PJ Control
PJ Control Oy is a Finnish industrial automation, electrical, and pneumatics distributor and control panel manufacturer serving industrial customers across Finland through five offices and a 38+ brand principal portfolio.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersVantaa, Finland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PJ Control does
PJ Control Oy is a privately held Finnish industrial automation, electrical engineering, and pneumatics distributor and systems integrator, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vantaa. The company operates five offices across Finland (Vantaa HQ, Pori, Rauma, Jyväskylä, Turku) and serves industrial customers with a combined product sales, technical consulting, and custom manufacturing proposition. Its stated headcount range is 1-10 employees, and it acts as an authorized distributor for over 38 international principals including Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth, SICK, Omron, Pilz, Schneider Electric, Phoenix Contact, Festo, SMC, Rittal, Balluff, IFM, Pepperl+Fuchs, Eaton, LAPP Automaatio, and Danfoss.
The company's core product portfolio is organized across thirteen product categories: programmable logic controllers, distributed I/O and industrial networks, HMIs, industrial PCs, remote control, variable frequency drives, soft starters, servo drives, sensors and switches, central electrical components, machine safety products, alarm and signaling devices, cables and accessories, pneumatics, enclosures, building automation, and tools/measuring instruments. Notable technical components include Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, S7-1500, and LOGO! 9 controllers, IO-Link-enabled ABB and Siemens process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level), SICK machine vision and safety scanners, Pilz safety relays, Festo and SMC pneumatics, and Danfoss/Vacon/Bosch Rexroth drives. PJ Control also operates its own electrical and automation control panel/cabinet manufacturing facility in Vantaa, offering in-house design, EPLAN documentation, FAT/SAT testing, and FI-mark certification.
PJ Control's revenue is generated through three streams: (1) industrial product reselling with margins across the 38+ brand portfolio with consolidated single-order procurement, (2) custom control panel/cabinet manufacturing as project-based hardware sales, and (3) technical consulting, system design, commissioning, and training (ATEX, machine safety, Siemens TIA Portal courses). Go-to-market is a hybrid of enterprise field sales, inside sales (phone/email), and a registered B2B e-commerce portal at pjc.fi, supplemented by seminars and training workshops across Finnish cities in partnership with principals such as Omron and SICK. Pricing is quote-based and product-specific; example unit prices range from €64 for a LOGO! Soft Comfort V9 software license to €5,014 for high-end ABB FEP632 pressure transmitters. The customer base spans district heating, pulp and paper, copper refining, food industry, and mining/metals (including Boliden Harjavalta).
PJ Control firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PJ Control
- Legal name
- PJ Control Oy
- Website
- https://pjc.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- PJ Control Oy is a Finnish industrial automation, electrical, and pneumatics distributor and control panel manufacturer serving industrial customers across Finland through five offices and a 38+ brand principal portfolio.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PJ Control industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Distribution
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
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Where PJ Control is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vantaa
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
PJ Control business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Product Sales and Reselling: PJ Control resells automation, electrical, and pneumatics products from 38+ international manufacturer principals (ABB, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Omron, SICK, Pilz, etc.) to industrial customers across Finland. Revenue is generated through product margins, with customers able to consolidate purchases from multiple brands through a single order.
- Custom Control Panel Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom electrical and automation control panels/cabinets at their Vantaa facility. Includes integration of PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and wiring. Revenue generated per project from design through delivery, with testing documentation (FAT/SAT).
- Technical Consulting and Engineering Services: Technical specification support, system design, commissioning, and training services bundled with product sales and panel manufacturing. Services include ATEX training, machine safety training, and Siemens/Oмрон certification courses.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Basic Starter Kit including PLC, power supply, signal board, and TIA Portal Step7 Basic license |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Siemens LOGO! 9 logic modules for simple automation applications |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ABB instrumentation products including pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and level transmitters |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
PJ Control product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PJ Control is an authorized Finnish distributor and systems integrator of industrial automation, electrical engineering, and pneumatic products from 38+ international manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth, SICK, Omron, Pilz, Festo, SMC, Phoenix Contact, Schneider Electric, Rittal, etc.). The company also designs and manufactures custom electrical and automation control panels/cabinets at its Vantaa facility, integrating PLCs, drives, IO-Link instrumentation, safety devices, and wiring with in-house FAT/SAT testing and FI-mark certification. It bundles these product reselling capabilities with technical consulting, system design, commissioning, and training services (ATEX, machine safety, Siemens TIA-S7).
Product overview
PJ Control is a Finnish industrial automation, electrical engineering, and pneumatics distributor and solutions provider. The company operates a multi-product, multi-brand portfolio organized into product categories (Automaatio/Automation, Instrumentointi/Instrumentation, Sähkökäytöt/Electric Drives, Anturit ja kytkimet/Sensors and Switches, Keskuskomponentit/Central Components, Koneturvatuotteet/Machine Safety, Hälytys- ja merkinantolaitteet/Alarm and Signaling, Kaapelit ja tarvikkeet/Cables and Accessories, Pneumatiikka/Pneumatics, Kehikot kaapit ja kotelot/Enclosures, Kiinteistöautomaatio/Building Automation, Työkalut mittalaitteet/Tools and Instruments) and four service lines (Product Sales and Technical Support, Electrical and Automation Cabinet Manufacturing, Automation and Service Solutions, Training). The company represents over 35 international brand principals (ABB, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, SICK, Omron, Schneider Electric, Pilz, Rittal, Phoenix Contact, Festo, SMC, Allen Bradley, Balluff, Eaton, Danfoss, and others) and manufactures custom electrical/automation cabinets at its own Vantaa facility. The product portfolio spans PLCs (Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, LOGO! 9, OMRON), drives (Danfoss VLT, Vacon), sensors (SICK, Balluff, IFM), instrumentation (ABB, Siemens), machine safety (Pilz, Schmersal), pneumatics (Festo, SMC), and supporting infrastructure components, unified through consolidated purchasing and integrated project delivery from a single partner.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Programmable Logic Controllers (Ohjelmoitavat logiikat) PLC systems including Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, S7-1500, S7-300, S7-400, Siemens LOGO! 9, Omron controllers, and Eaton EASY series, distributed for industrial machine and process automation applications.
- Distributed I/O and Industrial Networks (Hajautus I/O ja Teollisuusväylät) Distributed I/O modules and industrial communication networks for scalable sensor/actuator connection and field-level communication in automation systems.
- Human Machine Interfaces (Käyttöliittymät) Operator interfaces, touch panels, and HMI devices (including Siemens SIMATIC HMI) for visualizing and operating industrial automation systems.
- Industrial PCs (Teollisuus-PC) Industrial-grade computing platforms for automation, data acquisition, and control applications in demanding manufacturing environments.
- Remote Control Solutions (Etäohjaus) Remote control and remote access solutions for monitoring and controlling industrial automation systems from distant locations.
- Variable Frequency Drives (Taajuusmuuttajat) Variable frequency drives including Danfoss VLT, Vacon, and Bosch Rexroth units for controlling motor speed and torque in industrial applications.
- Soft Starters (Pehmokäynnistimet) Motor soft starters that gradually ramp up motor voltage to reduce mechanical stress and current surge during startup.
- Servo Drives (Servokäytöt) Servo drive systems for precise motion control in positioning, robotics, and high-accuracy manufacturing applications.
- Industrial Sensors and Switches (Anturit ja kytkimet) Proximity, motion, distance, LiDAR/radar, condition monitoring, process, machine vision, and mechanical limit switches from SICK, Balluff, IFM, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Wenglor.
- Control Panel Components (Keskuskomponentit) Time relays, circuit breakers, contactors, switches, connectors, thermal overload relays, motor protection switches, transformers, control switches, pushbuttons, indicator lights, panel meters, solid-state relays, terminal blocks, busbars, fuses, power switches, industrial relays, monitoring relays (including Thiim), signal converters, RCDs, power supplies, and overcurrent protection.
- Machine Safety Products (Koneturvatuotteet) Safety sensors and switches, safety relays, safety light curtains and light beams, safety laser scanners, and related safety devices for protecting personnel and machinery in industrial environments.
- Alarm and Signaling Devices (Hälytys- ja merkinantolaitteet) Industrial alarm systems, signal towers, beacons, and notification devices (including Werma products) for visual and audible process monitoring and safety alerting.
- Cables and Accessories (Kaapelit ja tarvikkeet) Industrial cables, connectors, and cable accessories — data/signal cables, control and power supply cables, conductors, and sockets/plugs from LAPP, Phoenix Contact, and SICK.
- Pneumatics (Pneumatiikka) Pneumatic components — air preparation units, cylinders, valves, gauges/sensors, accessories, and pumps from Festo and SMC Pneumatics.
- Enclosures, Cabinets and Housings (Kehikot, kaapit ja kotelot) Electronic enclosures, cabinets, and housings for electrical and automation equipment installations, including Rittal products.
- Building Automation (Kiinteistöautomaatio) Building automation solutions for controlling HVAC, lighting, and other building systems in commercial and industrial facilities.
- Tools, Measuring Instruments and Printers (Työkalut, mittalaitteet, tulostimet) Industrial tools, measuring instruments, calibration equipment, and printers (including Fluke products) for installation, maintenance, and documentation.
- Process Instrumentation (Instrumentointi) Pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement sensors and transmitters from ABB and Siemens, including IO-Link-enabled field devices for industrial process automation.
- Custom Electrical and Automation Cabinet Manufacturing (Sähkö- ja automaatiokeskusvalmistus) In-house design, assembly, FAT/SAT testing, FI-mark certification, and EPLAN documentation of custom electrical and automation control panels/cabinets at PJ Control's Vantaa facility.
- Industrial Product Sales and Technical Support (Teollisuuden tuotemyynti ja tekninen tuki) Reselling of industrial automation, electrical, and pneumatic products from 38+ manufacturer principals with expert technical support and consolidated multi-brand purchasing.
- Industrial Automation and Service Solutions (Teollisuuden automaatio- ja palveluratkaisut) Comprehensive automation and service solutions including system design, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support for industrial customers.
- Training and Skills Development (Koulutukset ja osaamisen kehittäminen) Professional training programs including ATEX training, machine safety training, Siemens TIA Portal courses, and product-specific training delivered across multiple Finnish cities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Single-order procurement across 38+ brands eliminates coordination complexity with multiple distributors
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Companies that use PJ Control
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
PJ Control technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
PJ Control partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Bosch RexrothcorePJ Control joined Bosch Rexroth's partner network as the first authorized partner in Finland. The partnership strengthens PJ Control's service capability in the electric drives and controls aftermarket segment, enabling more seamless and localized customer support. Bosch Rexroth brings broad technology expertise and innovative solutions combining automation, digitalization, and intelligent systems.
- SiemenscorePJ Control has a trusted partnership with Siemens, having developed a close working relationship. The company is an authorized Siemens distributor offering SIMATIC S7-1200 G2, S7-1500, LOGO! 9, instrumentation, and related automation products. They also offer Siemens training courses (TIA-S7-Service3) and organize Siemens-branded events.
- OmroncoreAuthorized Omron distributor offering programmable logic controllers, machine automation controllers, software (CX-One, Sysmac), and related automation products. PJ Control co-organizes Omron seminars and training events in Finland.
- SICKcoreAuthorized SICK distributor covering the full SICK product range including sensors, safety scanners, machine vision, and encoders. PJ Control co-organizes SICK machine vision days and workshops across Finnish cities.
- PilzcoreAuthorized Pilz distributor for safety relays, safety sensors, safety light curtains, and machine safety solutions in Finland.
- ABBcoreAuthorized ABB distributor offering instrumentation products including pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, and level transmitters for process industry applications.
- FestocoreAuthorized Festo distributor for pneumatics products including air preparation units, cylinders, valves, measuring instruments, and accessories.
- Phoenix ContactcoreAuthorized Phoenix Contact distributor for terminal blocks, power supplies, industrial communication, and automation components.
- Schneider ElectriccoreAuthorized Schneider Electric distributor covering automation, motor control, and electrical distribution products.
- EatonminorAuthorized Eaton distributor for electrical and automation components.
- RittalcoreAuthorized Rittal distributor for enclosures, cabinets, and enclosure climate control solutions.
- LAPP AutomaatiominorAuthorized LAPP distributor for industrial cables, cable glands, and connection technology.
- Boliden HarjavaltacoreCollaboration with Boliden Harjavalta, a major Finnish mining and metals processing company, for automation and safety solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
PJ Control competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Ahlsell: Leading Nordic MRO and industrial supplies distributor headquartered in Sweden with extensive Finnish operations; comparable to PJ Control in serving Finnish industrial customers with technical product ranges and project support, but with a much broader MRO catalog and larger branch network.
Direct peers
- Distrelec: European industrial automation and electronics distributor (now under RS Group) with strong Nordic presence; most directly comparable to PJ Control as a specialized automation/electrical component distributor serving industrial customers via catalog and online channels.
Others
- Turck: Industrial sensor, interface, and fieldbus manufacturer whose products PJ Control carries; comparable as a principal and adjacent participant in the Finnish industrial automation channel rather than a direct distributor competitor.
- Balluff: Industrial sensor and connectivity manufacturer whose products PJ Control distributes; comparable as an ecosystem participant and adjacent supplier in the Finnish automation channel rather than a direct competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Rexel (Finland): Global electrical and automation distributor with Finnish operations; comparable to PJ Control in selling automation, drives, and control products from major principals to industrial customers, but with a broader portfolio and larger field-sales organization.
- WAGO: Global interconnection and automation manufacturer (terminal blocks, I/O, controllers); comparable to PJ Control in overlapping Finnish automation and electrical infrastructure offerings, though competing as a manufacturer principal rather than a multi-brand distributor.
- RS Group (RS Components / RS Pro): Global industrial automation and electronics distributor with a strong e-commerce catalog model; comparable to PJ Control's B2B online store and broad automation product range, but operating at global scale across many more SKUs.
- Beckhoff Automation: Global PC-based automation and control manufacturer (PCs, PLCs, drives, I/O); comparable to PJ Control in the Finnish automation market through overlapping product categories (controllers, drives, I/O), but competing as a principal manufacturer rather than a distributor/integrator.
- Sonepar (Finland / Elektroskandia): Global electrical distribution leader operating in Finland through Elektroskandia; directly comparable to PJ Control as a multi-brand electrical and automation distributor serving industrial customers, but with vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- Würth (Finland): Global industrial supplies and MRO distributor with Finnish operations; comparable to PJ Control in selling technical products and providing field sales support to industrial customers, but focused more on fastening, tools, and consumables than pure automation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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PJ Control leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
PJ Control funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about PJ Control
What does PJ Control do?
PJ Control is an authorized Finnish distributor and systems integrator of industrial automation, electrical engineering, and pneumatic products from 38+ international manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth, SICK, Omron, Pilz, Festo, SMC, Phoenix Contact, Schneider Electric, Rittal, etc.). The company also designs and manufactures custom electrical and automation control panels/cabinets at its Vantaa facility, integrating PLCs, drives, IO-Link instrumentation, safety devices, and wiring with in-house FAT/SAT testing and FI-mark certification. It bundles these product reselling capabilities with technical consulting, system design, commissioning, and training services (ATEX, machine safety, Siemens TIA-S7).
Is PJ Control a public or private company?
PJ Control is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PJ Control founded?
PJ Control was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is PJ Control based?
PJ Control is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does PJ Control make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Product Sales and Reselling is the primary driver. The others are custom Control Panel Manufacturing and technical Consulting and Engineering Services.
Who are PJ Control's main competitors?
Ahlsell is listed as a regional player. Distrelec is listed as a direct peer. Others are Turck and Balluff. Broad incumbents are Rexel (Finland), WAGO, RS Group (RS Components / RS Pro), Beckhoff Automation, Sonepar (Finland / Elektroskandia) and Würth (Finland).
Does PJ Control have an API?
No public API is recorded for PJ Control.
What industry is PJ Control in?
PJ Control's product category is Industrial Automation Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAH, Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers), with a secondary code of IMAGABAG, Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3569.