PV Systems

What PV Systems does

PV Systems AB is a Swedish industrial automation company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tidaholm, Sweden, wholly owned by Storskogen Group since 2016. The company designs and delivers custom automation solutions for Nordic and international industrial customers, spanning robotic automation (KUKA and ABB), PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal), autonomous mobile robot (AMR) integration, custom mechanical and electrical construction (Autodesk Inventor, EPLAN, SolidWorks), and CE marking. Its core offerings are turnkey industrial automation projects and a detail manufacturing service that coordinates small-to-medium series production through a network of internal and partner facilities, supplemented by aftermarket service, spare parts, and risk analysis.

The company serves large Nordic industrial enterprises across automotive (Volvo, Toyota, Autoliv, BorgWarner, Veoneer), defense (Saab, a leading European defense manufacturer), tooling (Sandvik, Sandvik Coromant), outdoor products (Husqvarna, Thule), robotics (ABB Robotics), and other industrial segments. Notable project achievements include the world's first robot automation for combustion engine adjustment with Husqvarna (ABB Most Innovative Automation 2025) and a 14-robot automation line worth over 50 Mkr for a world-leading optical sights manufacturer. The company operates a direct enterprise sales model with dedicated sales engineers, maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, holds KUKA Partner and ABB Value Provider statuses, and owns subsidiary Detab Ecomat Automation AB (acquired 2022), which specializes in vibration-based feeder solutions.

PV Systems generates revenue primarily through one-time project-based contracts quoted within 24 hours of inquiry, with multi-year execution timelines, plus recurring aftermarket services. Projected 2026 revenue is 230 Mkr SEK standalone and approximately 300 Mkr SEK combined with Detab Ecomat, across roughly 50–60 employees and approximately 7,000 m² of facilities. The company markets primarily through direct relationships, industry trade shows (Elmia Subcontractor, Elmia Automation), and its website, and is now beginning to formalize a digitalization and AI function with a newly posted Digitalization and AI Lead role.

Name

PV Systems

Legal name

PV Systems AB

Website

https://www.pvs.se/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PV Systems AB is a Swedish industrial automation company, founded in 2005 and owned by Storskogen Group, that delivers custom robotic automation, PLC programming, AMR integration, and detail manufacturing to large Nordic industrial customers including Volvo, Saab, Toyota, and Husqvarna.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial automation solutions
• Robotic system integration
• PLC programming services
• Custom machine manufacturing
• Precision detail manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tidaholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation Project Delivery: Complete automation solutions delivered from concept to handover, including construction, integration, and commissioning. Projects range from custom fixtures and special machines to complete production lines with multiple robots.
2. Detail Manufacturing: Precision detail manufacturing in small to medium series, with a network of production units. The company acts as coordinator and portal, managing quality assurance from order to delivery.
3. Aftermarket Services: Service and maintenance including troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts manufacturing, risk analysis and CE-marking for modifications.
4. Fixture and Tool Assembly: Assembly of fixtures, tools, and complete automation solutions at their facility in Tidaholm, including mechanical, electrical, and programming integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PV Systems delivers custom industrial automation solutions for Nordic manufacturing companies, covering the complete project lifecycle from concept through construction, simulation, programming, assembly, installation, CE marking, and aftermarket support. The company also provides precision detail manufacturing in small to medium series through a coordinated network of production units, including vibration-based feeder solutions via its subsidiary Detab Ecomat. Its offering combines robotic automation, PLC programming, AMR integration, and custom mechanical/electrical engineering into turnkey production solutions.

Product overview

PV Systems is a Swedish industrial automation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom automation solutions and precision detail manufacturing services. The core offerings consist of Industrial Automation Solutions (covering construction, simulation/programming, assembly/installation, CE marking, and aftermarket support) and Detail Manufacturing (precision parts in small to medium series). Supporting modules include custom fixtures and jigs, vibration feeders through subsidiary Detab Ecomat, mechanical and electrical construction, PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal, robot programming using KUKA Sim and RobotStudio, quality technology with coordinate measuring capabilities, and surface treatment services. The company operates as a single integrated offering rather than a modular software platform, delivering complete turnkey solutions from concept through handover.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Solutions End-to-end custom automation solutions for Nordic industrial manufacturers, delivered from concept to handover including construction, simulation, programming, assembly, installation, CE marking, and aftermarket support.
• Detail Manufacturing Precision part manufacturing in small and medium series, coordinated through a network of local and global production units with quality assurance from order to delivery.
• Fixtures and Jigs Custom-designed tools for facilitating assembly processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in manufacturing, including measurement fixtures, processing fixtures, welding fixtures, and robot welding fixtures.
• Vibration Feeders (Detab Ecomat) Feeding solutions based on vibration technology for automation of material handling in production lines, provided through subsidiary Detab Ecomat Automation AB.
• Aftermarket Services Post-delivery support including troubleshooting and repair, preventive and corrective maintenance, risk analysis, CE marking for modifications, and manufacture of spare parts.
• CE Marking Conformité Européenne certification process ensuring machines meet EU health, environmental, and safety requirements for free sale in European markets.
• Mechanical Construction Design and engineering services using Autodesk Inventor Professional, Vault Professional, and SolidWorks for creating advanced machinery and complex equipment.
• Electrical Construction Electrical integration connecting mechanical components with control systems using EPLAN software for professional electrical design and documentation.
• PLC Programming Programmable logic controller programming for machine intelligence using Siemens TIA Portal as the leading platform, optimizing production processes for maximum reliability.
• Robot Programming Industrial robot programming and simulation using KUKA Sim and RobotStudio for advanced assembly and product movement solutions.
• Quality Technology Quality assurance services including coordinate measuring machine verification (3000x1200x1000mm measurement area), custom measurement fixtures, and documented measurement protocols.
• Assembly and Installation Complete assembly and installation services including testing and commissioning in-house before delivery, on-site installation, and final CE marking.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKUKA Partner status. PV Systems uses KUKA robots in automation solutions and utilizes KUKA Sim for simulation and programming.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB Value Provider Partner. PV Systems collaborates with ABB Robotics on major automation projects, including contributions to ABB's new Robotics Campus in Västerås.
• Detab Ecomat Automation ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary acquired by PV Systems in 2022. Specializes in vibrating feeder solutions based on vibration technology. Under PV Systems' ownership, Detab has transformed from a traditional industrial company to an innovation partner attracting global companies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inission AB: Swedish industrial contract manufacturer and automation integrator of similar size (~500 employees, ~700M SEK revenue) with comparable turnkey electronics/automation services and Nordic enterprise customer base. Closest direct Swedish listed comp for PV Systems' business model and scale trajectory.
• B&R Industrial Automation (ABB): Machine and factory automation supplier (now part of ABB) delivering PLC, motion, and integrated automation systems. Competes head-to-head for industrial line automation work in the same customer set as PV Systems.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based automation specialist offering PLC, drive, and integrated automation solutions to industrial customers. Directly comparable in delivering complete automation cells and turnkey lines with similar technology depth.

Broad incumbents

• Addtech AB: Swedish-listed industrial components and solutions distributor with strong Nordic footprint. Overlaps with PV Systems in supplying automation components and integrated solutions to Nordic industrial customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Lagercrantz Group: Swedish-listed tech-trading group that acquires and develops niche industrial/automation businesses in the Nordics. Similar Storskogen-style ownership model, overlaps with PV Systems in industrial automation distribution and integration.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation giant (TIA Portal, SIMATIC PLCs, digital industries software). Competes with PV Systems' PLC programming and full-line automation work and is a key indirect competitor via its installed base of PLC platforms.
• KUKA Robotics: Major global robotics OEM and integrator. Both a technology partner (KUKA Partner) and a competitor for large robot-line automation projects in automotive and industrial markets.
• Festo: Global automation incumbent offering pneumatics, electric drives, controllers, and integrated automation solutions. Overlaps with PV Systems in factory automation and component supply but operates at significantly larger scale across all industries.

Emerging players

• Robot System Products (RSP): Swedish niche robotics tool changer and end-effector specialist serving industrial robot integrators. Adjacent in Nordic robotics ecosystem with overlapping customer relationships to PV Systems.
• Calejo Industrial Intelligence: Swedish AI/industrial intelligence software company targeting industrial automation customers. Emerges as a software-side complement/competitor in the same Nordic industrial digitalization opportunity PV Systems addresses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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