Autec GmbH

What Autec GmbH does

Autec GmbH (doing business as AUTEC Solutions) is a privately held German engineering services company headquartered in Spiesen-Elversberg, Saarland, with a secondary office in Landau, Rhineland-Palatinate. Founded around 1989–1991, the firm specializes in the modernization, automation, and cybersecurity of industrial plants, technical building equipment, and critical infrastructure, executing projects during ongoing operations ("im laufenden Betrieb") — a central differentiator for municipal and utility clients that cannot tolerate service interruptions. Its service portfolio spans nine interconnected lines: plant renewal and retrofit, technical building equipment planning under HOAI standards, PLC programming and S7-300 migration, SCADA/PLS process control, IT/OT integration, OT cybersecurity per IEC 62443 and NIS2, switchgear construction under IEC 61439, KRITIS/BSI critical infrastructure protection, and renewable energy/storage systems. Underlying capabilities include functional safety (SIL/IEC 61511), ATEX explosion protection, and manufacturer-independent open SCADA integration, allowing the firm to serve heterogeneous legacy estates without vendor lock-in.

The company operates a direct, consultative B2B sales model targeting five primary verticals: municipalities and water management, mid-market industrial production, mechanical and special-purpose machine builders, municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), and energy/chemical process operators. Pricing is project-specific under HOAI-compliant fee structures for public-sector work and multi-year service contracts, with revenue generated primarily through professional services (engineering, integration, cybersecurity consulting) and a smaller hardware stream (custom switchgear and control cabinets). Customers include technical decision-makers (plant managers, IT/OT heads, architects/engineers, municipal works directors), and the firm emphasizes regulatory fluency — HOAI, VOB, DVGW, DWA, NIS2, KRITIS, ATEX — as the principal qualification criterion in public-sector tenders.

The firm is small (11–50 employees), privately held, and operates solely within Germany with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external funding. Recent activity signals consolidation intent: in March 2025, AUTEC acquired VSR Elektrotechnik for an undisclosed amount, and the firm has expanded into renewable energy and storage as an additional service line alongside its legacy automation practice.

Name

Autec GmbH

Legal name

AUTEC SOFTWAREENTWICKLUNG UND HARDWAREPLANUNG GMBH

Website

https://autec-saar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autec GmbH (AUTEC Solutions) is a German engineering services firm providing automation, SCADA/PLS control, OT cybersecurity, switchgear construction, and plant modernization to municipalities, utilities, mid-market manufacturers, mechanical engineers, and energy/chemical operators in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control System (ICS) & SCADA Security (HDADAJAA), SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK), Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF), Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Plant modernization retrofit
• SCADA process control
• OT cybersecurity consulting
• Switchgear manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Spiesen-elversberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Planning Services: Technical building equipment (TGA) planning services according to HOAI standards, providing engineering and design services for infrastructure modernization projects.
2. Automation System Integration: SPS programming, SCADA/PLS implementation, and control system installation for industrial and municipal applications.
3. Hardware and Equipment Supply: Switchgear construction and control cabinet manufacturing, supplying physical automation components built to IEC 61439 standards.
4. Cybersecurity and Compliance Services: OT security assessments, NIS2/KRITIS compliance consulting, and network architecture design for critical infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Autec GmbH provides engineering, design, and implementation services for industrial automation and information systems, specializing in plant modernization, PLC/SPS programming, SCADA/PLS process control, IT/OT integration, OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443/NIS2), switchgear construction (IEC 61439), and critical infrastructure protection (KRITIS/BSI). The company also plans technical building equipment (TGA) per HOAI and delivers renewable energy/storage solutions. Services are sold as integrated project-based engagements covering planning, implementation, and commissioning for municipalities, utilities, mid-market manufacturers, mechanical engineering firms, and energy/chemical processors.

Product overview

AUTEC Solutions is an automation and plant modernization company offering a comprehensive suite of services as a unified offering rather than a modular platform. The portfolio centers on nine interconnected service areas: Anlagenerneuerung & Modernisierung (plant renewal/retrofit), Technische Gebäudeausrüstung TGA (technical building equipment), Automatisierungstechnik & SPS (PLC automation), Leittechnik SCADA/PLS (control/SCADA systems), IT-/OT-Integration (IT/OT convergence), Cybersecurity OT/GA (OT security per IEC 62443/NIS2), Schaltanlagenbau (switchgear construction), Kritische Infrastruktur KRITIS (critical infrastructure protection), and Erneuerbare Energien & Speicher (renewable energy/storage). These services are delivered as integrated solutions from a single provider, covering the full lifecycle from planning through commissioning, targeting municipalities, SMEs, utilities, energy, and chemical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anlagenerneuerung & Modernisierung (Plant Modernization & Retrofit) Economic modernization and retrofit of existing plants and infrastructure during ongoing operations, including S7-300 migration to current control generations. Designed to protect investments and enable cost-effective upgrades instead of expensive new acquisitions for municipalities and industrial operators.
• Technische Gebäudeausrüstung TGA (Technical Building Equipment) Technical building equipment (TGA) planning and execution services in accordance with HOAI standards. Targeted at public clients and building projects requiring legally compliant engineering planning for infrastructure and facility modernization.
• Automatisierungstechnik & SPS (PLC Automation) PLC/SPS programming and automation technology services including custom software development for complex machine functions, S7-300 migration, and worldwide FAT/SAT commissioning support for special-purpose machine builders and production facilities.
• Leittechnik SCADA/PLS (Process Control Systems) Process control and supervision (SCADA/PLS) systems for critical infrastructure, featuring manufacturer-independent open architecture and seamless migration capabilities without interruption of public services. Targets water/wastewater, utilities, and process industries.
• IT-/OT-Integration Integration of production automation with enterprise IT systems, enabling Industry 4.0 networking and data acquisition for ISO 50001 energy efficiency improvements. Targeted at production and manufacturing environments seeking IT/OT convergence.
• Cybersecurity OT/GA (Operational Technology Security) Operational technology cybersecurity services according to IEC 62443 and NIS2 directives, providing pragmatic security architectures for KRITIS-compliant critical infrastructure operators in water, wastewater, energy, and chemical sectors.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Construction) Custom switchgear and control cabinet manufacturing in accordance with IEC 61439 standards, including commissioning services. Physical hardware product supplied alongside engineering services.
• Kritische Infrastruktur KRITIS (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Critical infrastructure security services following BSI IT Security Law and NIS2 directives, with specialized focus on water and wastewater facilities. Includes compliance consulting, network architecture design, and security assessment.
• Erneuerbare Energien & Speicher (Renewable Energy & Storage) Renewable energy and energy storage solutions including photovoltaic systems and industrial energy storage for industrial applications. Targets industrial customers seeking decarbonization and on-site generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seamless migration of control technology without interruption of public services (Daseinsvorsorge)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Turck: Turck is a German manufacturer of sensors, connectivity, and interface technology for industrial automation. Comparable to Autec's industrial automation and field-level instrumentation work, particularly for Mittelstand and Maschinenbau customers.
• ifm electronic: ifm is a major German manufacturer of sensors, controllers, and condition-monitoring systems for industrial automation. Comparable to Autec's industrial instrumentation and automation services, though ifm is primarily a product company with broader global scale.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a large German automation, connectivity, and control vendor serving industrial and infrastructure markets. Comparable to Autec's PLC, switchgear, and IT/OT integration services, but operating globally as a product incumbent.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a German-headquartered global leader in industrial process instrumentation and automation, with deep exposure to water/wastewater and process industries. Comparable to Autec's measurement, SCADA, and process automation work for Stadtwerke and energy/chemical clients.
• SPIE SA: SPIE is a large European multi-technical services provider including industrial automation, electrical, and OT services. Comparable to Autec's multi-disciplinary engineering services model for industrial and infrastructure clients, but at significantly greater scale and broader geography.

Direct peers

• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff provides PC-based control, PLC, and drive technology widely used in industrial automation and machine building in Germany. Comparable to Autec's PLC/SPS automation, motion, and integration services for Maschinenbau and Mittelstand customers.
• Nozomi Networks: Nozomi Networks provides OT and IoT cybersecurity, monitoring, and visibility solutions widely adopted in critical infrastructure (water, energy, manufacturing). Comparable to Autec's OT cybersecurity services for KRITIS/NIS2 compliance.
• Claroty: Claroty is a leading OT/ICS cybersecurity vendor focused on critical infrastructure protection, asset discovery, and NIS2-style compliance. Directly comparable to Autec's OT Cybersecurity service (IEC 62443 / NIS2 / KRITIS), though Claroty is a software vendor rather than integrator.
• COPA-DATA: COPA-DATA is an Austrian/German-headquartered SCADA software vendor (zenon) widely used in municipal water/wastewater and energy infrastructure. It is directly comparable to Autec's SCADA/PLS service line, particularly for Stadtwerke and water utility customers.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: WAGO is a German automation vendor offering controllers, I/O, and industrial connectivity with strong presence in building automation and infrastructure. Comparable to Autec's TGA, PLC, and switchgear offerings for building and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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