What Jonas Metals Software does

Jonas Metals Software is a privately held niche ERP vendor focused exclusively on the metals distribution and processing industry. The company operates two core product tiers: Prof.IT ERP for small and mid-sized metal businesses and iMetal ERP for large, multi-site, multi-currency/multi-language enterprise operations. Both products are built on a Java-based architecture supporting cloud and on-premise deployment and integrate modules across selling and CRM, dimensional inventory and traceability, processing and production, purchasing and planning, logistics and despatch, and finance/reporting. Domain-specific capabilities include multi-dimensional inventory tracking by heat, lot, length, weight and thickness; native support for slitting, cut-to-length, de-coiling, shearing, sawing, beam cambering and Blanchard grinding; real-time costing with margin-floor alerts; automated certification and conformance tracking; and a CBAM carbon-traceability module linking heat/lot data to CO₂ per tonne.

The company traces its origins to 1985 as Metalogic Ltd., acquired MCMS and PCI in 2005, expanded internationally in 2010, and was acquired by Jonas Software (a division of Constellation Software Inc.) and rebranded as Jonas Metals in 2015. It now operates from a UK headquarters in Wallingford, Oxfordshire with a North American operational hub via parent entity Gary Jonas Computing Ltd. in Markham, Ontario, plus regional sales coverage in the USA. Reported scale signals include 5,000+ daily users, 100+ customers across the metal supply chain, and customers in over 30 countries.

Revenue is generated through quote-based annual subscription licensing for Prof.IT and iMetal (with concurrent licensing for globally distributed organizations), professional services for structured implementation, and ongoing support under a 'Software for Life' maintenance policy that bundles upgrades into the standard maintenance fee. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated regional account managers in UK/Europe, Canada and the USA; there is no self-serve, channel-partner or PLG motion. The company has disclosed AI/ML features embedded in iMetal — including dynamic coil-to-sheet nesting, demand forecasting, predictive maintenance and AI-driven scheduling — that operate on proprietary structured operational data.

Name

Jonas Metals Software

Legal name

JONAS SOFTWARE UK HOLDINGS, INC D.B.A. JONAS METALS SOFTWARE

Website

https://jonasmetals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jonas Metals Software provides vertical ERP (iMetal Enterprise, Prof.IT SME) purpose-built for metal service centres, stockists, traders and fabricators, with native dimensional inventory, processing control, traceability, CBAM compliance and multi-currency/multi-language support, sold via regional enterprise field sales across the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical ERP Software for the Metals Industry

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Metals ERP software
• Metal service center software
• Metal processing software
• Metal inventory traceability
• Metals industry ERP

Headquarters

HQ city

La Palma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licensing: Jonas Metals generates revenue through licensing its ERP software (Prof.IT for SME and iMetal for Enterprise tiers). The company operates a 'Software for Life' maintenance policy where major product upgrades are included at no additional cost beyond the standard maintenance fee, providing ongoing value and client retention. Licensing includes concurrent licensing options for globally positioned companies.
2. Professional Services & Implementation: The Professional Services Team provides structured ERP implementation including process review, collaborative workshops, system configuration, training, go-live support, and tailored enhancements. Revenue is generated through implementation and consulting fees.
3. Ongoing Support & Customer Success: Dedicated support team providing troubleshooting, enhancements, and ongoing optimization. Customer Happiness Ratings are collected for all resolved support cases. Support coverage includes standard business hours plus out-of-hours support for critical issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jonas Metals Software provides vertical-specific ERP solutions for the metals industry, covering inventory traceability, processing, costing, production scheduling, and scrap management. Its two flagship products are Prof.IT (targeted at SMEs and smaller metals businesses) and iMetal (a comprehensive enterprise suite for larger metal service centers and processors). The software is sold to metal service centers, processors, and distributors that require deep metals-industry functionality rather than generic ERP.

Product overview

Jonas Metals Software offers a portfolio of ERP solutions specifically designed for the metals industry. The product line includes two core ERP platforms: Prof.IT ERP (SME Edition) for small to medium-sized businesses and iMetal ERP (Enterprise) for large-scale operations. The company also provides the EMS eDocument System for automated document delivery, and a Mobile Solution for real-time operational access. All products are built on Java technology and support cloud-based deployment with global access capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prof.IT Prof.IT is a metals-industry ERP solution targeted at small and mid-sized metals service centers, processors, and distributors, providing core metals functionality including inventory, processing, costing, traceability, and production scheduling in a vertical-specific package.
• iMetal iMetal is an enterprise-grade metals ERP suite for large metal service centers, multi-site processors, and metals distributors, providing end-to-end coverage of procurement, processing, production, inventory, traceability, costing, scrap management, and finance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ daily users across 100+ metal business customers globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WorkWise: WorkWise (formerly Open Systems, Inc.) provides ERP software purpose-built for metals distribution, service centers, and processing — historically a direct rival to Metalogic/Jonas Metals. Overlapping product scope (inventory, processing, traceability) and customer segment make it the most direct comparable in the North American metals ERP market.
• Aptean: Aptean offers industry-specific ERP suites including Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP for metals processors, service centers, and distributors. It is the closest direct competitor in the vertical metals ERP niche, with comparable domain specialization and mid-market to enterprise customer focus.
• VAI (Vormittag Associates): VAI provides S2K Enterprise software with strong metals and hardlines distribution functionality, including multi-dimensional inventory and processing workflows. It competes head-to-head with Jonas Metals in mid-market metal service centers, particularly where deep distribution and warehouse features are required.
• Bluestreak | Deacom: Deacom by Bluestreak is an ERP purpose-built for process and batch manufacturers including metals processors, heat treaters, and specialty metals producers. Its single-instance ERP architecture and built-in MES target the same operational pain points (processing, traceability, quality) that Jonas Metals addresses in the iMetal platform.

Broad incumbents

• Epicor: Epicor's Kinetic ERP serves metals manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution as part of a broader mid-market industrial portfolio. While not metals-exclusive, it competes on procurement, inventory, and shop floor execution against Jonas Metals' iMetal platform, particularly for larger mid-market customers.
• IFS: IFS Cloud is a vertically-positioned ERP serving aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial service verticals that overlap with Jonas Metals' aerospace alloys and metals processing segments. It competes for larger enterprise accounts with broader asset and project management capabilities beyond pure distribution.
• Infor: Infor's CloudSuite Industrial (formerly Syteline) and Distribution SX.e products target metals manufacturers and distributors with industry templates. As a much larger incumbent, Infor competes on platform breadth and ecosystem rather than deep metals specialization, but is a frequent shortlist rival in larger deals.
• SAP: SAP Business One and S/4HANA serve metals manufacturing and distribution customers globally, particularly larger enterprises. SAP competes on global scale, compliance depth, and finance integration rather than metals-specific processing logic, but remains a frequent competitor in enterprise replacement cycles.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management serves metals manufacturers and distributors as part of Microsoft's broad enterprise platform. While not metals-specialized, it competes on platform economics, ecosystem, and AI integration against vertical players like Jonas Metals for greenfield ERP decisions.

Emerging players

• Acumatica: Acumatica Cloud ERP offers distribution and manufacturing editions with modern cloud-native architecture, increasingly competing in the mid-market metals and industrial distribution space. While not metals-specialized, its pricing model and partner channel challenge Jonas Metals' direct enterprise GTM in the SME segment where Prof.IT competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/metalogicltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jonas-software

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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