Name

Qs Group

Legal name

QS Group S.p.A.

Website

https://qs-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoforming Machinery & Automation (IMANAHAK), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Sheet metal processing
• Automated warehouses
• Polyurethane foaming machines
• Thermoforming equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cerreto D'esi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Systems and Machinery: Design, manufacture, and installation of automated systems and machinery across 5 divisions: sheet metal processing equipment, thermoforming machines, polyurethane foaming equipment, handling/storage systems (stackers, conveyors, AGVs), and assembly/testing lines. Revenue generated through project-based sales of turnkey automated systems.
2. Warehouse Management Software (WMS): Modular warehouse and logistics process management suite provided by sister company Esisoftware. Coordinates automated and radiofrequency warehouses, integrates with ERP and MES systems. Manages logistics flows from material entrance to shipping.
3. Manufacturing Execution System (MES): Modular suite supporting digitalization of production processes with customisable modules for data collection and analysis. Includes FCS (Factory Control System), ZDS (Zero Defect System), DSA (Digital Service Assistant), TMS (Traceability Management System).
4. SCADA Software: Supervisory control and data acquisition software for workstation control. Customized dashboards for Industry 4.0 automated machines with real-time data reading through customized HMI interfaces.
5. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales support including scheduled maintenance, remote and on-site assistance (H24 7/7), spare parts supply, periodic rack inspections, and system revamping/re-location services.
6. Design and Engineering Services: Feasibility studies, 3D simulation, virtual commissioning, co-design, concurrent product and process engineering, prototyping services provided as part of turnkey system delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

QS Group designs and manufactures industrial automation machinery and systems across five integrated divisions: Sheet Metal (production lines for home appliances with stamping, welding, and CNC bending), Thermoforming (plastic processing machines and moulds including patented VPF-T technology), Polyurethane (CFC-free foaming machines and moulds for insulation), Handling & Storage (automated warehouses, stacker cranes, AGV/AMR, conveyor and palletising systems), and Assembly & Testing (assembly lines, testing systems, and software including WMS, MES, SCADA, and machine vision). The company delivers turnkey solutions from co-design and virtual commissioning through installation, after-sales service, and system revamping for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

QS Group is an Italian industrial automation company operating as an ALL IN ONE partner with five specialized divisions offering a comprehensive portfolio of machinery and automation systems. The Sheet Metal Division provides production lines for home appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens) using stamping, welding, and CNC technologies. The Thermoforming Division produces machines and moulds for thermoplastic processing. The Polyurethane Division manufactures foaming equipment and moulds for insulation applications. The Handling & Storage Division offers automated warehouses (stacker cranes, AS/RS), AGV/AMR systems, conveyor solutions, and palletising systems. The Assembly & Testing Division provides assembly lines, testing systems, and software products including WMS, MES, SCADA, and Vision & Control systems. Software products are provided by sister companies Esisoftware (WMS, MES) and Visioning (Vision Systems). The five divisions work synergistically to deliver turnkey automation solutions from co-design through installation and after-sales support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigerator Production Lines Automated sheet metal processing and assembly lines using stamping, punching, shearing, CNC bending, and laser/resistance/plasma welding to produce refrigerator structural components. Targeted at home appliance manufacturers.
• Washer and Dryer Production Lines Automated production lines for structural parts of washing machines and dryers, using sheet metal processing and welding technologies. For home appliance manufacturers.
• Dishwasher Production Lines Automated sheet metal processing and assembly systems for dishwasher structural components. Targeted at home appliance OEMs.
• Kitchen Oven Production Lines Automated production lines for kitchen oven structural components, including stamping, welding, and assembly. For oven manufacturers.
• Hydraulic Press Line and Dies Hydraulic press equipment and dies for sheet metal forming and stamping operations in home appliance manufacturing.
• Thermoforming Machines (including VPF-T) Thermoforming machines for thermoplastic materials using vacuum, pressure, or combined vacuum-pressure forming technology. Includes in-line machines for home appliance production of refrigerator inner doors and inner liners, plus the patented VPF-T technology.
• Thermoforming Moulds Custom moulds for thermoforming thermoplastic materials in small, medium, and large sizes, used across home appliance, automotive, medical, and sanitary industries.
• Punching, Trimming and Laser Cut Machines Punching, trimming, and laser cutting machines for thermoplastic materials, available in integrated in-line or stand-alone configurations for the home appliance industry.
• Foaming Machines Automated machines and lines for polyurethane foaming production using CFC-free foam technology, for household appliances, construction, automotive, and furnishing industries.
• Foaming Moulds Custom moulds for expanded polyurethane foaming, used in household appliances, construction, automotive, and furnishing industries.
• Refrigerator Cabinet Foaming Lines Foaming lines with fixtures to control expansion of insulating material during polyurethane polymerisation. Configurations include fixed fixtures with moving cabinets, carousel systems, or storage warehouse setups.
• Refrigerator Door Foaming Lines Door foaming lines with dedicated moulds for refrigerator door insulation, available with open or closed pouring systems and automatic loading/unloading options.
• Automated Warehouses Automated storage systems served by stacker cranes with energy recovery systems. Designs include single/double mast configurations, multi-fork cranes, and miniload stacker cranes for various load capacities.
• AGV Systems Automated Guided Vehicles for internal logistics and material handling, with navigation technologies including magnetic belts, lasers, optical sensors, and inertial guidance. Custom AGVs engineered for specialized requirements.
• AMR Systems Autonomous Mobile Robots for flexible, scalable materials handling with ability to adapt to different load types and logistical configurations.
• Handling Solutions (Conveyor Systems) Conveyor systems including motorised chain, roller, and belt conveyors; motorised transfers; gravity conveyors; rotating tables; elevators; and motorised shuttles on rails.
• Palletising and Manipulation Systems Handling and palletising solutions using cartesian robots with linear axes, anthropomorphic robots, or SCARA robots, including artificial vision-guided systems.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Modular warehouse and logistics process management suite for intralogistics automation. Coordinates automated and radiofrequency warehouses, integrates with ERP, MES, and AGV systems. Provided by sister company Esisoftware.
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Modular suite for production digitalisation with customisable modules including FCS (Factory Control System), ZDS (Zero Defect System), DSA (Digital Service Assistant), and TMS (Traceability Management System). Provided by Esisoftware.
• SCADA Software Supervisory control and data acquisition software for workstation control. Connects to major PLC brands (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Phoenix, Wago) with real-time data collection and customisable HMI dashboards.
• Vision and Control System Machine vision systems for dimensional control (2D/3D), quality and assembly control, and spatial localisation. Includes vibrational analysis and thermographic analysis systems. Provided by sister company Visioning.
• Testing Systems Electrical safety testing and functional testing systems for product quality verification. Can be stand-alone or integrated with production lines with automatic good/bad result determination.
• Assembly Lines Manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic assembly lines with automatic conveyor systems and robot-equipped stations for high-productivity assembly of semi-finished and finished products.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales support including scheduled maintenance, remote and on-site assistance (H24 7/7), spare parts supply, periodic rack inspections, and system revamping/re-location services.
• Design and Engineering Services Feasibility studies, 3D simulation, virtual commissioning, co-design, concurrent product and process engineering, and prototyping services provided as part of turnkey system delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% energy savings with VPF-T thermoforming technology compared to traditional technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers42 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• EsisoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specialized in WMS (Warehouse Management System) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software solutions. Esisoftware develops and provides the software that controls warehouse management and production processes for QS Group's automation systems. They participate together in trade shows as ALL-IN-ONE partners.
• VisioningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specialized in industrial vision systems. Provides machine vision solutions for QS Group including intelligent cameras with high-performance processors for dimensional control, quality inspection, and robot guidance. Visioning systems are integrated into QS Group's assembly and testing solutions.
• SEW EurodrivestrategicTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in products and systems for industrial, logistics and process automation. Partnership resulted in the development and patenting of VPF-T thermoforming technology for refrigerator inner door production. SEW Eurodrive supplies drive technology integrated into QS Group's thermoforming machines.
• Alastampi S.r.l.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian company that collaborates with QS Group at EuroBLECH trade shows to showcase sheet metal working automation solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bystronic: Swiss-based sheet metal processing equipment manufacturer offering press brakes, laser cutting systems and automation cells for sheet metal OEMs. Comparable to QS Group's Sheet Metal Division on automated laser/welding/bending lines used by appliance and industrial customers.
• Dematic: Global supplier of integrated intralogistics solutions including automated storage, AS/RS stacker cranes, AGVs and WMS software for manufacturing and distribution customers. Direct peer to QS Group's Handling & Storage Division across AGVs, automated warehouses and WMS software.
• Swisslog: Provider of automated warehousing, AS/RS, AGVs and intralogistics software solutions to industrial, pharma and retail customers. Comparable to QS Group on the Saint-Gobain-automotive and pharma warehouse use cases and on WMS integration.
• Salvagnini: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication systems, including press brakes, panel benders, punching/shearing lines, and FMS cells used by home appliance and industrial OEMs. Comparable to QS Group's Sheet Metal Division with similar customer-base overlap and Italian manufacturing heritage.
• Hennecke Group: Global manufacturer of polyurethane processing machinery and high-pressure foaming equipment, with strong presence in appliance insulation (refrigerator cabinet/door foaming). Direct peer to QS Group's Polyurethane Division, particularly for refrigerator cabinet and door foaming lines.
• ILLIG Maschinenbau: German specialist in thermoforming machinery, tooling and in-line systems serving packaging, medical and appliance OEMs. Direct peer to QS Group's Thermoforming Division for in-line refrigerator inner-door and packaging applications.
• Geiss AG: German thermoforming machinery manufacturer producing vacuum and pressure forming machines, trimming stations and moulds used in refrigerators, sanitary ware and automotive interior production. Closely comparable to QS Group's Thermoforming Division both in product and in target customer (e.g., refrigerator liner producers).

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Multinational industrial automation leader with broad portfolio of robotics, motion control, drives and digital/software offerings. Appears on QS Group's customer list and competes broadly with QS Group on integrated automation, AGV/AMR, drives and SCADA-type capabilities.
• KUKA: Global robotics and automation systems integrator producing industrial robots, controllers and integrated production cells. Overlaps with QS Group's robotics-equipped assembly, testing and palletising lines as a broader incumbent competitor.
• IMA Group: Italian-based global leader in packaging and processing machinery for pharmaceutical, food and personal care industries. Adjacent peer sharing Italian mid-cap industrial machinery DNA and a multi-division turnkey model, but centered on packaging rather than QS Group's sheet metal/thermoforming/appliance focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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