PASStec

What PASStec does

PASStec Industrie-Elektronik GmbH, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Crimmitschau, Germany, is a privately-held specialist in developing and manufacturing electronic solutions for building and room automation. The company designs intelligent HMI touch panels (TouchLBM series, 3.5" to 24") running on Linux, supporting the LON (FTT10, IP), BACnet (IP, MS/TP), Modbus (TCP, RTU), OPC, and DMX protocols used in HVAC, lighting, blinds, refrigeration, and industrial equipment control. Complementary offerings include the GateLBM multi-protocol gateway for DIN-rail installation, the DMXmod512 DMX-to-RS232 interface, the SHT85 data logger, and the sicCare system for controlled humidity and natural ventilation in historic buildings (churches, museums, archives, castles). Proprietary TouchMaker 4 software (Windows and Linux) handles project configuration, simulation, and deployment, while LinkMaker enables field-based LON network binding without a PC.

The company monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales of TouchLBM panels, GateLBM gateways, DMX interfaces, electronic components, and PASSTUBE ventilation products via its own website and shop, supplemented by custom hardware/software development services (15+ years) and Pro-face (Schneider Electric) system integration. TouchMaker and LinkMaker are free downloads (LinkMaker limited to 3 LON nodes in demo), with quote-based pricing on the main product lines and a separate freemium model on electronic components and ducts sold through shop.passtec.de. Distribution combines direct sales, e-commerce, and channel partnerships targeting building automation integrators and historic-building conservation specialists; end markets span public buildings, offices, shopping malls, hotels, schools, and cultural heritage sites across Germany, Europe, and worldwide.

Name

PASStec

Legal name

PASStec Industrie-Elektronik GmbH

Website

https://passtec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PASStec Industrie-Elektronik GmbH, founded 1990 in Crimmitschau, Germany, designs and manufactures Linux-based HMI touch panels (TouchLBM, 3.5"-24"), multi-protocol gateways, and the sicCare climate system for building and room automation across LON, BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and DMX, serving integrators and operators of commercial and historic buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Hardware

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAGAM

Smart Building Interoperability & Protocol Services (BACnet/Modbus/KNX Gateways)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Building Automation, Energy Management & Smart Building Services

SECONDARYIMADANAH

Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/HVAC Components & Building Ventilation Products

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• HMI touch panels
• LON BACnet gateways
• Room automation hardware
• Climate control technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Crimmitschau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Hardware Sales: Sale of TouchLBM touch panels, GateLBM gateways, DMXmod512 interfaces, SHT85 data loggers, and electronic components (processors, memory, logic ICs, voltage regulators, optocouplers, LED displays) through the company website shop and direct sales. Products are priced per unit (e.g., TouchLBM 24" flagship, U60 LON Interface Module at EUR 255, LON processors at EUR 3.50).
2. Software Licensing: TouchMaker 4 project software is provided free but the company generates revenue from software-related services, project support, and potentially unlock keys for full functionality. LinkMaker demo version supports max 3 LON nodes; full version requires contacting PASStec.
3. Custom Development and Manufacturing: PASStec develops and manufactures customer-specific hardware and software solutions. For more than 15 years they have provided custom development services in close cooperation with customers, particularly for building automation and HVAC applications.
4. Pro-face Product Sales and Integration Services: As a Pro-face system partner, PASStec resells Pro-face HMI, TouchPLC, industrial PC, and flat panel monitor products while providing consulting, project design, configuration, integration, commissioning, and documentation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PASStec develops and manufactures electronic hardware and software solutions for building and room automation, including the TouchLBM series of capacitive touch panels, the GateLBM multi-protocol gateway, the TouchMaker 4 configuration software, and the sicCare climate control system for historic buildings. Its products support interoperability across BACnet, LON, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, DALI, DMX, and RS-232 protocols for integrators and facility operators.

Product overview

PASStec is a specialist in developing and manufacturing innovative electronic solutions for building/room automation and automation technology. The product portfolio centers on the TouchLBM series of intelligent HMI touch panels (3.5" to 24") for LON, BACnet, Modbus and OPC systems, complemented by configuration software TouchMaker 4 and LON integration tool LinkMaker. Gateway products include GateLBM (multi-protocol gateway for DIN rail) and DMXmod512 (DMX interface). The sicCare system addresses humidity/climate control for historical buildings. All products are designed for building services automation including HVAC, lighting, blinds control, and industrial applications, with the company operating since 1990 in Crimmitschau, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TouchLBM: HMI touch panel series for building automation supporting LON, BACnet, Modbus protocols. Available in sizes 3.5" to 24" with resistive or capacitive touch options.
• TouchMaker
• LinkMaker
• GateLBM
• sicCare
• PASStube
• DMXmod512

Products and services

• TouchLBM Series (HMI Touch Panels) Capacitive multi-touch HMI panels with embedded Linux for visualization and operation of building and room automation, available in multiple display sizes up to 24.0" widescreen, intended for building automation integrators and facility operators.
• TouchMaker 4 Configuration Software Proprietary free-of-charge configuration software for designing and programming TouchLBM panel visualizations and integrating BACnet, LON, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, DALI, DMX, and RS-232 devices, used by system integrators and programmers.
• LinkMaker PASStec's LON network integration and commissioning tool used by integrators to connect and configure LON devices in building automation projects.
• GateLBM Multi-Protocol Gateway

Quantifiable outcome

• sicCare systems provide controlled natural ventilation for historic buildings, resulting in improved room climate and reduction of moisture damage in churches, museums, archives, and castles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Diagnostics and Conservation of Monuments in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASStec works in close cooperation with the Institute for Diagnostics and Conservation of Monuments in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt e.V. to develop sicCare humidity and ventilation systems for historic buildings. This partnership has enabled successful dehumidification and ventilation projects in many churches and museums, improving room climate and reducing moisture damage while preserving historical structures.
• Pro-face (Schneider Electric)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPro-face is the world's leading industrial touch panel manufacturer. PASStec is a Pro-face system partner, offering sale of Pro-face products (HMI, TouchPLC, Industrial PC, flat screen monitors), consulting and support in product selection and application, complete project design, configuration, integration of Pro-face components in complete systems, software development, commissioning, and documentation.
• sicCare KlimatechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationsicCare Klimatechnik specializes in climate systems for churches, museums, archives, and cellars. PASStec's automation technology is integrated into sicCare systems, enabling intelligent humidity and ventilation control for historically valuable buildings. The sicCare-Vis device and complete sicCare-Sys are developed and distributed in partnership.
• fly2see.de (Drone Inspection Service)minorGTM or Marketing Partnerfly2see.de provides drone inspection services for building maintenance, including identification of visible damage to roofs and building envelopes, and detection of thermal bridges using infrared cameras. PASStec displays fly2see inspection reports on its website as a marketing reference, and the drone service complements PASStec's building automation diagnostics capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Contemporary Controls: US-based manufacturer of BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP building automation gateways, controllers, and protocol converters. Comparable to PASStec in protocol-bridging gateway products serving HVAC and BMS integrators, though with a more US-centric footprint.
• Eelectron: Italian manufacturer of KNX, BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks building automation devices including touch panels, room controllers, and gateways. Highly comparable to PASStec in protocol coverage, product format, and integrator customer base.
• Distech Controls: Provider of BACnet, LonWorks, and Modbus building automation controllers, touch interfaces, and room sensors. Comparable niche positioning to PASStec in multi-protocol BMS hardware for commercial buildings.
• Intesis (HMS Networks): Spanish/global vendor of protocol gateways and interfaces for HVAC, BMS, and lighting integration, supporting BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LonWorks, and proprietary AC/VRF protocols. Directly comparable to PASStec's GateLBM multiprotocol gateway value proposition.
• LOYTEC Electronics (Delta Electronics): Austrian-headquartered specialist in building automation gateways, touch panels, and room controllers natively supporting LON, BACnet, Modbus, and KNX. Closely comparable to PASStec in multi-protocol interoperability, target customers (system integrators, OEMs), and product mix of touch panels + DIN-rail gateways.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure / Pro-face): Global incumbent in building automation, energy management, and industrial HMIs (including the Pro-face brand that PASStec is a system partner of). Schneider Electric competes across the full stack where PASStec plays, while also serving as PASStec's distribution channel.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: German industrial and building automation vendor with a broad portfolio of controllers, I/O, and touch panels supporting BACnet, Modbus, KNX, and LonWorks. Competes with PASStec in multi-protocol building automation but serves a much wider market and customer base.
• Phoenix Contact: Large German automation vendor offering PLCs, I/O, HMI panels, and building automation gateways with multi-protocol support. Overlaps with PASStec in industrial and building automation hardware, but operates at a far larger scale across multiple verticals.

Others

• Echelon Corporation (Adesto Technologies): Supplier of LON (LonWorks) Neuron chips, IP gateways, and development tools that PASStec integrates into TouchLBM and GateLBM. An enabling technology partner/supplier rather than direct competitor, but its product roadmap (e.g., U60 EOL) directly affects PASStec's LON roadmap.

Emerging players

• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based automation vendor whose TwinCAT building automation software supports BACnet and Modbus and runs on its own HMI/panel hardware. Comparable to PASStec's TouchLBM + TouchMaker combination for engineering-driven BMS projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 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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