Vidal Automatización y Control

What Vidal Automatización y Control does

Vidal Automatización y Control, S.L. (Vidal AC) is a privately-held Spanish engineering and automation services company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Náquera (Valencia), with an additional commercial delegation in Madrid. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions special and series electrical control panels for industrial and commercial refrigeration, HVAC, pumping stations/water treatment (ETAP), automotive, agri-food, naval, energy, and photovoltaic installations. Vidal AC operates a vertically integrated model spanning electrical engineering design, manufacturing (with CNC production equipment and 1,200+ m² of facility space), PLC and HMI programming, proprietary SCADA software development on open-source principles, on-site commissioning, and 24/7 after-sales remote monitoring and support.

The company's technical platform combines standard industrial automation tooling (EPLAN P8, AutoCAD, open-source SCADA) with proprietary innovations including ViBOX, an autonomous IoT device for industrial connectivity and monitoring, and ViCold.AI, an AI-driven system for optimizing energy efficiency in industrial refrigeration installations. Both have been co-funded through Spanish and EU innovation grants (FEDER, IVACE, INNOVATeiC-CV). Vidal AC is an accredited supplier to AsoFrio, the Spanish refrigeration association, holds the official PYME Innovadora (Innovative SME) certification, and signed a strategic alliance with AKO Group in 2022 for IoT-integrated refrigeration control panels across AKO's international markets.

Vidal AC generates revenue through three streams: custom electrical panel manufacturing (project-based hardware sales), engineering and automation services (feasibility, design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, commissioning, after-sales), and 24/7 managed remote monitoring services. Pricing is fully custom and project-based with no public tiers; commercial relationships are consultative B2B sales through a direct commercial department, with the Madrid delegation covering central Spain. Ownership appears to remain with founder/management Javier Vidal; no external equity investors, private equity, or venture capital is disclosed.

Name

Vidal Automatización y Control

Legal name

Vidal Automatización y Control, S.L.

Website

https://vidal-ac.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vidal Automatización y Control is a Spanish engineering and automation services company that designs, manufactures, and commissions custom electrical control panels and PLC/HMI/SCADA automation systems for industrial refrigeration, HVAC, water treatment, and related process industries across Spain and AKO Group partner markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Electrical panel manufacturing
• PLC SCADA programming
• Refrigeration control systems
• HVAC automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Náquera

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Custom Electrical Panel Manufacturing: Design, development, and manufacture of special and series electrical panels for HVAC, industrial refrigeration, process control and automation. Revenue generated through project-based orders and product deliveries.
2. Engineering and Automation Services: Comprehensive engineering services including process automation, electrical engineering design, industrial software programming (PLC, HMI, SCADA), commissioning, and after-sales technical support (post-venta). Services delivered both on-site and remotely.
3. Remote Monitoring and Support Services: 24/7 remote monitoring and technical assistance services using advanced remote access applications, providing continuous operational support and process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vidal Automatización y Control (VIDAL AC) designs, engineers, manufactures, and commissions custom special and series electrical panels together with industrial automation solutions centered on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, primarily for commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, HVAC, and process control sectors in Spain. The company delivers turnkey projects from feasibility studies and electrical engineering design through proprietary software development, panel manufacturing, on-site commissioning, and 24/7 remote or in-situ after-sales support. Its offering also includes AI-driven energy optimization (ViCold.AI) and IoT-enabled connectivity devices (ViBOX) developed through internal R&D and EU co-funded innovation programs.

Product overview

Vidal Automatización y Control is an engineering and automation services company and manufacturer of special and series electrical panels for climate management, industrial refrigeration, and process automation and control. The portfolio includes core products such as electrical panels (refrigeration, power and control variants), PLC/HMI programming, and proprietary SCADA software solutions. Add-on modules include auxiliary equipment and pre-assembled cabling systems. AI-powered products include ViBOX (IoT connectivity device) and ViCold.AI (energy efficiency optimization for industrial refrigeration). The company also provides complementary services including commissioning (Puesta en Marcha) and after-sales support (PostVenta/SAT) with both in-situ and remote assistance options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViBOX: Advanced autonomous device for connectivity and monitoring of industrial installations. IoT-enabled product for industrial connectivity and monitoring.
• ViCold.AI
• ViClient

Products and services

• Custom Electrical Panels (Cuadro Eléctrico) Special and series electrical panels for climate management, industrial refrigeration, and process automation and control, including variants for refrigeration and for power and control applications. Panels are custom-engineered and manufactured in-house using advanced CNC machining, cutting, copper treatment, and automated wiring equipment.
• Industrial Automation and Process Control Services Complete industrial automation and process control services for industrial clients, including feasibility studies, automation design, and project execution for high-automation industrial installations.
• Electrical Engineering Design and Development Custom electrical engineering services in which VIDAL AC's engineers study client needs and design, program, and develop equipment and applications tailored to specific industrial installations.
• Industrial Software and SCADA Solutions Proprietary SCADA solutions and custom industrial software applications developed in-house by VIDAL AC's R&D department, built on open-source principles for agile information exchange and local or remote system intercommunication.
• PLC and HMI Programming Services PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming services for industrial automation and process control projects across refrigeration, HVAC, water, and manufacturing installations.
• ViBOX – Industrial IoT Connectivity and Monitoring Device Advanced autonomous device for connectivity and monitoring of industrial installations, providing IoT integration capabilities for remote supervision of industrial equipment and processes.
• ViCold.AI – AI-Powered Energy Efficiency System AI-powered system for energy efficiency optimization in industrial refrigeration installations, using artificial intelligence and advanced communications to reduce energy consumption and improve operational performance.
• Wiring and Pre-assembly Services (Cableados y Pre-montajes) Advanced cable treatment and pre-assembly services supported by automated wiring and labeling centers, enabling consistent quality standards and reduced installation times in client projects.
• Commissioning Services (Puesta en Marcha) On-site commissioning services by specialized technicians to ensure correct implementation, start-up, and validation of equipment and electrical panels in client industrial installations.
• After-Sales Support (PostVenta / SAT) After-sales technical support service offering both in-situ and remote assistance options, including 24/7 supervision capabilities and remote support applications for installed equipment and installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI-driven energy efficiency improvements in industrial refrigeration installations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AKO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2022VIDAL AC and AKO Group formalized a Strategic Alliance in February 2022 to achieve leadership in the development, manufacture, and sale of control panels for the Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration market. AKO Group, which develops innovative connected solutions for efficient and sustainable refrigeration, selected VIDAL AC as the ideal partner for developing, manufacturing, and selling IoT-integrated control panels. The alliance operates in Spain and extends to countries covered by AKO Group's strategic expansion plan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WAGO: WAGO provides interconnection, automation, and interface electronics products including PLCs and I/O systems used in industrial control panels. Direct peer in the components and integration layer of industrial electrical panels and automation.
• Rittal: Rittal manufactures enclosures, power distribution, and IT infrastructure used in industrial control panel building globally. Comparable to VIDAL AC's electrical panel manufacturing focus, particularly for industrial and refrigeration applications, though Rittal is primarily a component/enclosure supplier.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff Automation offers PC-based control, PLC, and automation solutions with TwinCAT software. Comparable to VIDAL AC's PLC programming and industrial automation integration work, serving OEMs and system integrators in process and building automation.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact manufactures industrial connection technology, automation, and interface solutions widely used inside electrical control panels. Comparable to VIDAL AC's panel-building and industrial automation integration work, though Phoenix Contact is primarily a component supplier.
• Circutor: Circutor is a Spanish company specializing in energy efficiency, industrial automation, and electrical control solutions. Direct peer in the Spanish market for industrial control panels, energy management, and automation services, with similar mid-market positioning.
• AKO Group: AKO Group develops and manufactures electronic controllers and IoT solutions for commercial and industrial refrigeration. Direct peer in refrigeration control panels and a formal strategic alliance partner of VIDAL AC for IoT-integrated panel manufacturing and distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Siemens (Digital Industries / Smart Infrastructure) provides PLCs, SCADA, industrial automation, and electrical engineering solutions globally. Overlaps with VIDAL AC in process automation, custom panel integration, and industrial software, particularly for industrial refrigeration and HVAC applications.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global leader in industrial automation, PLC/SCADA systems, electrical panels, and energy management. Broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities in process automation, panel building, and SCADA across VIDAL AC's served verticals including HVAC and refrigeration.
• ABB: ABB offers industrial automation, control panels, drives, and SCADA across energy, process, and manufacturing sectors. Comparable to VIDAL AC's industrial automation and electrical engineering scope, with broader geographic and segment reach.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation provides PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control solutions via its Allen-Bradley and FactoryTalk brands. Direct adjacency to VIDAL AC's PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and control panel business, primarily serving larger industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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