Tiskens Steuerungs und Antriebstechnik und Co.KG

What Tiskens Steuerungs und Antriebstechnik und Co.KG does

Tiskens Steuerungs- und Antriebstechnik GmbH und Co. KG is a family-owned German industrial automation integrator headquartered in Wegberg, operating as a GmbH & Co. KG with Tiskens Beteiligungs GmbH as the personally liable partner. The firm delivers manufacturer-independent control, drive, and pump-technology solutions for the machine and plant engineering sector, covering Siemens SIMATIC-based automation (S7-1500, Step7, CFC, SCL, WinCC), Lenze and SINAMICS drive systems, Grundfos pump technology, RobCo robotics integration, EPLAN-based electrical design, and MotoSim-based robot simulation. Operations are supported by a 500 sqm switchgear manufacturing workshop and certified engineering teams holding Siemens SIMATIC Solution Partner, Lenze Systempartner, Grundfos Industrial Partner (since 2006), and RobCo authorized partner credentials.

The business sells custom engineering projects and ongoing service contracts, with revenue split across four streams: hardware-driven automation systems and control cabinet manufacturing, project engineering and retrofit services, Grundfos pump products and lifecycle services, and recurring service contracts including a 24/7 hotline and worldwide remote maintenance. Pricing is project-based and bespoke, with no public price list; engagements typically span consultation, planning, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and lifecycle support from a single source. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting machine and plant engineering customers, complemented by technical marketing via the company website, career pages, and industry event participation through OEM partner channels.

The company serves a named enterprise customer base spanning food and snack production, retail logistics, energy technology, beverage production, bakery manufacturing, robotics, packaging, waste management, cement, lighting, and pet food; several relationships exceed 25 years. Verticals covered include core machine and plant engineering, industrial pump technology, and retrofit/modernization of legacy equipment. Long-term retention and OEM partnerships constitute the primary customer-acquisition channels, with limited reliance on volume or SMB demand.

Name

Tiskens Steuerungs und Antriebstechnik und Co.KG

Legal name

Tiskens Steuerungs- und Antriebstechnik GmbH und Co. KG

Website

https://tiskens.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tiskens Steuerungs- und Antriebstechnik is a family-owned German industrial automation integrator in Wegberg that delivers manufacturer-independent control, drive, and pump-technology solutions to enterprise customers in machine and plant engineering, food, energy, and packaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Control Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Drive technology solutions
• PLC programming services
• Industrial pump technology
• Robotics system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems and Control Cabinet Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and commissioning of complete automation systems and low-voltage switchgear cabinets. Projects include electrical construction, software development, and in-plant assembly. Revenue is project-based with custom pricing based on complexity and scope.
2. Engineering and Project Services: Consulting, planning, and execution of automation projects from initial concept through commissioning. Includes retrofit/modernization services for existing plants. Services provided from a single source.
3. Pump Technology Products and Services: Sales and service of Grundfos industrial pumps including spare parts supply, maintenance/revision, and consulting/sizing services. Full-service pump support for groundwater extraction, industrial applications, HVAC, and wastewater technology.
4. Service Contracts and Maintenance: Remote maintenance, troubleshooting, maintenance management, and 24/7 hotline service for customer plants. Proactive maintenance and spare parts supply to minimize downtime.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tiskens Steuerungs- und Antriebstechnik GmbH und Co. KG provides industrial automation, control, and drive technology solutions for machine and plant engineering companies. The company delivers complete project execution from consultation and planning through electrical construction, PLC software development, control cabinet manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning. Core offerings include Siemens SIMATIC-based automation systems, Lenze drive technology, Grundfos pump solutions, RobCo robotics integration, compressed air management, energy efficiency optimization, and retrofit/modernization services.

Product overview

Tiskens offers a portfolio of industrial automation and engineering services organized as integrated service lines rather than a single software product. Core offerings include: (1) SIEMENS SIMATIC-based automation systems with PLC programming, visualization (WinCC), and complete electrical design; (2) Lenze and SINAMICS drive technology solutions; (3) Grundfos pump technology with full lifecycle support; (4) RobCo robotics integration; (5) compressed air management systems; (6) energy efficiency optimization; and (7) retrofit/modernization services. Supporting services include electrical cabinet manufacturing, worldwide assembly and commissioning, remote maintenance, 24/7 hotline, and maintenance management. The company operates as a manufacturer-independent integrator, delivering solutions from initial planning through commissioning and ongoing service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatisierungssysteme (Automation Systems) Complete factory automation and drive technology solutions using Siemens SIMATIC systems (S7-1500, S7, S5), including PLC programming, process visualization, and control systems for industrial plants up to 1000V. Designed for machine and plant engineering companies.
• Antriebs- und Systemtechnik (Drive and System Technology) Complete drive solutions including gearmotors, servo drives, frequency converters (Lenze, SINAMICS G120X), brakes, and clutches. Comprehensive service from concept through commissioning with in-house inventory for quick spare parts availability. For industrial manufacturers requiring drive technology.
• Pumpentechnik (Pump Technology) Complete Grundfos pump solutions including groundwater extraction, industrial applications, HVAC, and wastewater technology. Services include consultation, sizing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for single units and complete pump stations.
• Robotik/Robotertechnik (Robotics) Robot system programming, simulation, and integration services using MotoSim software. Authorized RobCo partner providing handling, palletizing, welding, and assembly robotics with full lifecycle support. For industrial manufacturers seeking automation through robotics.
• Druckluft-Management-System (Compressed Air Management System) Manufacturer-neutral compressed air management system based on open hardware/software architecture providing supply security, plant utilization, permanent process control, and automatic adjustment to operational demand for maximum energy efficiency.
• Energieeffizienz (Energy Efficiency) Energy optimization services including energy audits, technical analysis, concept development, and sustainable implementation. Special focus on drive systems which account for nearly 70% of industrial electrical energy demand.
• Retrofit/Modernisierung (Retrofit/Modernization) Modernization solutions upgrading legacy control and drive components to current technology standards without full machine replacement. Services include assessment, planning, replacement, and recommissioning tailored to customer requirements.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Control Cabinet Manufacturing) Low-voltage switchgear manufacturing including power distribution and machine control. 500 square meter workshop with modern equipment producing according to national and factory standards.
• Fernwartung (Remote Maintenance) Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting via direct access to control systems worldwide and in real-time. Automatic fault message capture and forwarding to service team. Includes 24/7 hotline and proactive maintenance management.
• Ersatzteilservice (Spare Parts Service) Fast and reliable spare parts supply for Grundfos pumps, enabling rapid emergency response without requiring customers to maintain their own inventory.
• Wartung + Revision (Maintenance + Overhaul) Preventive maintenance and pump overhaul services ensuring maximum plant availability and optimized operating costs. Repairs extend existing pumps to like-new condition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% of industrial electrical energy consumption in drives - potential for significant energy savings through optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GrundfoscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Grundfos Industriepartner since 2006. Tiskens provides pump technology including sizing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and spare parts supply. Full pump portfolio for groundwater extraction, industrial applications, HVAC, and wastewater technology. The partnership enables comprehensive pump full-service from a single source.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSIMATIC Solution Partner with certified competence in SIMATIC Industry Software and automation systems. Tiskens engineers have extensive experience with Siemens tools including Step7, CFC, SCL, PLCSim, ProC/C++, ProTool, SIMATIC NET, and WinCC. Partnership provides early access to technical developments and high-level specialist support.
• LenzecoreTechnology or IntegrationLenze-Systempartner offering complete drive solutions including gearmotors, servo drives, positioning axes, brakes, clutches, frequency converters, DC drives, and power converters. Tiskens maintains an extensive warehouse for frequency converters and spare parts enabling rapid response in case of faults.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KEBA Group: Austrian/German industrial automation specialist offering PLC, drive, HMI, and robotics integration solutions to machine and plant builders. Highly comparable as a mid-sized European automation integrator serving similar customer profiles with custom engineering services.
• Baumüller: German manufacturer and integrator of drive and automation systems, including motors, converters, and control engineering. Overlaps with Tiskens' drive technology and automation systems offering, particularly for industrial machine builders.
• Bachmann electronic: German/German-speaking automation specialist providing PLC, M1 controller systems, and condition monitoring for industrial and renewable energy applications. Comparable as a mid-sized European control systems company competing for industrial automation projects.
• Heitec AG: German automation and system integrator providing control engineering, software, drive technology, and switchgear manufacturing. Direct peer for Tiskens, competing for the same Maschinen- und Anlagenbau customers with a similar project-based delivery model.
• SIGMATEK: Austrian automation manufacturer offering integrated PLC, HMI, drive, and safety control systems for machine builders. Comparable to Tiskens as a mid-market European competitor providing integrated automation solutions for industrial machinery.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Industrial Automation: Global automation incumbent offering drives, PLCs (AC500), robotics, and integrated automation services. Comparable in customer base (machine and plant builders) though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach than Tiskens.
• Siemens Digital Industries: The dominant automation incumbent and the source of Tiskens' core SIMATIC platform; broader portfolio across PLCs, drives, software, and integration services. Indirectly comparable through partner-customer dynamics rather than direct head-to-head competition.
• Festo: Major German pneumatics, electric automation, and process control component supplier with global reach. Comparable through automation offerings for industrial machinery, though Festo is primarily a component manufacturer with its own larger integration capability.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control and drive technology provider (TwinCAT) competing in industrial automation broadly. Comparable as a control-systems vendor whose products Tiskens' integrator peers routinely deploy, though Beckhoff is much larger and serves global markets.
• Phoenix Contact: Large German supplier of industrial connection technology, automation systems, and control solutions. Adjacent in the automation value chain — Phoenix Contact components often appear in cabinets Tiskens builds, and its PLC/control offering targets overlapping end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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