Reliste

What Reliste does

Reliste Ges.m.b.H. is an Austrian industrial automation specialist founded in 1963 and headquartered in Brunn am Gebirge, Lower Austria. The company operates as an owner-managed traditional enterprise (eigentümergeführtes Traditionsunternehmen) with a 22-person team organized into specialized departments covering vision systems, OT-systems / ROCS network infrastructure, purchasing and logistics, and inside sales. Reliste delivers full-service automation solutions from initial consultation and planning through commissioning and after-sales support, targeting industrial manufacturers across Austria with secondary reach into Slovenia and Croatia. Its addressable problems span safety technology, automation technology, industrial image processing, networking and remote maintenance, and sensor applications for industrial and municipal customers.

The company's core technical platform is RELISTE Vision Systems, anchored by the proprietary EasySightPro® image-processing studio software and supported by VisionController industrial PCs (RVC-2207, RVC-2402, RVCC-2308, RVCA-2304), the EASY-CBOX universal camera connection box, and turnkey solutions such as EasyPhotoStation for five-side logistics documentation. Deep-learning-based anomaly detection is offered for industrial inspection, but the underlying deep-learning engine relies on partner technology (notably Cognex VisionPro DeepLearning), as evidenced by EasyLogViewer's integration with that platform. Beyond vision, Reliste distributes complementary automation components from an extensive international partner ecosystem including Cognex, Baumer, Datalogic, Red Lion Controls, NOVOTECHNIK, Asyril, MB connect line, Roland Electronic, and more than 50 additional vendors, supporting communication protocols such as Profinet, EtherCAT, EthernetIP, Powerlink, Profibus, and TwinCAT ADS.

Reliste monetizes through three streams: one-time product sales of distributed automation components, professional services for complete system solutions and integration, and vision-systems products (software licensing for EasySightPro® and related modules, plus vision hardware). The go-to-market is direct field sales with regional sales representatives covering every Austrian province plus adjacent Slovenia and Croatia, plus dedicated sales and support contact channels for Vision Systems. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public pricing disclosed, consistent with an enterprise B2B sales motion. The company is privately held with no external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public financial disclosures.

Name

Reliste

Legal name

RELISTE Ges.m.b.H.

Website

https://www.reliste.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reliste is an Austrian industrial automation specialist providing vision systems, safety technology, automation components, and OT networking solutions to industrial manufacturers across Austria, leveraging proprietary EasySightPro® software and a 22-person specialized team since 1963.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunn Am Gebirge

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of automation components including sensors, safety equipment, networking hardware, and industrial cameras from international partners.
2. System Solutions: Development and implementation of complete system solutions combining multiple products and services, from consultation and planning through commissioning and after-sales service.
3. Vision Systems Products: Proprietary vision systems including EasySightPro® software, EasyPhotoStation turnkey solutions, VisionControllers, and EasyCameraBox hardware. Includes software licensing for vision processing applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Reliste sells industrial automation, safety technology, sensor, and industrial image-processing solutions to Austrian manufacturing and logistics customers. Its flagship is the RELISTE Vision Systems line, centered on the proprietary EasySightPro® software, VisionController hardware, EasyCameraBox, and EasyPhotoStation turnkey systems, delivered as full-service projects from consultation through commissioning and after-sales support.

Product overview

RELISTE is an Austrian industrial automation company operating since 1963, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions across eight strategic business fields. The core offering centers on RELISTE Vision Systems, an industrial image processing division combining EasySightPro® software platform with VisionController hardware, EASY-CBOX camera connection boxes, and turnkey solutions like EasyPhotoStation. Supporting modules include EasyFeeder, EasyController, EasyJobViewer, EasyReportingViewer, and EasyLogViewer. The broader portfolio includes Netzwerktechnik (network/remote maintenance), Automatisierungstechnik (automation components and systems), Sicherheitstechnik (safety technology), and Sensorik (sensor solutions). With a 22-person team, the company provides full-service support from consultation through commissioning and after-sales service, leveraging international partners and deep learning capabilities for defect detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RELISTE Vision Systems Comprehensive industrial image processing offering combining EasySightPro® software, VisionController hardware, EasyCameraBox, and turnkey systems for visual inspection, quality control, code reading, and deep-learning-based defect detection. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and logistics operators in Austria.
• EasySightPro® Proprietary vision processing studio software for configuring and operating industrial vision systems. Supports multiple camera types, inspection tools, communication modules (Profinet, EtherCAT, EthernetIP, Powerlink, Profibus, TwinCAT ADS), and comprehensive data reporting. Targeted at industrial image-processing engineers and integrators.
• VisionController Industrial controller hardware family for vision systems, available in multiple models (RVC-2207, RVC-2402, RVCC-2308, RVCA-2304) with varying storage and processing capacities and Windows OS support. Used as the processing backbone for EasySightPro®-based vision installations.
• EasyPhotoStation Turnkey logistics solution for photo documentation of products, containers, packages and goods. Configured as 5-side panoramic capture during conveyor belt operation, with coordinated multi-image 2D capture, optional 3D volume evaluation, and code reading capabilities. Combines EasySightPro® software, VisionController, cameras, and lighting.
• EASY-CBOX (EasyCameraBox) Universal connection box for industrial camera systems supporting 2D, 3D, and line scan cameras. Accommodates up to 2 independent cameras with up to 4 illuminations each, encoder inputs, configurable signal levels (HTL 24V, TTL 5V), and PNP/NPN logic with integrated control electronics for fast lighting control.
• Netzwerktechnik (Network Technology) Network infrastructure solutions for industrial environments including remote maintenance, data acquisition, and IoT applications. Offered via the OT-Systems / ROCS line and partner technologies from MB connect line, Red Lion, Belden, Teltonika, and others.
• Automatisierungstechnik (Automation Technology) Components and complete system solutions for industrial automation across all branches, distributed from international partners and integrated by Reliste. Covers drives, controllers, and automation building blocks for factory and process automation.
• Sicherheitstechnik (Safety Technology) Innovative safety technology ensuring regulated operational processes in industrial environments. Includes safety devices for machines, systems, and storage facilities sourced through partners such as CEDES, SSZ Sicherheits-Systeme, ACCESS SMART SAFEGUARDING, SITEC, and Inxpect.
• Sensorik (Sensor Technology) Diverse sensor solutions covering various applications across industrial sectors, including ultrasonic, capacitive, inductive, force, tension, position, and level sensors from partners such as Baumer, Contrinex, NOVOTECHNIK, Weber Sensors, and ACS Control-System.
• Code-Lesegeräte (Code Readers) Identification systems that read 1D/2D codes even in rough industrial environments for reliable product tracking and traceability. Distributed from partners including Cognex, Datalogic, and DATASENSING.
• Hardwarelösungen (Hardware Solutions) Complete hardware components for complex industrial vision applications including cameras, lighting, controllers, and connection systems, curated from partner manufacturers and Reliste's own VisionController and EasyCameraBox lines.
• Softwarelösungen (Software Solutions) Comprehensive and robust software solutions for industrial image processing meeting the highest standards, including the proprietary EasySightPro® platform and supporting modules for inspection, reporting, and diagnostics.
• Komplettsysteme (Complete Systems) Turnkey complete systems combining innovative image processing solutions with professional camera systems in both hardware and software areas, ready for operational deployment in industrial and logistics environments.
• Support Services Comprehensive support services for RELISTE Vision Systems and the broader product portfolio, including contact assistance, online help, and software downloads, delivered by dedicated Vision Systems support personnel.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cognex CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading provider of vision systems, vision software, vision sensors, and industrial barcode readers for automation of production and logistics processes.
• Baumer GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational leading manufacturer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing. Family-owned company with ~2800 employees in 39 subsidiaries and 19 countries.
• Datalogic AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the largest global manufacturers and providers of solutions for automatic identification, capture, and marking systems in industrial automation.
• DATASENSINGcoreTechnology or IntegrationDevelops, manufactures, and delivers machine vision, sensor technology, and safety technology. Business unit of DATALOGIC Sensor & Safety.
• AsyrilcoreTechnology or IntegrationDevelops, produces, and distributes flexible high-performance feeding systems for parts and components from <0.1 to 150mm using innovative 3-axis vibration technology.
• MB connect line GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent medium-sized company and pioneer in secure industrial communication over the internet. Core competencies include secure remote maintenance, Industrial IoT, and network security.
• Red Lion ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of automation and networking solutions for industrial communication, monitoring, and control. Over 40 years of experience delivering innovative real-time data visibility solutions.
• Roland Electronic GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading provider in the field of sensor technology and industrial electronics. Products and solutions for automotive, sheet metal and pipe processing, metal packaging industry, and chemical industry.
• NOVOTECHNIK Messwertaufnehmer OHGcoreTechnology or IntegrationOver 60 years in measurement technology. Powerful path sensors and angle sensors - contact-free, non-contact, or potentiometric.
• aerne engineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides innovative vision solutions for every application. Optical inspection systems improve performance and efficiency in automated manufacturing.
• Mechatronik ClusterminorOthersCross-industry network for companies in mechanical and plant engineering and related industries including technology and component suppliers, R&D, and educational institutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• B&R Industrial Automation: Austrian industrial automation company (now part of ABB) that sells controllers, I/O, drives and machine vision across factory automation. Most direct geographic and functional peer to Reliste, but operates at much larger scale and product breadth.
• SICK AG: Large German manufacturer of sensors and industrial automation systems (factory, logistics and process automation). Comparable product categories (vision, sensors, safety, networking) but far larger scale and global reach versus Reliste's Austrian focus.
• ifm electronic: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial sensors, controllers and networking/IO-Link technology for factory automation. Comparable breadth across sensors, networking and industrial connectivity and a peer of Reliste's automation portfolio, though at significantly larger scale.
• Cognex Corporation: Global leader in machine vision and industrial barcode readers with a strong direct presence in Austria. Cognex is both a Reliste partner and a global incumbent whose products and direct sales force compete head-to-head with Reliste's vision systems offerings.
• Phoenix Contact: Large German manufacturer of industrial connectivity, automation and networking/Ethernet products. Overlaps with Reliste's automation and network technology lines, but operates at much larger scale with global reach.

Direct peers

• Stemmer Imaging: European machine vision distributor and system integrator offering industrial cameras, software (including MVTec HALCON) and full vision system solutions. Closely comparable to Reliste's role as a regional vision systems integrator/distributor with proprietary software.
• Baumer Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of sensors, encoders and vision components for industrial automation (~2,800 employees). Baumer is both a Reliste partner and a direct competitor to the underlying product categories Reliste distributes and integrates.
• Balluff: Family-owned German manufacturer of industrial sensors, connectivity and networking solutions (IO-Link, RFID, vision) for factory automation. Comparable mid-sized, family-operated DACH automation business model and product mix to Reliste.

Emerging players

• MVTec Software: German developer of machine vision software (HALCON, MERLIC) with deep-learning image processing. Comparable to EasySightPro® as a specialized vision software platform; MVTec partners with distributors like Stemmer Imaging in the same way Reliste integrates partner vision libraries.
• VITRONIC: German mid-sized machine vision systems provider delivering turnkey industrial and logistics inspection solutions (similar in concept to EasyPhotoStation). Comparable as a mid-sized, European vision systems specialist competing in logistics and factory inspection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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