquarters

HQ city

Zdar Nad Sazavou

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Automation Projects: Design, program, manufacture and install automated production machines and lines according to customer needs. Full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
2. Industrial Services: Service and maintenance of customer machines, production outsourcing, customized software development, spare parts supply.
3. Subcontracting of Projects: Supply of services as a subcontractor for parts of projects — planning, design, software, installation, production, or project management.
4. Education and Training (Industrial Academy): Commercial training programs in programming, robotics, and lean thinking for companies and individuals. Includes subsidized courses via Ministry of Labour (up to 82% subsidy).
5. 3D Concrete Printing Solutions: Sale and deployment of Coral 3D concrete printing systems and printed structures for construction and defense applications.
6. Robotics Courses for Youth: Robotics clubs and camps for primary and secondary school students (ages 8-19) and ICE Junior Xperience programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICE Industrial Services designs, programs, manufactures and installs automated production machines and complete production lines for industrial customers across automotive, metallurgy, logistics, precision engineering and other industries. Under its Coral sub-brand the company sells 3D concrete printing systems and printed structures (including the NATO STANAG-certified MoDeSty modular defense system) for the construction and defense sectors. Complementary offerings include industrial consulting, outsourced machine maintenance, subcontracting of automation project phases, and the Industrial Academy training programs in PLC programming, robotics and lean thinking.

Product overview

ICE Industrial Services is a Czech industrial automation company offering two main divisions: Industrial Automation (turnkey automation solutions including design, programming, manufacturing, and installation of automated production machines and lines) and Construction Automation under the Coral sub-brand (3D concrete printing technology). The core Industrial Automation services include Complex Turnkey Projects, Industrial Services (outsourcing, maintenance, software development), and Subcontracting of Projects. Key industry verticals include Automotive, Precision Engineering, Metallurgy, Logistics, and Other Industries. Under the Coral brand, the company offers 3D concrete printing solutions including mobile and stationary printers, the MoDeSty modular defense system, and custom urban furniture. Supporting offerings include DatICE (data solutions), ICEgile methodology, and comprehensive education programs through the Industrial Academy (programming, robotics, lean thinking), plus youth programs (robotics clubs, automation camps). The company operates from 7 branches across the Czech Republic with projects in 36 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coral 3DCP: 3D concrete printing technology and mobile 3D concrete printing systems for construction automation
• ICEgile
• ICE Architects
• MoDeSty
• Industrial Academy
• DatICE

Products and services

• Automated Machines and Lines Custom automated production machines and complete production lines designed, programmed, manufactured and installed by ICE according to customer specifications, serving industrial enterprises from family businesses to multinational corporations.
• Industrial Services Outsourced automation processes for industrial customers including service and maintenance of machines, production support, customized software development, spare parts supply and DatICE data analytics for production optimization.
• Industrial Consulting Expert consulting services for industrial automation projects covering process optimization, implementation strategies and data analysis.
• Coral 3D Concrete Printing 3D concrete printing systems and printed structures for construction automation, including buildings, protective structures and custom urban furniture using ICE's patented print head and proprietary additive formulas.
• ICE CORAL Mobile 3D Concrete Printer Mobile 3D concrete printing system with patented print head enabling on-site production of custom concrete elements worldwide; offered alongside stationary printing workstations.
• MoDeSty Modular Defense System Universal modular system for creating protective barriers, bunkers, checkpoints and buildings using 3D-printed concrete technology, certified to NATO STANAG 2280 ballistic resistance classes A3, A4 and A5.
• Industrial Academy Commercial training programs in PLC programming, robotics and lean thinking offered to companies and individuals, with subsidized courses available via the Ministry of Labour covering up to 82% of costs.
• Automation Camp Week-long spring and summer programming, robotics and automation courses for youth (ages 15-20), priced at 2,900 Kč, including factory excursions and hands-on experience with industrial automation and 3D concrete printing.
• Robotics Courses Robotics clubs for primary and secondary school children (ages 8-19) that develop logic and technical thinking through games and programming activities, priced at 2,200 Kč per semester in partnership with Active SVČ.
• Programming Courses PLC programming courses covering basics for machine maintenance, full PLC programming, advanced programming and HMI visualization for beginners and experienced users, including Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, GE, B+R and Bosch platforms.
• Lean Thinking Courses Lean thinking training programs at White Belt, Yellow Belt and Green Belt levels covering lean methods, process improvement and Agile basics, delivered as 5 days plus 2 days self-study for Green Belt.
• Simulation of Robotic Systems Training Training on robotic system simulation using manufacturer-specific software for offline programming and design verification of robotic workstations across ABB, KUKA and FANUC platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of customers repeatedly contact ICE with further enquiries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Active SVČ (Active Zájmové vzdělávání)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Active SVČ for organizing robotics clubs (LEGO robots) for primary and secondary school children. Active SVČ handles organizational aspects while ICE provides technical content and instructors.
• VOŠ a SPŠ Žďár nad SázavouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher vocational and secondary technical school in Žďár nad Sázavou. Supports ICE robotics clubs and gives bonus admission points to students who complete ICE robotics clubs. Part of student talent pipeline and educational outreach.
• SkanskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkanska used ICE's Coral 3D concrete printing technology for the first on-site 3D printing in the Czech Republic at an apartment building in Prague-Modřane. Skanska is piloting the technology for broader residential construction use.
• IONTtechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the e-salon bench project — IONTtech's technology combined with ICE's 3D printed concrete furniture to create a charging-enabled smart city bench.
• Flying ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural visualization partner for the Chapel of Reconciliation (Kaple Sblížení) project, a 3D concrete printed interpretation of Baroque architect Jan Blažej Santini.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apis Cor: US-based 3D concrete printing company offering mobile printers and on-site printed buildings — competes directly with Coral in on-site printing and construction automation.
• COBOD International: Danish supplier of 3D concrete printing systems and on-site printing services for residential and commercial buildings — most direct competitor to ICE's Coral 3D concrete printing line.
• Dürr AG: German automation specialist serving automotive OEMs and Tier-1s with painting, sealing, assembly and testing lines — overlaps with ICE's automotive, painting, and testing machines business.
• Comau: Global industrial automation and robotics integrator specializing in automotive production lines (body-in-white, assembly, EV manufacturing) — directly comparable to ICE's core automotive automation business.
• CyBe Construction: Dutch 3D concrete printing technology provider offering mobile printers and printing services — direct rival to Coral in the construction 3D printing services market.
• KUKA AG: Industrial robotics and automation systems integrator with strong automotive and general-industry presence — comparable in core robotics/PLC integration services ICE delivers.
• Festo: German pneumatics and automation components/systems provider serving factory and process automation customers, with overlapping educational offerings for industrial training — comparable to ICE in industrial automation integration and education.
• Yaskawa Electric: Industrial robot and automation vendor with strong presence in automotive and general industry — comparable to ICE's robot programming (FANUC, KUKA, ABB) and line integration services.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation: Global automation incumbent offering industrial robots, machine automation and digital services across automotive, metallurgy and logistics — competes with ICE on enterprise deals but at vastly larger scale.
• Siemens Industry: Massive industrial automation portfolio (PLCs via SIMATIC/TIA Portal, drives, digital industries) — overlaps with ICE's PLC programming and line integration work in the same verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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