What BetaTec GmbH does

BetaTec GmbH is a privately held German industrial automation and electrical engineering services company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company designs, manufactures, and commissions custom switchgear (Schaltanlagen), control cabinets (Steuerschränke), and power distribution systems, and delivers the surrounding engineering services — PLC programming, HMI/visualization, drive programming, fieldbus integration, on-site electrical installation, and 24/7 maintenance and emergency support. Operations are anchored in a proprietary 700 m² production hall built in 2000 with CNC automated panel drilling, cable confectioning capacity, and series-manufacturing capability, supported by a secondary branch office in Eschweiler that specializes in valve technology (Armaturentechnik).

The technology stack is multi-vendor by design: BetaTec programs across Siemens SIMATIC (TIA Portal), Rockwell RS Logix 5000, Phoenix Contact PC WORX, Pilz PSS 4000, CoDeSys-based systems (Eaton, IFM), and Lenze PLC Designer, and integrates fieldbus protocols including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, AS-I, CANopen, DeviceNet, Interbus, Modbus, and Industrial Ethernet. Quality and safety credentials include ISO 9000 ff, DIN/VDE compliance, UL/CSA certification for North American export, and DIN EN ISO 13849 (SISTEMA) safety assessment capability. The company also holds a specialized competency in Rheinbraun-standard on-site control stations.

BetaTec serves enterprise-scale industrial customers across diversified end markets — food and confectionery (Nestlé, De Beukelaer, Pfeiffer & Langen), semiconductors and thin-film (Aixtron, Singulus), research (Forschungszentrum Jülich), chemicals (Akzo Nobel, Isola), consumer goods and hygiene (Procter & Gamble, SCA), energy (RWE), transportation (Bombardier), industrial machinery (SMS, HIMA, CAE), and conglomerates (General Electric). Revenue is generated through a combination of custom hardware sales (switchgear and control cabinets built to customer specification) and professional services (project planning, CAD documentation, SPS automation programming, commissioning, and managed maintenance). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with no public rate cards. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales with consultative engagement from needs assessment through delivery, primarily driven by industry referrals and an established customer network, with only minimal digital marketing presence (a new website at www.betatec.net and a Facebook page).

Name

BetaTec GmbH

Legal name

BetaTec GmbH

Website

https://betatec-dueren.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BetaTec GmbH is a German industrial automation services firm founded in 1995 that designs, manufactures, and commissions custom switchgear, control cabinets, and multi-platform PLC automation systems for enterprise customers across food, chemicals, semiconductor, energy, and transportation sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays) (IMAGABAF)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Control cabinet manufacturing
• Switchgear manufacturing
• PLC programming services
• Electrical installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Düren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products (Switchgear, Control Cabinets, Distributions): Design, manufacture, and sale of custom switchgear, control cabinets, power distribution units, and related electrical hardware. Products are produced to customer specifications under DIN, VDE, and ISO 9000 ff quality standards, including UL/CSA-certified units for North American markets.
2. Engineering and Professional Services: Full-service engineering covering project planning, CAD documentation, SPS automation programming, control system commissioning, on-site assembly and installation, and handover to production. Services are delivered as a single-source package.
3. Maintenance, Service, and 24/7 Emergency Support: Ongoing maintenance, repair, calibration, and UVV inspections of industrial electrical and MSR systems, including a 24-hour emergency on-call service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BetaTec GmbH is an industrial automation and electrical engineering company that designs, manufactures, and installs custom control cabinets and switchgear for industrial customers, and delivers the full project lifecycle including PLC programming, HMI visualization, drive programming, fieldbus integration, electrical installation, and 24/7 maintenance. The company operates its own 700 m² production facility in Düren, Germany, producing series and custom units including UL/CSA-certified cabinets for North American export and SmartWire-DT-enabled switchgear, while serving enterprise manufacturing customers across food, semiconductor, research, automotive, paper, packaging, energy, and chemicals sectors.

Product overview

BetaTec GmbH is an industrial automation and electrical engineering company founded in 1995, specializing in custom control cabinets, switchgear, and comprehensive automation solutions. The company operates a 700 m² production facility with 46 employees and offers a full-service portfolio spanning design, manufacturing (Steuerschränke and Schaltanlagen), PLC programming (SPS-Programmierung), visualization, fieldbus integration, electrical installation, and 24-hour maintenance. Key product lines include UL/CSA-certified control cabinets for North American markets and SmartWire-DT equipped switchgear. Services are delivered through integrated project packages combining planning, CAD documentation, automation, assembly, commissioning, and ongoing support, with specializations in paper processing, automotive, packaging, and various industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steuerschränke (Control Cabinets) Custom-designed control cabinets for industrial applications, including paper processing, press control with fail-safe PLC, transport and handling systems, industrial robots, automotive lines, packaging and strapping machines, paper coating systems, roller controls, and mixing/sorting systems. Built to customer specifications under DIN, VDE, and ISO 9000 ff quality standards.
• Schaltanlagen (Switchgear) Power distribution switchgear systems including medium voltage switchgear, low voltage switchgear, lighting distributions, electrical distributions, and sub-distributions for industrial customers.
• UL/CSA-Certified Control Systems and Cabinets Control systems and control cabinets certified to UL/CSA standards for the North American market.
• SmartWire-DT Switchgear Control and switch cabinets featuring Eaton SmartWire-DT technology for streamlined wiring and reduced installation complexity.
• SPS-Programmierung (PLC Programming) PLC programming services using multiple platforms including Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 (TIA Portal), Rockwell RS Logix 5000, Phoenix PC WORX, Pilz PSS 4000, CoDeSys-based systems, and Eaton Easy series for industrial automation.
• HMI/Visualization Design (Visualisierung und HMI-Projektierung) Human-machine interface design and process visualization implementation using SIMATIC WinCC and other HMI platforms.
• Antriebsprogrammierung (Drive Programming) Drive programming services using SINAMICS V12 and other industrial drive systems (e.g., Lenze PLC Designer).
• Feldbussysteme (Fieldbus Systems Integration) Industrial fieldbus integration services covering PROFIBUS, PROFINET, AS-I, CANopen, DeviceNet, Interbus, Modbus, and Industrial Ethernet protocols.
• Elektroinstallation und Großmontagen (Electrical Installation and Large-Scale Assembly) Installation, mounting, and dismantling of electrical systems including complete MSR (measuring, control, and regulation) systems, cable routing, cable tray installation, machine wiring, and production line relocation.
• Wartung und Service (Maintenance and 24/7 Service) 24-hour maintenance and service for industrial plants including electrical system repairs, 24-hour emergency on-call service, and UVV inspections per BGV A 3.
• Kabelkonfektionierung (Cable Assembly) Custom cable assembly and wiring services for industrial applications, including pre-fabricated on-site control stations.
• Serienfertigung Montageplattenbestückung (Series Production and Assembly Plate Population) Series production and assembly plate population services for standardized industrial components.
• CNC-Bohrautomat (CNC Automated Panel Drilling) CNC automated drilling for assembly plate and control cabinet processing.
• Vor-Ort-Steuerstellen Rheinbraun-Norm (On-Site Control Stations) On-site control stations built to Rheinbraun standard specifications for industrial environments.
• LED-Lichttechnik und Beleuchtungsplanung (LED Lighting and Illumination Planning) LED lighting technology and illumination planning services for industrial facilities.
• Full Service Paket (Full Service Package) Complete project management including planning and engineering, CAD documentation, process visualization, PLC automation, control cabinet construction, assembly, commissioning, and handover to production, delivered as a single-source package.

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered key supplier and regular supplier.

• Siemenskey supplierTechnology or IntegrationMajor component and automation technology supplier providing PLC hardware (SIMATIC), HMI systems (WinCC), and drive technology (SINAMICS) that BETATEC uses in its automation projects and switchgear manufacturing.
• Rittalkey supplierTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of enclosure systems and switchgear cabinets used in BETATEC's manufacturing operations.
• Phoenix Contactkey supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of industrial connection technology, terminal blocks, and automation components used in control systems and switchgear.
• Eatonkey supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automation controllers, Easy series PLCs, CoDeSys-based systems, Lean Automation solutions, SmartWire-DT technology, and power management components. BETATEC specializes in SmartWire-DT enabled switchgear.
• Turckregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of industrial sensors, fieldbus components, and interface technology for automation projects.
• IFMregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of sensors, IO-Link components, and CoDeSys-programmable controllers for industrial automation applications.
• Lappkabelregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of industrial cables and wiring solutions used in switchgear manufacturing, cable confectioning, and on-site installation projects.
• Weidmüllerregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of industrial connection and terminal technology used in control systems and switchgear assembly.
• Pepperl+Fuchsregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of sensors and explosion-protection components for industrial automation in hazardous environments.
• Pilzkey supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of safety automation systems including PSS 4000 safety controllers and SafetyNETp communication. BETATEC offers safety evaluation services per DIN EN ISO 13849 using Pilz technology.
• Moellerregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automation and control components used in switchgear and control systems.
• WAGOregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of cage clamp connection technology and automation components used in control cabinet manufacturing.
• CEFregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationElectrical components distributor and supplier serving BETATEC's procurement needs.
• Kuhmannregular supplierChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional electrical wholesale/distribution partner through the Sonepar group.
• Lenzeregular supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of drive technology and PLC controllers (PLC Designer) for automation projects.
• Rockwell Automationkey supplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automation platforms including RS Logix 5000 PLC systems for customers requiring Rockwell-based automation solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sigmatek: Austrian/German manufacturer of control systems, I/O, and automation solutions with full-service engineering. Comparable as a control-systems specialist delivering integrated automation solutions to industrial machine builders and end users.
• Bachmann Electronic: Austrian/German manufacturer of automation controllers, HMI, and system solutions for industrial applications. Comparable as a specialist automation vendor serving industrial OEMs and end users with control systems and engineering services.
• Jetter AG: German manufacturer of automation controllers, drives, and industrial automation solutions. Comparable as a similarly sized German specialist offering controllers, automation engineering, and system integration to industrial customers.
• KEB Automation: German mid-market specialist in drives, automation, and control technology. Comparable as a similarly sized German Mittelstand player offering integrated automation hardware and engineering to industrial customers.
• Schmersal: German manufacturer of safety switchgear, machine safety, and control components. Comparable as a German specialist providing switchgear and safety-rated control systems to industrial machine builders and operators.
• Stöber Antriebstechnik: German specialist in drive technology, gearboxes, and automation solutions. Comparable as a similarly sized German Mittelstand supplier providing integrated drive and automation solutions to industrial customers.
• Wieland Electric: German manufacturer of industrial connection technology, control cabinets, and automation solutions. Comparable as a mid-sized German specialist offering integrated electrical engineering and switchgear products to industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: Large German manufacturer of connection technology, automation, and control systems. Comparable as a supplier of PLCs, terminals, and automation components that BetaTec integrates, but operating at much broader scale with a full product portfolio rather than regional integration specialization.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: Large German manufacturer of interconnection and automation technology including PLCs and I/O. Comparable as a supplier of automation components BetaTec integrates, but operating at global scale with deeper product breadth and direct customer relationships.
• Beckhoff Automation: German manufacturer of PC-based control systems, I/O, drives, and automation software. Comparable as a German automation platform vendor whose technology BetaTec integrates, but operating at much larger global scale with proprietary IP rather than system-integration focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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