Smart Automation Sp Z O O

What Smart Automation Sp Z O O does

Smart Automation Sp. z o.o. is a Polish industrial automation and robotics integrator founded in 2009 in Olsztyn, Poland. The company designs, constructs, and implements custom industrial automation systems, production lines, and robotic cells—primarily integrating KUKA industrial robots alongside PLC programming, SCADA systems, machine vision, and industrial IT data systems. Its core services span the full automation lifecycle: machine concept design and feasibility analysis, electrical and automation engineering, control system programming, vision systems, retrofitting, machine relocation, and ongoing maintenance. The company serves enterprise clients across automotive, food and beverage, dairy, furniture, pharmaceutical, electronics, and general manufacturing, with a named customer base that includes Michelin, IKEA, Danone, Unilever, Siemens Energy, and several major Polish dairy and beverage producers (Mlekovita, Mlekpol, Polmlek, Kompania Piwowarska, Żywiec Zdrój, Maspex).

The business model is primarily project-based professional services, with each engagement individually scoped and priced, typically spanning several weeks to several months. Four revenue streams are identified: custom automation projects, system integration services, technical consulting (including EU funding assistance for clients), and a secondary e-commerce channel selling discounted spare parts and components through a dedicated warehouse sale platform. Distribution is direct enterprise sales with no intermediaries, supported by a multilingual website (Polish, English, Ukrainian, German). Recent strategic activity includes a 2024 partnership with ITEM for modular warehouse solutions targeting e-commerce, vertical expansion into pharmaceutical and chemical/cosmetic sectors, and the formalization of a spare parts e-commerce business. The company reports 500+ completed projects across Poland and internationally and 300+ years of combined team experience, but discloses no revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership details.

Name

Smart Automation Sp Z O O

Legal name

SMART AUTOMATION Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://smartautomation.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smart Automation Sp. z o.o. is a Polish industrial automation integrator that designs and builds custom robotic and production line solutions for enterprise manufacturers in automotive, food and beverage, dairy, furniture, and general manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation & Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS) (IMAIAMAA), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Robotics integration
• Custom machine building
• PLC programming services
• Production line automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Olsztyn

HQ country

Poland

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Projects: Design, construction, and implementation of custom industrial automation systems and robotic solutions for specific client needs
2. System Integration Services: Electrical and automation integration, control system programming, vision systems implementation, and machine retrofitting services
3. Spare Parts and Components Sales: Warehouse sale of industrial automation components, sensors, controllers, and spare parts from various manufacturers at discounted prices
4. Technical Consulting: Technical consulting, process optimization, feasibility analysis, and EU funding assistance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smart Automation designs, constructs, and implements custom industrial automation and robotic production lines for manufacturers, integrating KUKA robots, PLC control systems, industrial vision systems, and bespoke industrial IT solutions. The company delivers full-lifecycle services from concept and feasibility analysis through construction, integration, and ongoing maintenance, and also sells spare parts and components via an online warehouse platform.

Product overview

Smart Automation is an industrial automation and robotics company offering comprehensive solutions for manufacturing processes. The portfolio consists of core services (robotization, industrial IT systems, machine concept design, electrical automation, control system programming, vision systems, technical consulting, machine relocation, and maintenance services) combined with specialized products (in-motion processing, pick&place applications, precision measurement systems, pallet systems, media monitoring, and custom machine construction). The company also delivers industry-specific automation solutions for food, automotive, and furniture sectors. Founded in 2009 in Olsztyn, Poland, the company has completed over 500 projects domestically and internationally, with services encompassing the entire automation lifecycle from concept and design through implementation and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Process Robotics (Robotyzacja procesów) Integration and deployment of industrial robots, including KUKA robots, for automated manufacturing processes across industries such as automotive, food, and furniture.
• Industrial IT Systems (Przemysłowe systemy informatyczne) Industrial data analysis and information systems for production environments, enabling data-driven decision making and process optimization.
• Machine Concepts and Feasibility Analysis (Koncepcje maszyn i analiza wykonalności) Design and conceptualization of custom industrial machines with feasibility analysis to determine optimal automation approaches before full implementation.
• Electrical and Automation (Elektryka i automatyka) Design and implementation of electrical systems and industrial automation solutions for manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Control System Programming (Programowanie systemów sterowania) Software development and programming for industrial control systems, PLC programming, and SCADA systems implementation.
• Vision Systems (Systemy wizyjne) Industrial machine vision systems for quality control, inspection, and automated visual verification in manufacturing processes.
• Technical Consulting and Process Optimization (Doradztwo techniczne i optymalizacja procesów) Expert technical consulting for industrial process optimization, efficiency improvements, and automation strategy development.
• Machine and Production Line Relocation (Relokacja maszyn i linii technologicznych) Complete relocation and reinstallation services for industrial machines and technological production lines.
• Automation System Maintenance and Service (Utrzymanie i serwis systemów automatyki) Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for industrial automation systems, including warranty and post-warranty support.
• Industrial Machine Construction (Budowa maszyn przemysłowych) Custom design and construction of specialized industrial machinery and equipment tailored to specific manufacturing requirements.
• In-Motion Processing (Obróbka detali w ruchu) Specialized machining and processing of components while they are in motion on production lines, enabling continuous manufacturing workflows.
• Pick & Place Applications (Aplikacje pick&place) Automated pick and place robotic applications for material handling, assembly, and packaging operations.
• Structural Analysis and Precision Measurements (Analiza strukturalna i pomiary precyzyjne) Advanced structural analysis and high-precision measurement solutions for quality assurance and process control in manufacturing.
• Pallet System (System paletkowy) Custom pallet systems for material handling, storage, and transportation within automated production environments.
• Media Consumption Monitoring (Monitoring zużycia mediów) Systems for monitoring and tracking consumption of utilities and media such as energy, water, and air in industrial facilities for optimization purposes.
• Food Industry Production Automation (Automatyzacja produkcji w branży spożywczej) Specialized automation solutions designed for the food and beverage industry, meeting hygiene and safety requirements.
• Automotive Technological Process Automation (Automatyzacja procesów technologicznych w branży Automotive) Comprehensive automation and robotics solutions for automotive manufacturing, including production lines with KUKA robots.
• Furniture Industry Process Automation (Automatyzacja procesów w branży meblarskiej) Automation solutions for the furniture and wood industry, improving quality and reducing production time by up to 35%.
• Warehouse Spare Parts and Components Sales Sale of industrial automation components, sensors, controllers, and spare parts from various manufacturers at discounted prices through an own warehouse sale platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production time reduced by up to 35% in furniture manufacturing

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ITEMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with ITEM company for developing fully automated modular warehouse solutions for e-commerce customers. ITEM provides modular profile systems used in Smart Automation's intralogistics solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Japanese industrial robotics and CNC manufacturer with strong European integrator network. Comparable as a robotics-platform alternative that customers and integrators evaluate against KUKA-based solutions.
• Rockwell Automation: US-based industrial automation, control, and information solutions provider. Overlaps on PLC, SCADA, and integrated automation services for discrete and process manufacturers.
• Yaskawa: Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots, motion control, and drives. Comparable on robotics and motion-control integration for industrial automation customers across Europe.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy management company offering PLCs, drives, and software. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise automation retrofits and line modernization projects.
• ABB Robotics: Global industrial automation and robotics giant offering robots, controllers, and integration services. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise automation and robotics integration projects.
• Universal Robots: Danish collaborative robot manufacturer with a global integrator ecosystem. Comparable as an alternative robotics platform increasingly used in pick-and-place and SME-focused automation projects.
• KUKA: German industrial robot manufacturer and automation solutions provider. Highly relevant because Smart Automation builds solutions on KUKA platforms, and KUKA's integrator network competes with the company's offerings.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation hardware, software, and systems integration provider. Overlaps on PLC/SCADA, drives, and integrated production-line solutions; also a Smart Automation customer via Siemens Energy.

Emerging players

• Pilz: German automation safety and control solutions provider. Comparable as a specialized automation vendor that competes for safety-critical control system integration work in similar industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• Astor: Polish industrial automation distributor and system integrator offering robotics, PLCs, and SCADA solutions. Directly comparable as a Poland-headquartered integrator serving similar industrial customers with overlapping product portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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