ESD
ESD Elektro Systemtechnik Dargun GmbH is a German engineering services and automation systems integrator, founded 1993 in Dargun, delivering multi-platform PLC automation, electrical engineering, and worldwide commissioning for industrial and municipal customers via Siemens, B&R, and ABB OEM partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersDargun, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ESD does
ESD Elektro Systemtechnik Dargun GmbH is a privately held German engineering services and automation systems integrator founded in 1993 and headquartered in Dargun, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The company delivers electrical engineering, control and automation technology, plant engineering, and distribution/service of automation hardware for industrial and municipal customers across Germany, with on-site commissioning capability extending to China, Sweden, the USA, Brazil, the Czech Republic, and Greece.
The company's technical core is multi-platform automation expertise spanning Siemens (S5, S7, TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7), B&R (Automation Studio, APROL), and ABB (Automation Builder, CS31) programmable logic controllers, complemented by ECAD/MCAD proficiency in EPLAN P8, WSCAD, and Autodesk tools, plus 3D printing/additive manufacturing and in-house prototype production of electronic assemblies. It holds OEM partner status with Siemens AG and authorized distribution/service partnerships with B&R and ABB, and participates in publicly funded R&D projects on machine learning for industrial applications in cooperation with universities and industrial partners.
ESD generates revenue through four streams: (1) engineering and design services including planning, project management, special measurement technology development, switchgear design, and PLC/software application development on a project-based professional services basis; (2) resale of Siemens, B&R, and ABB automation components under authorized distribution agreements; (3) on-site and worldwide commissioning plus remote diagnostics and maintenance under service contracts; and (4) in-house prototype and small-batch electronic production. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct inquiries, reference project credibility, and long-tenured customer relationships, with no public pricing, e-commerce, or paid marketing channels. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified (DNV GL) and is led by managing director Dirk Westphal.
ESD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ESD
- Legal name
- ESD Elektro Systemtechnik Dargun GmbH
- Website
- https://esd-dargun.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ESD Elektro Systemtechnik Dargun GmbH is a German engineering services and automation systems integrator, founded 1993 in Dargun, delivering multi-platform PLC automation, electrical engineering, and worldwide commissioning for industrial and municipal customers via Siemens, B&R, and ABB OEM partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ESD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Services
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance (IMAIACAE), Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)
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Where ESD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dargun
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ESD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineering and Design Services: Engineering services including planning, project management, development of special measurement technology, switchgear design, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and PLC/software application development. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services.
- Automation Systems Product Sales: Resale and distribution of Siemens, B&R, and ABB automation components including PLCs, operator panels, switches, and associated cabling. Revenue is generated through product sales as an authorized OEM and distribution partner.
- Commissioning and Field Services: On-site and worldwide commissioning of customer plants, remote diagnostics and maintenance services. Revenue generated through service contracts and billable engineering hours.
- Prototype and Small-batch Production: Prototype production of electronic devices and assemblies to validate proprietary automation and measurement solutions, either in-house or through system partners.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
ESD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ESD GmbH provides electrical engineering, control and automation technology services to industrial and municipal customers, including electrical planning, development of special measurement technology, switchgear design, PLC and HMI software programming, prototype production of electronic devices, and worldwide on-site commissioning of customer plants. As an authorized OEM and distribution partner for Siemens, B&R, and ABB, the company also resells automation components (PLCs, operator panels, I/O systems, cabling) alongside its engineering services, complemented by remote diagnostics and maintenance via service contracts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Electrical Engineering Planning and Project Management
Quantifiable outcome
- Process control system with up to 100 remote telemetry stations managed by a single operator system.
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ESD
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ESD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature4 records
ESD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.
- Universität Rostock – Lehrstuhl für MikrofluidikminorResearch consortium project AI-AM (Forschungsverbundprojekt) co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE), running January 2020 – December 2022. Focus on AI-driven intelligent quality assurance.
- Friedrich-Aufzüge GmbH & Co. KGminorR&D cooperation project (FuE-Kooperationsprojekt) co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), running August 2018 – July 2020. Project involved machine learning applications for elevator systems.
- Siemens AGcoreESD GmbH is an OEM and service distributor of Siemens AG, selling the full portfolio of programmable logic controllers (SPS), process control technology, and associated system cabling. Siemens software tools (Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7, Starter/Startdrive) are used for customer project development.
- B&R Industrie-Elektronik GmbHcoreESD GmbH is a Qualified Partner of B&R, distributing the full range of industrial PCs, control systems (PLC/SPS), and I/O systems, and providing sales, support, and training. B&R Automation Studio and APROL software are used in customer projects.
- ABB AGminorESD GmbH is a sales and service partner for ABB automation technology, particularly the CS31 micro-controller series, and distributes the full ABB industrial automation portfolio including PLCs, operator panels, and switches.
- DMT GmbH (Demminer Maschinenbau Technik)moderateOngoing project cooperation for production line automation and SPS programming in China. ESD provides PLC programming and commissioning for DMT's manufacturing equipment in Shanghai, Yantai, and Nanjing. Also collaborated on microscope control system development.
- Spezialmaschinenbau ReichenbachminorProject cooperation for steel mesh turning and stacking machines. ESD developed control systems for Baustahlmattenwender and Baustahlmattenstappler, with on-site commissioning in Prag (Czech Republic) and Recife (Brazil).
- Eisenmann GmbHmoderateRepeated cooperation on electric overhead conveyor (EHB) systems. ESD provided programming and commissioning for multiple project phases at IKEA Dortmund and other sites, including Sweden.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ESD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sigmatek GmbH & Co KG: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer and integrator of modular automation systems (PLC, HMI, drives) with a similar mid-sized European profile, combining proprietary products with engineering services for industrial customers.
- Bachmann electronic GmbH: German/Austrian automation specialist focused on PLC, HMI, and control solutions for industrial and renewable energy applications. Comparable as a mid-sized European automation vendor with both product and integration offerings.
- Heitec AG: German automation system integrator offering PLC programming, control cabinet manufacturing, and turnkey automation solutions for industrial customers. Closely comparable in business model, customer profile, and scale to ESD.
- Pilz GmbH & Co. KG: German automation company specializing in safe automation, control systems, and sensor technology. Comparable mid-sized European player with strong engineering services and project execution culture.
Broad incumbents
- Lenze SE: German-headquartered global automation and drive technology company with engineering services and a broad product portfolio. Larger and more diversified than ESD, but operates in the same automation and motion control space.
- KUKA AG: Major German-headquartered robotics and automation integrator with extensive systems integration services. While much larger, KUKA competes for the same plant-engineering and industrial automation project work that ESD targets.
- Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG: Large German electrical engineering and automation vendor with PLC, I/O, and industrial connectivity products. Much larger than ESD but a reference competitor for industrial automation projects and integrator partner.
- Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG: German PC-based control and automation specialist offering PLC, motion, and IoT products used by integrators including ESD-class firms. Comparable technology stack overlap, though Beckhoff is a platform vendor rather than a pure integrator.
- Wago Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG: German electrical interconnection and automation company with PLC and I/O product lines used by systems integrators. Comparable customer overlap in industrial and infrastructure automation projects.
Regional players
- Schmersal Group: German industrial safety and switchgear specialist with comparable focus on DIN/VDE standards compliance and integration services for industrial and infrastructure customers in the DACH region.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ESD social profiles
Digital presenceESD financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ESD leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ESD funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ESD M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ESD
What does ESD do?
ESD GmbH provides electrical engineering, control and automation technology services to industrial and municipal customers, including electrical planning, development of special measurement technology, switchgear design, PLC and HMI software programming, prototype production of electronic devices, and worldwide on-site commissioning of customer plants. As an authorized OEM and distribution partner for Siemens, B&R, and ABB, the company also resells automation components (PLCs, operator panels, I/O systems, cabling) alongside its engineering services, complemented by remote diagnostics and maintenance via service contracts.
Is ESD a public or private company?
ESD is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ESD founded?
ESD was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ESD based?
ESD is headquartered in Dargun, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ESD make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Engineering and Design Services are the primary driver. The others are automation Systems Product Sales, commissioning and Field Services and prototype and Small-batch Production.
Who are ESD's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sigmatek GmbH & Co KG, Bachmann electronic GmbH, Heitec AG and Pilz GmbH & Co. KG. Broad incumbents are Lenze SE, KUKA AG, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG and Wago Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Schmersal Group is listed as a regional player.
Does ESD have an API?
No public API is recorded for ESD.
What industry is ESD in?
ESD's product category is Industrial Automation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGABAK, Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits), with a secondary code of IMAIACAE, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance. Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 7373.