Pilz India Pvt Ltd.

What Pilz India Pvt Ltd. does

Pilz India Pvt Ltd is a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of the German industrial safety automation group Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Pune. The company supplies components, systems, and services for safe industrial automation and machinery safety, serving Indian manufacturers and machine builders across verticals including packaging, railway, hydrogen, battery, robotics, machine tools, and presses. Its offering spans safety sensors (light curtains, laser scanners, radar systems, safety switches), safety relays (PNOZ family and modular myPNOZ), configurable small controllers (PNOZmulti), full PLC controllers, the PSS 4000 automation system, drive technology, robotics ROS modules, networking, identification and access management (I.A.M.), and industrial cybersecurity solutions aligned with IEC 62443. Complementing the product portfolio, Pilz India provides machinery safety services covering risk assessment, safety concept and design, system implementation, validation, workplace safety inspections, retrofit services, and international compliance support (CE marking, NR12, IC-USA).

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales for complex projects, an E-Shop storefront on its website for transactional component sales, authorized distributors for mid-market reach, and certified System Partners that deliver integration and implementation services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct sales engagement. Customer engagement is supported by email newsletters, social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, a customer magazine (Mensch und Automation), a podcast, exhibition participation, and a virtual showroom. Pilz India does not disclose revenue, headcount beyond an 11-50 band, or independent funding; operations are funded and steered by the German parent, and the website copyright is held by Pilz GmbH & Co. KG.

Name

Pilz India Pvt Ltd.

Legal name

Pilz India Pvt Ltd

Website

https://pilz.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pilz India Pvt Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Germany's Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, supplying industrial safety components, automation systems, and machinery safety services to Indian manufacturers across packaging, railway, hydrogen, battery, robotics, machine tools, and presses verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Automation

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays) (IMAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Safety & Security Electronics Manufacturing (Safety relays, E-stops, light curtains, access control) (IMAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Industrial safety automation
• Machinery safety components
• Safety relays controllers
• Industrial sensor technology
• Machine compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Products Sales: Sale of safety components and systems including sensors, relays, controllers, drive technology, and robotics. Products are sold through E-Shop, direct sales, and authorised distributors.
2. Services and Consulting: Machinery safety services including risk assessment, safety concept, safety design, system implementation, validation, and international compliance services (CE marking, NR12, IC-USA). Also includes workplace safety assessments and industrial security services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pilz India supplies safety and automation components — including safety sensors, PNOZ safety relays, PNOZmulti and PSS 4000 controllers, servo drive technology, and robotics modules — together with engineering services for machinery risk assessment, safety design, validation, and international compliance (CE marking, NR12, IC-USA). Offerings are sold to Indian industrial manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators through an E-Shop, direct sales, authorised distributors, and certified system partners.

Product overview

Pilz India offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation and safety solutions organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering includes sensor technology (safety switches, light curtains, laser scanners, radar systems), safety relays (PNOZ product line and modular myPNOZ), small controllers (PNOZmulti), and full PLC controllers. These are complemented by drive technology (servo amplifiers and motors), robotics with ROS modules, networks for fieldbus/Ethernet connectivity, and operation/monitoring devices. The PSS 4000 automation system provides integrated PLC, programming, and visualisation in one platform. The MYZEL lifecycle platform connects products, while I.A.M. handles identification and access management. Industry-specific solutions cover packaging, railway, hydrogen, battery, robotics, machine tools, and presses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Sensor Technology Comprehensive portfolio of safety sensors including safety switches, safety switches with guard locking, safety light curtains, safety laser scanners, safe radar systems, and devices for position monitoring, used by industrial machine builders to protect operators and equipment.
• PNOZ Safety Relays Classic safety relay solutions including safety relays/protection relays, monitoring relays, line monitoring devices, brake control devices, and the modular safety relay myPNOZ, providing machine safety monitoring functions.
• PNOZmulti Small Controllers Configurable small controllers including PNOZmulti 2 and dedicated software, designed for safety-critical control applications in industrial machines.
• Industrial Controllers (PLC and I/O Systems) Full range of PLC controllers, I/O systems, decentralised field devices, industrial PCs, and controller software for automation control.
• Drive Technology Servo amplifiers and servo motors for precision motion control in industrial applications.
• Robotics (ROS Modules) Robotics solutions including ROS modules for integration with industrial and collaborative robotic systems.
• Industrial Networks Fieldbus and Ethernet systems plus device diagnostics systems for industrial connectivity.
• Operation and Monitoring Devices Control and signal devices plus operator terminals for human-machine interface applications.
• MYZEL Lifecycle Platform Lifecycle management platform for Pilz automation products, enabling management of automation solutions across their lifecycle.
• Pilz Automation Software Visualisation software and other software solutions for configuring and operating Pilz automation systems.
• Connection Technology Cables and plug-in connectors for industrial automation connectivity.
• Automation System PSS 4000 Complete automation system with PLC controller hardware, programming software, visualisation capabilities, and the PSS 4000-R variant for railway applications.
• Identification and Access Management (I.A.M.) System for managing machine access, user permissions, and operating modes securely and efficiently, providing authentication through full protection for industrial machines.
• Industrial Security Solutions Industrial cyber security products and services including risk reduction strategies, secure product lifecycle management, and product security incident response aligned with IEC 62443.
• Machinery Safety Services Engineering services covering machinery risk assessment, safety concept, safety design, system implementation, and safety validation for industrial machines.
• International Compliance Services Compliance services for CE marking (IC-CE), Brazil's NR12 (IC-NR12), and USA (IC-USA), plus the Pilz Machine Acceptance Service for international market access.
• Workplace Safety Services Inspection of safeguarding devices, plant assessment, machinery safety evaluation, and lockout/tagout system services for industrial workplaces.
• Industrial Security Services Industrial security consulting services covering risk assessment and protection strategies for industrial automation environments.
• Pilz Care Support Services After-sales support including technical hotline, on-site support, remote support, repair and spare parts, and care support requests for installed Pilz products.
• Retrofit with Pilz Retrofit services to upgrade existing machines with current Pilz safety technology and bring legacy equipment into compliance.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pilz Partners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPilz maintains a partner network including System Partners and Authorised Distributors. System Partners are certified partners providing integration and implementation services for Pilz safety solutions. Authorised Distributors handle product sales across different regions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation India: Indian subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, providing GuardLogix safety PLCs, safety relays, and integrated machine safety solutions alongside its broader Logix control platform. Closely comparable to Pilz India on safety controllers and machine safety applications, with deeper installed base in Indian discrete manufacturing.
• Siemens India: Indian arm of Siemens AG, offering the SIMATIC safety PLCs (F-CPU), SIRIUS safety relays, and broader industrial automation portfolio. Directly overlaps with Pilz India on safety controllers and machine safety, but competes from a much broader automation suite (PLCs, drives, HMI) rather than specializing in safety.
• Omron Automation India: Indian subsidiary of Omron Corporation, offering safety controllers (NX/NJ series), safety sensors, and a broad factory automation portfolio. Comparable to Pilz India on safety relays and machine safety solutions, but typically positioned as a broader automation supplier rather than a pure safety specialist.
• ABB India: Indian arm of ABB, providing safety PLCs, drives, robotics, and process automation solutions. Overlaps with Pilz India on safety controllers, drive technology (servo amplifiers/motors), and integrated machine safety, with significantly broader portfolio reach in Indian heavy industry.
• Eaton India: Indian presence of Eaton Corporation, providing safety relays, motor protection, and industrial control components. Directly overlaps with Pilz India's PNOZ safety relay offering and competes in similar industrial control panel applications.

Direct peers

• Banner Engineering India (Turck Banner): Manufacturer of safety light curtains, laser scanners, and safety controllers widely distributed in India via Turck. Directly comparable to Pilz India's sensor technology portfolio, particularly safety light curtains and area guarding devices.
• Schmersal India: Indian arm of Schmersal Group, a German safety switchgear specialist offering safety switches, interlocks, and safety relay modules. Direct competitor to Pilz India's safety switches, guard locking devices, and relay product lines in the Indian market.
• SICK India: Indian operation of SICK AG, a German safety sensor specialist offering safety light curtains, laser scanners, and safety controllers. Highly comparable product overlap with Pilz India's sensor technology portfolio and shared focus on machinery safety for industrial applications.

Emerging players

• Keyence India: Indian subsidiary of Keyence Corporation, offering sensors, machine vision, and safety-related measurement devices. Comparable to Pilz India on the sensor technology side (safety light curtains, laser scanners) but with a broader industrial sensor portfolio and direct-sales model.
• Festo India: Indian arm of Festo AG, offering pneumatic and electrical automation including safety valve systems and machine safety components. Comparable to Pilz India on factory automation adjacencies and certain safety-related motion and control products, though stronger on pneumatics.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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