OHP Automation Systems

What OHP Automation Systems does

OHP Automation Systems GmbH is a German industrial automation vendor founded in 1989 and headquartered in Rodgau near Frankfurt am Main. The company develops and manufactures remote control stations (Fernwirktechnik), programmable logic controllers, and control system software (Leittechnik) for utilities, industrial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, railway operators, and renewable energy plants. The portfolio is structured as two integrated platforms: the ProWin control software family (Power 10 for grid management, Professional 10 for process control, Power SLS for substations, ProAWT for material handling) and the @120/@250/Micro SPS hardware families with the ALU010-ALU320 station controllers. Supporting products include the ProSGA Smart Grid Assistant for EEG feed-in and Redispatch 2.0 compliance, CityControl for remote alarm notification, ProXkon protocol converters, HMI panels, UEM and Open Case socket modems, and IT security offerings aligned with BDEW Whitepaper 2.0 and IEC 62351. OHP also offers engineering services including control cabinet manufacturing, custom electronics and software development, and SPS programming for third-party PLC platforms (Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Beckhoff, WAGO, Panasonic).

Technically, the company's solutions support a broad industrial protocol stack - IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, Modbus TCP/IP/RTU, OPC UA/DA with Sign/SignAndEncrypt security modes, IEC 61850, MQTT, IEC 62056, and legacy SEAB 1/F - and provide integrated IT security features including IPsec VPN, TLS 1.2, real-time security logging, and redundant architectures. Documented customers include thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), KASSELWASSER, and multiple Stadtwerke including Borken, Ochtrup, Coesfeld, and SVS-Versorgungsbetriebe, alongside renewable operators such as IGATEC, energie360 (EnBW), a 1.2 MWp solar park in Pforzheim, and a 2.3 MW biomass CHP plant at Melsungen.

The business model is direct B2B sales with custom project-based quoting and multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated through three streams: configured hardware sales (ALU stations, modems, I/O modules), one-time software licenses for ProWin and ProSGA, and engineering/integration services plus IT security maintenance. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage project managers for specification-led quotes. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no apparent reseller channel. The company markets through its German-language website, regular newsletters, and trade-show participation including Consulectra. Ownership is private and family-influenced: as of late 2025 the managing director team comprises Dipl.-Ing. Steffen Ott, Dr. Thorsten Fiedler, and Sebastian Ott (M.Sc.).

Name

OHP Automation Systems

Legal name

OHP Automation Systems GmbH

Website

https://ohp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OHP Automation Systems GmbH is a German industrial automation company developing remote control hardware and control system software for municipal utilities, industrial facilities, water infrastructure, renewable energy operators, and railway operators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Control Room HMI/Visualization, Alarm & Event Management (EUADAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Remote control technology
• Process control software
• Smart grid management
• PLC hardware manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rodgau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of remote control stations (ALU, @120, @250, Micro systems), I/O modules, communication modems (LTE, FSK, M-Bus), and protocol converters. Products sold as configured systems with pricing via quote requests.
2. Software Licenses and Systems: ProWin control system software and ProSGA smart grid management software. Software includes runtime systems and development tools with licensing based on system configuration.
3. Engineering and Integration Services: SPS programming, control cabinet planning and construction, wiring diagram creation, training, service and maintenance. Full project implementation including on-site commissioning.
4. IT Security Services: Cybersecurity services including security consulting, cyclic security maintenance, and IT security solutions for control and remote control systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OHP Automation Systems GmbH develops and manufactures industrial automation, remote control (Fernwirktechnik), and control system (Leittechnik) solutions for critical infrastructure, industry, and transportation. Its portfolio centers on the ProWin control system software platform (Power 10, Professional 10, Power SLS, ProAWT variants) and ProSGA Smart Grid Assistant, combined with modular hardware platforms (@120, @250, Micro, ALU series PLCs and remote control stations), protocol converters, alarm and frequency measurement modules, and IT security solutions for utilities, industrial operators, water/wastewater, and rail customers.

Product overview

OHP Automation Systems is a German industrial automation, remote control (Fernwirktechnik), and control system (Leittechnik) provider headquartered in Rodgau, Germany. Its product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two core platforms: ProWin (process/network control software) and the @120/@250/SPS modular hardware systems (programmable logic controllers and remote control stations). ProWin is available in variants for power grid control (Power 10), substation automation (Power SLS), general process control (Professional 10), and material transport (ProAWT), all sharing a common visualization, archiving, alarm, and protocol engine. ProSGA is a complementary software suite for EEG feed-in management, virtual power plants, and grid security (Redispatch 2.0). The hardware portfolio includes the compact ALU316 all-in-one controller, the modular @120 and @250 PLC/remote control systems, the Micro system for smaller applications, and the ALU010 for FNN control box format deployments. Supporting products include SMC alarm controllers, FRQ frequency measurement modules, MSK351 intelligent I/O cards, ProXkon protocol converters, CityControl remote alarm notification, HMI panels, UEM modems, railway automation solutions, and IT security offerings. OHP also provides engineering services including control cabinet manufacturing, custom electronics/software development, and IT security maintenance. The company's solutions serve utilities (electricity, gas, water, district heating), industrial production, renewable energy, and rail transport sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProWin: Control technology/leittechnik software platform including ProWin Power 10, ProWin Power SLS, ProWin Professional 10, and ProWin ProAWT
• ProSGA
• ALU Series
• @120 System
• @250 System
• Micro System
• ProXkon
• CityControl

Products and services

• ProWin Power 10 Network control and grid management software for utilities, handling transmission and distribution network monitoring and control across electricity, gas, water, and district heating in combined utility (Querverbund) scenarios. Targets municipal utilities (Stadtwerke) and grid operators.
• ProWin Power SLS Station control system module within the ProWin suite, used for substation automation and monitoring of electrical switching stations. Targets utilities and grid operators managing substations.
• ProWin Professional 10 Process control system for water/wastewater, industrial production, solar/wind power plants, and building management, providing visualization, archiving, and control for complex processes. Targets industrial operators and utilities.
• ProWin ProAWT Control system module for AWT material transport systems, conveyor technology, and logistics applications. Targets logistics and material handling operators.
• ProSGA Smart Grid Assistant Software suite for EEG (Renewable Energy Sources Act) feed-in management and Smart Grid control, including virtual power plant management, grid security management, cascade control per VDE-AR-4140, and Redispatch 2.0 processing. Targets distribution network operators and renewable energy operators.
• ALU316 Ultra-compact 40mm-wide all-in-one automation and remote control station for Smart Grids, with 24 onboard I/O points, IEC 60870-5-104/-101/-103, Modbus TCP/IP/RTU, LTE/4G modem, MQTT, IPsec VPN, IEC 61131-3 programmable, compliant with BDEW Whitepaper 2.0. Targets smart grid and distributed energy resource integration.
• @120 SPS / Fernwirksystem Modular programmable logic controller (SPS) and remote control system platform supporting a wide range of I/O modules (up to 76), multiple industrial communication protocols (IEC, Modbus, OPC), and expansion via rack-mounted modules. Targets industrial automation and grid operators.
• @250 SPS / Fernwirksystem Higher-capacity programmable logic controller and remote control system platform for larger-scale automation and grid management applications. Targets large industrial and utility-scale automation deployments.
• Micro SPS / Fernwirkgerät Compact small-format PLC and remote control device for distributed automation applications, part of the Micro system family. Targets distributed automation and small-scale remote control deployments.
• ALU010 Kleinfernwirksystem Compact remote control system in FNN control box format, designed for Smart Grid applications and smaller distributed energy resource integration. Targets distribution network operators and smart grid integrators.
• EnergyBasic – Redispatch 2.0 Box Pre-configured Redispatch 2.0 compliance box providing all necessary hardware and software for distribution network operators to fulfill Redispatch 2.0 regulatory requirements. Targets German distribution network operators.
• EnergyCore – Fernwirkschrank Pre-configured remote control cabinet solution for grid operators, providing an integrated and ready-to-deploy Fernwirk (remote control) system in cabinet form. Targets grid operators needing turnkey remote control cabinets.
• ProXkon Protokollkonverter Protocol converter supporting conversion between SEAB 1/F and IEC 60870-5-101/104, available as 19-inch rack-mount, enclosure mount, DIN rail mount, or software solution. Targets utilities needing legacy-to-modern protocol migration.
• CityControl Fernalarmierung Remote alarm notification system supporting SMS, E-Mail, VoIP, and Pager, with automatic text-to-speech conversion, group alarm routing, shift scheduling, and redundancy options. Targets operators needing after-hours alarm escalation.
• Bahnautomatisierung Railway automation solutions including train control technology for rolling stock operation, and multifunctional/driver display systems. Targets railway operators and transport authorities.
• Schaltschrankbau Control cabinet engineering and manufacturing services including remote control systems, low-voltage switchgear, and EZA (emergency power) controllers. Targets industrial and utility customers needing custom cabinet solutions.
• Elektronik-/Softwareentwicklung Custom electronics and software development services, including SPS programming for OHP, Phoenix Contact, Siemens, Panasonic, WAGO, and Beckhoff systems, plus circuit design services. Targets industrial customers needing custom automation development.
• IT-Sicherheit Services IT security services for OHP control and remote control systems, including security consulting, cyclic security maintenance, IT security logging per BDEW Whitepaper 2.0, VPN IPsec/TLS encryption, network segmentation, firewall, antivirus, and patch management. Targets utilities and industrial operators needing critical infrastructure security.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.18 million kWh annual production from 1.2 MWp solar park enabled by OHP control systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd: ABB offers ABB Ability Network Manager (grid management), PLC/automation, and substation solutions across power, water, and transport. Functions as a broad incumbent competitor to OHP at the utility and industrial scale, with deeper R&D and global delivery.
• Siemens AG: Siemens is a global industrial automation and digitalization incumbent offering Spectrum Power (grid management), SIMATIC PLCs, and SICAM substation automation. While OHP explicitly programs Siemens PLCs and integrates Siemens protocols, Siemens competes head-to-head in the same utility and industrial accounts.
• Schneider Electric SE: Schneider Electric provides EcoStruxure (energy management and automation), PLCs, and grid solutions for utilities and industry. Competitor to OHP in Smart Grid and industrial automation; OHP also offers migration services from legacy AEG/Schneider Electric systems.
• Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG: Phoenix Contact is a German industrial automation incumbent specializing in PLCs, I/O systems, and industrial communication/cybersecurity. OHP explicitly programs Phoenix Contact PLCs alongside its own systems, making Phoenix Contact both a partner-level and competitive reference point.
• Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG: Beckhoff is a German PC-based control technology provider offering TwinCAT automation software and EtherCAT-based I/O systems. OHP provides Beckhoff PLC programming services, positioning Beckhoff as both a partner and a competitive reference in industrial automation.

Direct peers

• PSI Software AG: PSI Software develops control systems and optimization software for energy networks, including grid management, gas, water, and rail. Headquartered in Berlin with deep penetration in DACH-region utilities, directly competing with OHP's ProWin and ProSGA offerings for Stadtwerke customers.
• SAE IT-systems GmbH & Co. KG: SAE IT-systems is a German supplier of SCADA, network control, and substation automation systems for utilities, rail, and industry. Very close functional comparison to OHP's ProWin Power and ProSGA product lines serving similar DSO and Stadtwerke customers.
• Bachmann electronic GmbH: Bachmann electronic is a German/Austrian automation specialist offering PLCs, SCADA, and condition monitoring solutions with strong focus on renewable energy (wind, solar) and industrial automation. Comparable to OHP in mid-market industrial automation hardware and renewable integration software.
• KISTERS AG: KISTERS is a German software provider specializing in energy, water, and environmental management solutions, including SCADA, energy data management, and trading systems. Highly comparable to OHP in serving municipal utilities and water/wastewater operators with software-driven control and monitoring solutions.
• IDS-Gruppe (IDS-G Holding): IDS-Gruppe is a German provider of IT, automation, and communication solutions for utilities, public administration, and industry, with deep SCADA and Smart Metering expertise. Directly comparable to OHP's DSO/Stadtwerke focus and engineering services model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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