What Factory Software does

Factory Software is the exclusive distributor of AVEVA industrial software across 11 European countries (France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia) and operates as the largest AVEVA distributor in Europe. The company is a subsidiary of Factory Systemes Groupe, itself part of the Sonepar Group, a global B-to-B distribution leader for electrical products and related services. Factory Software employs 200+ people supporting the digitalization, industrial supervision, and operational performance initiatives of over 10,000 industrial customers, served through a network of 600+ certified system integrators.

Name

Factory Software

Legal name

Factory Software

Website

https://factorysoftware.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Factory Software is the exclusive AVEVA industrial software distributor across 11 European countries, serving over 10,000 industrial customers via 600+ certified system integrators, operating as part of the Sonepar Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Software Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial software distribution
• AVEVA solutions
• SCADA systems
• Manufacturing execution system
• Industrial automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution - Subscription: Factory Software distributes AVEVA software through subscription programs including AVEVA Flex, offering flexible access to AVEVA software solutions with scalable licensing based on usage and deployment needs
2. Software Distribution - Perpetual Licenses: Traditional one-time perpetual license sales for AVEVA software solutions, providing permanent software access with optional support contracts
3. Technical Support Services: Customer FIRST Support program providing 24/7 global technical support, training, and professional services for AVEVA software implementations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Factory Software is the exclusive distributor of AVEVA industrial software solutions across Europe, providing industrial companies with SCADA/HMI, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial data historians, batch management, and cloud/AI platforms. The company supports customers across their digitalization and operational performance projects through subscription and perpetual licensing, technical support, and a network of over 600 certified system integrators.

Product overview

Factory Software is an exclusive distributor and integrator of AVEVA industrial software solutions across Europe. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial software products organized around three main pillars: Engineering and Project Tracking (Supervisory, HMI & SCADA), Operations Management (MES, Batch, Connected Operator), and Data Analytics & AI. The product portfolio includes core platforms such as AVEVA System Platform for industrial IT infrastructure, AVEVA Unified Operations Center for enterprise visualization, AVEVA CONNECT as the industrial cloud platform, and specialized solutions including AVEVA InTouch HMI for real-time machine monitoring, AVEVA MES for manufacturing execution, AVEVA Historian and PI Data Infrastructure for data collection and archival, AVEVA Batch Management for batch process control, AVEVA Edge for embedded HMI/SCADA applications, and supporting modules such as AVEVA Performance, AVEVA Reports for Operations, AVEVA Development Studio, and AVEVA System Monitor. The offering is delivered through flexible licensing options (AVEVA Flex subscription and perpetual licenses) and supported by a network of over 600 certified system integrators across 11 European countries. Factory Software serves over 10,000 industrial customers in sectors including food & beverage, pharma, automotive, water treatment, and discrete manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVEVA Select: Exclusive AVEVA distribution brand for industrial software solutions
• AVEVA Experience Center
• Customer FIRST Support

Products and services

• AVEVA InTouch HMI Real-time monitoring and control solution for industrial machines, enabling operators to monitor, control, and optimize plant operations with intuitive human-machine interfaces.
• AVEVA System Platform Industrial IT infrastructure platform for supervisory, control, and data integration across operations, including Building Management System (BMS) supervision.
• AVEVA MES Manufacturing Execution System that manages work orders, traceability, and genealogy to optimize production, improve quality, and ensure operational efficiency.
• AVEVA Historian Industrial data historian that collects and archives all machine and production data to build industrial Big Data repositories.
• AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure Hybrid data infrastructure solution for managing operational data from Edge to Cloud.
• AVEVA Batch Management Batch process management solution for optimization and control of batch processes, ensuring efficient, compliant, and sustainable production.
• AVEVA Unified Operations Center Enterprise visualization platform that unifies and contextualizes all operations data across the organization.
• AVEVA CONNECT Industrial cloud platform enabling cloud connectivity and AI capabilities for real-time monitoring, data analysis, remote updates, and machine connectivity.
• AVEVA Edge Advanced HMI/SCADA development environment for creating interfaces or embedded applications with low digital footprint for any industry sector.
• AVEVA Flex Subscription Flexible subscription licensing program providing unlimited access to AVEVA software with maximum flexibility for growing operational needs.
• Perpetual Licenses Traditional perpetual licensing option for AVEVA software with one-time purchase and optional maintenance support.
• Customer FIRST Support Comprehensive support program providing flexible support options, 24/7 access, and maximum flexibility to maximize value from AVEVA products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 industrial customers across Europe successfully supported
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVEVAcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory Software is the exclusive distributor of AVEVA software in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia. The company supports industrial companies in their digitalization, industrial supervision, and operational performance projects across Europe. AVEVA's software portfolio, built from the merger of AVEVA (engineering), Wonderware (operations), and Osisoft (data valorization), provides solutions for engineering, operations, and optimization.
• Sonepar GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactory Software is part of the Sonepar Group, a global leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical products and related services. This affiliation provides corporate backing and resources for Factory Software's European operations.
• Factory Systemes GroupecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactory Software is a subsidiary of Factory Systemes Groupe, which recently announced the acquisition of 8L Software Solutions BV, expanding Factory Software's presence in Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
• System Integrators NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory Software works with over 600 certified system integrators across France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland who implement and deploy AVEVA software solutions for end customers with utmost professionalism. The company provides a tool for customers to identify integrators certified in AVEVA software solutions.
• 8L Software Solutions BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Factory Systemes Groupe, 8L Software Solutions BV expands Factory Software's operations into Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, strengthening the company's Benelux and Scandinavian presence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Klinkmann: European industrial software distributor (AVEVA and other brands) with a strong Nordic/Baltic presence. The closest comparable to Factory Software's business model (exclusive AVEVA distribution plus integrator network), but focused on adjacent Northern European geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation software and hardware vendor (FactoryTalk, Studio 5000) competing directly with AVEVA in HMI/SCADA, MES, and control. Targets the same discrete manufacturing, F&B, and process industry customers Factory Software serves in Europe.
• Schneider Electric: Parent of AVEVA and developer of the EcoStruxure industrial software platform. Direct competitor to AVEVA-branded offerings Factory Software distributes, and the entity that ultimately controls AVEVA distribution strategy.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Develops DeltaV distributed control and industrial software for process industries, competing with AVEVA System Platform and MES in chemicals, F&B, and pharma verticals in Europe.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Develops SIMATIC HMI/SCADA, WinCC, and TIA Portal, competing with AVEVA InTouch and System Platform for industrial supervision customers in Europe. Strong incumbency in the DACH region where Factory Software is also active.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Provides industrial automation software (Experion, Forge) for process industries, competing for the same chemical, F&B, and pharma customers Factory Software targets in Europe.
• AVEVA Group plc: Developer of the industrial software suite (formerly Wonderware and OSIsoft) that Factory Software exclusively distributes across Europe. AVEVA sells overlapping capabilities directly to enterprise customers globally and competes with Factory Software for end-customer relationships on large deals.
• ABB: Industrial automation incumbent offering the ABB Ability software platform including HMI/SCADA and MES solutions. Competes with AVEVA across discrete and process manufacturing verticals Factory Software serves.

Direct peers

• COPA-DATA: Austrian-headquartered developer of the zenon SCADA/energy platform, a direct AVEVA InTouch alternative. Mid-sized European competitor serving similar industrial verticals with overlapping integrator-led delivery.
• Inductive Automation: Developer of Ignition SCADA software, a direct competitor to AVEVA InTouch and System Platform. Targets the same industrial HMI/SCADA customer base Factory Software serves, often via similar regional integrator channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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