ERS Control Technology

What ERS Control Technology does

E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialist in custom control cabinet manufacturing and industrial automation services, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Osterburken, Germany. The company operates as an integrated service provider delivering three interconnected core capabilities: switchgear construction (Schaltschrankbau) compliant with IEC 60204 standards, mechanical enclosure processing via a Rittal Perforex CNC machining center with direct CAD-to-machine data interface, and professional labeling and identification services. These capabilities form a workflow-integrated package spanning schematic design through automated CNC machining to professional equipment identification, serving industrial automation companies and manufacturing facilities across Germany with selective international assembly work in the USA and China.

The technology stack centers on Elektro CAD for schematic design, Rittal Perforex for automated precision machining of enclosures and mounting plates (capacities up to 1,200mm x 1,600mm for housings and 2,200mm x 1,700mm for flat parts), and IEC 60204-compliant assembly processes. Lot-size flexibility from single custom pieces to series production, combined with material versatility spanning plastic through aluminum to stainless steel, allows the company to address both one-off custom projects and recurring series work. System partner relationships with Siemens and B&R Automation (now ABB) provide ecosystem integration and access to established customer bases, while membership in the HDAO Group network extends collaborative reach within the industrial automation sector.

ERS operates a direct enterprise B2B sales model with project-based custom quoting, payment terms of 2% discount within 14 days or 30 days net, and worldwide electrical assembly and commissioning services delivered from its single Osterburken facility. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of control cabinets, precision mechanical processing services, labeling services, and assembly/commissioning work. Reference customers include LAUDA, Güdel, Marposs, and FLT (Fibro-Läpple) across industrial automation, motion/automation, precision measurement, and manufacturing sectors. The company is led by Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) Uwe Belzner under a GmbH & Co. KG legal structure, with HDAO Group as a strategic partner company.

Name

ERS Control Technology

Legal name

E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ersgmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a German industrial automation specialist offering IEC 60204-compliant control cabinet manufacturing, CNC enclosure processing, and labeling services, serving industrial automation and manufacturing enterprises under Siemens and B&R Automation system partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Control Cabinet Manufacturing

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAHAK

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Automation & Robotics Equipment

SECONDARYIMAGAGAK

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS/ODM for industrial electronics)

Keywords

• Control cabinet manufacturing
• Industrial automation services
• Switchgear construction
• Mechanical enclosure processing
• Electrical assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Osterburken

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Control Cabinet Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of control cabinets ranging from small series units to individually planned cabinets, power distribution cabinets, junction boxes, operator panels/Optipanels, and PC cabinets. Revenue generated through one-time hardware sales with customization pricing.
2. Mechanical Housing Processing: Precision machining of control cabinet housings, junction boxes, and mounting plates using automated Perforex system. Services include custom enclosures up to 1,200mm width x 1,600mm height for housings and 2,200mm x 1,700mm for flat parts. Offers lot size flexibility from 1 to series production.
3. Labeling Services: Professional labeling and identification services for control cabinets and industrial equipment using specialized labeling equipment capable of producing various sign and marking variations.
4. Assembly and Commissioning Services: Worldwide electrical assembly of industrial automation equipment and commissioning services, typically bundled with cabinet delivery or as standalone service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is an industrial automation specialist that designs, assembles, and wires custom control cabinets and power distribution cabinets in compliance with IEC 60204. It also provides automated mechanical enclosure processing through a Rittal Perforex CNC machining center, plus professional labeling services for industrial equipment, with worldwide electrical assembly and commissioning offered as part of the integrated offering.

Product overview

E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a provider of control cabinet solutions with 30 years of industry experience (established 1995). The company operates as an integrated service provider offering three interconnected core services: Schaltschrankbau (switchgear construction) for the assembly and wiring of control cabinets per IEC 60204 standards, Mechanische Gehäusebearbeitung (mechanical enclosure processing) using a Rittal Perforex CNC processing center for automated machining of cabinets and plates, and Beschriftungen (labeling services) for professional marking of equipment. The workflow integrates electrical CAD planning, automated CNC machining, and professional labeling into a complete package for industrial automation applications. ERS is a partner company of the HDAO Group and holds system partner relationships with Siemens and B&R Automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schaltschrankbau (Switchgear/Control Cabinet Construction) Custom design, assembly, and wiring of control cabinets and power distribution cabinets for industrial automation applications, ranging from small series units to individually engineered solutions manufactured in compliance with IEC 60204 standards for safety of machinery. Includes power distribution cabinets, junction boxes, operator panels/Optipanels, and PC cabinets, with comprehensive documentation for installation, maintenance, and servicing.
• Mechanische Gehäusebearbeitung (Mechanical Enclosure Processing)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationE.R.S. operates as a Siemens system partner, offering automation technology solutions integrated with Siemens products and platforms. The partnership enables E.R.S. to provide certified control cabinet solutions for Siemens-based industrial automation projects.
• B&R AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationE.R.S. serves as a system partner for B&R Automation (now part of ABB), providing control cabinet manufacturing services for B&R automation systems. The partnership positions E.R.S. as a certified specialist for B&R-based automation solutions.
• HDAO GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerE.R.S. is a partner company within the HDAO Group network, providing collaborative access to shared resources, expertise, and market opportunities within the industrial automation sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ATS Automation Tooling Systems: Global custom industrial automation integrator building custom automation systems including control panels and electrical assemblies for industrial customers. Comparable custom project-based model though at materially larger scale.
• F.EE Group: German custom automation and control cabinet manufacturer serving industrial customers with comparable project-based, IEC-compliant switchgear construction and integrated engineering services. Highly comparable in scale and customer profile to E.R.S.
• Helmut Rübsamen GmbH & Co. KG: Specialist German Schaltschrankbau manufacturer providing custom control cabinet design, assembly, and wiring services. Closely comparable niche focus and customer base to E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): Custom industrial automation solutions provider delivering integrated systems with in-house control cabinet manufacturing for industrial customers. Direct comparable on custom automation project delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and robotics incumbent that acquired B&R Automation — E.R.S.'s other core system partner. Comparable as a broad incumbent spanning controllers, drives, and automation systems.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and electrical equipment incumbent offering PLCs, motor controls, and panel-building components targeting the same industrial automation customers E.R.S. serves.
• Weidmüller: German industrial connectivity specialist offering control cabinet components, terminal blocks, and electronics used in industrial automation panel building. Adjacent to E.R.S.'s control cabinet assembly activities as a component supplier and broader portfolio incumbent.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation giant whose SIMATIC platforms are integrated into E.R.S. control cabinets. Serves as both partner (system partnership) and broader incumbent in industrial automation end-markets.
• Phoenix Contact: Global industrial automation and connection technology vendor serving control cabinet builders with components, controllers, and engineering software. Broad incumbent in the same automation ecosystem E.R.S. serves.
• Rittal (Friedhelm Loh Group): Global leader in industrial enclosures and the supplier of the Perforex CNC machining center that E.R.S. uses. Comparable as a control cabinet enclosure manufacturer but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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