What Tipatek does

Tipatek A/S is a privately held Danish industrial automation integrator founded on May 1, 2022 by Brian Quaade (CTO & Partner) and Per N. Lund (CEO & Partner), both veterans of the automation industry with a combined 50 years of experience, including 18 years of ABB-specific expertise held by Quaade. Headquartered at Munkehatten 28 in Odense, the company delivers PLC programming, DCS/SCADA systems, HMI development, industrial networking, and process optimisation for Danish industrial and energy customers, working primarily on ABB (AC800M, AC400, AC500, Advant, 800xA) and Siemens (S7-300/1200/1500, LOGO!, WinCC) platforms. Tipatek is an approved ABB Channel Partner for system integration and an authorised reseller of Hirschmann and Beijer Electronics (Korenix) networking hardware, and it has developed proprietary tools including an AC400-to-AC800M auto-conversion utility and an in-development I/O-list-to-type integration tool that works across both ABB and Siemens environments.

The business model combines project-based implementation, recurring service and maintenance contracts, hardware resale, training (notably ABB 800xA courses at 7,500 DKK per person per day), consulting, and NIS 2-compliant backup and disaster-recovery testing run out of an in-house test facility. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused: direct outreach, on-site engineering visits, free initial consultations, and case-study-driven content marketing, with primary verticals in Energy & Utilities (waste incineration, district heating, CHP, including Project Greensand with INEOS Energy), Offshore & Marine, Industry & Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage. The team numbers approximately 13 people across automation engineering, project management, software development, marketing/finance, and communications, and Tipatek received Børsen's Gazelle 2024 award in recognition of its multi-year revenue and equity growth.

Name

Tipatek

Legal name

Tipatek A/S

Website

https://tipatek.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tipatek A/S is a Danish industrial automation integrator (founded 2022, ~13 staff, Odense) delivering ABB and Siemens PLC, DCS/SCADA, and networking services, plus proprietary migration tools and NIS 2 backup testing, for enterprise energy and industrial customers in Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• PLC programming
• SCADA DCS systems
• ABB 800xA integration
• Industrial networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Denmark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Automation Projects & Implementation: Design, programming, and commissioning of custom industrial automation systems including PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI solutions. Revenue generated through project-based contracts covering full project lifecycle from pre-analysis to handover.
2. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing service agreements covering optimisation, troubleshooting, online support, PLC equipment replacement, frequency converter commissioning, SCADA upgrades, and network analysis. Revenue generated through service fees.
3. Hardware Sales: Resale of automation hardware including ABB, Siemens, Hirschmann, Beijer Electronics (Korenix), and Zabbix products. Revenue generated through product margins on equipment sales.
4. Training Courses (ABB 800xA): Tailored 1-2 day training courses in ABB 800xA, delivered at Tipatek's Odense premises or at customer sites. Price example: 7,500 DKK per person per day for groups.
5. Consulting: Advisory services covering user analysis, competence clarification, technology assessment, supplier selection, tender descriptions, and value assessment for automation investments.
6. Backup & Disaster Recovery Testing: NIS 2-compliant backup and disaster recovery testing services, including hardware-independent backup and ongoing testing at Tipatek's test facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tipatek delivers industrial automation and process optimisation services for Danish industrial and energy companies, including PLC programming, SCADA/DCS development, HMI solutions, and industrial networking. The company is an authorised ABB Channel Partner and reseller of Hirschmann, Beijer Electronics (Korenix), and Zabbix products, offering project execution, ongoing service and maintenance, consulting, and tailored ABB 800xA training courses.

Product overview

Tipatek is an industrial automation company offering a portfolio of services centered around PLC programming, SCADA/DCS systems, and network infrastructure. The core offering consists of industrial automation services including maintenance, project execution, and consulting, which incorporates specialized programming services for ABB 800xA and Siemens systems. Training courses for ABB 800xA complement the service portfolio. Tipatek also resells networking hardware from Hirschmann and Beijer Electronics (Korenix) and implements Zabbix network monitoring. The company has developed custom software tools including an AC400 to AC800M conversion tool and an I/O list type integration tool currently under development. Backup and disaster recovery testing services address NIS 2 compliance requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Automation Services Comprehensive industrial automation services including service and maintenance, project execution, and consulting for Danish industrial and energy companies. Services include optimisation, commissioning, PLC programming, SCADA and DCS design, troubleshooting, online support, frequency converter commissioning, SCADA software upgrades, and network analysis (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet).
• ABB 800xA Programming Services ABB automation programming services including development of SCADA/SRO solutions in 800xA, programming in AC800M, AC500 and AC400 controllers, and upgrades from Advant to AC800M. Tipatek is an ABB Channel Partner authorised to sell, deliver, and service ABB automation systems.
• Siemens Automation Programming Services Siemens automation programming services including SCADA and HMI solutions in WinCC Classic 7.5, PLC programming for S7-300, S7-1200, S7-1500 and LOGO!, and programming in SIMATIC manager (STEP 7) and TIA Portal 11-18.
• ABB 800xA Training Course Tailored 1-2 day training courses in ABB 800xA system held at Tipatek's premises in Odense or at customer sites. Courses are customised to address specific challenges and include hands-on work with backup copies of the participant's own system. Instructor Brian Quaade has 18 years of ABB experience. Pricing: 7,500 DKK per person per day excl. VAT.
• Zabbix Network Monitoring Implementation Implementation and configuration of Zabbix open-source network monitoring tool for OT infrastructure. Zabbix monitors physical and virtual servers, applications, cloud services, and networked devices, providing real-time alerts and graphical representations of network issues. Pricing example: server base 40,000 DKK plus per-device fees.
• Hirschmann Networking Products Resale Authorised reseller of Hirschmann industrial networking products including switches designed for high performance, efficiency, and security in harsh industrial environments. Services include consultation, component selection, installation, and configuration.
• Beijer Electronics (Korenix) Networking Products Resale Resale of networking products from Beijer Electronics including Korenix brand industrial managed switches (JetNet 4508, JetNet 4508F, JetNet 5216G-4C4F, JetNet 5728G V2). Products are designed for harsh production and industrial environments providing secure and reliable network communication.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Testing NIS 2-compliant backup and recovery testing services including hardware-independent backup solutions and ongoing testing of physical and digital backups at Tipatek's test center. Helps organizations comply with NIS 2 disaster recovery requirements.
• AC400 to AC800M Conversion Tool Custom software tool developed by Tipatek that automatically converts ABB AC400 controller code to AC800M format, including 800xA displays. The conversion enables smooth upgrades without requiring manual code rewriting, reducing plant downtime (e.g., NG Nordic upgrade completed in 2 hours).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced plant downtime to 2 hours during controller upgrade projects (NG Nordic case)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTipatek is an ABB Channel Partner within system integration, approved by ABB to sell, deliver, and service ABB automation equipment and systems including AC800M, AC400, AC500, Advant, and 800xA DCS. Several Tipatek employees previously worked at ABB, providing deep product knowledge. The partnership enables Tipatek to offer certified ABB solutions combined with their high service level.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric spans industrial automation, process control, and electrical distribution — overlapping with Tipatek's PLC/SCADA/HMI and network-infrastructure practice. Its EcoStruxure platform competes for similar enterprise modernisation budgets.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell is a broad incumbent offering PLCs, SCADA, and integration services across industrial verticals. While not Tipatek's primary platform, it competes for the same enterprise automation projects in Denmark and globally.
• Siemens: Siemens is the other dominant automation platform vendor whose S7 PLCs, WinCC SCADA, and TIA Portal tooling Tipatek programs against. Like ABB, Siemens runs in-house system integration services that compete with Tipatek for enterprise contracts.
• ABB: ABB is the global incumbent in industrial automation and DCS, including the AC800M/800xA and AC400 platforms that Tipatek integrates. It is both Tipatek's principal technology partner and its largest competitive threat via ABB's own system-integration arm.
• Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell's process automation business (Experion, DCS) overlaps with Tipatek's DCS/SCADA work in energy and offshore. It represents a large incumbent alternative for complex process-industry customers.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Emerson (DeltaV, Ovation) is a broad incumbent in DCS and process automation serving energy and industrial customers. It competes for the same large ABB/Siemens-vs-Emerson replacement and upgrade projects in Denmark.

Direct peers

• Avanceon: Avanceon is an independent automation system integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, and MES solutions to enterprise industrial customers. Its project-led services model and platform-agnostic approach closely mirror Tipatek's positioning.
• SAGE Automation: SAGE Automation is a specialist industrial automation system integrator with a comparable business model — delivering PLC, SCADA, DCS, and OT networking services to enterprise customers. It is the closest direct peer by go-to-market shape and project mix.

Emerging players

• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact supplies industrial networking, controllers, and I/O that overlap with Tipatek's Hirschmann and Beijer Electronics reselling practice. It is an emerging competitive channel as customers consolidate vendors.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff is a PC-based automation vendor (TwinCAT, EtherCAT) that competes at the controller/HMI layer alongside ABB and Siemens. Tipatek's I/O-list integration tool and growing openness to non-ABB/Siemens platforms puts Beckhoff in its competitive set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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