What Artschwager + Kohl Software does

Artschwager + Kohl Software GmbH is a German specialized enterprise software company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria. The company develops and integrates intralogistics and production software for manufacturing enterprises, OEMs/plant builders (Anlagenbauer), and general contractors, with installations deployed across more than 20 countries. Its core product is LOMAS® (Logistik Management System), a proprietary modular software platform that unifies warehouse management (LVS/WMS), material flow control (MFR/MFC), manufacturing execution systems (MES), forklift guidance (SLS), and transport management (TAMAS) within a single architecture, complemented by LOMAS SCADA for full-graphic plant visualization. The platform integrates with major ERP systems (SAP WM/EWM/EWM MFS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, AS/400), PLCs (Siemens S5/S7, Rockwell, VIPA), OPC-UA, ProLeiT Plant IT, and AMR/AGV fleets, and supports digital twin simulation and IEC 60870-based control system migration.

The company operates a sales-led, consultative GTM motion targeting operations and IT decision-makers at manufacturing enterprises, primarily in the DACH region. Revenue is generated through project-based custom software development and system integration engagements, software licensing of the LOMAS® platform (project-based and framework agreements), retrofit/modernization work for legacy warehouse management systems, and recurring support and maintenance services including an optional 24/7 tier. The company also distributes LOMAS® via an OEM/white-label channel, enabling plant builders to embed the platform in their equipment. Notable references include the world's first production warehouse modernization to SAP EWM MFS at K+S Bernburg and a factory-wide LOMAS® deployment at Europe's largest battery recycling plant (PreZero/Re.Lion.Bat). Since January 1, 2026, the company has been part of the HEITEC group (1,200+ employees) while maintaining operational independence under co-founders and managing directors Guido Artschwager and Jürgen Kohl, and is ISO 9001 certified since 2009.

Name

Artschwager + Kohl Software

Legal name

Artschwager & Kohl Software GmbH

Website

https://artschwager-kohl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artschwager + Kohl Software is a German intralogistics software company that develops the proprietary LOMAS® platform for warehouse management, material flow control, MES, and transport management, serving manufacturing enterprises, OEMs, and general contractors across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intralogistics Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Workflow-Oriented Integration & Orchestration (HDAEAIAG), Software Engineering & Application Modernization (BPAHAEAD), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Warehouse management software
• Material flow control
• Intralogistics software
• Manufacturing execution systems
• SAP EWM integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzogenaurach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development & System Integration: Artschwager + Kohl develops and integrates custom software solutions for warehouse management (LVS), material flow control (MFR), MES, and related intralogistics systems. Projects follow a structured lifecycle: analysis, concept, integration, commissioning, and support. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements, typically long-cycle enterprise software implementation projects.
2. Software Licensing (LOMAS® Platform): Artschwager + Kohl licenses its proprietary LOMAS® modular logistics management system as the core software platform. The platform includes modules for LVS/WMS, MFR, SLS, TMS, MES, and SCADA. Licensing is likely project-based or through framework agreements with customers.
3. Retrofit, Modernization & Brownfield Migration: Revenue is generated through modernizing existing automated warehouses, replacing legacy LVS (e.g., IBM RS6000), migrating Siemens S5 to S7 controls, and integrating new systems (SAP EWM MFS) into existing infrastructure. These are typically high-value, long-duration projects.
4. Support, Maintenance & 24/7 Services: Following project commissioning, Artschwager + Kohl provides ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization services. Standard support operates Monday-Friday 08:00–17:00, with optional 24/7 support available. Support is cited as a distinct service offering generating recurring revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Artschwager + Kohl Software develops and integrates the LOMAS® modular intralogistics software platform for warehouse management (LVS/WMS), material flow control (MFR/MFC), manufacturing execution (MES), forklift guidance (SLS), transport management (TAMAS), and SCADA visualization. The company delivers custom software development, system integration with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, AS/400) and PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell, VIPA), brownfield modernization/retrofit projects, and ongoing 24/7 support and maintenance services to manufacturing enterprises, OEMs, and general contractors.

Product overview

Artschwager + Kohl Software provides LOMAS®, a modular logistics management platform for intralogistics and production control. The platform combines core modules including LVS (Warehouse Management), MFR (Material Flow Control), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), SLS (Forklift Guidance), TAMAS (Transport Management), Werkerassistenz (Worker Assistance), and SCADA visualization. These modules operate within a unified architecture to control automated and manual warehouses, coordinate material flow, manage production logistics, and integrate with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, AS/400) and automation equipment (Siemens PLCs, conveyors, cranes, AMR/AGV). The company also offers specialized solutions including Gatescanner for outbound validation, RTLS for real-time location tracking, and OEE monitoring for production efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LOMAS®: Logistics Management System - modular platform integrating warehouse management, material flow control, production logistics, transport management and MES functions
• TAMAS

Products and services

• LOMAS® Intralogistics Software Platform Modular intralogistics software platform integrating warehouse management (LVS/WMS), material flow control (MFR/MFC), MES, forklift guidance (SLS), transport management (TMS/TAMAS), and SCADA visualization within a unified architecture. Serves as the central software backbone for automating and coordinating storage, material handling, and production logistics in manufacturing enterprises.
• TAMAS Transport Management Software Task and Transport Management Software for coordinating internal transport tasks, forklift calls, and AMR/AGV operations via web, mobile app, or smart button without programming. Features plug-and-play middleware for connecting SAP, OPC, MES, and transport robots.
• LOMAS® Gate Scanner Gate scanner solution for automatic pallet inspection at loading docks. Validates outgoing goods against shipping orders and detects discrepancies at the shipping gate.
• LOMAS SCADA Plant Visualization Full-graphic plant visualization system for real-time monitoring of warehouse and production equipment, disturbance reporting, and operational dashboards. Developed in-house as part of the LOMAS® platform.
• Werkerassistenzsystem (Worker Assistance System) Worker Assistance System providing digital guidance for assembly and picking operations, displaying work instructions and verifying process steps for shop floor workers.
• RTLS Real-Time Location System Real-Time Location System for tracking forklifts, vehicles, and pallets within the warehouse and production environment.
• IEC 60870 Gateway for Control System Migration IEC 60870 Gateway for control systems and critical infrastructure, enabling migration of legacy control systems and high-availability communication.
• LOMAS® TRM (SAP TRM Replacement) SAP TRM replacement offering LOMAS® TRM as an alternative to SAP EWM MFS, enabling direct control of automated storage and conveyor equipment through the LOMAS® material flow system.
• Intralogistics Modernization & Retrofit Services Brownfield modernization and retrofit services for legacy warehouse management systems (LVS), material flow controllers (MFR), PLC controls (e.g., Siemens S5 to S7 migration), storage/retrieval systems, and conveyor technology. Includes LVS modernization, MFR modernization, SPS retrofit, electrical engineering/control cabinet modernization, crane (RBG) modernization, and conveyor technology optimization.
• Support, Maintenance & 24/7 Services Ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization services following project commissioning. Standard support operates Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00, with optional 24/7 support available. Generates recurring service revenue under long-term maintenance agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first automated pallet warehouse with SAP EWM MFS — successfully modernized at K+S Bernburg with minimal downtime during migration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEITEC AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Artschwager + Kohl became part of the HEITEC group on January 1, 2026. HEITEC AG is an international technology partner with more than 1,200 employees specializing in automation, digitalization, software engineering, energy technology, electronics, and special-purpose machinery. The integration combines Artschwager + Kohl's intralogistics and production software specialization with HEITEC's broader engineering capabilities and international project structure. Artschwager + Kohl continues to operate independently under its existing leadership (Guido Artschwager and Jürgen Kohl), processes, and brand.
• ProLeiT AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationArtschwager + Kohl is a certified ProLeiT system partner. ProLeiT Plant IT is a process control system (PLS) and MES platform used in food & beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and process manufacturing industries. Artschwager + Kohl integrates conveyor systems, storage/retrieval systems, shuttle elevators, and forklift guidance into ProLeiT Plant IT, extending the PLS's capabilities into intralogistics. The partnership enables seamless integration of warehouse and material flow data into production control systems.
• SAP SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP is a key technology partner whose systems (SAP EWM, SAP WM, SAP EWM MFS, SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA) are a central focus of Artschwager + Kohl's integration work. The company has delivered numerous SAP integration projects, including the world's first production warehouse modernization to SAP EWM MFS. Artschwager + Kohl develops and delivers integration solutions connecting SAP EWM/WM with material handling equipment (cranes, conveyors, AS/RS).
• Microsoft (Dynamics 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Dynamics 365 is a key ERP integration target for Artschwager + Kohl's intralogistics solutions. The company integrates automated warehouses into Microsoft Dynamics 365 using LOMAS® MFS (material flow control) as the bridge between Dynamics 365 and physical warehouse equipment.
• Siemens AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a key technology partner for control systems. Artschwager + Kohl has extensive experience migrating from Siemens S5 to Siemens S7 PLCs and integrating warehouse automation with Siemens control platforms. The company also works with Siemens process control and SCADA systems. ProLeiT Plant IT supports Siemens PLCs as part of its automation architecture.
• Heitec AG (parent company since 2026)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrior to formal integration (January 2026), HEITEC AG and Artschwager + Kohl had a close working partnership spanning over 12 years in the area of industrial automation and intralogistics. This partnership included joint projects, shared engineering expertise, and collaborative software development for production logistics systems. The long-standing partnership predating the formal acquisition underscores the strategic alignment between the two organizations.
• Partner Network (SAP, Automation, Storage, Robotics)minorOthersArtschwager + Kohl maintains a network of specialized partners for SAP consulting and programming, electrical engineering/control cabinet construction, monorail conveyor systems, FTS/AGV/AMR systems, storage and retrieval systems, shuttles, narrow-aisle stackers, conveyor technology, and robotics. This partner network enables delivery of interdisciplinary projects that require expertise beyond software.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PSI Software AG: German software vendor specializing in industrial/intralogistics software, energy management, and production optimization for metals, logistics, and manufacturing. Comparable given similar DACH focus, MES/MFR product scope, and enterprise production customer base.
• Körber Supply Chain: Global provider of WMS, WCS, MFR, and supply chain execution software for manufacturing and logistics with deep SAP integration capabilities. Most direct competitor given overlapping product scope (WMS/MES/MFC) and shared focus on production-oriented intralogistics.
• TGW Logistics Group: Intralogistics integrator combining automated storage/retrieval, conveyor, and shuttle systems with proprietary warehouse control software. Comparable as a hardware-plus-software intralogistics specialist serving similar manufacturing and distribution customers.
• Vanderlande Industries: Warehouse automation integrator with proprietary warehouse execution software for AS/RS, conveyors, and sorting systems. Comparable given integrated hardware+software delivery model and similar customer segments (parcel, apparel, food/retail distribution).
• SSI SCHAEFER: Global intralogistics specialist combining racking/automation hardware with WAMAS WMS/MFR software. Comparable in delivering integrated warehouse management and material flow control for production and distribution enterprises.
• ProLeiT AG: Process control system (PLS) and MES vendor for food/beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries with which Artschwager + Kohl has a 25+ year system partnership. Comparable given overlapping MES scope and shared customer base in process manufacturing.
• Swisslog: Provider of automated warehouse, material handling, and robotics solutions with SynQ WMS/WCS software stack. Comparable product offering (WMS + MFR + AMR integration) and similar enterprise manufacturing customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Global supply chain and omnichannel commerce software vendor with Manhattan Active WM as its flagship WMS. Comparable as a broad-line WMS incumbent competing for the same enterprise warehouse modernization budgets, though with a distribution-centric rather than production-centric focus.
• Jungheinrich AG: Intralogistics provider of forklifts, racking, and automated warehouses with its own WMS (JMS) and warehouse control software. Comparable as a broader intralogistics vendor that increasingly bundles software with hardware, competing for similar mid-market and enterprise manufacturing customers.
• SAP SE (EWM / SAP BTP): Provider of SAP EWM, SAP EWM MFS, and SAP Manufacturing Execution as the dominant enterprise WMS/MES platform. Comparable as the ecosystem Artschwager + Kohl integrates with and competes against via LOMAS TRM; SAP's roadmap decisions directly affect the partner's economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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