AV ENGINEERING

What AV ENGINEERING does

AV ENGINEERING, a.s. is a privately held Czech software and engineering services company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Zlín, Czech Republic, with an additional training branch in Chrudim. The company operates as an authorized PTC channel partner and reseller, distributing and implementing the PTC product portfolio — Creo (3D CAD), Windchill (PLM), Mathcad (engineering calculations), ThingWorx (IoT), and Arbortext (service lifecycle management) — for manufacturing enterprises primarily in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Over 30+ years, AV ENGINEERING states it has served more than 1,000 engineering companies, with named customers spanning automotive (Škoda Auto, Škoda Transportation, ABB), defense (Česká zbrojovka, SOMA), heavy machinery (PBS, Zetor, Ammann, ČD-LOKO, Litostroj), energy (Siemens Energy), industrial packaging (ViskoTeepak, TRIDAS), rail (BORCAD, ZF Engineering Plzeň), furniture/HON, and Hi-Fi audio (SEV Litovel).

The company's offering combines software resale with implementation, certified training, and ongoing technical support delivered by PTC-certified consultants. Its proprietary tooling includes AV Standards / CZ PACK (Czech-language templates, normalized component libraries), AV Scribatch (Creo automation utilities), and custom Windchill-ERP integrations (Syteline, M3). AV ENGINEERING also operates a wholly owned subsidiary, AV R&D, providing mechanical engineering, product development, technical calculations, testing, measurement, and custom test equipment development. Revenue is generated across five streams: PTC software resale and subscriptions, implementation and consulting, certified training, technical support contracts, and AV R&D engineering services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company anchors community engagement through the annual SUPro technology conference (32nd edition in 2023, 198 attendees) and the AV Online Akademie digital training platform.

The business is small (11–50 employees), bootstrapped (no disclosed funding, no institutional investors, no PE/VC backing), and privately held, with ownership structure not publicly detailed. GTM combines direct enterprise field sales, an inside-sales inquiry motion via aveng.cz, conference and event participation (STROJÍRENSKÁ INSPIRACE, DEFENCEO, railway events), and PTC co-marketing. The company has begun extending into adjacent motions — notably the 'Software for Schools' education program and the AV R&D engineering services subsidiary — but core dependency on PTC's product roadmap and the Czech/Central European manufacturing base remains the defining structural feature.

Name

AV ENGINEERING

Legal name

AV ENGINEERING, a.s.

Website

https://aveng.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV ENGINEERING is a Czech PTC software partner founded in 1993, reselling and implementing Creo, Windchill, Mathcad, ThingWorx, and Arbortext for 1,000+ manufacturing enterprises across Central Europe, complemented by certified training, implementation services, and engineering R&D via subsidiary AV R&D.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/PLM software implementation and engineering training services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Product Design & Mechanical Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAJ)

Keywords

• CAD software resale
• PLM implementation services
• Creo engineering training
• Manufacturing digitalization consulting
• Windchill deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Zlin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PTC Software Resale and Subscription: AV ENGINEERING resells PTC software licenses (Creo, Windchill, Mathcad, ThingWorx, Arbortext) as an authorized PTC partner. Revenue comes from new license sales, subscription renewals (transitioning from perpetual to subscription/SaaS model), and related maintenance.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Professional services for implementing PTC software — system design, data migration, workflow configuration, and integration with ERP and shop-floor systems. Provided directly by AV ENGINEERING's certified consultants.
3. Training and Education Services: Certified training programs for Creo, Windchill, Arbortext, and Mathcad — offered as public courses, in-house corporate training, and custom tailored programs. Revenue from course fees.
4. Technical Support Services: Ongoing technical support for PTC software deployments, including hotline, remote assistance, and on-site support services.
5. AV R&D Engineering Services: Subsidiary AV R&D provides engineering and development services — product development, construction, technical calculations, testing and measurement, and special testing equipment development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AV ENGINEERING resells and implements the PTC software portfolio — Creo (3D CAD), Windchill (PLM), Mathcad (engineering calculations), ThingWorx (IoT) and Arbortext (SLM documentation) — for manufacturing enterprises in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Around these products the company bundles implementation consulting, certified training, proprietary Czech-standard templates and add-ons (AV Scribatch, AV Standards), and ongoing technical support, with an engineering services arm (subsidiary AV R&D) for outsourced product development.

Product overview

AV ENGINEERING is a PTC software reseller and certified implementation partner offering a portfolio of PTC software products (Creo, Windchill, Mathcad, ThingWorx, Arbortext) complemented by proprietary add-on tools (AV Scribatch, AV Standards) and third-party extensions (B&W Software/EMX, Vuforia AR). The portfolio covers the full product lifecycle: Creo serves as the core 3D CAD platform across multiple package tiers from Essentials Lite to Design Engineering Professional, Windchill provides PLM and product data management, ThingWorx (with Vuforia) handles IoT and augmented reality, Mathcad enables engineering calculations, and Arbortext manages technical documentation and SLM. All products are supported by AV ENGINEERING's professional services including implementation, training, and digital transformation consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creo (PTC Creo) 3D CAD software suite for product design, engineering and manufacturing, sold and supported by AV ENGINEERING as an authorized PTC reseller. Available in tiered packages from Essentials Lite up to Design Engineering Professional, covering parametric modelling, simulation, MBD, CAM, cabling and piping for manufacturing engineering teams.
• Windchill (PTC Windchill) PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software for managing product data, BOMs, workflows, change management and cross-departmental collaboration from design through manufacturing and service. Resold, implemented and integrated with ERP systems by AV ENGINEERING for Central European manufacturers.
• Mathcad (PTC Mathcad) Engineering calculation software enabling technical calculations, documentation and formula-based computation in natural mathematical notation with unit checking, integrated with Creo and Windchill and resold by AV ENGINEERING.
• ThingWorx (PTC ThingWorx) IoT platform for digital thread, connected products, data monitoring and industrial digital transformation, including Vuforia AR capabilities, resold and implemented by AV ENGINEERING for manufacturing customers.
• Arbortext (PTC Arbortext) Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) and technical documentation software for creating, managing and publishing interactive service information, illustrated parts catalogues and technical manuals from CAD data, resold and supported by AV ENGINEERING.
• Professional Training Services Certified PTC training programs covering Creo, Windchill, Arbortext and Mathcad from beginner to advanced levels, including Czech-specific standards and tools, delivered by certified instructors via public courses, in-house corporate training and the AV Online Akademie online portal.
• Digital Transformation Consulting Consulting services including digitalization analysis, implementation planning, workflow optimization, PLM/CAD implementation and change management support for manufacturing companies transitioning to paperless production.
• AV R&D Services (subsidiary) Subsidiary AV R&D providing outsourced product development services including mechanical design, construction, technical calculations, simulations, testing and measurement, and development of special testing equipment for the machinery industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5x increase in drawing production productivity
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers22 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

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAV ENGINEERING is an authorized PTC partner and reseller in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. The company provides technical support, implementation, and training services for the full PTC product portfolio including Creo, Windchill, Mathcad, ThingWorx, and Arbortext. AV ENGINEERING is PTC-certified for technical support and implementation services, and co-markets with PTC at industry events. The company has been a PTC partner for over 30 years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CENIT AG: German-based PTC Platinum partner offering PTC software resale, implementation, and consulting services across DACH. Directly comparable to AV ENGINEERING as a regional PTC channel partner with a similar service portfolio and customer base in European manufacturing.
• PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG: Authorized PTC partner in Germany providing Creo, Windchill and Arbortext implementation, training, and support to manufacturing customers. Closely mirrors AV ENGINEERING's model as a regional PTC reseller and certified training provider.
• PLM-tec GmbH: German PTC partner specializing in Windchill PLM implementation and digital transformation for manufacturing. Directly comparable to AV ENGINEERING's PLM implementation and consulting practice, serving a similar European manufacturing customer base.

Regional players

• Inensia: Polish PLM/CAD/CAE consulting firm with PTC implementation capabilities serving Central European manufacturers. Comparable as a regional PTC-adjacent implementation partner in a neighboring CEE market to AV ENGINEERING's Czech base.
• Agr International (AGR group): Austrian/Central European engineering services and PTC software partner serving manufacturers in DACH/CEE. Comparable as a regional rival with overlapping PTC resale, training, and engineering consulting offerings.
• Cadmes (Misumi Group): Dutch/European PTC partner delivering Creo and Windchill implementation, training, and engineering services to manufacturers. Comparable regional rival to AV ENGINEERING in the European PTC channel ecosystem.
• Variant S.A. Polish CAD/PLM/CAE consulting firm and PTC partner serving industrial customers across Central Europe. Comparable as a neighboring Central European PTC implementation and training specialist competing for overlapping manufacturing accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Geometric (an HCL Technologies company): Global engineering services and PTC software partner (now part of HCL) offering PLM, CAD, and digital manufacturing solutions at enterprise scale. Comparable as a much larger PTC channel partner providing overlapping implementation and training services, but with broader geographic reach.
• Tata Technologies: Global engineering services and digital transformation firm partnered with PTC for PLM and CAD solutions to automotive and aerospace OEMs. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping PTC-led digital manufacturing services to large enterprise customers.
• Hexagon AB (MSC Software): Global measurement, simulation, and CAE/PLM software vendor (owner of MSC Software and design/manufacturing platforms). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping CAD/CAE/PLM capabilities that compete for the same manufacturing digitalization budget that AV ENGINEERING addresses with PTC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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