Megasystems

What Megasystems does

Megasystems (legal entity: MEGASYSTEMS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH) is a Munich-based industrial automation services company founded in 1987 by Harry Schneider and Lothar Waibel. The company operates as a certified B&R (Bernecker & Rainer) Value Provider, delivering end-to-end automation solutions encompassing planning, PLC/SPS programming, and on-site commissioning for industrial clients in plant engineering (Anlagenbau), special machine construction (Sondermaschinenbau), and industrial building automation. Its proprietary software portfolio includes BURKLIMAT (plant standard software originating from the 1987 Multicontrol system generation), DbServ (switchgear messaging/alerting), and custom electronic modules (SWPOS for CNC, SWSTEP for stepper motor control). The company is also a certified B&R APROL process control system partner and implements COPA-DATA's Zenon SCADA platform, supporting OpcUa information models, BACnet communication, and Industry 4.0 data acquisition.

Megasystems generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements with enterprise industrial clients. Pricing is determined per project based on scope and complexity, with no publicly disclosed pricing models or recurring SaaS revenue streams. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, leveraging a reference portfolio that includes BMW, Audi, MTU Aero Engines (Rolls-Royce Power Systems), Micronas, and Bauer AG, often involving multi-year engagements with complex multi-thousand data point installations (e.g., 8,000 data points on BMW Neubau Nordspange). Distribution is exclusively direct, with services delivered through on-site presence supported by the Munich headquarters and a 2024-opened Ingolstadt office embedded at a customer site. The company is privately held by its founders, has 11-50 employees, and reports more than 200 customers and over 1,000 completed projects cumulatively. Marketing relies on its company website, a dedicated career portal, industry events, and direct referral-driven engagement rather than digital advertising or channel partners.

Name

Megasystems

Legal name

MEGASYSTEMS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH

Website

https://megasystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Megasystems is a Munich-based industrial automation services firm and certified B&R Value Provider delivering PLC programming, process control, and commissioning for plant engineering and special machine construction, serving enterprise OEMs including BMW, Audi, and MTU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH), PLC & PAC Hardware (IMAGABAA)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• PLC programming
• B&R automation systems
• Plant engineering automation
• Special machine construction

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Automation Services: Project-based professional services covering planning, programming, and commissioning of PLC control systems and automation solutions for industrial clients. Services are delivered through direct engagement with enterprise customers in plant engineering, special machine construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Megasystems delivers industrial automation solutions focused on the planning, programming, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems for plant engineering and special machine construction. As a long-standing B&R Value Provider, the company implements customized PLC software concepts alongside proprietary products such as BURKLIMAT (plant automation software) and DbServ (switchgear messaging), integrating modern process control systems (B&R APROL, Zenon SCADA) for enterprise customers in automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Product overview

Megasystems is a specialized service company offering industrial automation solutions, primarily focused on PLC/SPS programming, process control, and smart data acquisition. Their product portfolio consists of standard software solutions (BURKLIMAT, DbServ, VisualComponents) that they implement alongside third-party process control systems (B&R APROL, Zenon SCADA). They serve as a B&R Value Provider and COPA-DATA partner, offering services from planning and programming to commissioning, primarily for plant engineering and special machine manufacturing applications. The company emphasizes customized software concepts perfectly tailored to individual customer requirements, complemented by modern process control technology and data acquisition for Industry 4.0 applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Planning, Programming & Commissioning Services Project-based professional services delivered to enterprise industrial clients, covering requirements analysis, concept development, customized PLC/SPS software creation on IEC61131 standards, and on-site commissioning with optimization for plant engineering and special machine construction applications.
• BURKLIMAT Standard Plant Automation Software Proprietary standard software for plant automation developed and maintained by Megasystems for use with B&R control systems, applicable to industrial plant engineering projects.
• DbServ Switchgear Message System Proprietary messaging and alarm/notification system for switchgear (Schaltanlagen), providing monitoring and alert management functionality in automated industrial systems.
• SWPOS / SWSTEP Custom Electronic Modules Custom electronic modules developed by Megasystems to deliver CNC functionality (SWPOS) and stepper motor control (SWSTEP) within industrial automation applications.
• B&R APROL Process Control System Implementation Certified B&R APROL system partnership delivery, providing customized process control solutions for demanding industrial processes, including OpcUa information models for advanced process visualization and control.
• Zenon SCADA Implementation Implementation of COPA-DATA's Zenon SCADA platform for supervisory control and data acquisition, used for process visualization, data collection, and monitoring in industrial automation projects.
• VisualComponents 3D Manufacturing Simulation Deployment of VisualComponents 3D manufacturing simulation and programming software for plant and special machine engineering design and validation.

Named customers5 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

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B&R Industrial Automation GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a long-standing B&R Value Provider since 1987, Megasystems has deep expertise in B&R automation systems and technologies. They are certified experts for all components and technologies of the manufacturer, including Automation Studio, mapp technology package, ACOPOS drive technology, and Safety applications. This partnership enables them to address even the most demanding automation requirements.
• B&R APROL (Certified System Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationMegasystems holds certified system partner status for B&R APROL process control system. They implement customized solutions for demanding processes, including OpcUa information models for advanced process visualization and control.
• Electrical Cabinet Planning and Construction PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor electrical cabinet planning and construction, Megasystems relies on a strong network of experienced partners. This partnership model ensures highest quality and efficiency in hardware-related project components.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sigmatek: Austrian/German automation specialist offering PLCs, I/O, motion, and SCADA with deep application engineering support — comparable as a DACH-region automation vendor with embedded engineering services.
• Hahn Automation: German-headquartered automation systems integrator serving automotive and industrial customers with custom PLC, robotics, and assembly solutions — directly comparable service portfolio and customer mix to Megasystems.
• ATS Automation: Global industrial automation systems integrator serving automotive and industrial OEMs with custom factory automation programs — direct business-model comparable to Megasystems' project-services delivery.
• Baumüller: German mid-market automation specialist providing drive technology, control systems, and engineering services to industrial customers — overlaps with Megasystems' drive integration and custom automation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Large German automation components and solutions provider covering pneumatics, electric drives, and PLC-adjacent systems — relevant incumbent competing for the same industrial-automation wallet.
• ABB: Acquirer of B&R and major industrial-automation incumbent; competes for the same BMW/Audi-class OEM projects and directly controls the B&R ecosystem on which Megasystems depends.
• Lenze: German automation and drive-technology specialist serving machinery and plant builders — comparable DACH automation vendor competing for special-machine and plant-engineering projects.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PLC, IPC, and motion-control manufacturer with deep DACH presence — comparable as a competing automation platform whose ecosystem Megasystems could alternatively or additionally serve.
• Phoenix Contact: German automation, control, and connection-technology provider serving industrial OEMs — adjacent incumbent whose PLC and I/O portfolio competes with B&R at customer sites Megasystems serves.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Dominant German industrial-automation incumbent (SIMATIC PLCs, SCADA, drives) — competes with Megasystems on large plant-automation mandates and represents both a partner and competitor to B&R-based integrators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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