Kfb Control S.r.o.

What Kfb Control S.r.o. does

KFB Control S.r.o. is a privately held Slovak industrial automation and access control systems company founded in September 1999 and headquartered in Bratislava, with operations spanning Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The company designs, delivers, and supports proprietary hardware (Preciso and xTerminal information terminals, CRVC card collectors, MNK random check modules), proprietary software platforms (Clevork cloud-based attendance SaaS, xManager time and attendance management, Infopanel, Watch Accuracy), and integrated solutions (xBus vehicle tracking, xFuel fuel management, xTransport long-range UHF access control, xStrava catering, eVstupy visitor management, MRS export/import forms, Sensuite Gate messaging). Beyond its own product portfolio, KFB operates an exclusive Matrikon OPC distribution franchise covering SK/CZ/HU, serves as a Registered System Integrator for AVEVA industrial software, and holds authorized partnerships with Honeywell Process Solutions, Schneider Electric, and dormakaba for regional access solution delivery.

The company generates revenue through four intertwined streams: project-based engineering and implementation services for DCS/PLC programming and safety systems; hardware sales of its proprietary terminals and modules; software licenses and subscriptions including cloud-based Clevork; and ongoing support and maintenance contracts. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting large industrial operators (refineries, chemical plants, automotive manufacturing, pharmaceutical producers) with a channel partner ecosystem that resells and integrates KFB solutions alongside global vendor portfolios. The customer base includes Shell, BASF, Total, Continental, Volkswagen Slovakia, KIA Motors Slovakia, IKEA, Slovnaft, MSD, Tatra banka, and Borealis AG, reflecting penetration across oil and gas, petrochemical, automotive, pharmaceutical, financial, and retail verticals. The company is ISO 9001 certified since 2008, employs engineers with TÜV FSEng SIS Functional Safety qualifications, and has begun extending into OT cybersecurity services aligned with NIS2 regulatory requirements.

Name

Kfb Control S.r.o.

Legal name

KFB Control s.r.o.

Website

https://www.kfb.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KFB Control S.r.o. is a Slovak industrial automation and access control firm (founded 1999) that delivers proprietary hardware, software, and engineering services to enterprises across Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary, holding exclusive Matrikon OPC distribution and authorized partnerships with Honeywell, Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and dormakaba.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Access control solutions
• Time attendance software
• DCS PLC engineering
• OPC communication platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Implementation Services: Project-based professional services including control system selection, delivery, installation, programming, commissioning, and startup assistance for industrial automation projects. Covers distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and safety systems.
2. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of proprietary hardware including Preciso and xTerminal information terminals, CRVC card collectors, MNK random inspection modules, and related access control equipment.
3. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: SaaS and on-premise software products including Clevork (cloud-based), xManager, xFuel, xBus, and specialized applications. Clevork offers cloud processing option.
4. Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support, system maintenance, and service support for attendance, access, and security systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KFB Control s.r.o. provides industrial automation and control systems engineering combined with proprietary hardware terminals (Preciso, xTerminal) and software platforms (Clevork SaaS, xManager) for time and attendance, access control, and fleet management in industrial enterprises. The company also distributes Matrikon OPC communication products exclusively across Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary, and serves as an AVEVA Registered System Integrator delivering engineering services for DCS/PLC programming, safety systems, and OT cybersecurity.

Product overview

KFB Control S.r.o. offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation, access control, and time & attendance solutions consisting of proprietary hardware products (Terminal Preciso, xTerminal, CRVC card collector, MNK turnstile control module), software products (Clevork cloud SaaS, xManager attendance management, Infopanel, Watch Accuracy), and integrated solutions (xBus vehicle tracking, xFuel fuel management, xTransport UHF access control, xStrava catering, eVstupy visitor management, MRS export/import forms, Sensuite Gate messaging). The company also distributes Matrikon OPC communication products and serves as AVEVA Registered System Integrator. Core offerings include automation and control systems engineering services for DCS and PLC programming. Products are designed to work independently or as an integrated ecosystem, with SAP compatibility and intranet integration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• xTerminal: Information terminal with graphical touch screen display and integrated ID card reader for attendance, access control, and information distribution.
• Preciso
• Clevork
• xManager
• xBus
• xFuel
• eVstupy
• MRS
• xTransport
• xStrava
• Sensuite Gate
• Infopanel
• Watch Accuracy
• CRVC
• MNK

Products and services

• Terminal Preciso Information terminal with graphic touch screen and integrated ID card reader for attendance data collection, information distribution, and access control. Open system allowing customizable functionality without permanently programmed limitations. For industrial and enterprise customers requiring flexible on-premise data collection terminals.
• xTerminal Universal information terminal with 8-inch graphical touch screen display and integrated ID card reader for attendance data collection, access control, information distribution, catering ordering, and technological process control. Supports HID, MIFARE, EM, iClass, and Legic card technologies with dual-reader capability and integrated camera. Maximum power consumption 25W. For enterprise workforce management customers.
• CRVC Card Collector Card collector machine designed to collect visitor cards when leaving premises. Processes cards with plastic covers, clips, and lanyards at 12-15 cards per minute with capacity for 150 collected cards. For enterprises with high-volume visitor and contractor card management.
• MNK (Module of Random Checks) Electronic device for random passage control of entry-exit turnstiles according to set probability. Stops people for random checks with visual and acoustic signalization. Controls up to 4 turnstiles. For enterprises needing random security screening at controlled access points.
• Clevork Cloud-based SaaS solution for evidence and analysis of attendance and employee activities. Supports GPS location tracking via mobile app (Android/iOS). Features gamification-based interface with launchpad tiles for fast attendance logging. For enterprises replacing manual attendance processes with cloud workforce management.
• xManager Advanced management application for time and attendance data with activities module, attendance module, inquiries module, and cash register module. Supports SAP interconnectivity and multilingual system. Integrates with attendance terminals for data collection. For large enterprises with SAP and intranet infrastructure.
• Infopanel Electronic bulletin board application providing user templates for easy information filling and control settings on touch screens. Supports configurable buttons, interactive screens, permanent screens, and status bars. For enterprises using touch screen terminals as information displays.
• Watch Accuracy Android application for measuring and calculating the daily average deviation of watches using the device camera. Supports multiple clock face types (12h and 24h formats) and multiple measurement profiles. For industrial time and attendance system administrators maintaining clock accuracy.
• xBus Vehicle tracking and travel expense monitoring solution that tracks employee travel expenses, vehicle positions, and evaluates collected data via GSM network. Integrates with intranet and uses Open Street Maps for vehicle position display. For enterprises managing company vehicle fleets.
• xFuel Application for managing fuel exploitation and state of fossil fuels. Records fuel pumping from company gasoline pumps, monitors tank temperatures, and generates consumption reports and warning emails. For enterprises with company fuel stations and fleet operations.
• xTransport Access control solution using long-range UHF scanners for contactless vehicle and person identification. Vehicle recognition range up to 10 meters with velocity detection up to 200 km/h. Integrates with Dormakaba Exos and Dormakaba Matrix access management systems. For industrial sites, logistics hubs, and large campuses requiring vehicle entry control.
• xStrava Comprehensive employee catering management solution. Module of Clevork for ordering, managing, and distributing food for employees via order kiosk and Preciso distribution terminal. For enterprises with on-site catering operations.
• eVstupy Web application for registration and evidence of externists, vehicles, laptops, short-term employment, visits, and PR visit requests. Reduces waiting times at entrances through prior registration of entry requests and ID cards. For enterprises with high volumes of external visitors and contractors.
• MRS (Material Removal System) Application for evidence of export and import forms. Competent users can create, change, and control export/import forms for logistics purposes. Includes web application, desktop application, tablet application, and Windows service. Eliminates paperwork in material management. For enterprises managing material flows in and out of facilities.
• Sensuite Gate Functional interface for automatic sending of SMS and email messages to specific recipients based on triggers from eVstupy and MRS applications. Consists of Windows service and configuration console. For enterprises requiring automated visitor and material movement notifications.
• Automation and Control Systems Engineering Services Engineering services for industrial automation including selection and delivery of control systems, project management, control strategy design, DCS/PLC programming, installation, and start-up assistance. Supports Foxboro, Honeywell, Fisher-Rosemount, Yokogawa DCS and Siemens, Allen Bradley PLCs, with safety systems expertise in Triconex and HIMA. For industrial enterprises requiring complex process automation and control system implementation.
• Matrikon OPC OPC communication software solutions for communication between various devices based on OPC DA, HDA, and A&E specifications. KFB Control is the exclusive distributor for Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. For industrial enterprises requiring interoperability between heterogeneous control systems and devices.
• AVEVA Solutions Delivery Industrial engineering software solutions delivered through the AVEVA System Integrator Partner program. KFB Control is a Registered System Integrator providing AVEVA's portfolio of engineering and industrial software solutions to customers in Central Europe. For industrial enterprises requiring AVEVA engineering and industrial software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduces entry waiting times at reception/gate based on prior registration of visitors and externists
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• AVEVAmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2003Registered System Integrator of AVEVA with partnership lasting over two decades. Delivers AVEVA's portfolio of innovative engineering and industrial software solutions to customers.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Valid engineering agreement with Schneider Electric for industrial automation solutions. KFB provides engineering services using Schneider Electric technologies.
• Honeywell Process SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Official authorized partner of Honeywell Process Solutions for complex deliveries of their products. Specializes in Honeywell DCS implementations.
• MatrikoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Premier distributor of Matrikon OPC products - exclusive distributor for Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. Provides OPC DA, HDA, and A&E communication solutions.
• dormakabamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Regional partner of dormakaba for access solutions including dormakaba Exos and dormakaba Matrix systems. Provides physical access control, turnstiles, and hotel entry systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Automation Solutions: Emerson (formerly Fisher-Rosemount, mentioned in KFB's expertise areas) provides DeltaV DCS and PlantWeb architecture. Comparable through KFB's Fisher-Rosemount programming heritage and competition for control system projects in process industries.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa provides CENTUM VP DCS and field instruments, listed among KFB's programming expertise areas. Comparable as both a technology partner opportunity and competitor in petrochemical and power plant automation projects.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation provides Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk software, both mentioned in KFB's PLC programming capabilities. Comparable as a major automation platform vendor competing for the same manufacturing automation project scopes.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell's process automation division is a major DCS vendor (Honeywell Experion) for which KFB serves as an authorized integration partner. Comparable as both a technology provider and competitor in process automation projects across KFB's target industries.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Siemens is a global industrial automation leader offering PCS 7 DCS and SIMATIC PLC systems. Comparable through KFB's PLC programming expertise on Siemens platforms and competition for the same DCS/PLC project contracts.
• Assa Abloy: Assa Abloy is a global leader in access control and physical security solutions including HID card technologies. Comparable through KFB's xTerminal support for HID, MIFARE, and Legic credentials and competition in enterprise access control markets.
• ABB Industrial Automation: ABB is a major DCS vendor (ABB Ability 800xA) competing with KFB's DCS integration services. Comparable through ABB's process automation portfolio and KFB's Foxboro/Honeywell/Yokogawa programming expertise that competes for similar project scopes.

Direct peers

• dormakaba: dormakaba is a global access control and entrance solutions provider, and KFB's regional partner. Compares directly through KFB's access control solution portfolio including dormakaba Exos and Matrix integrations for enterprise and hospitality customers.
• Avanceon: Avanceon is a system integrator specializing in DCS, PLC, and SCADA implementations for oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and manufacturing clients across the Middle East and North America. Directly comparable to KFB's industrial automation integration services and target verticals.
• Nedap: Nedap provides physical access control, vehicle identification (long-range RFID), and workforce management solutions. Highly comparable to KFB's xTransport UHF access control and time & attendance offerings across enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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