FERROTHERM s.r.o.

What FERROTHERM s.r.o. does

FERROTHERM s.r.o. is a Czech industrial automation and robotics services firm headquartered in Bradlec (near Mladá Boleslav), operating since 1993 as an independent entity with corporate roots traceable to 1976 Vienna. The company specializes in programming SIEMENS Simatic S7 PLC control systems and integrating industrial robots from six major platforms (KUKA, ABB, Stäubli, FANUC, Universal Robots, Yaskawa), with supporting electrical engineering using EPLAN software. Its service portfolio spans the full automation lifecycle — analysis, design, manufacturing of single-purpose machines and assembly lines, programming, commissioning, and post-sale technical support — delivered on-site at customer facilities. Since May 2018, FERROTHERM has operated as part of the DREAMland, spol. s r.o. group, which provides cross-company synergies in metalwork, electrical services, and industrial automation.

The company's customer base is concentrated in the Central European automotive manufacturing sector, with named enterprise clients including ŠKODA AUTO (including the 2025 Kvasiny switchgear replacement project) and MAHLE BEHR. Complementary to its project services, FERROTHERM holds exclusive representation rights for Apex Tool Group's CLECO tightening technology in the Czech Republic, a partnership sustained for over 20 years and renewed through 2025. The firm maintains ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and TISAX certifications — the last obtained in December 2024 — positioning it to meet Tier-1 automotive OEM security requirements.

FERROTHERM generates revenue through professional services (project-based automation contracts), hardware sales (custom single-purpose machines and assembly lines), and distribution of CLECO fastening tools. Its go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, relying on direct relationships, a multilingual website, and on-site delivery. The firm is actively broadening its footprint, evidenced by a 2024 partnership with French firm CREATIQUE TECHNOLOGIE, electromobility-focused Atlas Copco training, and a 2026 relocation to a larger former-SIEMENS facility to accommodate expansion.

Name

FERROTHERM s.r.o.

Legal name

FERROTHERM s.r.o.

Website

https://ferrotherm.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FERROTHERM s.r.o. is a Czech industrial automation and robotics services firm specializing in SIEMENS PLC programming and multi-brand robot integration, serving primarily Central European automotive manufacturers including ŠKODA AUTO and MAHLE BEHR. It also exclusively distributes CLECO tightening tools in the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain & Warehouse Automation (Smart Logistics) (IMAIAMAJ), Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL), Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• PLC programming
• Industrial robotics
• Assembly line manufacturing
• Tightening technology distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradlec (Kosmonosy)

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Services: Project-based professional services covering the entire automation project lifecycle including analysis, design, programming, commissioning, and documentation for control systems and robotics.
2. Single-Purpose Machinery Supply: Delivery of custom single-purpose machines and complete assembly lines as part of comprehensive automation solutions.
3. Technical Service and Support: Post-sale technical support, equipment servicing, and maintenance services for delivered automation systems.
4. Apex Tool Group Distribution: Exclusive representation and service of Apex Tool Group assembly and tightening tools (CLECO brand) in the Czech Republic, including technical consulting, product presentation, installation support, and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FERROTHERM s.r.o. provides industrial automation and robotics services, specializing in SIEMENS Simatic S7 PLC programming and multi-brand industrial robot programming (KUKA, ABB, Stäubli, FANUC, Universal Robots, Yaskawa). The company delivers complete automation projects from analysis and design through programming, commissioning, and post-sale technical support, and manufactures single-purpose machines and assembly lines in cooperation with partners. It also serves as the exclusive Czech Republic distributor of Apex Tool Group's CLECO tightening technology.

Product overview

FERROTHERM s.r.o. is an industrial automation and robotics services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions centered on three core services: control systems programming (SIEMENS Simatic S7), industrial robot programming (KUKA, ABB, Stäubli, FANUC, Universal Robots, Yaskawa), and industrial automation (from project design through implementation to technical support). The company also manufactures single-purpose machines and complete assembly lines in partnership with long-term collaborators, primarily serving the automotive industry. Additionally, as the exclusive Czech Republic representative of Apex Tool Group, FERROTHERM distributes Cleco assembly tools and fastening technology. All services are supported by electrical engineering using E-plan software, and the company maintains its own technology center in Mladá Boleslav with a team of software engineers for PLC programming, assembly line control modifications, equipment commissioning, and industrial robots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ferrotherm: Primary company brand for industrial automation, control systems programming, and robotics services.

Products and services

• Control Systems Programming (SIEMENS Simatic S7) Programming of SIEMENS Simatic S7 PLC control systems for industrial customers, including all peripherals, operator panels, visualization, and EPLAN-based documentation. Services cover modifications of existing programs, production process visualization, and optimization of manufacturing processes and assembly line cycles.
• Robot Programming and Robotics Complete programming of industrial robots from KUKA, ABB, Stäubli, FANUC, Universal Robots, and Yaskawa for manufacturing customers. Includes process analysis for robotization, robot design with automatic operations, implementation into higher-level systems, integration with Cognex and Keyence vision systems, and control via SIEMENS Simatic S7 master systems.
• Industrial Automation Solutions Comprehensive industrial automation services from project development through implementation to technical support. Covers machine automation design, complete design activities, automation and control technology solutions, full project delivery from design to final implementation, and PLC programming and robotics as subcontractor or supplier.
• Single-Purpose Machines and Assembly Lines Custom single-purpose machines and complete assembly lines manufactured in cooperation with long-term partners, primarily supplied to automotive industry manufacturers and their suppliers.
• CLECO Tightening Technology (Apex Tool Group Distribution) Exclusive distribution, sales representation, technical consulting, installation support, and programming services for Apex Tool Group CLECO assembly and tightening tools (pneumatic and electronic mounting systems, torque control software) in the Czech Republic. Targets automotive, aerospace, and other precision-focused industries.
• EPLAN Electrical Engineering Electrical design and engineering services using EPLAN software (versions 5 and 8), including complete documentation and bill of materials preparation for automation projects.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• CREATIQUE TECHNOLOGIEstrategicTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2024French partnership announced November 2024, opening new opportunities in innovative technologies and strengthening ability to deliver modern and reliable solutions.
• Apex Tool Group GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative of Apex Tool Group screwdriving and tightening technology for Czech Republic for over 20 years. Provides sales representation, service, and technical support for CLECO brand products. Long-term partnership continuing into 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: One of the world's largest industrial robot and automation platforms. FERROTHERM programs ABB robots and delivers ABB-integrated assembly lines; ABB Robotics is a vertical incumbent offering both the underlying hardware and end-to-end integration solutions that overlap with FERROTHERM's service scope.
• Siemens Industrial Automation: Global leader in industrial automation and the SIEMENS Simatic S7 PLC platform — FERROTHERM's core specialty. Operates as both vendor (selling PLCs FERROTHERM programs) and integrator (competing for large automation projects); broad incumbent with significant overlap on programmable logic controllers and automation software.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control and automation platform provider (TwinCAT). Sells PLC/automation platforms and supports system integrators like FERROTHERM; broader incumbent offering hardware, software, and integration services across industrial automation, competing for the same programming and commissioning budgets.
• Yaskawa Europe: European arm of Japanese Motoman/Yaskawa, supplying industrial robots and motion control plus system integration services. One of the six robot brands FERROTHERM supports; broader incumbent that competes for similar automotive integration mandates across Central Europe.
• KUKA Robotics (KUKA AG): German robotics and automation solutions provider, owned by Midea Group. One of the vendor brands FERROTHERM programs (KUKA robots) but also competes in the system integration space through KUKA Industries/Systems; broad incumbent offering robots plus integration services to automotive manufacturers.
• Festo: Global German pneumatics and automation components supplier that also delivers integrated automation solutions and training. Broad incumbent that overlaps with FERROTHERM at the intersection of automation components, integration services, and vocational automation training.
• FANUC Europe: European arm of Japanese FANUC, one of the largest global industrial robot and CNC manufacturers with system integration capabilities. One of FERROTHERM's six programmed robot brands; broader incumbent covering hardware plus integration across automotive and general manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Schunk: German specialist in end-of-arm tooling, gripping systems, and automation components (similar in scope to Apex Tool Group CLECO). Adjacent specialist supplying the integration market FERROTHERM serves; comparable in being a focused component/technology specialist rather than full-line integrator.

Others

• Cognex Corporation: US-based machine vision systems provider; FERROTHERM holds training certification and integrates Cognex vision (alongside Keyence) into robotic operations. Adjacent technology partner/supplier rather than direct competitor, but directly relevant to FERROTHERM's computer-vision-enabled automation solutions.

Direct peers

• Comau: Italian-headquartered industrial automation and robotics system integrator with deep automotive OEM focus (Stellantis, legacy-FCA). Directly comparable: delivers turnkey assembly lines, robot programming, and production automation to European carmakers — the same customer profile and integration model FERROTHERM operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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