AFKOM LTD

What AFKOM LTD does

AFKOM LTD is a privately held Polish IT company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Częstochowa, Poland, operating as an independent founder-owned business under Arkadiusz Figurny. The company specialises in enterprise software for manufacturing and logistics, anchored by its proprietary AFKOM OES — a modular MES-class system that combines MES, WMS, FMC, SCM, and CMMS functionality with bidirectional integration between factory-floor machines and ERP/IT systems via MQTT, IoT, and OPC protocols. The technology stack is built on Oracle APEX low-code development and Oracle Cloud / Oracle Autonomous Database infrastructure, with a complementary hardware product — AFKOM BLACKBOX — that enables rapid connectivity of legacy machines to the OES platform.

The company's portfolio extends beyond OES into adjacent products: AFKOM RentCar (a SaaS vehicle rental management platform launched in 2022), electronic employee time registration systems with optional access-control integration, PWA development services, B2B e-commerce platforms, and custom Oracle APEX application development. The customer base is concentrated in manufacturing and includes named enterprise logos such as Volkswagen, ZF, WABCO, TRW, IKEA, Manuli, Fresenius Kabi, and Balluff, with project implementations across Poland, Germany, Spain, Romania, India, and China.

AFKOM generates revenue through a hybrid model combining project-based professional services (custom software development, MES/OES implementation, and integration), one-time licensing for on-premise deployments, and recurring subscription or usage-based SaaS pricing for its cloud-based OES offering and Oracle APEX hosting. The go-to-market is consultative and enterprise-focused, with a self-serve/demo entry point for smaller products such as RentCar. The company has no external funding, no disclosed parent, and no public reporting — financial scale is undisclosed.

Name

AFKOM LTD

Legal name

Afkom Arkadiusz Figurny

Website

https://afkom.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AFKOM LTD is a privately held Polish IT firm, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Częstochowa, that builds proprietary MES-class manufacturing execution software (AFKOM OES), Oracle APEX low-code applications, and adjacent products such as the AFKOM RentCar vehicle rental platform, serving enterprise manufacturers and SMEs across Europe and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Platforms (HDAEAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Program & Project Management (PMO) Consulting (BPAHACAL)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution systems
• Industrial software solutions
• Production management software
• MES and WMS systems
• Low-code enterprise applications

Headquarters

HQ city

Czestochowa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: AFKOM creates custom applications using Oracle APEX and other technologies for startups, SMEs, and large enterprises. Development includes analysis, prototyping (MVP), and application hosting. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services.
2. MES/OES System Implementation: Implementation of proprietary AFKOM OES (MES-class) system for manufacturing and logistics companies. Includes system deployment, integration with machines and ERP systems, and ongoing support. Revenue model combines one-time implementation with potential recurring support.
3. AFKOM OES Cloud (SaaS): AFKOM OES application operated in the cloud as SaaS license. Data transferred to Oracle Cloud Frankfurt data center. Monthly or periodic subscription for cloud-hosted access to the OES system.
4. Oracle APEX Hosting (Pay-as-you-go): Oracle APEX platform can be hosted in a pay-as-you-go model where customers pay only for what they actually use. Multiple service levels available depending on business scale.
5. RentCar Platform Licensing: AFKOM RentCar vehicle rental management system offered with implementation, customization, hosting, training, and post-implementation support. Revenue from initial deployment plus hosting fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AFKOM develops and implements proprietary industrial software, with its flagship AFKOM OES (Operation Execution System) being a modular MES-class platform combining production, maintenance, quality management, inventory, warehouse, and supply-chain capabilities. The company complements this with custom Oracle APEX low-code application development, AFKOM RentCar (vehicle rental management platform), AFKOM BLACKBOX hardware for machine connectivity, electronic time registration systems, and PWA-based mobile applications. Revenue is generated from software licensing, implementation services, and SaaS cloud hosting of its systems.

Product overview

AFKOM LTD offers a portfolio of enterprise software solutions centered around its proprietary AFKOM OES (Operation Execution System) modular MES platform, complemented by specialized applications including the AFKOM RentCar vehicle rental management system, PWA mobile applications, Oracle APEX-based low-code development services, and B2B e-commerce platforms. The AFKOM OES system serves as the flagship product, combining MES, WMS, MFC, SCM, and CMMS functionalities with IoT integration capabilities. The product ecosystem also includes AFKOM BLACKBOX hardware for machine connectivity and electronic time registration systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AFKOM OES (Operation Execution System) Proprietary modular MES-class system combining MES, WMS, FMC, SCM, and CMMS functionality to support production, maintenance, quality management, and inventory management for manufacturing and logistics enterprises. Enables bidirectional data exchange between system and machines, real-time product genealogy tracking, and multi-level production process modeling. First Polish MES to receive 'Powered by Oracle Cloud' certification in 2019.
• AFKOM RentCar Vehicle rental management platform operating on computers and mobile devices, with fleet catalog, car booking, administration panel, mobile application, invoicing integration with Fakturownia, payment integration with Paynow, and GPS-based online fleet monitoring for vehicle rental companies.
• AFKOM BLACKBOX Proprietary hardware device that enables rapid connection of any production machine (including very simple equipment) to the AFKOM OES system, verifying component correctness, approving machine startup, collecting downtime and failure data, and indicating assembly sequence via lamps on component packaging.
• Electronic Time Registration (RCP) Systems Electronic employee time-tracking systems with automatic entry/exit registration, attendance and work-time monitoring, and optional access-control integration via magnetic door locks.
• Oracle APEX Low-Code Application Development Custom web and mobile applications built using Oracle APEX Low-Code platform, deployable on customer servers or as SaaS on Oracle Autonomous Database with multi-language support. Positions development up to 38x faster than standard programming for startups, SMEs, and large enterprises.
• PWA (Progressive Web Application) Development Progressive web applications installable on mobile devices without app store requirements, with PUSH notifications, offline capability via Service Worker, TLS security, and fast loading on slow connections.
• B2B Platforms Specialized B2B sales platforms supporting remote customer service with automated order handling, customer databases, and pricing synchronization for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Efficiency increase of up to 30% from OES system implementation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationAFKOM is an Oracle partner specializing in Oracle APEX development and Oracle database solutions. The company leverages Oracle's cloud infrastructure (Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Cloud Frankfurt data center) for its SaaS offerings. AFKOM's OES system was the first Polish MES to receive 'Powered by Oracle Cloud' certification.
• Związek Przedsiębiorców i Pracodawców (Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers)minorOthersAFKOM became a member of the Częstochowa branch of the Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers. The organization supports Polish entrepreneurs, advocates for free market policies, and provides members with knowledge about changing regulations, networking opportunities, and business development support.
• BalluffmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFKOM collaborated with the Polish branch of Balluff to prepare a model industrial production line with a small robot that assembles cars from wooden blocks. This demonstration showcased Industry 4.0 capabilities, with remote system access allowing users to select and observe vehicle production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aegis Software (FactoryLogix): Aegis's FactoryLogix is a modular MES platform for discrete manufacturing with similar scope to AFKOM OES (production, quality, traceability, MES/MES-II). Both target mid-market and enterprise manufacturers with configurable MES stacks.
• iBASEt (Solumina MES): iBASEt's Solumina is an MES suite for complex discrete and aerospace/defense manufacturing. It is comparable to AFKOM OES in production-execution scope and target customer profile (complex assembly environments).
• Critical Manufacturing: Critical Manufacturing offers a modular MES built on a modern platform for high-tech and discrete manufacturers. It is a like-for-like competitor to AFKOM's proprietary OES in functionality and target verticals.
• Lighthouse Systems (METRICS MES): Lighthouse Systems provides modular MES (METRICS) for batch and process manufacturing. It targets similar mid-market manufacturing customers as AFKOM with comparable MES/WMS functionality.
• FORCAM: FORCAM provides MES and OEE solutions for discrete manufacturing, including a cloud-native offering. It competes head-on with AFKOM's OES in shop-floor production tracking and machine integration.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation (Plex / FactoryTalk): Rockwell's Plex and FactoryTalk suites offer MES and production management for discrete and process manufacturers. They compete with AFKOM OES on shop-floor execution and are bundled into Rockwell's broader automation portfolio.
• PTC (ThingWorx / Creo / Windchill): PTC provides ThingWorx for IoT-enabled production monitoring alongside its PLM suite, competing with AFKOM's IoT/OES offering. PTC serves similar discrete manufacturing customers but at significantly larger scale.
• SAP (SAP Manufacturing Execution / SAP ME): SAP ME is the manufacturing execution offering within SAP's ERP-centric suite, targeting automotive and discrete manufacturers. Overlaps with AFKOM's MES/production-execution focus but SAP bundles it within a broader enterprise stack.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software (Opcenter / SIMATIC IT): Siemens' Opcenter (formerly SIMATIC IT) is one of the leading MES suites for discrete and process manufacturing. It is broadly comparable to AFKOM OES in functional scope (production execution, quality, integration) but is part of a much larger industrial-software portfolio.

Emerging players

• Tulip Interfaces: Tulip is a frontline operations / app-driven MES platform focused on connected worker and shop-floor apps. It overlaps with AFKOM OES on machine-data capture and operator workflows, with a more modern, low-code orientation.

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

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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