hse Steuerungstechnik

What hse Steuerungstechnik does

hse Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German industrial automation services provider headquartered in Herford with production in Bad Salzuflen. Founded in 2002 and led by managing director Orkan Özer, the company specializes in the design, construction, and lifecycle servicing of electrical control cabinets and industrial control systems. Its eleven integrated service modules span electrical CAD design (E-Konstruktion), control cabinet manufacturing (Schaltschrankbau), PLC programming and HMI/SCADA visualization, worldwide electrical assembly (E-Montage), commissioning (Inbetriebnahme), interim project management, electrical testing per DGUV and VDE, CE certification, machine RetroFit, preventive cabinet maintenance, and temporary specialist staffing.

Underlying technology is centered on EPLAN Electric P8, used continuously since 2008, supplemented by WS-CAD and Hagercad, with an internally developed ECAD-to-CNC data converter enabling digital manufacturing workflows. PLC programming spans Siemens Simatic S7, Allen-Bradley, and CoDeSys-based systems (Beckhoff, Elau, Lenze), with HMI/SCADA work in WinCC, WinCC flexible, and Wonderware InTouch. Cabinets are built to both European (EN) and American (UL 508) standards, supporting export-oriented customers.

The business model is project-based B2B services priced per scope (EXW Bad Salzuflen plus VAT), complemented by recurring maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with referrals and a regional office footprint across Germany (Herford, Bad Salzuflen, Holzgerlingen, Lemgo, Kassel, Stuttgart) plus international on-site deployment. Customers are mid-sized and large industrial enterprises across process engineering, HVAC, petrochemistry, mechanical and special-purpose machinery, conveyor and storage technology, metalworking, pharmaceutical and food, and renewable energy; customer names are kept confidential. The company self-describes as 'strongly growing,' is founder/management-owned with no external funding, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

hse Steuerungstechnik

Legal name

hse Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hse-steuerung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

hse Steuerungstechnik is a privately held German industrial automation services provider (founded 2002, Herford/Bad Salzuflen) that designs, builds, and services electrical control cabinets and PLC systems for mid-sized and large industrial customers across multiple sectors in the D-A-CH region and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Control cabinet construction
• Industrial automation services
• PLC programming
• Electrical engineering
• Machine commissioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Herford

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom Control Cabinet Manufacturing: Design and fabrication of electrical control cabinets and switchgear to customer specifications. Work is performed both in-house and on-site at customer facilities.
2. Engineering and Technical Services: Electrical construction (E-Konstruktion) using CAD software, PLC programming and visualization development, electrical assembly (E-Montage), commissioning (Inbetriebnahme), electrical testing (E-Prüfungen), and CE certification services. Also includes project management services and technical personnel staffing.
3. Maintenance and Retrofit Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts for control cabinets and equipment, including regular inspections, cleaning, and documentation. RetroFit services modernize existing machinery to current technical standards without requiring new equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

hse Steuerungstechnik designs, builds, and commissions custom electrical control cabinets and automation systems for industrial customers. The company provides a full-service offering spanning electrical CAD design (E-Konstruktion), control cabinet manufacturing (Schaltschrankbau), PLC programming and HMI/SCADA visualization, worldwide electrical assembly, on-site commissioning, project management, electrical testing, CE certification, equipment modernization (RetroFit), preventive maintenance, and specialist personnel staffing.

Product overview

hse Steuerungstechnik offers a comprehensive suite of industrial automation and electrical engineering services organized around control cabinet construction and control technology. The core portfolio consists of eleven integrated service modules: E-Konstruktion (electrical CAD design), Schaltschrankbau (control cabinet manufacturing), SPS-Programmierung und Visualisierung (PLC programming with support for Simatic S7, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, and visualization via WinCC/InTouch), E-Montage (worldwide assembly), Inbetriebnahme (commissioning), Projektmanagement (temporary project management), E-Prüfungen (electrical testing per DGUV/VDE), CE-Zertifizierung (EU conformity assessment), RetroFit (equipment modernization), Schaltschrankwartung und -pflege (preventive maintenance), and Fachpersonal (specialist staffing). These services are delivered as a one-stop solution for industrial automation projects, from initial electrical construction through manufacturing, software development, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• hse RetroFit: Machine modernization service that updates older machines to modern technical standards, providing an alternative to new investments.

Products and services

• E-Konstruktion (Electrical CAD Design) Electrical construction service creating circuit diagrams, control cabinet layouts, terminal plans, wiring lists, and cable plans using CAD software including EPLAN Electric P8, WS-CAD, and Hagercad. Targeted at industrial customers needing engineered electrical schematics for control systems.
• Schaltschrankbau (Control Cabinet Manufacturing) Custom manufacturing of electrical control cabinets and switchgear per customer specifications, from small operator panels to large control cabinets, built to European (EN) and American (UL 508) standards. Targeted at industrial OEMs and end users in process engineering, machinery, and plant construction.
• SPS-Programmierung und Visualisierung (PLC Programming and HMI Visualization) PLC programming for Simatic S7, Allen-Bradley, and CoDeSys-based systems (Beckhoff, Elau, Lenze), plus HMI/SCADA visualization development using Siemens WinCC, WinCC flexible, and Wonderware InTouch. Targeted at industrial customers requiring automation software for machines and process plants.
• E-Montage (Electrical Assembly and Installation) Worldwide electrical assembly and installation services with precise wiring and component mounting, including integration of new machines and components into existing plant systems. Targeted at industrial customers needing on-site electrical installation support.
• Inbetriebnahme (Commissioning) Global commissioning services for machine and plant controls, including signal testing, software installation, parameter setting, drive configuration, and system integration testing. Teams have been active on all continents for customer projects. Targeted at industrial end customers and OEMs requiring on-site acceptance and start-up of automation systems.
• Projektmanagement (Interim Project Management) Interim project management providing experienced engineers and technicians for construction supervision and project coordination on a temporary basis worldwide. Targeted at industrial customers needing supplemental project leadership for plant or machine construction projects.
• E-Prüfungen (Electrical Testing) Electrical testing services according to DGUV (formerly BGV A3) and VDE regulations for fixed and portable equipment, machines, and plants. Targeted at industrial operators needing compliance testing and documentation of electrical installations.
• CE-Zertifizierung (CE Certification) Full-service CE certification support including technical documentation creation, risk analysis, conformity assessment, and communication with notified bodies. Targeted at industrial OEMs and machine builders needing EU market access for their products.
• RetroFit (Machine Modernization) Modernization and upgrade service bringing older machinery up to current technical standards while preserving mechanical core components. Provides an alternative to new equipment investment. Targeted at industrial operators with aging equipment seeking cost-effective upgrades and energy efficiency improvements.
• Schaltschrankwartung und -pflege (Control Cabinet Maintenance) Preventive maintenance service for control cabinets including optical inspection, cleaning, hazard identification, component replacement, and detailed documentation with 5-year server archiving. Targeted at industrial operators seeking to reduce production downtime through scheduled maintenance.
• Fachpersonal (Specialist Personnel Staffing) Temporary specialist personnel support for control cabinet construction and control technology projects, including CAD design, programming, plan revisions, and maintenance. Targeted at industrial customers needing supplemental qualified engineers and technicians during project peaks or staffing gaps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of costly production downtime through regular maintenance and inspection services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo: German pneumatics, automation, and industrial training technology giant. Comparable through its automation components and digitalization portfolio addressing similar industrial customer segments to hse.
• Rittal: German-owned global leader in enclosures, power distribution, and climate control for control cabinets. Closely comparable to hse on the Schaltschrankbau side — they are also a key supplier-partner to German panel shops including hse.
• Weidmüller: German specialist in electrical connectivity, electronics, and control cabinet solutions (Klippon, WMC software). Highly comparable scope to hse in Schaltschrankbau-adjacent solutions and a key ecosystem participant in the panel-building value chain.
• SEW-Eurodrive: German drive and automation technology specialist whose frequency drives and motion control systems hse configures and commissions. Comparable end-market exposure in mechanical engineering, conveyor technology, and process automation.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control and automation specialist whose TwinCAT and CoDeSys-compatible platforms hse actively programs. Comparable in targeting machine builders and process automation customers.
• Phoenix Contact: Global market leader in connection technology, automation, and control cabinet solutions, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable as a major player in industrial automation and electrical control cabinet design, with a portfolio that overlaps hse's Schaltschrankbau and E-Konstruktion scope at much larger scale.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation incumbent whose SIMATIC PLC platform and Totally Integrated Automation portfolio hse programs on a daily basis. Siemens competes with hse indirectly through its own system integration services and Solution Partner network.
• Pilz: German automation safety specialist offering control systems, sensors, and CE certification-adjacent services. Comparable through its overlap with hse's PLC programming, safety testing, and CE-Zertifizierung service line.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed industrial enclosures and engineered components group with strong presence in control cabinet housing and electrical engineering markets. Comparable scope to hse's Schaltschrankbau core offering.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish industrial automation and electrification giant serving process industries, robotics, and motion control — directly comparable end customers to hse (process engineering, petrochemistry) but operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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