Patric Concept

What Patric Concept does

Patric Concept SA is a privately held Swiss industrial automation and custom machine manufacturer headquartered in Colombier, Canton of Neuchâtel, founded in 2001 and operating from a 3,500 m² production facility. The company engineers, programs, and commissions bespoke industrial automation systems — including robotic cells, palletizers, special machines, test machines, recycling plants, and conveyor systems — alongside a productized portfolio of industrial cleaning equipment sold under the Horiane (solvent-based) and Cleana (detergent-based) sub-brands, complemented by an ATEX-certified hot-air dryer for hazardous environments. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales, with a single point of contact managing projects from needs analysis through commissioning and after-sales service, and its primary verticals are watchmaking, MedTech, and pharmaceuticals, with additional exposure to chemicals, biotechnology, food, tobacco, and luxury goods.

The business model combines professional services (engineering, programming, after-sales) with hardware sales of both custom and productized equipment, with pricing provided on a project-quote basis rather than via public rate cards. The customer base is dominated by Swiss and global enterprise groups — including Swatch Group, OMEGA, Audemars Piguet, Richemont, Tudor, Breitling, Blancpain, Novartis, Takeda, BASF, DuPont, Nestle, Philip Morris, and Gucci — accessed primarily through direct relationships, trade-show presence (SSC, SIAMS, EPHJ), and earned media in specialized industry publications. The company is independently owned, has no disclosed institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no subsidiaries, and operates as a stable, mature SME with 11-50 employees.

Name

Patric Concept

Legal name

Patric concept SA

Website

https://patric.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patric Concept SA is a Swiss industrial automation and custom machine manufacturer serving enterprise customers in watchmaking, MedTech, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotech, and food via direct sales from its Colombier headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Custom Machinery

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Custom machinery
• Robotic systems
• Engineering services
• Cleaning machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombier

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering & Automation Services: Full-cycle engineering services from needs analysis to commissioning, providing custom industrial automation solutions
2. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom industrial machines including cleaning systems, palletizers, robotic installations, test machines, and conveyor systems
3. After-Sales Service: Post-sale service and maintenance for installed equipment and systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Patric Concept designs, manufactures, and commissions custom industrial automation systems and specialized machines for major industrial groups in watchmaking, MedTech, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and food sectors. Its product portfolio includes industrial cleaning machines (Horiane solvent range, Cleana detergent range, ATEX-certified dryers), palletizers, robotic installations, special machines, test machines, recycling plants, and conveyor systems, supported by end-to-end engineering, programming, and after-sales services.

Product overview

Patric Concept is an engineering and automation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial solutions organized around engineering services and technology products. Their engineering services include engineering consulting, industrial automation solutions, programming and software development, and after-sales service support. Their technology products encompass industrial cleaning machines (including the Horiane solvent-based range and Cleana detergent-based range, plus ATEX-certified hot-air dryers), palletizers, robotic systems, special custom machines, test machines, recycling plants, and conveyor belt systems. The company operates across multiple sectors including watchmaking, MedTech, chemicals, biotechnology, food, and pharmaceuticals, providing both standard product lines and fully customized solutions built to client specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Horiane: Horiane range for solvent cleaning in washing machines
• Cleana
• ATEX Dryer

Products and services

• Engineering Services
• Automation and Industrial Solutions Industrial automation solutions designed to meet market demands for speed, flexibility, and quality across manufacturing environments.
• Programming and Software Software development and programming services for industrial automation systems, supporting control and integration of delivered equipment.
• After-Sales Service Post-sale support and maintenance service for delivered industrial systems and equipment.
• Industrial Cleaning Machines (Horiane, Cleana, and ATEX ranges) Industrial washing machines including the Horiane solvent-based range, the Cleana detergent-based range, and ATEX-certified hot-air dryers and washing machines for hazardous and explosive environments, serving watchmaking, MedTech, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Palletizers Palletizing systems for automated stacking and packaging operations in industrial production lines.
• Robotic Systems / Robotic Installations Custom robotic installations and automation systems for industrial applications requiring flexible, automated handling and processing.
• Special Machines Custom-designed special-purpose machines developed for unique industrial requirements when no standard market solution exists.
• Test Machines Testing machines for quality control and validation of industrial processes and manufactured components.
• Recycling Plants Recycling plant installations for industrial waste management and resource recovery integrated into manufacturing operations.
• Conveyor Belts and Conveyors Transport belt systems and conveyors for material handling and production line integration across industrial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full project lifecycle support from analysis through commissioning with single contact

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and robotics conglomerate. Competes broadly with Patric Concept in custom automation, robotics, and packaging line integration, but at vastly greater scale and with a global service network.
• Dürr AG: Global industrial automation group with strong positions in painting, surface finishing, and environmental technology. Overlaps with Patric Concept's cleaning/finishing equipment and end-of-line automation at a much larger scale.
• KUKA AG: Global industrial robotics and systems integrator serving automotive, electronics, MedTech, and pharma. Directly comparable on robotic installations and automated production lines, but at much larger scale and broader geography.

Direct peers

• Mikron Group: Swiss industrial automation specialist serving MedTech, pharma, and automotive with custom assembly and test systems. Closely comparable Swiss heritage, vertical mix, and bespoke automation model to Patric Concept.
• Swisslog: Swiss-headquartered provider of intralogistics automation, conveyors, palletizing, and robotic systems. Closely comparable on palletizing and conveyor product lines and Swiss automation heritage, with a larger installed base.
• Manz AG: German industrial automation specialist delivering custom assembly lines, robotics, and wet-chemical process equipment to electronics, MedTech, and energy storage. Closely mirrors Patric Concept's full-lifecycle custom machine model.
• Tornos SA: Swiss manufacturer of precision turning machines and automated production systems, heavily exposed to the watchmaking and MedTech industries. Highly comparable customer base and Swiss precision-automation positioning.
• Bürkle GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial surface treatment, coating, and cleaning/drying systems. Directly comparable to Patric Concept's Horiane and Cleana cleaning machine lines and ATEX dryer for watchmaking, MedTech, and pharma applications.
• Stäubli: Swiss-headquartered mechatronics and industrial robotics provider with strong positions in pharma, MedTech, and watchmaking-adjacent precision manufacturing. Comparable on robotic installations and Swiss-engineered automation.
• Ferag: Swiss provider of conveying, sortation, and material handling systems for industrial and intralogistics applications. Directly comparable to Patric Concept's conveyor and palletizing product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PatricConceptSA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/PatricConcept
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patric-concept-sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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