What B-tec industriële automatisering does

B-tec industriële automatisering BV is a Dutch full system integrator founded in 1992 in Simpelveld and currently headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. The company delivers end-to-end industrial automation services spanning advisory, project engineering (using E-PLAN P8), software engineering for PLC and motion control systems, ABB robot programming, SCADA/DCS, data acquisition, OEE applications, industrial networking, troubleshooting with 24/7 service contracts, special machine building, and in-house control panel manufacturing through its subsidiary ICON Paneel en Verdelerbouw. Its engineering team combines mechanical and electrical disciplines, enabling full mechatronics solutions rather than software-only or hardware-only work.

The company serves enterprise manufacturing clients across diverse verticals including galvanic/surface treatment, ceramic and concrete, steel (Tata Steel, Cerfontaine), food and packaging (including dishwasher tablet counting machines developed with KOM-EA and Thurn-Produkte), beverage brewing (Alken-Maes, Patisserie Jack Heesen), logistics and intralogistics (Intracart system co-developed with ICE-COOL), industrial refrigeration (GEA Grasso, GEA Refrigeration Netherlands), and amusement ride manufacturing (Vekoma). Customer references span the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Nigeria, and Indonesia.

B-tec operates a project-based professional services model supplemented by hardware revenue from its panel-building subsidiary and special machine sales. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with long-tenured client relationships and service contracts rather than channel or self-serve motion. The company is privately held with 1-10 employees and no external funding events, having transitioned leadership in 2018 when co-founder John Vluggen stepped down after 25 years.

Name

B-tec industriële automatisering

Legal name

B-TEC Industriële Automatisering BV

Website

https://b-tec-industrie.jimdofree.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B-tec industriële automatisering is a Dutch full system integrator founded in 1992 that delivers end-to-end industrial automation services — engineering, PLC software, robotics, SCADA/DCS, special machine building, and panel building — to enterprise manufacturers across the Netherlands, Germany, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• PLC system integration
• Control panel building
• Custom machine building
• SCADA and DCS systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerlen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Project engineering, software engineering, troubleshooting, and ABB robot programming services for industrial clients.
2. Panel Building (B-TEC paneelbouw BV): In-house industrial control panel manufacturing, providing hardware solutions alongside software services.
3. Special Machine Building: Custom machine development and construction including counting machines, sorting installations, and specialized equipment.
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Services: Ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting services for client machine parks, including 24/7 service contracts for contracted clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

B-tec industriële automatisering is a Full System Integrator that delivers end-to-end industrial automation services to manufacturing clients, covering advisory, project engineering on E-Plan P8, PLC and motion control software engineering, ABB robot programming, SCADA/DCS systems, troubleshooting, and commissioning. The company also designs and builds custom special machines (e.g., counting machines, sorting installations, packaging equipment) and produces industrial control panels in-house through its subsidiary ICON Paneel en Verdelerbouw, supplying hardware alongside its software and engineering services.

Product overview

B-TEC Industriële Automatisering is a Full System Integrator offering comprehensive industrial automation services for over 30 years. The company provides a portfolio of services including Project Engineering (using E-PLAN P8), Software Engineering for PLC and Motion Control systems, ABB-Robot Programming, SCADA/DCS systems, Data Acquisition, OEE applications, Industrial Networks, and Industrial Interfacing. The company also offers Special Machine Building (custom machine development) and in-house Panel Building (through daughter company ICON). Notable products include high-capacity counting machines (up to 2000 tabs/min) and the Intracart bakery transport system. The company serves diverse industries including galvanic, ceramic, concrete, steel, food/packaging, logistics, and industrial cooling systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-TEC paneelbouw BV: Panel building division of B-TEC, building industrial control panels in-house.

Products and services

• Project Engineering (E-Plan P8)

Named customers28 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Viro EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018B-TEC joined GM support team in partnership with Viro Engineering to support Peugeot-Japy automatic transmission production for GM. B-TEC handles maintenance (WTB/E), PLC Programming, CNC Programming, and Project Management.
• ICE-COOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of INTRACART system for bakery transport. This innovative solution transports bakery carts automatically through rice-casters and freezing systems at extremely low temperatures with reliable operation and high hygiene standards.
• KOM-EA BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for INTRACART system development and dishwashing tablet counting machine development. Development started in 2015 for dishwashing tablet counting machine with prevention of tablet breakage as highest priority.
• Thurn-ProduktecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of dishwashing tablet counting machine with KOM-EA and Thurn-Produkte. The machine achieves capacity of 2000 tabs/min with focus on preventing breakage through minimal drop height.
• ICON Paneel en VerdelerbouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company founded in 2003 for in-house control panel building, ensuring quality and reliability with short communication lines for both small and large projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation and information provider competing across PLC, motion control, and integration services — B-TEC's documented Allen-Bradley experience directly overlaps with Rockwell's product stack.
• ABB: Global automation incumbent whose robotics and industrial automation business overlaps with B-TEC's ABB robot programming and control system integration work, though at vastly larger scale.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent with industrial control offerings spanning PLCs, SCADA, and panel hardware — broader portfolio player competing for similar industrial end-customers across Europe.
• Siemens (Digital Industries): Major PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation platform provider whose products (Siemens S7/TIA Portal) underpin much of B-TEC's project delivery — broad incumbent in the same control systems category.

Emerging players

• Stäubli Robotics: Robotics and automation specialist active across food, automotive, and industrial segments — overlapping with B-TEC's special machine building and ABB robot programming capabilities from a robotics-OEM angle.

Direct peers

• AWL: Dutch machine builder and integrator specializing in automated production systems and robotic solutions for manufacturing clients — directly comparable in service mix (mechatronics, special machine building, system integration) and European mid-market customer profile.
• VMI Group: Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of custom automation and machinery for industries including food, tire, and packaging — overlapping closely with B-TEC's special machine building and food/packaging vertical focus.
• BluePrint Automation: Specializes in robotic packaging automation and counting/sorting systems — directly comparable in custom counting machine product line and end-of-line packaging integration, with similar enterprise customer profile in FMCG.
• CSi Industries: Benelux-based system integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, MES, and panel building services to industrial clients — closely comparable in service portfolio, geographic focus, and small-to-mid integrator positioning.

Regional players

• Croonwolter&dros: Large Dutch technical services and installation contractor with industrial automation capabilities — comparable regional market position but significantly larger scale and broader service scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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