CARBOAUTOMATYKA

What CARBOAUTOMATYKA does

CARBOAUTOMATYKA (legal name: Przedsiębiorstwo Kompletacji i Montażu Systemów Automatyki "CARBOAUTOMATYKA" S.A.) is a Polish industrial-automation and electrical-engineering company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Tychy, Poland, with a secondary operations site in Mikołów. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles medium-voltage switchgear (the proprietary CaRo-12G, CaRo-12U, CaRo-17U, and CaRo-24U families), Ca-V vacuum circuit breakers, and Ca-UZ fast earthing switches, alongside technological production lines for cold-formed steel processing (profiling, blanking, cutting), vibrating screens, conveyor systems, methane-drainage stations, and complete electrical installations for public infrastructure. Its flagship switchgear products are engineered and type-tested for harsh underground mining environments at depths exceeding 1,000 meters, and the company holds a deep stack of certifications including ISO 9001/14001/45001, EN 1090, ISO 3834, TDT, UDT FGAZ, OBAC, and CE.

The company's revenue model is built on three streams: hardware sales of bespoke switchgear, steel-processing lines, and machinery built to client specifications; professional services including installation, commissioning, 24/7 warranty and post-warranty service with Danfoss frequency-converter helpdesk support; and project-engineering services through its in-house design office covering construction drawings, static-strength calculations, and author supervision. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated sales directors for electrical equipment, medium-voltage equipment, regional sales, and a separate export department; the firm publishes multilingual catalogs (Polish, English, Russian, German) and targets international markets.

Customer concentration sits predominantly in Polish underground coal mining — Polska Grupa Górnicza, JSW, LW Bogdanka, SRK, Węglokoks — with secondary exposure to energy and district-heating utilities (Tauron Ciepło, Tauron Dystrybucja, PGE Energetyka Kolejowa), public infrastructure (Spodek, Stadion Śląski, MCK Katowice), port and chemical operators (Grupa Azoty Port Morski Police), and steel processors. In 2021 the company launched a "fair transformation" diversification program to reduce mining dependence by entering non-mining verticals via cold-formed steel processing lines and expanded into export markets.

Name

CARBOAUTOMATYKA

Legal name

Przedsiębiorstwo Kompletacji i Montażu Systemów Automatyki "CARBOAUTOMATYKA" S.A.

Website

https://carbo.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polish industrial-automation and electrical-engineering firm (founded 1976, Tychy) that designs and manufactures proprietary medium-voltage switchgear (CaRo series), cold-formed steel processing lines, and automation systems, primarily serving Polish coal mining, energy utilities, and public infrastructure clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance & Retrofit/Modernization (Substations/Switchgear) (EUADACAL)

Keywords

• Medium voltage switchgear
• Industrial automation systems
• Mining electrical equipment
• Steel processing lines
• Underground power distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tychy

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medium Voltage Switchgear Sales: Design, production, and sale of medium voltage switchgear including CaRo-12G, CaRo-12U, CaRo-17U, Ca-V vacuum circuit breakers, and Ca-UZ earthing switches. Products sold directly to mining, energy, and industrial clients.
2. Technological Lines and Machinery: Design, production, and sale of complete technological lines for steel processing including profiling lines, blanking lines, sheet cutting lines, and special machinery. Custom equipment manufacturing based on client specifications.
3. Installation and Assembly Services: Electrical installation, automation systems, and industrial equipment assembly services. Includes commissioning and start-up of delivered equipment.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: 24/7 warranty and post-warranty service for mining and non-mining equipment. Includes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and technical support.
5. Project Engineering Services: Design office services including construction drawings, static-strength calculations, technical documentation, and author supervision for industrial projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CARBOAUTOMATYKA designs, manufactures, and supplies medium voltage switchgear (CaRo series: 12G, 12U, 17U, 24U), vacuum circuit breakers (Ca-V), and fast earthing switches (Ca-UZ) for power distribution in mining, energy, and industrial applications. The company also produces complete technological lines for cold-forming of steel sheets and strips, vibrating screens, belt conveyors, methane degasification stations, and lamellar thickeners, complemented by automation/IT integration and 24/7 service support.

Product overview

CARBOAUTOMATYKA (PKiMSA Carboautomatyka S.A.) is a Polish industrial automation and electrical equipment manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio centered around medium voltage switchgear systems (CaRo series: 12G, 12U, 17U, 24U) and vacuum circuit breakers (Ca-V) with fast earthing switches (Ca-UZ). The company also manufactures technological production lines for cold steel forming including profiling lines, flat bar forming lines, and longitudinal/transverse cutting lines, along with vibrating screens (PZ, VLM, WLZ, WK types) and belt conveyor systems. Services include 24/7 warranty and post-warranty maintenance, automation/IT systems integration, and comprehensive project design. The company serves mining, power, industrial, and infrastructure sectors with products designed and manufactured in Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CaRo-12G Medium Voltage Switchgear Indoor, compartmentalized, compact, free-standing medium voltage switchgear rated up to 12 kV, designed for power industry and mining applications including underground coal mines in methane-risk workings.
• CaRo-12U Medium Voltage Switchgear Indoor, compartmentalized, free-standing or wall-mounted medium voltage switchgear rated up to 12 kV for power and industrial applications.
• CaRo-17U Medium Voltage Switchgear Indoor, compartmentalized, free-standing or wall-mounted medium voltage switchgear rated up to 17.5 kV for power and industrial applications, including traction substations.
• CaRo-24U Medium Voltage Switchgear Higher-voltage expansion of the CaRo medium voltage switchgear family, with type testing completed at IEN-PIB Warsaw in 2024 to extend the portfolio up to 24 kV class.
• Ca-V Vacuum Circuit Breaker Three-phase AC switching apparatus rated up to 24 kV, designed for installation in indoor switchgear as stationary or withdrawable units; classes C2-E2-M2 with mechanical durability of 30,000 operations.
• Ca-UZ Fast Earthing Switch Three-phase fast earthing device for indoor switchgear (new and modernized) operating in AC networks at 50 Hz and rated voltage up to 17.5 kV.
• Profiling Lines Fully automated integrated production lines for manufacturing C, C+, U, G, and PURLIN type profiles used as reinforcement systems in light steel construction for hall manufacturers, with CAD-CAM profile geometry design.
• Flat Bar Forming Lines Fully automated production lines for forming flat bar products integrating straightening, punching, cutting, multi-axis bending, and straight/contour cutting processes.
• Longitudinal and Transverse Cutting Lines Universal sheet cutting lines for cutting sheets unwound from coils, dedicated to companies producing a wide assortment of sheet products with varied geometry.
• Roller and Vibrating Screens Various types of classification screens including PZ (coal classification), VLM (linear trajectory for aggregates), WLZ (linear trajectory for coal), and WK (circular trajectory for glass cullet and aggregates).
• Belt Conveyors Conveyor systems including scraper conveyors type Redler for mining applications, bridge conveyors, and drive stations for material transport.
• Methane Degasification Stations Surface methane degasification stations for mining operations with capacities up to 250 Nm3/min and compression to 2.2 bar, used to extract and utilize methane from underground coal workings.
• Dual-Shaft Shredder Dual-shaft shredder for crushing high-pressure dewatering products from filter presses, reducing material size through cutting and shearing between rotating knife assemblies.
• Lamellar Thickener METSOLTE 3000 Lamellar thickener for clarifying wash water in mining and industrial wastewater treatment, working with fully automated flocculant dosing systems.
• Automation and IT Systems Industrial automation solutions including PLC programming, SCADA systems, HMI panels, and power supply and control systems integration for industrial applications.
• Warranty and Post-Warranty Service 24/7 technical support for mining and non-mining equipment including automation systems, scales, coal sampling devices, CCTV, air conditioning, thermographic testing, and electrical measurements up to 6 kV.
• Project Design Office Services Comprehensive engineering design services for electrical, mechanical, and construction projects, including construction drawings, static-strength calculations, technical documentation, and author supervision.

Quantifiable outcome

• Methane drainage station capacity of 250 Nm3/min at 2.2 bar pressure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEDOM Poland Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint general contractor for cogeneration unit installations at KWK Ruda Ruch Halemba. Partnership combines Carboautomatyka's electrical and automation expertise with TEDOM's gas engine cogeneration technology. Two 2.0 MWe / 2.0 MWt cogeneration units installed using methane gas from mining operations.
• Financing&Manufacturing&Know-How FMK Sp. z o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClient and project coordinator for port machinery installation at Port Morski Police. FMK commissioned Carboautomatyka for ship loader and conveyor system delivery for Grupa Azoty.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Global switchgear (NXAIR, 8DJH) and industrial-automation incumbent that competes for the same utility, mining, and steel-processing tenders and has local Polish manufacturing and service.
• Schneider Electric: Global MV switchgear (e.g., Premset, RM AirSeT) and industrial-automation leader competing for the same utility, infrastructure, and industrial accounts across Poland and export markets.
• Hager Group: European electrical infrastructure manufacturer with switchgear and distribution systems targeting buildings, infrastructure, and industrial segments with overlap to Carboautomatyka's MV and LV distribution product set.
• Danieli: Global steelmaking and processing-lines incumbent whose cold-forming, profiling, and cutting-line product portfolio directly competes with Carboautomatyka's diversification steel-processing lines business.
• Eaton: Global electrical equipment manufacturer with strong MV switchgear and industrial-control offerings targeting mining, utility, and industrial customers that overlap with Carboautomatyka's installed base.
• ABB: Global incumbent in MV and HV switchgear (e.g., ZX family) and industrial automation, competing broadly with Carboautomatyka across mining, utility, and industrial applications, with much greater scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Elektrobudowa S.A. Polish electrical engineering and equipment manufacturer active in switchgear production and industrial electrical installations for power, mining, and infrastructure — overlaps with Carboautomatyka's installation and MV equipment businesses.
• ZPUE S.A. Polish medium- and low-voltage switchgear manufacturer headquartered in Włoszczowa with comparable CaRo-class MV switchgear products and end-to-end design, production, and service capabilities, serving utilities, industry, and mining — the closest direct competitor in the Polish MV switchgear market.
• Apator S.A. Toruń-based Polish electrical equipment group with MV switchgear, metering, and grid automation product lines overlapping directly with Carboautomatyka's CaRo range and serving similar utility and industrial customers in Poland and Central Europe.

Regional players

• ASTOR Sp. z o.o. Polish industrial automation distributor and systems integrator (PLCs, SCADA, robotics) overlapping with Carboautomatyka's industrial-automation and IT-systems business across Polish industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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