CimPro
CimPro is a Benelux industrial automation systems integrator and exclusive distributor of Ovarro TBox RTUs, VTScada SCADA, and SkySpark analytics, serving water boards, drinking water companies, industrial manufacturers, and vital infrastructure operators with telemetry, SCADA, and alarm management solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersEindhoven, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CimPro does
CimPro B.V. is a Dutch-founded industrial automation systems integrator and value-added distributor headquartered in Best, Netherlands, with a Belgian office in Sint-Niklaas, operating across the Benelux market since 1998. The company serves water boards, drinking water companies, industrial manufacturers, building managers, and vital infrastructure operators with an integrated stack of telemetry, SCADA, data historian, and alarm management solutions. CimPro holds exclusive Benelux distribution rights for Ovarro's TBox open telemetry RTU platform (held for over 20 years), represents Trihedral/Delta Electronics' VTScada enterprise SCADA software, distributes SkyFoundry's SkySpark next-generation data historian with built-in analytics, and offers its own Alert alarm notification system. Core technical capabilities include multi-protocol support (OPC UA, MQTT, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus), IEC 62443-4-1 ML2 cybersecurity compliance via partner Ovarro, and integration with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Cumulocity.
The company's revenue model combines hardware sales (TBox RTUs, ADS-300 data loggers, NavigateWorx routers), software licensing and subscription renewals (VTScada SupportPlus at 15% annual), professional services for system integration and commissioning, instructor-led training programs (€495-€1,999 per participant), and an emerging Sensor-as-a-Service recurring subscription for end-to-end measurement data delivery. GTM motion is enterprise field sales targeting critical infrastructure operators with engineering-heavy project sales cycles, supplemented by a strategic partnership with BESIX Unitec for large-scale infrastructure deployments. Notable customers include Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland (210 automated hydraulic structures), Infrabel (Belgian railway signaling diagnostics), De Vlaamse Waterweg (200+ bridges and locks), Waterschap De Dommel, and industrial customers such as Roltex and VeldBerg Engineering.
CimPro is a founder-led private company co-founded by Chairman Marcel Laes (30+ years in industrial automation), with no disclosed external institutional investment. The leadership team was strengthened in July 2024 by the addition of Jean Burton ('Dr. TBox'), who joined from Ovarro Belgium as Senior Consultant. The company competes on exclusive territory, deep water-sector and OT domain expertise, NIS2-aligned cybersecurity posture, and long-lifecycle hardware with 30+ year deployment track records across mission-critical water and infrastructure assets.
CimPro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CimPro
- Legal name
- CimPro B.V.
- Website
- https://cimpro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CimPro is a Benelux industrial automation systems integrator and exclusive distributor of Ovarro TBox RTUs, VTScada SCADA, and SkySpark analytics, serving water boards, drinking water companies, industrial manufacturers, and vital infrastructure operators with telemetry, SCADA, and alarm management solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CimPro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation and Telemetry Solutions (SCADA, IoT, and Alarm Management for Water, Buildings, and Smart Industry)
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC), SCADA / Telemetry Systems (RTUs, PLCs, Communications) (EUAJAFAA)
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Where CimPro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eindhoven
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
CimPro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial hardware including TBox RTUs, data loggers, sensors, routers, and accessories. Hardware includes long lifecycle industrial controllers designed for 30+ year deployments in critical infrastructure.
- Software Licenses & Subscriptions: VTScada software licensing (with SupportPlus annual renewals at 15% of original license price), SkySpark platform licenses, and TWinSoft software. Includes optional 24/7 emergency support.
- Professional Services & Engineering: System integration, project engineering, commissioning, and custom development services for deploying SCADA, telemetry, and IoT solutions. Includes remote management and monitoring services.
- Sensor as a Service (SaaS): Complete sensor lifecycle management including installation, calibration, maintenance, connectivity, and data transmission. Customers pay a fixed monthly subscription for reliable measurement data rather than purchasing hardware.
- Training & Education: Instructor-led and online training programs for TBox, SkySpark, and VTScada platforms. Pricing ranges from €495 to €1,999 per participant.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | TBox Essential Training (3-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | SkySpark Essential Training (3-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | SkySpark Advanced Training (2-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | SkySpark Analytics Training (1-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | SkySpark Axon Intro Training (1-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | TBox Advanced & Security Training (2-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | TBox Service & Maintenance Training (1-day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Web-based SkySpark Essential Training (5-day) |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | VTScada Light (Free Version) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
CimPro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CimPro is a systems integrator and exclusive Benelux distributor that supplies and integrates industrial automation, telemetry, SCADA, and alarm-management solutions for water boards, drinking water companies, industrial manufacturers, building managers, and vital infrastructure operators. Its portfolio combines distributed hardware (TBox RTUs, data loggers, industrial routers) with licensed software platforms (VTScada SCADA, SkySpark data historian, Alert alarm notification, TConnect, TWinSoft), supported by professional engineering services and a Sensor-as-a-Service managed offering.
Product overview
CimPro offers an integrated portfolio of solutions for water management, buildings, and smart industry. The core technology stack includes TBox (open telemetry/RTU hardware from Ovarro), VTScada (enterprise SCADA software), SkySpark (next-generation data historian with AI analytics), and Alert (alarm notification system). These integrate through protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5-104. The company provides Sensor as a Service, offering customers measurement data as a subscription rather than hardware purchases. Additional offerings include MATICS (real-time analytics for manufacturing), ADS-300 data loggers, NavigateWorx industrial routers, TConnect device management software, and comprehensive training services. CimPro serves water boards, drinking water companies, industry, and building managers across the Benelux region.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TBox: Open telemetry system distributed exclusively by CimPro in Benelux for remote control and monitoring of unmanned installations
- VTScada
- Alert
- SkySpark
- Sensor as a Service
Products and services
- TBox Open Telemetry System Open telemetry RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) from Ovarro for remote control and monitoring of unmanned installations, featuring built-in PLC, alarm transmitter, data logger, and extensive security features with 30+ year lifecycle for water, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
- VTScada Enterprise SCADA Enterprise SCADA software from Trihedral (Delta Electronics) for business-critical processes, scalable from 50 I/O to millions, with built-in historian, version control, redundant servers, HTML5 thin clients, ISA 18.2 alarm management, and slippy maps for water, oil/gas, electricity, and infrastructure.
- SkySpark Data Historian and Analytics Platform Next-generation data historian from SkyFoundry for collecting, storing, and managing large amounts of time-series data from industrial processes, with built-in AI/ML analytics, Axon scripting, Haystack tagging, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
- Alert Alarm Notification System Vendor-agnostic alarm notification system delivering critical business alarms via SMS, App, and VoiP with dynamic integration into SCADA and DCS systems from ABB, Schneider, Siemens, and others.
- TBox Lite Compact Telemetry System Compact all-in-one TBox variant for controlling and monitoring remote objects, with low power consumption, built-in PLC, data logger, and 2G/3G/4G modem support, targeted at solar-powered installations and water management applications (e.g., SUN Control-21 emission-free water management system).
- TBox LT2 Series Compact Telemetry Hardware Compact TBox LT2 series (LT2-500 through LT2-562) with varying digital, analog, and PT100 I/O configurations, optional integrated 4G modem, designed for cost-sensitive applications requiring reliable TBox performance.
- ADS-300 Ultra Low Power Data Logger Ultra-low-power battery-operated (with optional solar panel) data logger for water quantity and quality measurement, supporting SDI-12, Modbus, 4-20mA, and 0-10V sensors with chemical-resistant housing and cloud-ready encrypted transmission.
- MATICS Real-Time Production Analytics Platform Real-time analytics and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) platform for manufacturing, providing production line insights and energy cost optimization for Smart Industry applications.
- TConnect Device Management Software Device management software for TBox RTUs with TBox user deployment, automatic VPN certificate renewal, Windows Active Directory integration, firewall settings deployment, and TLS 1.2/1.3 support.
- NavigateWorx Industrial 4G/5G Routers Industrial-grade 4G/5G router range for connecting TBox and other IoT devices to cellular networks, targeted at customers migrating from legacy 2G/3G networks.
- TWinSoft Programming and Configuration Environment TBox operating system and programming environment providing system configuration, hardware setup, Ladder & Basic programming, Webforms 2.0 web applications, Modbus communication, and security features (certificates, networks, encrypted Modbus, MQTT cloud integration).
- Sensor as a Service (SaaS) Managed Measurement Offering Managed subscription service where CimPro handles sensor installation, calibration, maintenance, connectivity, and data transmission so customers receive reliable measurement data for a fixed monthly fee, with automated anomaly detection, validation, and correction.
- Training Services (TBox, SkySpark, VTScada) Comprehensive instructor-led and online training programs covering TBox Essential, TBox Advanced & Security, TBox Service & Maintenance, SkySpark Essential, SkySpark Advanced, SkySpark Analytics, SkySpark Axon Programming, and SkySpark Update Training (priced €495–€1,999 per participant).
- Sensor Data Platform Data and analysis platform for sensor data storage, visualization, reporting, and analysis; brand-independent and compatible with practically any sensor that can send data to the cloud.
- Enterprise SCADA for Water Chain SCADA system, based on VTScada, for water purification, sewage pumping stations, level management, polder pumping stations, weirs, locks, and bridges, providing a consistent look-and-feel from small to very large objects across the water chain.
- VTScada Light (Free SCADA Edition) Free version of VTScada supporting up to 50 I/O points, providing full SCADA software with thin client and standard features as a freemium entry point.
Quantifiable outcome
- Automation of 210 hydraulic structures at Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland
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Companies that use CimPro
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CimPro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
CimPro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- OvarrocoreOvarro is the manufacturer of TBox RTU systems and TConnect device management software. CimPro has been the exclusive Benelux distributor of the TBox open telemetry system for the Dutch market for more than 20 years. Following success with Dutch water boards, the Flemish and later Walloon markets were also assigned to CimPro. Ovarro Waterloo achieved IEC 62443-4-1 ML2 certification demonstrating commitment to cybersecurity.
- BESIX UniteccoreBESIX Unitec and CimPro signed a cooperation agreement for the Benelux market. BESIX Unitec realizes infrastructure projects using CimPro's technologies (TBox, VTScada, Alert) with focus on water, mobility, and energy. The first joint project involves remotely operating and monitoring 250+ objects for a water authority over 6 years. BESIX Unitec has built extensive software libraries and standards around CimPro technology.
- SkyFoundrycoreSkyFoundry develops SkySpark, the next-generation data historian and analytics platform. CimPro offers SkySpark training and implementations, utilizing the platform for sensor data storage, visualization, reporting, and analysis.
- Delta Electronics (Trihedral)coreDelta Electronics acquired Trihedral (developer of VTScada) in 2020. VTScada is specifically developed for mission-critical processes and is presented by CimPro as the replacement for traditional SCADA products. Delta Electronics has revenue of approximately 9 billion EUR, ensuring continuity and reliability.
- VeldBerg EngineeringminorVeldBerg Engineering developed the SUN Control-21, an emission-free and remotely controllable water management system. CimPro's TBox Lite is used for the control system, which is powered by solar panels and maintenance-free batteries for autonomous operation.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CimPro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB: Global industrial automation and SCADA provider with strong presence in water/wastewater and infrastructure markets. Competes in the control room and automation layer.
- Siemens: Global industrial automation leader offering SIMATIC SCADA/WinCC and extensive water industry solutions. Major competitor for large water authority and infrastructure automation contracts in Benelux.
- Honeywell: Global industrial automation incumbent offering Experion SCADA and water industry solutions. Competes for critical infrastructure automation contracts at enterprise scale.
- AVEVA: Global industrial software platform (formerly OSIsoft/Schneider Electric software) with SCADA, historian, and industrial analytics offerings. Competes with VTScada and SkySpark as a broader enterprise alternative.
- Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation vendor with EcoStruxure SCADA platform and broad water utility offerings. Competes across the SCADA, telemetry, and industrial automation stack.
- Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation vendor offering FactoryTalk SCADA and broad infrastructure solutions. Competes at the automation, telemetry, and industrial IoT layers.
- Royal HaskoningDHV: Large Dutch engineering consultancy with a digital water practice that delivers smart water and asset management solutions. Competes at the consulting/integration level for water board modernization projects.
- Yokogawa: Japanese industrial automation vendor with strong water and wastewater process automation offerings. Competes in process SCADA and instrumentation for utility customers.
Direct peers
- ICT Group: Dutch systems integrator with a dedicated Water & Infrastructure practice delivering SCADA, telemetry, and industrial automation solutions. Direct competitor in Benelux water authority and infrastructure automation markets.
- KISTERS: German software vendor specializing in water/energy data management, SCADA, and environmental monitoring. Comparable in offering water-focused software platforms and sensor data solutions to utilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CimPro social profiles
Digital presenceCimPro compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
CimPro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CimPro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
CimPro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CimPro M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CimPro
What does CimPro do?
CimPro is a systems integrator and exclusive Benelux distributor that supplies and integrates industrial automation, telemetry, SCADA, and alarm-management solutions for water boards, drinking water companies, industrial manufacturers, building managers, and vital infrastructure operators. Its portfolio combines distributed hardware (TBox RTUs, data loggers, industrial routers) with licensed software platforms (VTScada SCADA, SkySpark data historian, Alert alarm notification, TConnect, TWinSoft), supported by professional engineering services and a Sensor-as-a-Service managed offering.
Is CimPro a public or private company?
CimPro is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CimPro founded?
CimPro was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CimPro based?
CimPro is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does CimPro make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses & Subscriptions, professional Services & Engineering, sensor as a Service (SaaS) and training & Education.
Who are CimPro's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB, Siemens, Honeywell, AVEVA, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Royal HaskoningDHV and Yokogawa. Direct peers are ICT Group and KISTERS.
Does CimPro have an API?
No public API is recorded for CimPro.
What industry is CimPro in?
CimPro's product category is Industrial Automation and Telemetry Solutions (SCADA, IoT, and Alarm Management for Water, Buildings, and Smart Industry). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAGAK, SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects, with a secondary code of EUANAJAC, Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers). Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7372.