ELPLC

What ELPLC does

ELPLC S.A. is a Polish industrial automation and mechatronics company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Warsaw with its main production facility in Tarn\u00f3w. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions specialized machines, modular production lines, automated stations, and robotic assembly systems, with a primary focus on Tier 1 automotive suppliers serving global OEMs. Its core technology stack spans proprietary testing equipment such as the CTS damper functional tester (electromagnetic linear drives, 6.8s cycle time, 1.5% measurement error), the EPICS gas filling and closing station, vision-based quality control using COGNEX cameras, and the TOMAI Factory System MES/digital-twin platform. Hardware is integrated with Siemens, Mitsubishi, KUKA, Bosch Rexroth, FANUC, National Instruments, HBM, and KEYENCE components, and the company holds exclusive certifications including Siemens Advanced Motion Partner (only one in Poland) and Mitsubishi SI Elite status.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining project-based custom capital equipment sales (one-time revenue from machine and line deliveries), professional services (automation consulting, line modernization, custom industrial software), and an emerging subscription/recurring software stream via the TOMAI platform. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with technical demonstrations, targeting automotive component manufacturers globally across 15+ countries. Named reference customers include Eberspacher, Nemak, Nidec, Polaris, Stellantis, Valeo, BorgWarner, and Delphi. The company employs ~200 specialists (designers, programmers, mechatronics engineers, automation specialists, operators) and operates from a 4,200 m\u00b2 production facility equipped with 26 machines including CNC centers. ELPLC holds official Polish R&D Center (CBR) status granted in 2021 and TISAX certification, and is financially backed by Tar Heel Capital private equity.

Name

ELPLC

Legal name

ELPLC S.A.

Website

https://elplc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ELPLC is a Polish industrial automation integrator that designs and builds specialized machines, robotic production lines, and the TOMAI MES software platform, primarily serving global automotive Tier 1 suppliers across 15+ countries with proprietary testing and assembly technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Production line systems
• Assembly line equipment
• Automotive manufacturing
• Factory automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarnow

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine and Production Line Manufacturing: Design, building and commissioning of custom machines, complete assembly lines, automated stations, and robotic production lines for industrial clients. Revenue generated from capital goods sales with project-based pricing.
2. Automation and Robotics Services: Full range of automation and robotization services including modernization of existing lines, software development for industry, and R&D prototyping solutions.
3. TOMAI Factory System Software: Production management and monitoring system software with modules for data collection, line status monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analysis. Includes optional KPI module.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ELPLC designs, builds, and commissions custom industrial machines, complete assembly lines, automated stations, and robotic production lines primarily for the automotive Tier 1 supplier and OEM market. The company also develops and sells the TOMAI Factory System, an Industry 4.0 production management and monitoring software platform that integrates with ERP, MES, CMMS, WMS, and SCM systems for real-time data collection, diagnostics, and OEE optimization.

Product overview

ELPLC is an industrial automation and machinery company offering a portfolio of specialized testing machines, modular production lines, and robotic assembly systems primarily serving the automotive sector. The core products include the TOMAI Factory System (MES/digital twin platform for production monitoring), standalone testing stations (CTS damper tester, EPICS gas filling station, vision tester for condensers, crimping machine, leak testers), and turn-key production lines for shock absorbers, gas springs, e-mobility components, and zirconium nozzles. Services span automation/robotization, machine construction, line modernization, industrial software, maintenance, and R&D. Products are offered both as individual stations and as integrated modular production lines, with software connectivity to factory IT systems (ERP, MES, CMMS, WMS, SCM). The company operates with nearly 200 specialists across design, programming, mechatronics, and automation disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOMAI Factory System: Production management and monitoring system that captures and analyzes machine data, developed as an Industry 4.0 solution.

Products and services

• TOMAI Factory System Production management and monitoring software platform (digital twin) that captures, stores, and analyzes machine and production data in real-time for OEE optimization, quality control, predictive maintenance, and integration with ERP, MES, CMMS, WMS, and SCM systems.
• CTS Damper Functional Tester Automatic linear testing machine for measuring damping force characteristics of shock absorbers during compression and rebound cycles, using electromagnetic linear drives (Siemens) for ±1.5% measurement accuracy and 6.8s cycle time.
• EPICS Gas Filling and Closing Station Fully automated machine that combines nitrogen filling and rolling closure of shock absorbers/gas springs in a single operation, reducing cycle time to 6.8 seconds versus 14s for typical two-machine solutions.
• Vision Tester for Condenser Cores Machine for precision evaluation of condenser and air conditioning evaporator core deformations after pressure testing, using a movable vision system with 5-7 COGNEX high-resolution cameras capturing 1000-2000 images per cycle.
• Radial Crimping Machine (Krimpierka) Radial crimping machine for rubber hoses with metal rings featuring 12 moving jaws for uniform force distribution and elimination of eccentricity, with up to 3500 kN crimping force and integrated control system.
• Leak Testers Leak testing equipment for quality control in production lines, using pressure drop measurement methods to verify seal integrity of components.
• Dampers Assembly Line Modular production and testing line for shock absorbers incorporating CTS tester, EPICS gas filling station, vision quality control, and robotic handling for fully automated assembly.
• Gas Springs Main Assembly Line Robotic main assembly line for gas springs with SCARA and 6-axis robots, handling piston rod diameter 6-14mm and cylinder outer diameter 15-28mm, including integrated gas filling and functional testing modules.
• E-mobility Assembly Line Production line for e-mobility components serving the electric vehicle manufacturing sector.
• Zirconium Nozzles Production Lines Robotic production lines for zirconium nozzles (foundry industry) including palletizing/depalletizing, milling, laser marking (KEYENCE MD), vision quality control, and traceability systems, utilizing FANUC robots and Siemens PLC control.
• Dampers Assembly and Testing Line Fully autonomous robotic assembly and testing line for dampers and gas springs featuring innovative CTS testing system, EPICS gas filling station, KUKA and Mitsubishi robots, and MiR autonomous logistics robots for handling tube diameters 30-60mm and product heights 120-1000mm.
• NET Labeling System Labeling system for product identification and traceability in manufacturing environments.
• Automation and Robotization Services Full-range industrial automation and robotization services for production processes, including modernization of existing lines.
• Machines and Lines Building Design and construction of machines, complete assembly lines, and technological process systems.
• Modernization of Existing Lines Upgrade and modernization services for existing production lines and machines.
• Software for Industry Custom software development for industrial applications including PLC programming, HMI interfaces, SCADA systems, and vision system applications.
• Service and Maintenance Warranty and post-warranty maintenance services with tailored service contracts.
• Research and Development Prototype solutions development for various industry sectors, supported by ELPLC's in-house R&D Center with official CBR (Research & Development Center) ministerial status since 2021.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle time reduction from 7.2s to 6.8s through electromagnetic drive technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner - only one in Poland in Advanced Motion drive technology. Uses Siemens PLCs (S7-1515F), linear motors, servo drives, HMI panels (TP1200 COMFORT), and programming devices (PG Field/TIA Portal).
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSI Elite distinction - highest status among Mitsubishi Electric integrators in Poland. Uses Mitsubishi PLCs (MELSEC iQ-R) and robots in production lines.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial System Partner status. KUKA robots used for dampers loading/unloading in assembly lines.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses Bosch Rexroth IMS-I measurement system for displacement measurement in CTS tester. High precision measurement system achieving 1.5% error rate.
• HBM (Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik)coreTechnology or IntegrationUses HBM strain gauge sensors (12.5 kN) with analog-to-digital converters for force measurement in damper testing equipment.
• National InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationUses National Instruments real-time control systems for EPICS gas filling and closing station, enabling continuous force monitoring and data analysis.
• COGNEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses COGNEX high-resolution cameras in vision quality control systems for condenser geometry checking and other inspection applications.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses FANUC robots (M710iC Pluss, M10iA Plus) in zirconium nozzles production lines for palletizing, depalletizing, and packaging operations.
• KEYENCEcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses KEYENCE MD laser marking systems in production lines for component identification and traceability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KUKA AG: Major German robot manufacturer and automation integrator (Midea-owned) with deep automotive penetration — competes head-to-head with ELPLC on damper/gas-spring lines (ELPLC is a KUKA system partner), but at much larger scale and across many industries.
• Yaskawa Electric: Japanese industrial robot and motion-control manufacturer with extensive automotive automation footprint — comparable motion and mechatronics technology stack, broader product portfolio and global service network.
• Stäubli Robotics: Swiss mechatronics and robotics group serving automotive assembly, painting and fluid handling — overlapping automotive customer base and mechatronic product scope with ELPLC, but at much larger global scale.
• ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation: Swiss industrial automation giant with broad automotive robotics and assembly offerings — comparable end customers and use cases, but a much broader portfolio and deeper balance sheet than ELPLC.

Direct peers

• Dürr AG: German-listed provider of automotive paint, final assembly and battery-cell production systems — direct competitor for OEM turnkey contracts with overlapping customers in EV and component manufacturing.
• Comau: Italian automotive automation specialist (Stellantis-related heritage) delivering body-shop, powertrain and assembly systems to global OEMs and Tier-1s — directly comparable to ELPLC in target customers, product scope (custom machines and lines), and delivery model, though larger in scale.
• GROB-WERKE: German family-owned special machinery builder focused on automotive powertrain and e-mobility assembly systems — highly comparable to ELPLC's mid-size custom-line business serving Tier-1 automotive suppliers.
• Schuler AG: German press-shop and special-machinery specialist for automotive manufacturing — analogous custom-line integrator model serving Tier-1 automotive customers, with overlap on body and powertrain automation.
• teamtechnik Maschinen und Anlagen: German mid-size automation integrator specializing in automotive assembly and testing lines (including e-mobility) — closest size and product-mix analog to ELPLC, serving similar Tier-1 automotive customers with custom machines and turnkey lines.

Regional players

• FFG (Fair Friend Group): Taiwan-headquartered machine tool and turnkey automation group — operates similar custom industrial machinery business for automotive and general industrial customers, with stronger Asia presence but comparable mid-size integrator profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_elPLC

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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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