West Brabant Techniek

What West Brabant Techniek does

West Brabant Techniek is a Netherlands-based multidisciplinary technical service provider for industrial production companies, operating as a trading name of Schoenmakers Beheer B.V. and headquartered in Oosterhout. The firm, originally founded in 1998 as Embee & Schoenmakers, delivers machine automation, PLC programming and migration (notably Siemens S5 to S7), industrial robotics integration as an official FANUC integrator since 2010, process mining and machine data logging, BI-based reporting and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), technical maintenance, and engineering/project management for new builds, relocations, and expansions. Its service portfolio is delivered through multiple retained sub-brands including Cotron (production equipment and packaging automation, acquired 2010) and Alumach (machinery services joint venture with ABCD Machinery Service Benelux, formed 2018), alongside wholly-owned operating subsidiaries Embee & Schoenmakers BV, ADK Speciaalmachines BV, Wapeningsmachines B.V., and Alumach B.V.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model with recurring maintenance contracts and one-time automation/robotics integration revenue, quoted per-project. It targets a horizontal segment of industrial production companies in the Netherlands, ranging from SMEs to large enterprises, with primary marketing through its own website and direct email/phone sales. In 2020 the group consolidated under the West Brabant Techniek brand and reorganized to focus on three core activities: machine automation, industrial technical service, and technical advisory, increasingly partnering with specialized firms to deliver broader technical services rather than scaling all capabilities in-house. The firm holds VCA contractor safety certification and is a member of Metaalunie, and it maintains no external investors or funding rounds.

Name

West Brabant Techniek

Legal name

Schoenmakers Beheer B.V.

Website

https://westbrabanttechniek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West Brabant Techniek is a Dutch multidisciplinary technical service provider delivering machine automation, PLC programming, FANUC robotics integration, process mining, BI dashboards, and industrial maintenance to production companies across the Netherlands and Benelux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• PLC programming migration
• Robotics integration
• Machine data analytics
• Industrial technical maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Oosterhout

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Services and Engineering: Project-based technical services including software development, machine upgrades, PLC modifications, and technical consulting for industrial production companies
2. Maintenance Contracts: Technical maintenance services for production installations and machine parks, providing ongoing support and optimization
3. Automation and Robotics Integration: Supply and integration of automated systems including FANUC robots and production automation solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

West Brabant Techniek is a multidisciplinary technical service provider for industrial production companies, offering machine automation, PLC software development (including Siemens S5 to S7 migrations), FANUC robot integration, process mining and machine data logging, and dashboard/reporting solutions using Power BI and Tableau. The firm also delivers technical maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering/project management for machine relocations, factory expansions, and new construction projects, acting as a one-stop partner so clients can focus on their core production activities.

Product overview

West Brabant Techniek is a multidisciplinary technical service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation and technical services. The core offering centers on machine automation, industrial control systems, robotics (FANUC integrator), and data-driven reporting/visualization solutions. Under its umbrella, the company operates several specialized sub-brands: Embee & Schoenmakers (industrial technical services), Cotron (engineering and automation equipment including transport systems and packaging machines), and Alumach (joint venture for machinery services). The company provides end-to-end solutions from software development and PLC upgrades to complete process optimization, often delivering machine data insights through Power BI and Tableau dashboards in partnership with Dash Analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Control Systems & Automation
• Robotics (FANUC Integration) Robotization services including supply, integration, and support of FANUC industrial robots for production line automation, targeted at manufacturing and production companies.
• Machine Data Logging & Process Mining Process mining and data logging of machine and production data to analyze and optimize production performance, targeted at industrial production companies seeking data-driven production optimization.
• Reporting & Visualization (Dashboards) Custom-designed reports, interactive dashboards with KPI visualizations, and data stories for presentations, ranging from Excel-based solutions to enterprise BI platforms (Power BI and Tableau), delivered in partnership with Dash Analytics.
• Technical Service & Maintenance Technical maintenance of installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications provided to production companies to reduce machine downtime and keep production infrastructure operational.
• Technical Consulting & Project Management Technical advice, engineering services, and project management for new construction projects, machine relocations, factory expansions, and turnkey realization of customer concepts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near-always leads to production increase of existing machines

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FANUC RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial FANUC robot integrator since 2010 following successful integration with Cotron. Provides sales, integration, and support services for FANUC industrial robots in production automation applications.
• ABCD Machinery Service BeneluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in Alumach (established in 2018) providing machinery service capabilities in the Benelux region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hoppenbrouwers Techniek: Dutch multidisciplinary technical services provider offering industrial automation, electrical engineering, and maintenance. Comparable in delivering combined technical service and maintenance to industrial production companies in the Netherlands.
• ICT Group: Benelux-based industrial automation and IT services firm providing software, systems integration, and technical solutions for industrial customers. Comparable as a regional Dutch industrial automation systems integrator with broader scale.
• AWL Techniek: Dutch machine builder and system integrator focused on industrial automation, welding, and production lines. Directly comparable to West Brabant Techniek in providing integrated automation solutions to industrial production companies in the Netherlands.
• Batenburg Industriële Automatisering: Dutch industrial automation integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, MES, and robotics solutions. Highly comparable in target market (industrial production companies), service portfolio, and regional focus on the Netherlands/Benelux.
• KMWE: Dutch precision technology and mechatronics firm delivering modules, components, and assembly for industrial OEMs. Comparable as a Benelux precision industrial supplier with technical depth and recurring engineering relationships.
• TEB (Technisch Bureau Enerpac): Dutch technical services firm specializing in industrial automation and control. Comparable to West Brabant Techniek as a regional Dutch industrial automation integrator serving production companies with similar technical offerings.

Broad incumbents

• VDL Industrial Modules: Part of the VDL Group producing industrial modules and systems, including automation and production-line solutions. Comparable in industrial systems integration but part of a much larger industrial conglomerate.
• NTS Group: Larger Dutch high-tech mechanical modules and systems integrator serving semicon, analytical, and industrial markets. Comparable in systems-integration capabilities but operates at meaningfully greater scale and broader scope.
• Sioux Technologies: Dutch high-tech software and systems integration firm serving industrial and high-tech equipment OEMs. Comparable in systems integration and embedded control competencies, but significantly larger and more software-focused.
• Demcon: Dutch high-tech systems integrator and contract manufacturer with industrial automation capabilities. Overlaps with West Brabant Techniek in industrial control and systems engineering but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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