Factory Software - AVEVA Select France

What Factory Software - AVEVA Select France does

Factory Software is the exclusive distributor of AVEVA industrial software across 11 European countries (France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia), headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne, France. Founded in 1986, the company sells and supports the full AVEVA portfolio spanning supervisory, HMI and SCADA software (InTouch HMI, System Platform, Edge), Manufacturing Execution Systems (AVEVA MES, Batch Management, Performance), and data/analytics infrastructure (Historian, PI Data Infrastructure, Unified Operations Center, AVEVA CONNECT). The company positions itself as the largest AVEVA distributor in Europe and supports more than 10,000 industrial customers through a network of 600+ certified system integrators across the covered territories.

The platform architecture is structured around three pillars: engineering and project execution (System Platform, Development Studio), operations (InTouch HMI, Edge, MES, Batch Management, Performance), and data valorization (Historian, PI Data Infrastructure, Reports, Unified Operations Center). AVEVA CONNECT serves as the industrial cloud and AI substrate enabling cloud connectivity and AI capabilities for industrial operations. Product differentiators are largely inherited from AVEVA rather than developed in-house, with domain specialization, data scale, and integration/interoperability cited as the core technical advantages.

Factory Software operates as a subsidiary of Factory Systemes Groupe, itself part of the Sonepar Group, a global B2B distribution conglomerate. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: subscription licensing via the AVEVA Flex program, perpetual license sales, and recurring Customer FIRST support contracts, alongside training services. GTM is channel-led: direct sales engagement for enterprise accounts combined with a 600+ partner system integrator network for implementation and deployment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Primary end markets are Food & Beverage, Pharma/Biotech, and discrete manufacturing, with named blue-chip customers including Sanofi, Nestlé, Air Liquide, Airbus, L'Oréal, Arkema, and Bayer. In 2026, the group acquired 8L Software Solutions BV to deepen coverage in Benelux and Scandinavia.

Name

Factory Software - AVEVA Select France

Legal name

Factory Software

Website

https://factorysoftware.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Factory Software is the exclusive AVEVA industrial software distributor across 11 European countries, selling HMI/SCADA, MES, and data analytics platforms to over 10,000 industrial customers through a 600+ certified system integrator network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Software Distribution

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial software distribution
• AVEVA channel partner
• SCADA and HMI solutions
• Manufacturing execution systems
• Industrial data historian

Headquarters

HQ city

Champs-sur-Marne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution (Subscription): AVEVA Flex subscription program offering flexible access to AVEVA software with subscription-based pricing
2. Software Distribution (Perpetual License): Traditional perpetual licensing model for AVEVA software solutions
3. Customer FIRST Support: Technical support services including global 24/7 support with multiple support levels
4. Training Services: In-person and remote training programs led by AVEVA experts, plus free tutorials

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Factory Software is the exclusive AVEVA industrial software distributor across 11 European countries (France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia). The company sells, supports, and implements the full AVEVA portfolio — including Supervisory/HMI/SCADA, MES, Batch Management, Historian, PI Data Infrastructure, CONNECT industrial cloud platform, Unified Operations Center, and Edge — delivered via subscription (AVEVA Flex) or perpetual licensing, backed by Customer FIRST support and a network of 600+ certified system integrators.

Product overview

Factory Software - AVEVA Select France is an exclusive distributor of AVEVA industrial software in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia. The product portfolio is a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture built around three pillars: Engineering and Project Tracking (System Platform, Development Studio), Operations (InTouch HMI, Edge, MES, Batch Management, Performance), and Data/Optimization (Historian, PI Data Infrastructure, Reports, Unified Operations Center). AVEVA CONNECT serves as the industrial cloud platform enabling AI capabilities. The offering includes both subscription (AVEVA Flex) and perpetual licensing models, supported by the Customer FIRST support program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVEVA: Industrial software solutions including supervisory, HMI & SCADA software, MES, data management, batch management, and unified operations center.
• AVEVA Flex
• Customer FIRST Support

Products and services

• AVEVA InTouch HMI Real-time monitoring and control solution for industrial machines, allowing users to monitor, control, and optimize plant operations.
• AVEVA System Platform Industrial IT infrastructure platform for Building Management System supervision, control, visualization, and data integration.
• AVEVA MES Manufacturing Execution System that manages work orders, traceability, and genealogy to optimize production and improve operational performance.
• AVEVA Historian Data historian solution that collects and archives all operational data to build industrial Big Data and unlock hidden potential.
• AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure Hybrid solution for managing operational data from the Edge to the Cloud.
• AVEVA CONNECT Industrial cloud platform and AI platform that enables cloud connectivity and AI capabilities for industrial operations.
• AVEVA Edge Advanced HMI/SCADA interfaces or embedded applications with a low digital footprint for any industry sector.
• AVEVA Batch Management Batch process management solution for optimization and control of batch processes.
• AVEVA Unified Operations Center Enterprise visualization solution for unification and contextualization of all operations.
• AVEVA Development Studio Development platform that facilitates management of AVEVA projects including Edge, InTouch HMI, and System Platform.
• AVEVA Flex Subscription Program Subscription program offering flexible, usage-based access to the AVEVA software portfolio, enabling customers to scale industrial software access without traditional perpetual licensing.
• AVEVA Perpetual Licenses Traditional perpetual licensing program for AVEVA software solutions.
• Customer FIRST Support Comprehensive customer support program with global 24/7 technical support and multiple support levels to help users maximize value from AVEVA products.
• AVEVA Training & Certification In-person training at Factory Software centers in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, plus remote online training for AVEVA software users, led by AVEVA experts with free tutorials also available.

Named customers16 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• AVEVAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Exclusive distribution partnership where Factory Software is the largest AVEVA distributor in Europe, distributing AVEVA software across France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia. Factory Software leverages AVEVA's comprehensive portfolio including HMI, SCADA, MES, and data management solutions.
• 8L Software Solutions BVstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Factory Systemes Group announced the acquisition of 8L Software Solutions BV, enabling Factory Software's continued expansion in Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
• Sonepar GroupcoreOthersFactory Software is part of the Sonepar Group, a global leader in B2B distribution of electrical products and related services. This affiliation provides corporate backing and operational scale.
• Factory Systemes GroupecoreOthersFactory Software is a subsidiary of Factory Systemes Groupe, the holding company managing Factory Software operations across European markets.
• System Integrators (600+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 600+ certified system integrators across France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland who work with end customers to integrate and deploy AVEVA software solutions. Factory Software provides a finder tool to identify integrators by region and certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Siemens competes with AVEVA in industrial software (SCADA, MES, historian via WinCC, Opcenter, Simatic IT). A competing platform that European manufacturers may choose instead of AVEVA-distributed solutions.
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure: Schneider's industrial software platform competes with AVEVA offerings in process manufacturing, energy management, and operations control. Most relevant competitor for the same Food & Beverage, water/wastewater, and discrete manufacturing customers.
• Honeywell Forge / Experion: Honeywell's industrial software portfolio (Experion, Forge) competes with AVEVA in process industries, particularly chemicals, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals — directly overlapping Factory Software's customer segments.
• Rockwell Automation (PTC partnership): Rockwell Automation (with PTC ThingWorx) competes in industrial automation software, MES, and analytics. Particularly strong in discrete manufacturing and OEM/machine builder segments overlapping Factory Software's verticals.
• AVEVA Group (Schneider Electric subsidiary): AVEVA is the underlying software vendor whose products Factory Software distributes exclusively. Direct relationship makes it the most relevant peer for understanding the technology, product roadmap, and competitive dynamics that determine Factory Software's commercial trajectory.

Peers

• Hitachi Vantara (industrial IoT):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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