What TRIPS Group does

TRIPS Group (legally Trips GmbH) is a German family-owned EPC-Systemhaus founded in 1980 and headquartered in Grafenrheinfeld, Germany, employing approximately 350 people across five locations in Germany (Grafenrheinfeld, Wülfrath, Augsburg) and Poland (Wykroty and Krapkowice). The company delivers end-to-end industrial automation solutions spanning process automation, factory automation, energy automation, industrial IT (OT/IT integration), switchgear construction, substation automation, protection technology, and grid calculation. Its technology stack is anchored by a 20-plus-year Siemens Solution Partnership with Expert Partner status across PCS7, PCS neo, BRAUMAT, SISTAR, SCADA, COMOS, and Automation Drives, supplemented by partnerships with B&R Automation, EPLAN, Rittal, and a SIVACON S8 licensed manufacturing agreement since October 2025.

The company serves enterprise customers in five verticals — Energy, Industry, Minerals, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical — across more than 45 countries, delivering projects from engineering and switchgear manufacturing through assembly, installation, and commissioning. Revenue is generated through professional services (EPC project delivery, engineering consulting, installation and commissioning) and hardware sales (custom switchgear and low-voltage switchboards), with all projects custom-quoted based on scope. GTM is direct enterprise sales with consultative technical engagement; the company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001, UL, EX, and AVPQ certifications, and operates a wholly-owned Polish production subsidiary (TRIPS Automatyka Polska sp. z o.o. sp.k., established 2016). It achieved climate-neutral operations in 2024 and is executing a €7 million headquarters expansion completed in April 2026 alongside a structured NextGen leadership transition targeting full board handover by 2032.

Name

TRIPS Group

Legal name

Trips GmbH

Website

https://trips-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TRIPS Group is a German family-owned EPC-Systemhaus delivering end-to-end industrial automation — process, factory, and energy automation, switchgear construction, and OT/IT integration — for enterprise clients in energy, manufacturing, minerals, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grafenrheinfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Engineering and Project Services: Full-service EPC-Systemhaus providing comprehensive automation solutions from engineering through commissioning. Includes process automation, factory automation, energy automation, and industrial IT solutions.
2. Switchgear Manufacturing and Assembly: Design, planning and manufacturing of high-quality switchgear control cabinets and low-voltage switchboards for industrial applications worldwide.
3. Installation and Commissioning Services: Assembly, installation and commissioning services for automation systems at customer sites, including parameterization and troubleshooting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TRIPS Group is a German EPC system house delivering end-to-end industrial automation solutions, including process automation, factory automation, energy automation, and industrial IT solutions that bridge OT and IT. The company also plans and manufactures switchgear (including licensed Siemens SIVACON S8 low-voltage switchboards) and provides on-site assembly, installation, and commissioning services. It serves energy, industrial manufacturing, minerals, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical customers globally using Siemens-certified engineering platforms.

Product overview

TRIPS Group operates as a versatile EPC system house (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) offering comprehensive automation solutions. The portfolio consists of core automation products (Process Automation, Factory Automation, Industrial IT Solutions), energy-focused services (Energy Automation, Industrial Energy Management, Substation Automation, Protection Technology, Grid Calculation), switchgear construction (including SIEMENS SIVACON S8), and specialized services (Industrial IT Security, Assembly & Installation). Supporting these are engineering platforms including COMOS, EPLAN, Engineering Base, WSCAD, SIMATIC PCS7/TIA Portal, and B&R Automation. The company connects Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) for Industry 4.0, IoT, and Smart Factory applications. TRIPS serves industries including Energy, Industry, Minerals, Food & Beverage, and Pharmaceutical sectors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Process Automation Comprehensive process automation solutions ensuring safety of plants and processes, with end-to-end support across the entire plant lifecycle to optimize value chains for industrial customers.
• Factory Automation Modern automation solutions optimizing production processes and making facilities future-ready, from planning to implementation for maximum efficiency and competitiveness in manufacturing.
• Industrial IT Solutions Seamlessly connects Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) for Industry 4.0, IoT, and Smart Factory applications, shaping the future of production for industrial customers.
• Energy Automation Tailored energy automation solutions for secure, efficient power grids including protection technology, substation automation, and SCADA systems for optimal energy supply.
• Industrial Energy Management Intelligent solutions for energy automation optimizing energy distribution and utilization to fully exploit efficiency potentials for industrial operators.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Construction) Planning and manufacturing of high-quality switchgear according to international standards with focus on quality, safety, and longevity for worldwide use, including control cabinets and low-voltage switchboards.
• SIEMENS SIVACON S8 Low-voltage switchboard system offered as a licensed Siemens SIVACON manufacturer. SIVACON partners are qualified switchgear manufacturers who are permanently audited by Siemens.
• Substation Automation Automation solutions for substations in energy infrastructure, supporting utilities and grid operators with reliable substation control and monitoring.
• Schutztechnik (Protection Technology) Protection technology solutions for industrial and energy applications, including protective relaying and grid safety systems.
• Netzberechnung (Grid Calculation) Network calculation services for energy infrastructure planning and optimization, supporting grid design and analysis.
• Industrial IT Security IT security concepts protecting industrial networks against cyber threats, combining OT and IT security expertise for industrial operators.
• Montage & Installation (Assembly & Installation) Assembly and installation services for automation systems and equipment at customer sites.
• Engineering Consulting (COMOS, EPLAN, Engineering Base, WSCAD, SIMATIC PCS7/PCS neo, TIA Portal, B&R Automation) Engineering consulting services for plant, process, and factory automation delivered through Siemens platforms (SIMATIC PCS7, PCS neo, TIA Portal), COMOS, EPLAN, Engineering Base, WSCAD, and B&R Automation tooling for efficient, transparent, and quality-focused project execution.
• TRIPPY Chatbot TRIPS chatbot supporting customer inquiries, portfolio questions, and general support, with a TRIPS employee assisting users through the chatbot interface.

Quantifiable outcome

• Climate-neutral since 2023 with 27 tons CO2 saved annually from photovoltaic system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 27 October 2025TRIPS Group has been a Siemens Solution Partner for over 20 years. Holds Expert Partner status for PCS7 & PCS neo Applications, BRAUMAT & SISTAR, SCADA, COMOS & Automation Drives, and Approved Partner status for Energy Automation. Since October 2025, also official Siemens SIVACON Technology Partner for low-voltage switchgear manufacturing.
• Siemens SIVACONcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial technology partnership for SIVACON S8 low-voltage switchgear. As a licensed manufacturer, TRIPS can offer SIVACON S8 products as part of their switchgear construction portfolio.
• CoBouw PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Dutch construction company specialized in planning and general construction of modern industrial halls. Selected as partner for new Krapkowice plant construction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG: Global leader in industrial automation, process control systems (PCS7/PCS neo), and switchgear (SIVACON). TRIPS is a long-standing Siemens Solution Partner, so the two are both collaborators and indirect competitors on larger accounts.
• ABB Ltd: Global switchgear, substation automation, and process automation major with overlapping product lines (protection relays, SCADA, DCS). Directly comparable to TRIPS' energy automation and switchgear businesses at much larger scale.
• Schneider Electric: Major provider of low-voltage switchgear, industrial automation (Modicon/AVEVA), and energy management — directly comparable to TRIPS' SIVACON-adjacent switchgear, factory automation, and energy management offerings.
• Rockwell Automation: US-listed industrial automation leader (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk). Competes with TRIPS in factory automation and process control system integration, particularly for multi-national manufacturers.
• Emerson Electric: Process automation incumbent (DeltaV, PACSystems) serving similar end markets as TRIPS (energy, pharma, F&B, chemicals). Comparable as a broad automation/digital ecosystem competitor.
• Phoenix Contact: German-headquartered specialist in industrial connectivity, automation, and switchgear components. Overlaps with TRIPS in industrial automation and control cabinet solutions, with a stronger product-side portfolio.
• Rittal GmbH & Co. KG: World-leading enclosure and power distribution manufacturer and an existing TRIPS technology partner. Comparable as a supplier of switchgear infrastructure that competes with TRIPS' own cabinet-building value chain.

Direct peers

• Bilfinger SE: German-listed industrial services provider offering engineering, automation, and maintenance to process industry clients across energy, chemicals, and pharma — a direct comparable as a European EPC/automation services peer.
• Heitec AG: German mid-sized automation specialist and EPC-Systemhaus serving machinery, electronics, and medical technology. Closely comparable in profile: family-influenced, Siemens-partnered, multi-vertical automation integrator.
• IAV GmbH: German engineering services provider offering automation, software, and systems integration to industrial and automotive clients. Comparable mid-sized German engineering peer with overlapping factory/industrial automation competencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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