GEC-VAC

What GEC-VAC does

GEC-VAC (operating legally as GV Automation & Engineering) is an industrial automation systems integrator headquartered in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, with a US operating presence in Laredo, Texas. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates custom machinery, robotic cells, assembly lines, vision-based quality systems, test stations, material handling equipment, and electrical control panels. Its technical scope spans mechanical and electrical engineering design with 3D simulation and modeling, PLC programming across multiple platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, Omron), robotics integration (FANUC, KUKA, Kawasaki), HMI development, Cognex machine vision integration, and on-site commissioning.

The company serves enterprise customers primarily in automotive and EV manufacturing (Honda, Lucid Motors, Thyssenkrupp, Hirata), with additional exposure to industrial manufacturing (KDC ONE, TSM Corporation, Mino, Hokuto, Crobotp, MoveAtech), consumer appliances (Ariston Group), and technology sectors (Genetec). GEC-VAC delivers turnkey solutions spanning concept engineering through on-site implementation, positioning itself as a single-source provider across the full automation project lifecycle. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by dedicated sales, procurement, HR, and finance contacts.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for custom automation equipment (hardware sales) and professional engineering services (design, simulation, programming, commissioning). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, operates with 11-50 employees, and has no disclosed founding date, revenue figures, certifications, or formal management team in publicly available materials. Its competitive position rests on cross-vendor technical certifications, bilingual cross-border execution capability, and the nearshoring trend favoring Mexican-based integrators serving North American OEMs.

Name

GEC-VAC

Legal name

GV Automation & Engineering

Website

https://gecvac.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GEC-VAC (GV Automation & Engineering) is a Mexico-based industrial automation systems integrator with US operations in Laredo, Texas, designing and building custom PLC-controlled machinery, robotic cells, vision systems, and control panels for enterprise customers in automotive, EV manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• PLC programming services
• Robotic integration
• Custom machinery manufacturing
• Control panel assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Saltillo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems & Equipment: Design, manufacture, and integration of custom machinery and industrial control systems. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts delivering tailored automation solutions including assembly lines, robotic cells, vision systems, and control panels.
2. Engineering Services: Professional engineering services including mechanical and electrical design, 3D simulation and modeling, robot programming, and on-site commissioning and implementation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GEC-VAC designs, manufactures, and integrates custom industrial automation machinery and control systems. Core offerings include PLC configuration and programming, mechanical and electrical engineering design with 3D modeling, industrial robot programming and integration, HMI and machine vision system development, control panel assembly, and end-to-end turnkey project delivery for assembly lines, robotic cells, vision systems, test stations, and material handling.

Product overview

GEC-VAC is an industrial automation engineering and manufacturing company offering a portfolio of services centered around custom machinery and control systems. The core offerings include Automation & Integration Services (PLC-based control systems using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other platforms), Engineering & Design Services (mechanical/electrical design with 3D modeling), Robotics & Commissioning Services (FANUC, KUKA robot programming with HMI and vision systems), and Control Panel Assembly (electrical enclosures to industrial standards). These services are combined into Turnkey Project Solutions encompassing assembly lines, robotic cells, vision systems, testing stations, and material handling systems. The company operates as a single-source provider delivering solutions from initial engineering design through on-site implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automation & Integration Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved efficiency and productivity through optimized manufacturing processes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Allen-BradleycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for PLC-based control systems. GEC-VAC integrates Allen-Bradley PLCs in their automation solutions.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for industrial automation. GEC-VAC programs and integrates Siemens PLC systems in their automation projects.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotics technology partner. GEC-VAC provides FANUC robot programming, integration, and commissioning services.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotics technology partner. GEC-VAC integrates KUKA industrial robots as part of their automation solutions.
• CognexcoreTechnology or IntegrationMachine vision technology partner. GEC-VAC integrates Cognex vision systems in their automation and quality control solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FANUC America: Largest industrial robot manufacturer offering robotics, ROBOMACHINEs, and integrated automation solutions. Both a technology partner of GEC-VAC and a competing automation solutions provider for automotive and manufacturing customers.
• Yaskawa America: Industrial robot and motion control manufacturer with systems integration capabilities. Comparable to GEC-VAC in robotics and motion control integration for discrete manufacturing and automotive applications.
• Omron Automation: Global provider of industrial automation components, control systems, and robotics with extensive integrator ecosystem. Overlaps with GEC-VAC's PLC, HMI, and vision integration work across automotive and discrete manufacturing applications.
• Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Major industrial automation OEM producing PLCs, drives, HMIs, and robotics with integration services. Comparable to GEC-VAC in delivering automation solutions using Mitsubishi components and competing for automotive manufacturing projects.
• Beckhoff Automation: Manufacturer of PC-based control, PLC, and drive technology with global system integrator network. Directly relevant as both a technology partner of GEC-VAC and a broader automation competitor offering integrated automation solutions to manufacturing customers.
• Festo: Global automation supplier offering pneumatic and electric automation, PLCs, and integrated solutions to industrial customers. Overlaps with GEC-VAC's PLC integration and factory automation capabilities but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Avanceon: System integrator delivering industrial automation, process control, and energy management solutions across the Middle East, Pakistan, and North America. Comparable as a turnkey automation integrator targeting enterprise manufacturing customers.
• ATS Corporation: Custom automation solutions provider designing, building, and servicing complex automation systems for life sciences, food, and EV/industrial customers. Closely comparable to GEC-VAC's turnkey project model and EV manufacturing exposure, though at substantially larger scale.
• Genesis Automation & Energy: US-based custom industrial automation systems integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets with engineering, robotics, and controls services. Closely comparable to GEC-VAC's turnkey automation integration model and customer base.

Others

• SMC Corporation: Global pneumatics and automation components supplier. Listed as a technology partner of GEC-VAC and serves the same automotive and industrial automation end markets as a component supplier rather than direct system integrator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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