Yaskawa France

What Yaskawa France does

Yaskawa France is the French sales and service subsidiary of Yaskawa Europe GmbH, itself part of Japan's Yaskawa Electric Corporation. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Le Bignon, the company distributes and supports an integrated industrial automation portfolio spanning MOTOMAN industrial robots (GP Series 6-axis articulated robots, SG Series SCARA robots, HC Series collaborative robots, and the new MOTOMAN NEXT adaptive AI-based robots), Sigma-7 and Sigma-X rotary servomotors with associated servopacks, YRC1000 robot controllers, MP3000iec and iCube Control machine controllers, GA700 and HV600 variable frequency drives, PLC/HMI systems, and the profichip industrial communication brand. The portfolio is completed by proprietary software including MotoSim offline simulation, MotoPick multi-robot coordination with 2D vision, MotoLogix PLC-based robot programming, and the SRCI standard robot control interface co-developed with Siemens.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales for the French market with a pan-European network of 18+ wholly-owned Yaskawa subsidiaries and certified system integrator partners (including EGS Automation with 2,000+ robot installations, Overveld Packaging, Iron's Technology, M.A.i, ZEST Innovate, Robert Bürkle, and others). Yaskawa France serves industrial manufacturers across automotive, metallurgy, packaging, food and beverage, woodworking, plastics, electronics, and agriculture, with typical use cases including welding, material handling, palletizing, machine tending, pick-and-place, and quality inspection. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (robots, drives, motion control, PLC/HMI), turnkey robotic workcells, and recurring services including Yaskawa Academy training and 10-year spare parts support.

Name

Yaskawa France

Legal name

Yaskawa Europe GmbH

Website

https://yaskawa.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yaskawa France is the French subsidiary of Yaskawa Europe GmbH, distributing and supporting MOTOMAN industrial robots, servomotors, drives, and PLC/HMI systems for industrial manufacturers across automotive, packaging, food, and metallurgy sectors via direct sales and certified system integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics and Factory Automation

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Industrial robotics
• Motion control systems
• Variable frequency drives
• Collaborative robots
• Factory automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Bignon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Robots and Cobots: Sale of MOTOMAN industrial robots including articulated robots (GP series), SCARA robots (SG series), collaborative robots (HC series), and Delta robots (MPP series). Robots are sold with associated controllers, software, and accessories for manufacturing automation applications.
2. Variable Frequency Drives: Sale of AC variable frequency drives for motor control applications across general industry, building automation, and regenerative applications. Over 36 million drives installed globally.
3. Motion Control Systems: Sale of servomotors (Sigma-7, Sigma-X series), servopacks, linear servomotors, torque motors, and machine controllers (MP3000iec, iCube Control) for precision motion control applications.
4. PLC and HMI Systems: Sale of programmable logic controllers (SLIO, MICRO, 300S+ series), human-machine interfaces (Panels PC, SmartPanels, text displays), network and teleservice equipment, and profichip communication solutions.
5. Robotized Systems and Turnkey Solutions: Pre-configured robotic workcells and turnkey systems including welding systems (arc, spot, laser), press bending systems, palletizing systems, and custom engineered solutions. Over 40 years of system engineering expertise.
6. Training and Support Services: Yaskawa Academy training programs for robotics and automation, technical support, spare parts, and after-sales service. Spare parts guaranteed for 10 years after end of production for each robot model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yaskawa France manufactures, distributes, and integrates industrial robotics and factory automation systems for French manufacturers. Its portfolio includes MOTOMAN articulated, SCARA, and collaborative robots, Sigma series servomotors and machine controllers, AC variable frequency drives, and PLC/HMI systems, supported by simulation, vision, and PLC-integrated programming software, plus training through Yaskawa Academy.

Product overview

Yaskawa France offers an integrated automation portfolio centered on MOTOMAN industrial and collaborative robots (GP Series 6-axis articulated robots, SG Series SCARA robots, HC Series cobots), servo motion control systems (Sigma-X and Sigma-7 rotary servo motors, machine controllers including MP3000iec and iCube Control), AC drives/frequency inverters (including HV600 for building automation), and industrial communication solutions under the profichip brand. The portfolio is supported by proprietary software including MotoSim (simulation/offline programming), MotoPick (multi-robot picking coordination), MotoLogix (PLC-based robot programming via IEC function blocks), and SRCI (standard robot control interface). The MOTOMAN NEXT series represents adaptive AI-based robots. Solutions are delivered as standalone products, integrated workcells, or turnkey robotic systems, with training and technical support provided through Yaskawa Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOTOMAN: Brand for industrial and collaborative robots under the Yaskawa group
• profichip

Products and services

• MOTOMAN GP7

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-minute measurement time vs 2 hours for car door inspection using MANTIS system
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Overveld PackagingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2012Overveld Packaging (Hoogerheide, Netherlands) has been a Yaskawa system integrator since mid-2012, responsible for design, installation, and servicing of bottling and packaging systems including the Valvoline bottling system using MOTOMAN HP20F robot.
• EGS Automation GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 1999EGS Automation (Donaueschingen, Germany) is a certified Yaskawa system integrator with 2,000+ robot installations since 1999. Develops standardized SUMO series palletizing systems and custom automation solutions. Partners on multiple case studies including Scherzinger Pumpen grinding automation, KE Elektronik connector production, Dunkermotoren bearing shield machining, and Watts Industries machining automation.
• Iron's TechnologycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIron's Technology (Cesena, Italy) developed the unique 'Ready to Use' standardized robotic cells project using MOTOMAN GP robots. Created 13 standardized models with 56 configurations for machine tool servicing applications.
• ZEST InnovateminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZEST Innovate (Eindhoven, Netherlands) is a system integrator that completed automation projects for Alligator Plastics using MOTOMAN GP7 robots with vision systems for injection molding part finishing.
• Robert Bürkle GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRobert Bürkle GmbH (Freudenstadt, Germany) is a plant manufacturer pioneering SRCI (Standard Robot Control Interface) for programming Yaskawa robots directly in PLC environment. Installed MOTOMAN GP225 robots for woodworking automation in Freudenstadt facility.
• Watts Industries Deutschland GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWatts Industries uses Yaskawa automation solutions including MOTOMAN GP50 and SG650 robots for automated machining centers and parts cleaning in their sanitary/heating systems production facility in Landau, Germany.
• MQS AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMQS AG (Ingolstadt, Germany) developed the MANTIS automated measurement cell using MOTOMAN GP12 robot, achieving 5-minute measurement time vs traditional 2-hour coordinate measuring machines for automotive components.
• Fieldman BVminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFieldman BV (Kerk-Avezaath, Netherlands) develops automated solutions for fruit farming using Yaskawa GP robots for crate unfolding and handling, achieving 10,000 trays and 1,000 crates per hour.
• Za-Tech S.R.L.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZa-Tech (Montebelluna, Italy) developed electric press solutions with Yaskawa brushless motors for thermoforming and blanking applications, achieving 50+ tons clamping force with 15% energy consumption vs hydraulic systems.
• M.A.i GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerM.A.i develops innovative automation solutions for insert molding and back injection of UD tapes using MOTOMAN MH12 robot with hot-handling gripper systems.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens initiated the SRCI (Standard Robot Control Interface) standardization effort, assembling robot manufacturers, developers, and users under Profibus & Profinet International (PI) coordination since 2018. Yaskawa participated as a pilot enterprise.
• Yaskawa Europe GmbHcoreOthersParent company for Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, headquartered in Germany. Coordinates European subsidiary network across 18+ countries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ABB Robotics: ABB is a direct competitor offering the OmniCore-controlled articulated, SCARA, Delta, and collaborative robot portfolio to the same European automotive and industrial customers. Both companies compete head-to-head for large system integration projects.
• KUKA: KUKA (now under Midea) is a direct peer in 6-axis articulated robotics and turnkey system integration, with deep penetration of European automotive OEMs. Comparable product range and SI ecosystem.
• FANUC: FANUC competes directly with Yaskawa across articulated robots, CNC controllers, and servomotors, serving overlapping automotive and metalworking customers globally with strong installed-base economics.
• Universal Robots: Universal Robots (a Teradyne company) is the leading cobot specialist and overlaps directly with Yaskawa's HC Series cobot line. Both target fenceless installation applications in packaging, machine tending, and assembly.
• Kawasaki Robotics: Kawasaki offers articulated and SCARA robots competing for the same automotive, food, and electronics manufacturing customers, with a comparable European distribution model.
• Stäubli Robotics: Stäubli is a strong direct peer in SCARA and4-axis robots as well as cleanroom and pharmaceutical robotics, directly overlapping with Yaskawa's SG Series and pharma/food segment focus.
• Epson Robots: Epson is a direct SCARA robot peer, particularly strong in pick-and-place and assembly. Overlaps directly with Yaskawa's SG Series SCARA line for packaging and electronics customers.
• Denso Robotics: Denso offers small-payload articulated and SCARA robots targeting automotive components, electronics, and packaging customers — overlapping with Yaskawa's mid-payload GP Series and SG SCARA lines.

Broad incumbents

• Omron Automation: Omron offers SCARA and parallel robots alongside a broader factory automation portfolio (controllers, sensors, vision). Comparable as a multi-product automation incumbent overlapping with Yaskawa's motion control and robotics.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric sells MELFA industrial robots alongside a comprehensive PLC, servo, and CNC portfolio, making it a broad-incumbent peer to Yaskawa's combined drives/motion/robotics offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YASKAWAFrance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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