WHS-Handling

What WHS-Handling does

WHS-Handling spol. s r.o. is a Czech industrial automation integrator founded in 2000 and headquartered in Třanovice, operating as part of the Swiss JAG Group through its parent company R. WICK AG. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions robotic cells and production-line automation primarily for plastics (injection moulding) and mechanical engineering manufacturers, employing a team of 11-50 staff and serving customers directly across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, with global export reach facilitated through the parent network.

The product portfolio spans three complementary lines: (i) standardised compact robotic cells for machine feeding and parts handling, (ii) custom-made turnkey automation solutions for complex production lines, and (iii) proprietary software including the IPM (Intelligent Production Management) three-layer suite, CMS (Cell Management System), and DACOS. Technical architecture integrates third-party industrial hardware — KUKA and Stäubli six-axis robots, B&R and Siemens PLCs, Zenon HMI/SCADA, and COGNEX machine vision — with WHS-Handling's own software layer, supporting a 'One Button Solution' concept that minimises operator involvement in machine setup, default-parameter selection, and fault handling.

Revenue is generated through project-based custom equipment sales, multi-year warranty and post-warranty service contracts, and licensing of proprietary software (IPM, CMS, DACOS). Pricing is quote-based per project under multi-year contracts, with the sales motion run as enterprise field sales requiring 3-4 days per week of on-site customer engagement. Public reference customers include Swarovski, Fisher, ATQ, ABB, Preciz, Magnetfinish, and Mikrogeometrie (WICK), spanning luxury goods, electronics, automotive, and precision manufacturing. ISO 9001:2015 certification (renewed 2024-2027) and KUKA partner status anchor the company's quality and vendor-credibility positioning.

Name

WHS-Handling

Legal name

WHS-Handling spol. s r.o.

Website

https://whs.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WHS-Handling spol. s r.o. is a Czech industrial automation integrator founded in 2000, designing robotic cells, custom production-line solutions, and proprietary IPM/CMS/DACOS software for plastics and mechanical engineering manufacturers, operating across Central Europe with global reach via parent R. WICK AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Robotics Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial robotics automation
• Custom robotic cells
• Manufacturing automation systems
• Robotic system integration
• Production line automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Trebovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Equipment Sales: Design, manufacturing, and installation of custom robotic cells, production lines, and single-purpose machines. Project-based revenue with full lifecycle from study through installation and service.
2. Proprietary Software Licensing: IPM, CMS, and DACOS software solutions for production management and control. Modular application for production control in robotic cells.
3. Compact Robotic Cells: Standardized compact robotic cells offered as pre-arranged modular solutions for various applications.
4. Warranty and Post-Warranty Service: Service and maintenance for installed equipment including assembly and service support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WHS-Handling designs, manufactures, and integrates industrial robotic automation solutions for manufacturing enterprises. The core offering includes compact standardized robotic cells, tailor-made production line automation (especially for plastic injection moulding and mechanical engineering), and a proprietary software suite (IPM, CMS, DACOS) for production management and control. The company delivers full-lifecycle projects from feasibility study and computer simulation through construction, software development, manufacturing, assembly, and after-sales service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compact Robotic Cells Pre-engineered standardized robotic cells for feeding material or semi-finished products into production machines and removing finished products. Equipped with standard dispensers and supplemented with measuring, testing, assembling, and packaging equipment. Designed for industrial manufacturers needing flexible automation.
• Custom-made Solution Tailor-made automation solutions for plastic industry injection moulding machines and complex production lines in mechanical engineering, including robotized workplaces, assembly, testing, labelling, and packaging systems. Targeted at manufacturers with complex, custom automation needs.
• Software Solution Comprehensive software portfolio including PLC systems (B&R, Siemens), HMI/SCADA visualization (Zenon), Windows applications using modern object-oriented languages and SQL databases, and the One Button Solution concept for automated machine operation. Serves industrial manufacturers needing production software.
• IPM (Intelligent Production Management) Three-layer proprietary software suite for production management: IPM Factory (order flow, resource planning, ERP connection), IPM Cell (task scheduling, parallel order execution), and IPM Executor (real-time machine/robot control, hardware interfacing, data acquisition). Designed for Industry 4.0 smart factory production control.
• CMS (Cell Management System) Proprietary control system for managing production lines, facilitating programme management, creation and editing of manufacturing requests, ERP interconnection, and autonomous operation of machines and equipment. For manufacturers running complex production lines.
• DACOS Proprietary software product for production line control, developed and continuously innovated. Used alongside CMS for production line automation.
• PLC Modular System Pre-arranged modular PLC system with specific machine functions enabling rapid delivery of robust PLC software solutions. For manufacturers needing standardized PLC-based machine control.
• Warranty and Post-Warranty Service Service and maintenance for installed automation equipment including assembly support and ongoing technical service. Provided through dedicated service department for existing customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximizing machinery utilization through automated scheduling based on order deadlines, machine availability and custom priorities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• R. WICK AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company based in Switzerland. WHS-Handling was established in 2000 and operates as part of JAG Group along with WICK AG, JAG.ch, and amotec.ch. Enables worldwide export and cooperation on automation projects through parent company network.
• JAG GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization encompassing WHS-Handling, WICK AG (Switzerland), JAG.ch, and amotec.ch. Provides international network and resources for global automation projects.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified KUKA partner for robot integration. KUKA robots are among the primary robot brands used in WHS-Handling automation solutions alongside B&R and Siemens control systems.
• B&R (Bernecker + Rainer)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for PLC systems. B&R Automation Studio 4 is one of the development environments used alongside Siemens TIA Portal.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for PLC systems and TIA Portal development environment alongside B&R.
• StäublicoreTechnology or IntegrationRobot manufacturer partner. STÄUBLI TX60 six-axis robot arms used in complex automation solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comau: Italian industrial automation and robotics company delivering integrated production systems and robotic solutions to manufacturing customers. Larger direct peer with overlapping capabilities in custom robotic cells and production line integration.
• Wittmann Group: Austrian industrial automation specialist building robots and auxiliary equipment specifically for plastic injection moulding machines. A direct peer in WHS-Handling's primary plastic-industry automation segment.
• HAHN Automation Group: German mid-market factory automation integrator delivering assembly, test, and production automation systems to industrial customers across multiple verticals. Closely comparable scope of custom robotic cells and production line integration work.
• iTAC Software: German manufacturing execution systems (MES) software provider. Direct software-side peer competing in the same production management software category as WHS-Handling's IPM, CMS, and DACOS offerings.
• MPDV Mikrolab: German MES software provider (HYDRA/MES) serving industrial manufacturers with production management solutions. Direct software-side peer competing against WHS-Handling's IPM and CMS offerings.
• LJU Automatisierungstechnik: German small/mid industrial automation and control systems specialist serving manufacturing customers with custom automation solutions. Comparable size, scope of custom automation work, and customer-base profile to WHS-Handling.
• FFT Group (part of EDAG): German engineering services and production automation specialist serving industrial customers with custom automation systems. Direct peer as a mid-size European systems integrator with comparable factory automation profile.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA: Global industrial robot manufacturer that also runs a system-integrator partner program in which WHS participates as a certified KUKA partner. Broad incumbent with overlapping but broader capability set across robotics and automation.
• ABB Robotics: Global industrial robot and automation incumbent with integrator network serving manufacturing customers worldwide. Comparable through robot-arm supply and integrator-channel overlap with WHS's offerings.
• Stäubli Robotics: Major robot manufacturer and current WHS-Handling technology partner using Stäubli TX60 arms in complex solutions. Broad incumbent in industrial robotics with adjacent robotics integration services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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