Msvh Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Msvh Gmbh & Co. Kg does

MSVH GmbH & Co. KG is a German software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bremerhaven that develops modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for small and mid-sized production companies, particularly in the mechanical engineering sector. Its core offering, the "Shopfloor Integration Kit," consists of a shared-data-core platform with interchangeable modules — Transportwagen Manager (QR-code-based workpiece tracking), Montageassistent (scan-based assembly guidance), Maschinenanbindung (machine connectivity via OPC UA, Beckhoff SPS, or OMRON SPS, running on Kunbus Revolution Pi edge hardware), and Produktionsbenachrichtigung (event-driven notifications via Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, or shopfloor displays) — that allow customers to digitize incrementally rather than undertake a full MES implementation.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and founder-centric: Markus Joachim, the founder and sole listed senior consultant, personally conducts all free 30-minute initial consultations and carries customer engagements through implementation. Distribution is direct with no resellers, channel partners, or formal sales team; marketing is limited to a website, LinkedIn presence, and memberships in industry associations (VDMA, ELMUG, IFIT e.V.). Revenue is generated from MES software sales and implementation services with a recurring subscription component, targeted at the German Mittelstand manufacturing segment. The company is privately held under a GmbH & Co. KG structure with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Msvh Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

MSVH GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://msvhsoftware.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MSVH GmbH & Co. KG develops modular MES software for German Mittelstand manufacturers, offering incremental shopfloor digitization through a shared-data-core platform with QR-code tracking, machine connectivity, and event notification modules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAK), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution system
• Shopfloor digitization software
• ERP shopfloor integration
• Modular MES platform
• Machine data connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerhaven

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MES Software & Implementation: Software sales and implementation services for shopfloor digitization. Modular building-block model allows customers to start with one use case and expand. Implementation is consultative, with free initial analysis phase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MSVH Software develops and sells modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for mid-market German production companies. Its core offering, the Shopfloor Integration Kit, bridges ERP planning and shopfloor execution through interchangeable modules covering QR-code workpiece tracking, paperless assembly guidance, machine connectivity (OPC UA, Beckhoff, OMRON), and automated production notifications. Customers start with one building block addressing their most pressing problem and scale incrementally on a shared data core.

Product overview

MSVH Software offers a modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System) platform called the Shopfloor Integration Kit, designed specifically for mid-market production companies (Mittelstand). The portfolio consists of a core platform with interchangeable modules: Transportwagen Manager (workpiece tracking via QR-code), Montageassistent (assembly guidance via scan), Maschinenanbindung (machine data connectivity via OPC UA/Beckhoff/OMRON), and Produktionsbenachrichtigung (automated event notifications via Slack/Teams/Jira/Display). The approach follows a pragmatic 'first step' methodology — companies start with the module that addresses their most immediate problem and scale from there, with all modules sharing a common data core.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shopfloor Integration Kit: A modular system for shopfloor digitization that grows with the customer's needs, starting with a single building block and scaling over time.
• Transportwagen Manager
• Montageassistent
• Maschinenanbindung
• Produktionsbenachrichtigung

Products and services

• Shopfloor Integration Kit Modular MES platform that bridges ERP planning and shopfloor execution for mid-market production companies; built around a shared data core so customers can start with one building block and add modules over time without island solutions.
• Transportwagen Manager QR-code based module that assigns workpieces to transport carts, stations, and orders, providing real-time transparency over workpiece location without special hardware; for production companies that lack visibility of where workpieces are and which order they belong to.
• Montageassistent (Assembly Assistant) Scan-based module that displays only the data required for the next manufacturing step after scanning a manufacturing ID, reducing complexity and eliminating paper-based instructions; for assembly operators in production companies.
• Maschinenanbindung (Machine Connectivity) Module that connects machines to ERP or analytics systems via OPC UA, Beckhoff SPS, and OMRON SPS interfaces, using the Kunbus Revolution Pi as the industrial edge computer; makes machine data usable as an ERP interface or as the basis for evaluations.
• Produktionsbenachrichtigung (Production Notifications) Module that automatically notifies relevant personnel via Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, or shopfloor displays when production events such as machine faults, transport wagon delays, priority order status changes, or order completions occur; for production teams that need faster reaction to shopfloor disturbances.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Kunbus GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationKunbus provides the Revolution Pi industrial minicomputer used as the edge computing platform for MSVH's machine connectivity solution. MSVH software runs on the Revolution Pi, which is installed in machines to capture operational data. Electrical connection performed by electrician or machine manufacturer, with MSVH coordinating the integration.
• JAP ConnectsupportingTechnology or IntegrationJAP Connect is an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner providing JIRA integration expertise. They collaborate with MSVH on JIRA-based production notification workflows, where events are automatically created as tickets for structured tracking.
• IFIT e.V. (Freies Institut für IT-Sicherheit)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSVH is a member of IFIT e.V. (Free Institute for IT Security), a network through which the company develops its IT security expertise. This membership supports MSVH's 'Secure by Design' approach to software development for production environments.
• VDMA e.V.minorOthersVDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) is the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association. MSVH uses VDMA branding/logo on its website indicating some form of association or partnership.
• Elektronische Mess- und Gerätetechnik Thüringen eG (ELMUG)minorOthersELMUG is a cooperative of electronic measurement and device technology companies in Thuringia. MSVH uses ELMUG branding/logo on its website indicating some form of association.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MPDV Mikrolab GmbH: MPDV is a long-established German MES provider (HYDRAS, MIP) focused on medium-sized manufacturing companies. It is the closest direct competitor to MSVH in the German Mittelstand MES market, with comparable modular shopfloor digitization positioning and overlapping customer segments in mechanical and plant engineering.
• Forcam GmbH: Forcam is a German MES / shopfloor software vendor targeting mid-market manufacturers with modular, cloud-enabled MES capabilities. Its focus on bridging ERP and shopfloor execution, combined with a Mittelstand-friendly go-to-market, makes it directly comparable to MSVH's modular MES approach.
• Industrie Informatik GmbH (now part of AVEVA): Industrie Informatik built a modular MES platform for mid-market and complex manufacturing, particularly in German-speaking markets. Its product overlap with MSVH (modular MES, ERP integration, shopfloor transparency) and Mittelstand focus make it a relevant direct peer prior to its acquisition by AVEVA.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Connected Industry: Bosch Connected Industry offers Nexeed, a modular manufacturing execution and shopfloor software suite targeting discrete manufacturers, including Mittelstand. Its modular MES architecture and machine connectivity overlap directly with MSVH's positioning.
• Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter Execution / SIMATIC IT): Siemens Opcenter Execution is a full-stack MES suite that competes broadly with MSVH in German manufacturing, including at Mittelstand accounts. While much larger and more comprehensive, Opcenter overlaps in machine connectivity, ERP integration, and shopfloor execution — the same pain points MSVH addresses.
• SAP SE (SAP Manufacturing Execution / SAP ME): SAP ME / SAP Manufacturing Execution is the dominant ERP-centric MES offering for large enterprises, but increasingly serves upper Mittelstand. Comparable to MSVH in ERP-shopfloor bridging and shopfloor transparency, though at significantly higher complexity and price points that MSVH positions against.

Others

• Kunbus GmbH: Kunbus is the maker of the Revolution Pi industrial edge computer on which MSVH's Maschinenanbindung software runs. It is a strategic technology partner and adjacent enabling player, providing MSVH with hardware distribution and OEM reach.
• JAP Connect: JAP Connect is an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner that collaborates with MSVH on Jira-based production notification workflows. It is a supporting ecosystem partner, not a direct competitor, but is materially comparable as an integration enabler for the same Mittelstand shopfloor workflow use cases.

Emerging players

• Tulip Interfaces: Tulip is a cloud-native frontline operations / MES platform focused on paperless manufacturing, machine connectivity, and operator guidance. Like MSVH, it emphasizes modular adoption, ease of use, and incremental deployment in regulated / discrete manufacturing environments.
• Critical Manufacturing S.A. Critical Manufacturing provides a modern MES suite targeting complex and high-mix manufacturers, with strong machine integration and shopfloor-to-ERP coverage. While serving larger accounts than MSVH, it competes for the same incremental MES opportunities in European discrete manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 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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