What Riwo does

Riwo Engineering B.V. is a privately held Dutch system integrator, headquartered in Oldenzaal, that designs, builds, and services industrial automation, mobile machine control, and process control systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders. The company employs 80+ multidisciplinary engineers across Controls, Hardware, Application and Robotics, Systems, Project Management, and Assembly functions, and operates from a single Dutch site with two corporate entities (Riwo Engineering B.V. and RIWO Systems B.V.) under family ownership.

The company's technology stack is organized around three proprietary platforms: RIMOTE for OT/IT digitalization and remote service, RIBOTIC for robotics and AI applied to production machines operating autonomously in unstructured environments, and RINEWABLE for electrification of mobile machines, energy management, and thermal energy storage. These platforms sit atop a modular building-block philosophy combining proprietary software libraries, hardware design macros, and assembly standards, which the company uses to balance standardization with project-specific customization. Implementation languages and infrastructure include C#, C++, ROS2, WPF, React, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes, with multi-vendor PLC platform expertise (Siemens, Sigmatek, Codesys, B&R, IFM, WEBIQ) and compliance against ISA88 and IEC 62443.

Riwo generates revenue primarily through custom system integration projects billed on milestone terms (50% at start, 40% at delivery, 10% at acceptance), supplemented by control panel production and assembly, plus recurring servitization revenue from maintenance contracts, training, and RIMOTE-based remote monitoring. It serves four primary verticals — Agri, Industrie (industrial machines, AGVs, automotive), Proces (biogas, food and beverage, water treatment), and Energie (electrification and energy storage) — with active projects delivered to customers in Europe and CSA/UL certified panels shipped to North America. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales, anchored by innovation workshops (RIWOLUTION) developed with Innovatiegilde and supported by referral-driving relationships with regional research partners including TValley, Saxion, University of Twente, and Wageningen University and Research.

Name

Riwo

Legal name

Riwo Engineering B.V.

Website

https://riwo.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Riwo Engineering B.V. is a Dutch family-owned system integrator that designs and builds industrial automation, mobile machine control, and process control solutions for OEM and machine builder customers across agriculture, industry, process, and energy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation System Integration

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Proportional & Servo Hydraulics (Electrohydraulic Valves, Servo Systems) (IMAHAGAF), Substation Automation Systems (SAS), RTUs & HMI (EUADACAF)

Keywords

• Industrial automation integration
• Machine control systems
• Process control engineering
• OT/IT digitalization platform
• Robotic system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldenzaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Integration Projects: Custom engineering and integration of industrial automation, digitalisation, and robotisation systems. Project-based delivery from design through commissioning. Revenue recognised on project milestones (50% at start, 40% at delivery, 10% after acceptance).
2. Control Panel Production: Production, assembly, testing and supply of control panels/systems. Includes hardware engineering (EPLAN), panel building, and field assembly services.
3. Servitisation Services: Ongoing service, maintenance, training, specification management, inspections, and remote control services. Includes RIMOTE platform subscriptions for remote access and monitoring. Project management and lifecycle support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RIWO is a system integrator that engineers and delivers industrial automation, mobile machine control, and process control systems for OEM and machine builder customers. It packages its engineering services and control panel production around three proprietary technology platforms: RIMOTE (OT/IT digitalization and remote service), RIBOTIC (robotics and AI for unstructured environments), and RINEWABLE (electrification and energy management), supported by a modular building block library and full lifecycle servitization.

Product overview

RIWO is a system integrator specializing in industrial automation, mobile machine control, and process control. The company operates a platform-based approach built on three technology pillars: RIMOTE (digitalization and OT/IT integration), RIBOTIC (robotics and AI for autonomous systems), and RINEWABLE (sustainability and energy solutions). These platforms are complemented by four core services: Innovation (RIWOLUTION workshops), System Integration, Production (control panels and assemblies), and Servitization (service, training, and remote support). The platform architecture enables modular, reusable building blocks combined with customer-specific customization, allowing efficient project delivery while maintaining flexibility for unique requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIWOLUTION: Innovation workshop program to help accelerate innovation projects for machine builders, developed in partnership with Innovatiegilde
• RIMOTE
• RIBOTIC
• RINEWABLE

Products and services

• RIMOTE Platform Digitalization platform that integrates industrial automation (OT) with information technology (IT), enabling remote control, monitoring, and management of machines and systems through a Windows application and web portal for OEM and machine builder customers.
• RIBOTIC Platform Robotics and AI platform focused on robotizing production machines in unstructured environments, enabling autonomous task execution in the presence of humans and animals through artificial intelligence, sensor integration, and robot programming for OEM customers.
• RINEWABLE Platform Sustainability platform providing solutions for energy reduction, emission reduction, and renewable energy, including electrification of mobile machines, energy management, and thermal energy storage for industrial and off-highway customers.
• RIWOLUTION Innovation Workshop Program Structured innovation workshop program that helps customers explore sustainability or robotics challenges, calculate solutions (such as battery capacity), and develop concepts using platform building blocks, culminating in a 2-day intensive workshop that produces concept visualisation and technical design documentation.
• System Integration Engineering Engineering and integration service that designs, develops, and commissions industrial automation, digitalization, and robotization systems for OEM and machine builder customers, combining systems, controls, hardware, and robotics expertise under one project.
• Control Panel Production Production, assembly, testing, and supply of industrial control panels and systems, including hardware engineering via EPLAN, panel building, and field assembly services, with CSA/UL-certified panels delivered to customers worldwide.
• Servitization (Lifecycle Services) Ongoing lifecycle service covering project management, maintenance, training, specification management, inspections, and remote control via the RIMOTE platform, providing recurring managed-service revenue for delivered automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced time-to-market through modular building blocks and proven libraries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Leap (The Innovation Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeap supports RIWO in identifying and accessing relevant subsidy opportunities at regional, national, and European levels. The team understands the subsidy landscape and associated regulations, helping RIWO navigate funding programmes for innovation projects.
• TValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTValley is an important cooperation network for practice-oriented research in the East Netherlands region. RIWO is an active member contributing to regional technology development and innovation. The partnership facilitates knowledge sharing between researchers, students, and technology companies.
• SaxioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxion University of Applied Sciences provides educational partnership and practical research collaboration. Partnership enables knowledge sharing with researchers and students, ensuring relevant education that prepares students for current and future industry challenges.
• University of Twente (UT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Twente provides research partnership and knowledge development collaboration. Partnership focuses on open innovation and cooperation with Twente technology companies for technology development acceleration.
• Wageningen University & Research (WUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWUR provides agricultural technology research partnership. Collaboration focuses on agricultural robotics, autonomous systems, and food production innovation including fruit picking robots and agricultural automation.
• InnovatiegildecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Innovatiegilde to develop the RIWOLUTION innovation methodology based on their TIP method. Partnership enables systematic approach to early innovation phases for machine builders, bringing structure to IDEE and CONCEPT phases.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd. Global automation leader with broad portfolio of robotics, process automation, and motion control. Relevant as both a competitor (industrial automation services) and a technology supplier whose products RIWO integrates into customer solutions.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy management major with EcoStruxure platform covering PLCs, drives, and energy management. Competes with RIWO in both automation and energy/electrification domains.
• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation platform vendor offering Logix PLCs, FactoryTalk software, and lifecycle services. Represents a competing integrated platform choice for RIWO's customers in discrete and process manufacturing.
• Siemens AG: Global industrial automation incumbent offering PLCs, drives, industrial software, and digitalization platforms (TIA Portal, MindSphere). Competes with RIWO on Siemens PLC integration and is an alternative single-vendor choice RIWO customers could pick instead.

Regional players

• Batenburg Techniek: Dutch industrial automation and electrical engineering group providing system integration, control panels, and industrial software. Similar Dutch regional positioning, system integration model, and control panel production capability.

Direct peers

• ATS Corporation: Canadian industrial automation integrator delivering custom factory automation, robotics, and process control systems to global manufacturers. Closely matches RIWO's project-based system integration, control systems, and robotic cell delivery model.
• AWL-Techniek: Dutch machine builder and integrator delivering automated production lines, welding systems, and robotic solutions for OEM customers. Comparable in system integration model, manufacturing customers, and Dutch high-tech manufacturing focus.
• ICT Group N.V. Dutch industrial automation and IT services company providing system integration, control systems, and software for industrial customers. Closely matches RIWO in geography, system integration business model, and OEM/machine builder customer base.

Emerging players

• TGW Logistics Group: European intralogistics automation specialist building automated warehouses, AGVs, and robotic systems. Overlaps with RIWO's AGV, internal logistics, and industrial robotics capabilities for distribution and manufacturing customers.

Others

• Festo AG: German automation components and solutions provider supplying pneumatics, electric drives, and industrial automation training. Related as an automation ecosystem participant and technology supplier relevant to RIWO's motion/control work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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