What FLEMMING does

FLEMMING Automationstechnik GmbH is a German process automation engineering firm founded in 1968 and headquartered in Lindlar, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating internationally through offices in Shanghai and Singapore. The company specializes in EMSR (Electrical, Measurement, Control, and Regulation) technology for the process engineering industry, with a particular focus on cryogenic applications including LNG and LPG tanker automation, gas processing facilities, and oil tank storage terminals. The company self-identifies as the world market leader in automation of seagoing LPG tankers, with claimed expertise in cryogenic processes operating at temperatures down to -162°C.

The company's core product offering consists of two proprietary technology platforms: Televisitor, a remote operations platform with four sub-modules (Remote Operator Guidance, Remote Diagnostic, Remote Configuration, and Remote Data Acquisition), and Virtual Twin, a digital twin simulation product. These are complemented by certified functional safety expertise under EN/IEC 61508, EN/IEC 61511, EN ISO 13849, and EN/IEC 62061, and ISO 9001:2015 quality certification. FLEMMING operates as a certified Siemens Solution-Partner and delivers manufacturer-independent automation solutions across oil & gas (primary), chemical, and broader process engineering verticals.

The business model is project-based and engineering-led, combining professional services (engineering, FAT, commissioning, after-sales service) with hardware manufacturing and recurring/licensed software revenue (Televisitor, Virtual Twin). Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contracts with no publicly disclosed standard tiers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting shipyards, gas majors, chemical operators, and EPC firms. Customer concentration is high given the small headcount, niche specialization, and enterprise services orientation.

Name

FLEMMING

Legal name

FLEMMING Automationstechnik GmbH

Website

https://flemming.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FLEMMING Automationstechnik GmbH is a German EMSR process automation engineering firm (founded 1968, HQ Lindlar) serving oil & gas, marine, and chemical sectors, with world-leading specialization in seagoing LPG tanker automation and proprietary Televisitor remote operations and Virtual Twin digital twin products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Automation

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI)

Keywords

• Process automation engineering
• EMSR control systems
• Cryogenic tanker automation
• Functional safety automation
• Industrial digital twin

Headquarters

HQ city

Lindlar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Comprehensive EMSR engineering services including specification, design, and implementation of process automation systems for the process engineering industry.
2. Manufacturing: In-house manufacturing of automation systems and equipment for process plants, tanks, and seagoing vessels.
3. FAT and Commissioning: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and on-site commissioning services for delivered automation systems, including comprehensive function testing with simulators and emulators.
4. After-sales Service: Ongoing service and maintenance support for installed automation systems.
5. Televisitor Products: Remote operations and monitoring products including Televisitor platform and Virtual Twin solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FLEMMING Automationstechnik GmbH designs, engineers, and manufactures EMSR (Electrical, Measurement, Control, and Regulation) automation systems for the process engineering industry, with specialization in cryogenic liquefied gas applications such as LNG/LPG tankers, gas processing facilities, oil tank storage terminals, and chemical plants. The company also offers its proprietary Televisitor remote operations platform and Virtual Twin digital twin products, supported by in-house manufacturing, FAT/commissioning, and after-sales service.

Product overview

FLEMMING Automationstechnik GmbH offers a portfolio of industrial automation products centered around two core offerings: Televisitor and Virtual Twin. Televisitor is a comprehensive remote monitoring and management platform with four sub-modules (Remote Operator Guidance, Remote Diagnostic, Remote Configuration, and Remote Data Acquisition). Virtual Twin provides digital twin capabilities for industrial process simulation. The company also delivers EMSR (Elektrik, Messtechnik, Steuerungstechnik, Regelungstechnik) engineering services, manufacturing, FAT/commissioning, and service support for process automation in oil & gas and chemical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Televisitor: Remote monitoring and diagnostics product line including Remote Operator Guidance, Remote Diagnostic, Remote Configuration, and Remote Data Acquisition features.
• Virtual Twin

Products and services

• Televisitor Proprietary remote operations platform enabling remote operator guidance, remote diagnostic, remote configuration, and remote data acquisition for process automation systems in industrial plants and seagoing vessels.
• Virtual Twin Digital twin technology product enabling simulation, testing, and analysis of complex industrial process automation systems before deployment.
• EMSR Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services including specification, design, and implementation of EMSR process automation systems for oil & gas, chemical, and marine clients.
• Automation System Manufacturing In-house manufacturing of automation systems, control apparatus, and equipment for process plants, tanks, and seagoing vessels.
• FAT and Commissioning Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with simulators and emulators and on-site commissioning services for delivered automation systems.
• After-sales Service Ongoing service and maintenance support for installed automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete function testing of every project using advanced simulators and emulators before delivery

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Solution-Partner relationship with Siemens, one of the world's leading automation technology providers. FLEMMING provides engineering services and automation solutions under this partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and electrification leader with strong process automation (ABB Ability, 800xA DCS) and marine offerings. Overlaps with FLEMMING on EMSR engineering, control systems, and LNG/LPG tanker automation.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation incumbent (Logix/PlantPAx) with global systems integrator network. Overlaps with FLEMMING in functional safety and discrete/process control, though more weighted to discrete manufacturing.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Major process automation vendor (DeltaV DCS, valves, software) with deep oil & gas and chemical industry presence. Competes with FLEMMING for the same EMSR engineering and functional safety scope in process plants.
• Phoenix Contact: Industrial electrical and automation component manufacturer with strong presence in process automation and explosion-protection. Overlaps with FLEMMING on EMSR hardware, control cabinets, and functional safety systems.
• Yokogawa Electric: Process automation specialist (CENTUM DCS) with strong LNG, refinery, and chemical industry footprint, especially in Asia where FLEMMING has offices. Direct competitor for process automation projects in oil & gas.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Process automation incumbent (Experion PKS) serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and LNG processing customers. Comparable to FLEMMING's functional safety and process automation capability at much larger scale.
• Schneider Electric: Industrial automation and electrical distribution major (EcoStruxure) with process & marine offerings. Competes broadly with FLEMMING on EMSR hardware, control, and energy management in process plants.
• Siemens: Global automation and industrial software giant and FLEMMING's certified Solution-Partner. Competes as a broad incumbent with full-stack automation hardware, software, and services across process industries including oil & gas and marine.

Direct peers

• HIMA: Specialist in functional safety automation (SIL controllers, safety instrumented systems) for oil & gas and process industries. Closest niche competitor to FLEMMING's functional safety positioning with similar customer base.

Regional players

• Wärtsilä Marine Systems: Marine technology provider with LNG fuel gas supply systems and gas carrier solutions. Adjacent comparable for FLEMMING's LNG/LPG tanker automation work, though Wärtsilä operates at OEM scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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