Nowitec AG

What Nowitec AG does

Nowitec AG is a Belgian industrial electrical engineering and automation services firm headquartered in Heppenbach, in the German-speaking Community of Belgium. Founded in 1997 by Norbert Willems, the company grew from a two-person operation into a 15-person team focused on delivering turnkey electrical and automation solutions to industrial customers in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine — covering Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg. Nowitec operates as a full-service technical partner, accompanying clients from initial project planning through commissioning, optimization, and ongoing preventive maintenance.

The service portfolio comprises six integrated offerings: project planning (using EPLAN Electric P8 schematics), industrial electrical installation and switchgear construction, automation and PLC/SCADA programming, certified machinery safety engineering (CMSE), production line optimization, and remote diagnostics/maintenance. Technical capabilities include in-house SCADA development, telemetry for distributed water networks, HMI integration, data transfer to administrative IT systems, and risk analysis compliant with European machine safety directives. Documented flagship projects — including the 2023 Belwood glulam plant modernization (1,300+ E-Plan pages, 18,500m of cable) and the 2024 Holzindustrie Pauls sorting system (up to 160 pieces/minute with Microtec laser measurement) — indicate capability for large-scale, multi-discipline industrial deployments.

Nowitec generates revenue through project-based professional services sold via direct, consultative field sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per project scope. The customer base is anchored by long-tenured industrial accounts — HILO Holzindustrie Losheim (25+ years), Gebrüder Lenges (~20 years), and multiple sawmills including Holzindustrie Pauls, Belwood, and Bois Brever — alongside municipalities in the German-speaking Community for water treatment control. The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with no institutional investors, no public revenue figures, and no completed M&A disclosed.

Name

Nowitec AG

Legal name

Nowitec AG

Website

https://nowitec.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nowitec AG, founded in 1997 in Belgium, delivers turnkey industrial electrical and automation services—including planning, installation, PLC/SCADA programming, certified machine safety, optimization, and maintenance—primarily for sawmills, municipalities, and renewable energy operators in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical engineering
• Automation and PLC programming
• SCADA system development
• Machine safety consulting
• Process optimization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heppenbach

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Electrical Services: Complete electrical services for industrial installations including electrical installations, wiring, switchgear construction, and control cabinet assembly. Services provided from planning to maintenance.
2. Automation and Programming: Automation and programming of industrial machines and production lines, HMI integration, machine communication, data transfer to administrative IT systems.
3. Optimization Services: Functional analysis and optimization of industrial machines and production lines addressing raw material resources, energy consumption, equipment and downtime.
4. Project Planning and Engineering: Internal engineering office providing project planning, electrical installation calculations, schematic creation, energy consumption studies, and lighting planning.
5. Customer Service and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics for electrical systems, industrial machines and production lines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nowitec AG delivers end-to-end industrial electrical and automation services for industrial clients. The portfolio covers project planning using EPLAN Electric P8, industrial electrical installation including switchgear and control cabinet construction, automation and PLC programming (with SCADA development), certified machine safety engineering, optimization of production lines, and preventive maintenance with remote diagnostics. Services are bundled as a long-term technical partnership accompanying clients from first planning through commissioning, optimization and after-sales support.

Product overview

Nowitec AG operates as an industrial electrical and automation service company offering a unified portfolio of six integrated service offerings rather than a software product. The core services include: Projektplanung (project planning with internal engineering office using EPLAN Electric P8 software), Industrieelektrik (industrial electrical installation and control cabinet construction), Automatisierung (automation, programming, and SCADA development), Maschinensicherheit (machine safety with certified Safety Engineer), Optimierung (production line optimization), and Kundendienst (maintenance and remote diagnostics). These services are delivered as a comprehensive technical partnership, accompanying clients from initial planning through commissioning, optimization, and ongoing customer service. Nowitec does not offer standalone software products but rather provides turnkey solutions combining planning, execution, and support for industrial electrical and automation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Projektplanung (Project Planning) Internal engineering office service providing project planning and technical solutions for industrial electrical installations, following IEC standards for equipment and machines, using EPLAN Electric P8 for electrical schematics and parts lists.
• Industrieelektrik (Industrial Electrical) Complete electrical installations, wiring, and control cabinet construction for industrial and commercial buildings, including cable routing, connections, and structured cabling with copper and fiber optic solutions.
• Automatisierung (Automation) Automation and programming of industrial machines and production lines, including HMI integration, machine-to-machine communication, data transfer to administrative IT systems, and in-house SCADA system development.
• Maschinensicherheit (Machine Safety) Risk analysis and safety concept development for industrial machines and production lines, delivered by an in-house CMSE-certified Safety Engineer ensuring compliance with European directives.
• Optimierung (Optimization) Functional analysis and optimization of industrial machines and production lines addressing raw material resources, energy consumption, equipment condition, and downtime to increase productivity.
• Kundendienst (Customer Service & Maintenance) Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics services for electrical systems, industrial machines, and production lines, with rapid on-site response capability and an in-house spare parts inventory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 160 pieces processed per minute with Microtec laser measurement technology at Holzindustrie Pauls sorting system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• VecotradesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mechanical delivery and installation on industrial projects. Collaborated with Nowitec on the Belwood glulam plant modernization project providing mechanical components and assembly services.
• EiblsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechanical adaptations, assembly, and cable pathway construction support. Partnered with Nowitec on Belwood sawmill projects for mechanical work and cable tray installation assistance.
• MicroteccoreTechnology or IntegrationMeasurement technology provider supplying Goldeneye, Curvescan, Optiside, and humidity measurement systems. Core technology partner for wood sorting and quality control in sawmill projects including Holzindustrie Pauls sorting system (160 pieces/minute) and Belwood glulam plant.
• Springer Maschinenfabrik GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine manufacturer responsible for plant planning and lumber sorting machine delivery. Worked with Nowitec on Holzindustrie Pauls 2024 sorting system modernization and HILO sorting installation.
• Kallfass Maschinen plus AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman machine builder for sawmill automation systems. Fifth project collaboration with Nowitec on Bois Brever sawmill. Nowitec responsible for automation, optimization, and long-term local support.
• Holtec GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner for switchgear construction, programming, and on-site commissioning. First Benelux project with Nowitec building complete control system in container for French project.
• MUM digital agencysupportingOthersWeb agency responsible for website development and digital marketing. Located in Weiswampach, Luxembourg. Website hosting on Microsoft Azure Amsterdam data center.
• Gebrüder LengescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural biogas company and long-term customer of Nowitec since ~20 years. Partnership focused on electrical planning, automation, and technical innovation for renewable energy projects.
• Studienkreis Schule & WirtschaftminorOthersEducational initiative collaboration with German-speaking community schools and municipality of Amel for youth outreach program 'Platz den Kindern' introducing children to technical careers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification, motion, and process-automation vendor offering PLCs, drives, switchgear, and SCADA used in sawmill, water, and power applications. Competes with Nowitec on large industrial electrical and automation projects, but covers a vastly broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Major industrial-automation and power-management vendor (Modicon PLCs, EcoStruxure SCADA) active across process industries, water, and renewables. Overlaps with Nowitec's PLC/SCADA/electrical distribution work at a global scale.
• SICK AG: German sensor and factory-automation specialist providing safety, vision, and process sensors used in sawmill, mechanical-engineering, and water-industry applications. Overlaps with Nowitec's machine-safety and process-automation scope.
• Siemens: Global industrial-automation and electrical-equipment conglomerate whose SIMATIC PLCs, SCADA, and switchgear are commonly used by Nowitec and its customers. Overlaps with Nowitec in industrial electrical systems and automation, but operates at a much larger scale across many industries.

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: German industrial-automation and electrical-interconnection specialist providing PLCs, I/O, surge protection, and control-cabinet components commonly used in the same kinds of industrial installations Nowitec designs and builds.
• Wago: German electrical-interconnection and automation company (WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, controllers) used inside the same kinds of control cabinets Nowitec builds. Competes indirectly as a component supplier and as a full automation solution for industrial customers.
• Rockwell Automation: Leading industrial-automation vendor (Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk SCADA) serving discrete and process manufacturers with the same kind of PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA integration work Nowitec performs for its customers.
• Lenze: German automation and drive-technology specialist serving machine builders and process industries. Comparable to Nowitec in PLC/inverter integration and machine-automation projects, particularly in the DACH Mittelstand.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control and automation vendor (TwinCAT) serving machine builders and process industries. Directly comparable to Nowitec's PLC programming, HMI, and motion-control integration work in sawmill and industrial machinery.
• SEW-Eurodrive: German drive and automation systems manufacturer widely used in sawmill, materials-handling, and industrial applications. Overlaps with Nowitec's automation, drives integration, and material-handling control work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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