What Pro.file does

PRO.FILE is a comprehensive PDM/PLM software platform for discrete manufacturers, operated by PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG, a Karlsruhe, Germany-based limited partnership that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Revalize, Inc. (a PE-backed vertical SaaS roll-up). The platform provides centralized product data management with native multi-CAD integration across SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, CATIA, and Siemens NX, bidirectional ERP connectivity through the Revalize Integration Hub (iPaaS) supporting 1,000+ ERP connectors, document management compliant with HGB and GoBD regulations, engineering change management workflows, mobile access via the FLEX app, and a no-code configuration layer (ISI.CON/EASY.CON) enabling customization without programming. The product targets mid-market discrete manufacturers with 50-1,000 employees that have outgrown file-share-based collaboration but do not require enterprise PLM scale, with named customers spanning automotive components (Mubea), industrial machinery (Hosokawa Alpine, Erlenbach GmbH, Mecaplex Metall AG), marine systems (Becker Marine Systems), land vehicles (Tornado Land Vehicles), and energy/power generation (Netzgesellschaft Düsseldorf). PRO.FILE reports 15,000+ customers globally and 40+ years of PLM industry experience.

Name

Pro.file

Legal name

PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://pro-file.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PRO.FILE is a PDM/PLM platform operated by PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG (a Revalize subsidiary) that centrally manages product data for mid-market discrete manufacturers through native multi-CAD integration, ERP connectivity, and no-code configuration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: PRO.FILE generates revenue primarily through software licensing. The platform offers on-premise and cloud deployment options with flexible licensing models. The company provides modular packages that grow with customer needs, including add-on application modules like ECM for engineering change management.
2. Implementation Services: Revenue from implementation services using the RSIM (Revalize Standard Implementation Methodology) approach. Preconfigured implementation packages and consulting services help customers achieve go-live in weeks rather than months.
3. Training Programs: Comprehensive training programs tailored to customer needs, covering PDM system usage, ERP integration, version control, and daily workflow optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PRO.FILE is a centralized on-premise or cloud-deployable PDM/PLM platform that manages product data and documents for discrete manufacturers, eliminating data silos between CAD, ERP, and engineering systems. It bundles native multi-CAD integration (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, NX), document management, engineering change management, and ERP connectivity into a single no-code-configurable system with fast implementation timelines measured in weeks rather than months.

Product overview

PRO.FILE is a comprehensive PDM/PLM platform for discrete manufacturing that combines a core platform with modular add-ons. The core PRO.FILE system provides central product data management, CAD/ERP integration, and version control, while specialized modules extend functionality: DMStec handles intelligent document management, PRO.FILE ECM provides web-based engineering change management, the PRO.FILE Mobile App (FLEX) enables mobile access, and DMS Web.Client offers browser-based interface. Supporting features include the xBOM Editor for bill of materials management, PRO.FILE VIEW and VIEW 3D+ for document/CAD visualization, the Generic JobServer for automated task processing, and ISI.CON/EASY.CON for no-code configuration. The Digital Thread feature connects the entire product lifecycle, while the Revalize Integration Hub (iPaaS) enables ERP, CRM, and cloud system connectivity. PRO.FILE V10 combines all capabilities with multi-CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, NX) and multi-ERP integration for mid-market manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DMStec: Intelligent Document Management System for engineering that connects technical product structures and documents in a digital product data backbone.
• PRO.FILE ECM
• PRO.FILE FLEX
• DMS Web.Client

Products and services

• PRO.FILE PDM/PLM Platform Comprehensive PDM and PLM platform that centrally manages product-related data and documents for discrete manufacturers, eliminates data silos, automates workflows, and integrates with CAD and ERP systems to accelerate product development.
• DMStec Document Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 5X faster time-to-market
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle AutoVue integration delivers enterprise-grade visualization for 450+ file formats including 2D/3D CAD, ECAD, and office documents directly inside PRO.FILE. Enables all team members to view, annotate, and mark up engineering data without native CAD licenses.
• invenio Virtual TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationThree integrated invenio VT modules enhance PRO.FILE with advanced DMU functions: difference calculation, data reduction, and image generation. Modules provide 3D development environment using intelligent algorithms to streamline workflows and improve collaboration.
• HE-S (HE-S Digital Management GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationHE-S delivers Integration Suite bridging PRO.FILE with SAP and other ERP platforms, synchronizing BOMs, documents, and change orders in real time. Deployed in over 300 installations worldwide as a SAP Silver Partner solution.
• EPLANcoreTechnology or IntegrationEPLAN is the global standard for electrical, automation, and mechatronic engineering documentation. PRO.FILE-EPLAN integration keeps schematics, control cabinet designs, and associated data in sync with PDM/PLM environment.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPRO.FILE integrates natively with Microsoft ecosystem including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams. Engineers work in familiar tools while documents and revisions are managed centrally in PRO.FILE with full version control.
• KISTERScoreTechnology or IntegrationKISTERS 3DViewStation delivers high-performance 3D visualization for digital mock-up, design review, and technical documentation inside PRO.FILE. Supports 60+ CAD formats for viewing, measuring, sectioning, and comparing assemblies.
• flexmobilitycoreTechnology or IntegrationPRO.FILE FLEX App powered by flexmobility platform extends PLM access to iOS and Android, letting field engineers and shop-floor teams view documents, log changes, and trigger workflows on the go.
• trisoft informationsmanagement gmbhcoreTechnology or IntegrationPRO.FILE DMS Web.Client delivers browser-native interface for document management powered by trisoft. Users get intuitive, location-independent access to managed documents, approvals, and lifecycle states without desktop client.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/procad-gmbh-co-kg
• Xx.com/PLMPROFILEItaly

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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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