Satomec AG

What Satomec AG does

SATOMEC AG is an owner-managed Swiss industrial automation distributor and service company headquartered in Cham, Switzerland, founded in 1975. The company curates a portfolio of roughly 25 international automation brands across six product categories — industrial automation (LED machine lights, HMI panels, PLC systems, sensors), explosion protection (ATEX Zone 1/21 stationary and mobile devices), industrial IT (monitors, panel PCs, rugged handhelds), network solutions (routers, switches, IIoT gateways), software (COPA-DATA zenon, Exor CORVINA X and JMobile IoT, CODESYS), and drive technology (Yaskawa frequency converters). It serves Swiss industrial customers in energy, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, district heating, and logistics — including reference customers such as Explosion Power GmbH (remote monitoring of 400 shock-pulse generators across 20+ countries), Azienda Elettrica Bellinzona, oeko energie ag, and Landi Graubünden AG — and coordinates a network of certified zenon system integrators (Costronic SA as COPA-DATA Gold Partner, power2energy Engineering AG, RETEL Neuhausen AG, BERFA AG, KNOBEL Engineering, REY TECHNOLOGY).

The company's go-to-market is sales-led through direct account management, supplemented by an e-commerce web shop (satomec.ch) for registered business customers and a partner channel that includes its Certified Value-Added Reseller mandate from Secomea. Revenue is generated through four streams: transactional hardware sales (the majority, sourced from ~25+ manufacturer partners and held in Swiss stock), software licenses and SaaS subscriptions (zenon, CORVINA X, Corvina IoT Message credits, Secomea GateManager/LinkManager), technical services including training (Schulungen), repair/RMA handling and warranty extensions, and managed Secure Remote Access solutions delivered under the Secomea Certified VAR status granted in January 2026. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all transactions are negotiated against customer-specific conditions, with online accounts manually approved and a new e-commerce pricing structure introduced in March 2026.

Name

Satomec AG

Legal name

SATOMEC AG

Website

https://satomec.ch/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SATOMEC is a flexible service and trading company with representatives of components and systems for automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cham

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product / Component Sales: SATOMEC AG generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of industrial automation components, IIoT hardware, explosion protection equipment, networking equipment, sensors, drive technology, and related accessories. Products are sourced from ~25+ manufacturer brand partners (Secomea, Exor, Yaskawa, COPA-DATA, Teracom, i.safe MOBILE, Teltonika, Novus, etc.) and sold to industrial customers in Switzerland through direct sales, the e-commerce web shop, and channel partners. Revenue is primarily transactional, driven by purchase orders and repeat orders from industrial customers.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: The company resells software platforms including zenon (COPA-DATA), Corvina X Platform (CORVINA/Exor), JMobile IoT, and CODESYS. Software revenue includes perpetual licenses (one-time) and subscription/SaaS components (e.g., Corvina SaaS, Corvina Device Activation, IoT Messages credits). Additionally, SECOMEA remote access software (GateManager, LinkManager, DCM) licensing is sold as part of the managed VAR offering.
3. Technical Services (Support, Training, Repair): SATOMEC AG provides technical support, consulting, training (Schulungen), repair and spare parts services (Reparatur- und Ersatzteilservice), and RMA (return merchandise authorization) handling. Services complement product sales and generate additional revenue through service contracts, extended warranties (e.g., Warranty Extension IS940.1), and service contracts (e.g., Service Contract IS940.1).
4. Managed / Fully Supported Solutions (VAR): With the Certified VAR status for Secomea, SATOMEC AG offers fully managed Secure Remote Access solutions to industrial and infrastructure operators in Switzerland. This adds a managed services revenue component where SATOMEC AG takes responsibility for deployment, configuration, and ongoing support of the Secomea remote access solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Satomec AG is a Swiss owner-managed distribution and service company that supplies industrial automation components, IIoT hardware, explosion-protected devices, industrial networking, sensors, drive technology, and SCADA/HMI software to industrial customers in Switzerland. The company acts as factory representative and Certified Value-Added Reseller for over 25 manufacturer brands including Secomea, COPA-DATA, Exor, i.safe MOBILE, Teracom, Teltonika, and Yaskawa. It complements product sales with technical consulting, training, repair services, and managed Secomea Secure Remote Access solutions.

Product overview

Satomec AG is a Swiss industrial automation distributor and service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of automation, IIoT, explosion protection, industrial IT, networking, software, and drive technology products. The portfolio centers on several key platforms: the Secomea SiteManager series for secure remote access and data acquisition; COPA-DATA zenon software platform for HMI, SCADA, and process control; Exor CORVINA X Platform for IoT connectivity; and i.safe MOBILE explosion-protected mobile devices. Supporting products include Teracom sensors (temperature, humidity, current, voltage), Teltonika networking equipment, Yaskawa drives, SCANCON encoders, LED machine lights, HMI panels, and PLC systems. The company also provides branch-specific solutions for Energy, Pharma, and machinery industries, with complementary services including training, repair, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Components (LED Machine Lights, HMI/Operator Panels, PLC Systems, Sensors, Control Cabinet Material) Distribution of industrial automation components including LED machine lights (surface-mounted, recessed, workstation), HMI/operator terminals (standard, food & beverage, hand-held), Yaskawa SPS PLC systems (MICRO, SLIO), Teracom and Novus sensors, and control cabinet material (cable channels, DIN rails) for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Explosion Protection (ATEX/EX) Mobile and Stationary Devices ATEX/EX certified stationary devices (Panel PC, Touch Panel), mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, scanners), and accessories (Zenerbarrieren, galvanic isolators, surge protection) for hazardous-area industrial use. Key products include IS880.2 smartphone, IS940.1 and IS945.x tablets, and IS-CS1A.1 connectivity system.
• Secomea SiteManager Industrial IIoT Gateways and Remote Access Distribution of Secomea SiteManager gateways (with DCM module) supporting secure remote access, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Siemens S7, EtherNet/IP, MQTT, and cloud connectivity to Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, Cumulocity, Aveva Insight, and Aliyun. SME (SiteManager Embedded) software available in Basic, SME-5, and SME-10 variants.
• COPA-DATA zenon Software Platform Distribution of COPA-DATA's zenon software platform for industrial automation, HMI projects, SCADA, and process control, including Engineering Studio, Service Engine, Report Engine, Logic Soft PLC, and industry-specific solutions for Energy (IEC 60870, IEC 61850, ISO, ISA, IEEE) and Pharma (validated environments).
• Exor CORVINA X Platform and JMobile IoT Software Distribution of Exor International's CORVINA X IoT cloud platform (device activation, VPN, IoT messages credits, SaaS branding options) and JMobile IoT HMI software (Engineering Studio, Runtime, CODESYS integration) for industrial connectivity and IIoT applications.
• Teracom Sensors and I/O Modules Distribution of Teracom 1-Wire sensors (TST100, TST103 temperature sensors; TSH206V3 humidity/temperature sensor; TSC200 current sensor; TSV200 voltage sensor; TSA200 current loop transmitter) and TCG120-4G 4G LTE cellular I/O module for remote monitoring and SCADA integration via MQTT, HTTP-Post XML/JSON.
• Teltonika Network Solutions (Routers, TAP400 Wi-Fi 6) Distribution of Teltonika industrial networking products including TAP400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point (2402 Mbps at 5GHz, 576 Mbps at 2.4GHz, 2.5GbE uplink with PoE, Teltonika RMS management) and industrial routers for professional WLAN infrastructure and cellular connectivity.
• Yaskawa Drive Technology (Frequency Converters) Distribution of Yaskawa variable frequency drives including GA500, GA700, V1000, and A1000 series for motor control and energy efficiency in industrial applications.
• Secomea Managed Secure Remote Access Solution (VAR Service) Certified VAR service offering fully managed Secomea Secure Remote Access solutions (SiteManager, LinkManager, GateManager, DCM) for industrial and infrastructure operators in Switzerland, including consulting, configuration, deployment, and ongoing managed support.
• IS945.x ATEX Tablets (i.safe MOBILE) 10.1-inch Windows 11 IoT Enterprise ATEX Zone 1/21 tablets from i.safe MOBILE with 5G connectivity, Qualcomm QCM6490 processor, 8160 mAh battery, IP68 protection, and dual camera system for hazardous industrial environments.
• Technical Services (Training, Repair, Support, RMA) Technical support, consulting, training (Schulungen), repair and spare parts services (Reparatur- und Ersatzteilservice), and RMA handling for distributed products, complemented by service contracts and extended warranties (e.g., Warranty Extension IS940.1, Service Contract IS940.1).

Quantifiable outcome

• Explosion Power GmbH achieved significant and sustained reduction in maintenance and support costs after deploying Secomea SiteManager 1139 solutions supplied by SATOMEC AG for remote monitoring of 400 Shock Pulse Generators in 20+ countries.

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Costronic SAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 February 2026Costronic SA is a Gold Partner of COPA-DATA in Switzerland and a key zenon system integrator in the SATOMEC partner ecosystem. It has completed approximately 2,500 automation projects in the energy sector. Costronic SA delivers complete energy automation projects including analysis, technical conception, system integration, and long-term operational support.
• SecomeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2026SATOMEC AG was named Certified Value-Added Reseller by Secomea. The partnership focuses on increasing plant availability, enabling secure remote maintenance, and simplifying management of user and site access for OT environments in Switzerland. The managed solution combines Secomea Secure-Remote-Access technology with local SATOMEC consulting, multilingual support, and industry expertise in building and industrial automation.
• power2energy Engineering AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 September 2025power2energy Engineering AG, based in Zürich, is a new system integrator in the COPA-DATA Partner Community, specializing in engineering and service for UPS systems and energy infrastructure. SATOMEC AG welcomed power2energy as a new partner strengthening the zenon integrator network in Switzerland.
• NOVUScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 April 2024SATOMEC AG was appointed official distributor for NOVUS products in Switzerland and adjacent markets. NOVUS has over 40 years of experience developing solutions for data acquisition, temperature control, and process control, with products used in over 60 countries through a global network of 300+ distributors. The partnership expands SATOMEC's portfolio in compact temperature controllers and networked real-time data acquisition systems for Industry 4.0 applications.
• RETEL Neuhausen AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 June 2023RETEL Neuhausen AG joined the COPA-DATA Partner Community as a new zenon integrator, strengthening SATOMEC AG's network of system integration partners in Switzerland.
• SecomeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSATOMEC AG serves as Certified Distributor and Certified Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of Secomea in Switzerland. The partnership was upgraded to VAR status in January 2026, allowing SATOMEC to offer fully managed Secomea Secure Remote Access solutions (SiteManager, LinkManager, GateManager, DCM) as a complete, attended service for Swiss industrial and infrastructure operators. SATOMEC also supplies Secomea hardware and connectivity solutions to machine manufacturers and system integrators.
• COPA-DATAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCOPA-DATA is the manufacturer of the zenon software platform, which SATOMEC AG distributes and supports in Switzerland. SATOMEC AG is part of the COPA-DATA Partner Community and coordinates with certified zenon integrators (Costronic SA, power2energy Engineering AG, RETEL Neuhausen AG, etc.) to deliver zenon-based automation solutions for energy, pharma, food, and infrastructure sectors. COPA-DATA recognizes partners at Gold status (e.g., Costronic SA).
• Exor International S.p.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSATOMEC AG distributes Exor International products including Corvina X Platform (IoT messaging and VPN), JMobile IoT (mobile HMI), and eX700 series HMI panels. Exor is also the parent company of CORVINA. Products are listed and sold through the SATOMEC web shop.
• YaskawaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSATOMEC AG distributes Yaskawa frequency converters (GA500, GA700, V1000, A1000 series) as part of its drive technology product portfolio. Yaskawa is listed among the company's premier manufacturers and suppliers.
• TeracomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSATOMEC AG distributes Teracom products including TCG 120-4G cellular I/O modules, TSM400-4-TH temperature/humidity sensors, and 1-Wire sensors (temperature, humidity, current, voltage). Products are sourced from Teracom and sold through the SATOMEC web shop.
• i.safe MOBILEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSATOMEC AG distributes i.safe MOBILE explosion-protected mobile devices including Zone 1/21 smartphones (IS880.2), tablets (IS940.1, IS945.1), and accessories (batteries, belt clips, connectivity systems) for hazardous industrial environments.
• TeltonikaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSATOMEC AG distributes Teltonika products including TAP400 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point with 2.5GbE and RMS management, and industrial routers. Products enable professional dual-band WLAN infrastructure and cellular connectivity for industrial environments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Distrelec: European electronics, automation and maintenance product distributor with a dedicated Swiss storefront (distrelec.ch). Closely comparable to SATOMEC as a multi-brand industrial components and automation distributor serving Swiss SMB and enterprise buyers.
• Bürklin: German-headquartered specialist distributor of electronic components, connectors, tools and automation supplies with a strong DACH footprint. Comparable as a curated, multi-brand industrial components distributor focused on the German-speaking European market.
• HMS Networks (Ewon): Provider of industrial remote access gateways (Ewon) and IIoT connectivity solutions competing directly with Secomea in the OT secure remote access category that SATOMEC distributes. Comparable as the closest head-to-head competitor in SATOMEC's core managed remote access offering.

Broad incumbents

• Conrad Electronic: Large pan-European electronics and automation distributor offering industrial IT, networking, measurement and automation components to B2B customers. Comparable as a much broader incumbent serving Swiss and DACH industrial buyers with a wider catalog.
• Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of industrial connectivity, automation and interface components with its own direct and channel sales in Switzerland. Comparable as a larger automation incumbent whose products overlap with SATOMEC's portfolio (PLCs, networking, surge protection, HMI adjacent).
• Wago: Manufacturer of automation technology including PLCs, I/O systems, terminals and industrial networking with direct sales in Switzerland. Comparable as a larger automation vendor whose PLC and networking products overlap with SATOMEC's SPS and Netzwerklösungen lines.

BROAD_INCUNCUMBENT_PLACEHOLDERs

• RS Components (RS Group): Global industrial components and automation distributor operating dedicated Swiss web (ch.rs-online.com) and catalog channels. Comparable as a broad incumbent distributing automation, electrical, networking and test equipment to Swiss industrial customers at greater scale than SATOMEC.

Regional players

• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer and supplier of process automation instrumentation, sensors and SCADA-adjacent solutions. Comparable as a fellow Swiss-rooted industrial automation specialist serving overlapping pharma, food, energy and infrastructure verticals.

Others

• COPA-DATA: Austrian manufacturer of the zenon software platform that SATOMEC distributes and supports in Switzerland. Comparable as a key upstream ecosystem partner whose channel programs (Gold Partner status for integrators) directly shape SATOMEC's go-to-market.
• Secomea: Danish manufacturer of SiteManager, GateManager, LinkManager and DCM secure remote access solutions for which SATOMEC holds Certified VAR status. Comparable as a principal upstream vendor whose partner program defines SATOMEC's managed services offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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