Macrix Software GmbH

What Macrix Software GmbH does

Macrix Software GmbH is a privately held German software firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mönchengladbach, with a Polish subsidiary in Poznań. The company delivers custom software development and proprietary industrial-automation platforms to enterprise clients in energy, steel, automotive, logistics, and motorsports. Its core products are ArconQ, an Industry 4.0 / IoT platform offered with consulting, implementation, and academy services; ProconTEL, a proprietary application framework for distributed MES-automation communication; and Race Navigator (RN-Vision brand), a line of hardware and software systems for motorsport data acquisition and lap-time analysis. The firm also operates a Car Connectivity division providing V2X communication, telemetry, and intelligent sensor solutions for automotive OEMs and fleet operators.

The technology foundation is .NET-centric, spanning .NET MAUI/Xamarin cross-platform applications, WCF-based service deployment, and Visual Studio integration. Notable custom deliverables include SAMABUESA (jointly developed with RWE Power AG for a 130 sq km open-cast mining complex) and the MES for Big River Steel's North American facility, demonstrating capability in large-scale industrial deployments. The firm operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications and advertises a 100% project success guarantee.

Macrix monetizes through four streams: custom software development services, ArconQ platform licensing and associated services, Race Navigator hardware and software product sales, and project-based Car Connectivity/V2X engagements. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by industry referrals, with prospects routed through a non-binding inquiry form and specialist-led consultation. Named enterprise customers include RWE Power AG, BMW Driving Experience, SMS group, Big River Steel, BSS Bohnenberg, and RN-Vision. Management consists of four Managing Directors (Marek Zuchowski as Chairman, Kristof Halastra, Jozef Eckert, Marcin Krzywulski); the firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Macrix Software GmbH

Legal name

Macrix Software GmbH

Website

https://macrix.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Macrix Software GmbH is a privately held German software firm (founded 2000, Mönchengladbach) that delivers custom software, the ArconQ Industry 4.0 platform, Race Navigator motorsport systems, and V2X automotive connectivity solutions to enterprise clients in energy, steel, automotive, and logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development Services: Macrix designs, develops, and implements custom IT solutions tailored to individual client requirements. Services span consulting, development, implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support. Projects of any size and in any sector are delivered within agreed financial and time frames with a 100% success guarantee.
2. ArconQ Platform Products and Services: The ArconQ platform provides a comprehensive system and product environment for Industry 4.0 and IoT requirements, offered to small, medium-sized, and large companies. Revenue is generated through platform licensing, consulting, implementation, commissioning, after-sales, and academy training services.
3. Race Navigator Hardware and Software Products: Race Navigator product line (RN LITE, RN ONE, RN PRO) sold as modular or All-in-One hardware systems with companion software apps (RN Analyzer, RN Connect). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software licensing, and support services.
4. Car Connectivity Solutions: Custom V2X communication, telemetry, and intelligent sensor solutions for automotive manufacturers, insurance companies, transport companies, event organizers, traffic planners, and industrial vehicle operators. Revenue from project-based development and solution delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Macrix Software GmbH designs, develops, and implements custom IT solutions and proprietary software platforms for industrial enterprises across energy, steel, automotive, logistics, and motorsports. Core offerings include the ArconQ Industry 4.0/IoT platform, the ProconTEL distributed-application framework, YuconPRO production configuration tooling, MES and warehouse management systems, V2X car-connectivity solutions, and the Race Navigator motorsport data-acquisition product family. Services span consulting, development, implementation, commissioning, after-sales support, and academy training.

Product overview

Macrix Software GmbH is a software development company offering a portfolio of proprietary products and custom development services. The core product is ArconQ, a comprehensive platform for Industry 4.0 and IoT. Race Navigator (RN-Vision) is a dedicated product line for motorsport data analysis. The company also operates in Car Connectivity and provides Software Development services. Key underlying technologies include the ProconTEL Framework for distributed applications and YuconPRO configuration tool. The portfolio is complemented by custom solutions like SAMABUESA for mining operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ArconQ: Industry 4.0 platform enabling companies to quickly and effectively adjust to Industry 4.0 and IoT requirements.
• RN-Vision
• Car Connectivity

Products and services

• ArconQ Platform Comprehensive Industry 4.0 and IoT platform offering consulting, development, implementation, commissioning, after-sales support, and academy training for small, medium-sized, and large companies.
• Race Navigator (RN LITE, RN ONE, RN PRO) Professional data acquisition and analysis systems for sports car drivers and motorsport professionals, available as RN LITE, RN ONE, and RN PRO hardware variants for recording and analyzing lap times on race tracks.
• Car Connectivity Solutions Custom V2X communication, telemetry, and intelligent sensor solutions for automotive manufacturers, insurance companies, transport companies, event organizers, traffic planners, and industrial vehicle operators.
• Custom Software Development Services Bespoke IT solution design, development, and implementation services for process optimization and workflow acceleration, tailored to client requirements regardless of industry or project size.
• ProconTEL Framework Proprietary application framework developed by Macrix for distributed applications, serving as the communication platform between MES and lower automation levels with process hosting, WCF-based service deployment, and event-based communication.
• YuconPRO Configuration Tool

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered warehouse management system managing 4000+ article types in automated warehouse for BSS Bohnenberg
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SMS groupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacrix has been a long-term strategic partner of SMS group, a globally leading system supplier for the metallurgy industry. Macrix was entrusted with developing the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Big River Steel's new steel mill. The partnership involves co-development of MES solutions as part of SMS group's comprehensive plant delivery contracts for steel mills worldwide.
• BSS Bohnenberg GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacrix has been a multi-year partner of BSS Bohnenberg GmbH in the development and implementation of software solutions for intralogistics. Macrix developed the warehouse management system for BSS's automated high-bay warehouse projects for metal processing companies. The partnership involves joint development of turnkey intralogistics solutions.
• RN-VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacrix partners with RN-Vision to design and produce Race Navigator professional data analysis systems for motorsport. Macrix supports both hardware production and software design, jointly creating innovative products and solutions for motorsport customers worldwide.
• Macrix Polska Spółka z o.o.coreOthersMacrix Polska Spółka z o.o. is the Polish subsidiary of Macrix Software GmbH, based in Poznań. It serves as the data controller for personal data processing on www.macrix.eu. The subsidiary is responsible for the operational activities in Poland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Racelogic (VBOX): UK manufacturer of VBOX GPS-based data loggers and Video VBOX systems widely used in motorsport testing and driver development. Directly comparable to Race Navigator in target customer (motorsport professionals, driving experience programs) and product positioning.
• CENIT AG: Stuttgart-based PLM, MES, and digital transformation consultancy serving industrial manufacturers. Directly comparable to Macrix's MES/WMS practice (Big River Steel, BSS Bohnenberg) and to the German SME industrial customer base.
• msg systems AG: Large German IT services group headquartered in Ismaning that delivers custom software and digital transformation projects to insurance, automotive, banking, and industrial clients. Closely comparable to Macrix in business model (custom enterprise software), target customer profile (DACH industrial/automotive market leaders), and delivery footprint.
• AiM Sportline: Italian manufacturer of motorsport data acquisition systems (Solo 2, MXS, MXG) and lap timers. Most direct competitor to Macrix's Race Navigator RN LITE/ONE/PRO product line across professional and amateur motorsport customers.
• S&N AG: German IT services firm specializing in custom enterprise software for industrial and public-sector clients. Comparable in size, regional focus (DACH), and custom-software delivery model to Macrix.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries (DI): Division of Siemens AG offering Opcenter (formerly Camstar) MES, SIMATIC automation, and MindSphere industrial IoT. Competes with Macrix's ArconQ platform and ProconTEL MES framework in the same industrial accounts but as part of a much broader automation/IT portfolio.
• AVEVA Group: UK-headquartered industrial software vendor offering AVEVA MES, PI System, and plant digital twin solutions. Competes with Macrix's ArconQ and ProconTEL in steel, mining, and manufacturing verticals but at significantly larger scale and with a global channel.
• Atos: Global IT services group with a dedicated Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 practice covering MES, digital factory, and connected vehicle work. Comparable to Macrix at the project level but with vastly larger delivery capacity and geographic footprint.
• Bosch Connected Industry: Bosch subsidiary offering IoT, intralogistics, and Industry 4.0 solutions (including Nexeed). Competes with Macrix's ArconQ platform in factory digitalization and with Car Connectivity's V2X/intelligent sensor offering in automotive.
• Rockwell Automation: US industrial automation incumbent offering FactoryTalk MES, ControlLogix, and Plex systems. Competes with ArconQ/ProconTEL in factory automation and MES but at global scale across much larger industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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