What BRAMAS does

BRAMAS GmbH is a privately held German limited liability company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, with 1-10 employees. The company delivers integrated industrial engineering across three core service lines: Maschinenbau (CNC turning up to 1600mm diameter, CNC milling up to 6000x800x800mm, multi-process welding including MIG/MAG/WIG, and repair services), Automatisierung (PLC/SPS control systems ranging from compact LOGO! controllers to SIMATIC-based solutions, control cabinet design, sensor/actuator integration, and commissioning), and Softwareentwicklung (custom Windows applications, web applications, databases, and HMI/visualization for industrial environments). A supporting CAD/CAM capability supports design-to-manufacturing integration across formats including DWG, STEP, IPT, PDF, and NC. The company additionally operates a tangential Boote & Zubehör product line producing custom houseboats, pontoons, and radio remote controls for boat motors.

The business operates on a direct B2B sales-led motion with project-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Customers reach BRAMAS via its website, phone, email, or a project inquiry form; projects are individually assessed for feasibility and scope before execution. The target segments are German industrial companies requiring custom manufacturing, automation modernization, or specialized industrial software. The company cites its key differentiator as the ability to deliver mechanical, electrical, and digital products from a single source, evaluating mechanics, control systems, and data jointly rather than across fragmented suppliers. Founders Rainer Franz and Silvio Franz represent the second and third generations of a family whose industrial heritage in Brandenburg dates to 1950, when Friedrich Franz led reconstruction of the local Stahl- und Walzwerk.

The company is privately held with no external investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue, funding, or headcount growth metrics. Marketing is conducted exclusively through the company's own website (bramas.de); there are no channel partners, marketplace listings, or self-serve motions. Geographic scope is domestic Germany only, with no disclosed international operations.

Name

BRAMAS

Legal name

BRAMAS GmbH

Website

https://bramas.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BRAMAS GmbH is a small German industrial engineering firm in Brandenburg an der Havel that delivers integrated mechanical engineering, PLC automation, and custom industrial software to German B2B customers. Founded in 2007, it operates a family-owned, project-based model with 1-10 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Machinery Manufacturing (333), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Industrial automation systems
• Custom software development
• CAD/CAM design services
• Custom metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Project Manufacturing: One-time custom manufacturing projects for individual parts, replacement parts, small series, and special-purpose machinery. Customers provide patterns, drawings, or dimensions and receive a completed product.
2. Software Development Projects: Custom software development for Windows applications, web applications, databases, and industrial interfaces. Projects follow an iterative development process from analysis through operation.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair services for machinery components including worn parts, bearings, shafts, and gearboxes. Includes on-site assembly and commissioning.
4. Automation and Control Systems: PLC control systems from compact LOGO! controllers to SIMATIC-based solutions, process control systems, sensor/actuator integration, and modernization of existing plant automation.
5. Boat and Pontoon Manufacturing: Custom houseboats, party rafts, and pontoons with aluminum construction. Customers can purchase complete boats or individual components for self-completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BRAMAS GmbH is a German industrial engineering company that delivers integrated mechanical, electrical, and digital solutions from a single source. Its offerings span CNC manufacturing (turning, milling, welding), industrial automation (PLC/SPS control systems, sensor/actuator integration, control cabinet design), and custom industrial software development (Windows applications, web apps, databases, HMI/visualization). It also produces custom houseboats, pontoons, and radio remote control systems for marine motors.

Product overview

BRAMAS GmbH is a German industrial engineering company offering integrated technical solutions across three core areas: Maschinenbau (machine engineering/CNC manufacturing), Automatisierung (industrial automation/PLC control), and Softwareentwicklung (custom software development). The company also operates a complementary Boote & Zubehör (boats and accessories) division producing custom floating vessels and remote control systems. The portfolio includes CAD/CAM design services as a supporting capability. Products are delivered as service-based solutions rather than packaged software, with offerings spanning from individual custom parts and control systems to complete turnkey automation and software applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maschinenbau (Machine Engineering) CNC manufacturing services including turning (up to 1600mm diameter, 4m+ length), milling (up to 6000 x 800 x 800mm workpiece size), multi-process welding (arc, MIG, MAG, TIG), and repairs for metal and plastic components. Produces custom parts, replacement parts, and small series from drawings, samples, or specifications for industrial customers.
• Automatisierung (Industrial Automation) Industrial automation solutions including PLC/SPS control systems, control cabinet design, process optimization, sensor and actuator integration, and commissioning. Ranges from compact LOGO! controllers to SIMATIC-based systems for complex plant automation and modernization of existing plant control systems.
• Softwareentwicklung (Software Development) Custom industrial software development including Windows applications, web applications, database solutions, HMI/visualization systems, and interfaces for data integration. Targets digital business processes, technical workflows, and industrial machine/production data transparency.
• CAD/CAM Design Services Technical drawings, 3D models, and CAM programs for manufacturing, repair, and documentation. Supports multiple data formats including DWG, STEP, IPT, PDF, and NC.
• Floats, Houseboats and Pontoons Custom-built floating vessels including houseboats, party rafts, and pontoons with aluminum construction. Customers can purchase complete finished boats or individual components for self-completion.
• Funk-Fernsteuerung (Radio Remote Control for Boat Motors) Radio remote control solutions for outboard and inboard boat motors with technical integration into existing boat systems, customized to specific boat and motor configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced production downtime through quick replacement part manufacturing and on-site repair services
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo is a major German industrial automation and pneumatic components supplier offering PLCs, drives, sensors, and control technology. It overlaps with BRAMAS on the automation and control-system side but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger product catalog and global footprint.
• ifm electronic: ifm electronic is a German manufacturer of industrial sensors, actuators, and control systems for automation applications. Comparable to BRAMAS in the sensor/actuator and industrial automation domain, though ifm operates as a global broad incumbent with a much wider product portfolio.
• EMAG GmbH: EMAG is a German machine tool builder offering CNC turning, milling, and grinding systems for metalworking industries. Comparable to BRAMAS in CNC manufacturing focus and German industrial customer base, though EMAG primarily builds machines rather than operating as a custom job shop.
• TRUMPF: TRUMPF is a major German manufacturer of machine tools, laser technology, and automation solutions for metalworking. It overlaps with BRAMAS on the CNC/machining and industrial automation axis but operates as a global broad incumbent serving much larger industrial customers.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a large German manufacturer of industrial connection technology, automation, and control solutions including PLCs and interface systems. Comparable to BRAMAS in the industrial automation and control systems domain but operates as a global broad incumbent rather than a niche custom integrator.
• Pilz GmbH: Pilz is a German automation safety specialist offering control systems, sensors, and industrial software for safe machinery operation. Comparable to BRAMAS in the industrial automation and PLC domain, particularly for machinery modernization projects, though Pilz is a focused broad incumbent with global reach.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Siemens is a global industrial conglomerate whose Digital Industries division supplies SIMATIC PLCs, industrial software, and automation systems — the same technology stack BRAMAS integrates (LOGO! through SIMATIC). Comparable as a supplier of automation technology that BRAMAS specifies and integrates for customers.

Regional players

• INDEX-Werke: INDEX-Werke is a German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and turnkey production systems. Comparable to BRAMAS in CNC manufacturing focus and German industrial customer base, though INDEX primarily builds machine tools rather than offering custom parts and integrated automation.

Direct peers

• BBS Automation: BBS Automation is a German engineering firm specializing in custom automation systems, assembly lines, and integrated production solutions for industrial customers. It is highly comparable to BRAMAS in its combination of mechanical engineering, automation, and project-based delivery, though it operates at a substantially larger scale.
• Heller GmbH: Heller is a German manufacturer of CNC machining centers and turnkey manufacturing systems for metalworking industries. Comparable to BRAMAS in its CNC machining focus and B2B industrial customer base, though Heller primarily builds machine tools rather than offering custom parts and automation integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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