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JAUTOMATISERING B.V.
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Private
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2020
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Jautomatisering B.V. is a privately held Dutch limited liability company headquartered in Barneveld, Netherlands, that develops custom control-system software for mobile and agricultural machinery. Founded as an independent entity in December 2020, the firm builds on more than 10 years of prior team experience in the mobile and agricultural sectors. Its customer base consists primarily of small and mid-sized machinery OEMs (e.g., Stam Schaap, Kaweco, Graafstra Agra, JVS, Vlentec, Rail Cranes, Alltrec, Hyrax Industries) operating in agricultural harvesting, construction, material handling, rail cranes, ground care, and aerial work platforms. The company engages customers through a sales-led, project-based model with direct phone, email, and WhatsApp contact, supplemented by an e-commerce webshop (jautomatiseringshop.com) for branded components.

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Jautomatisering B.V. is a Dutch engineering firm that writes custom control-system software and integrates hardware for mobile and agricultural machinery OEMs, specializing in CANbus, ISOBUS, hydraulic controls, and safety-rated systems.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersBarneveld, Netherlands
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Barneveld
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Netherlands
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
mobile machinery automation, CANbus control systems, ISOBUS integration services, hydraulic control software, agricultural machinery controls
Industry3 codes
1Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian)
CodeIMAHAHAJPrimaryYes
2Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers)
CodeIMAHAHAMPrimaryNo
3Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders)
CodeIMAHACACPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing333111
SIC code2 codes
  • Farm Machinery & Equipment3523
  • General Industrial Machinery & Equipment3560
Product category
Industrial Automation & Control Systems
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Custom Software Development
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Writing bespoke control system software for hydraulic systems, electrical engineering, and CANbus controls for mobile and agricultural machinery

jautomatisering.nl
2Hardware Components Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of controllers, displays, sensors, and safety components from brand partners (IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, MOBA)

jautomatisering.nl
3System Integration Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Complete system engineering including sensor/controller/component specification, on-site mounting, software development, commissioning, and project completion

jautomatisering.nl
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Jautomatisering B.V. develops custom control system software for mobile and agricultural machinery, specializing in CANbus (CAN 2.0B, CANopen, J1939), ISOBUS, hydraulic, and radio control systems. The company writes customer-specific application software on multiple controller platforms (EPEC Codesys, Bosch Rexroth BODAS, HYDAC Codesys/C++, Danfoss Plus+1) and resells supporting hardware components from IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, and MOBA through its Barneveld office and an online webshop.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Safety-rated control systems for PLd applications
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Jautomatisering B.V. is a specialized software development company that creates control systems for mobile and agricultural machinery. Their offering is a portfolio of hardware components from partner brands (IFM, TOPCON, EPEC, MOBA, Danfoss, HYDAC, Bosch Rexroth) combined with custom software development services. The core capabilities include CANbus controls (CAN 2.0B, CANopen, J1939), hydraulic actuation systems, radio control systems, and ISOBUS integration. They provide software programming for various controllers (EPEC Codesys, Bosch Rexroth BODAS, HYDAC C++/Codesys, Danfoss Plus+1), safety sensors (MOBA MSS series), and industrial displays across multiple hardware platforms. The company operates as both a reseller of these branded components and a custom software developer writing application-specific programs for their customers' machinery.

Product and service6 records
1Custom Control System Software Development
CategoryEngineering Services
Description

Bespoke software writing service for hydraulic, electrical engineering, and CANbus control systems on mobile and agricultural machinery. Targets manufacturers needing tailored automation for complex machines.

2System Integration Services
CategoryEngineering Services
Description

End-to-end integration including sensor/controller/component specification, on-site mounting, software development, commissioning, and project completion for mobile machinery builders.

3Industrial Control Hardware Resale
CategoryHardware Distribution
Description

Resale of controllers, displays, sensors, and safety components from partner brands including IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, and MOBA for machinery automation customers.

4Safety-Rated Control System Engineering
CategoryEngineering Services
Description

Design and programming of safety-rated (ISO 13849-1 PLd) control systems using IFM controllers and MOBA MSS-720/MSS-730 safety sensors for machinery requiring functional safety compliance.

5IoT Remote Update and Monitoring Integration
CategoryEngineering Services
Description

Integration of CS500 IoT modules enabling remote software updates and real-time monitoring of deployed machinery, demonstrated on Vlentec ED125N vacuum lifters.

6EPEC Wireless VPN Remote Access Programming
CategoryEngineering Services
Description

Programming of EPEC controllers (Codesys 2.3 / 3.5) with wireless VPN capability so customers can connect to machines remotely from a local PC.

Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership9 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Long-standing supplier of safety controllers, HMIs, and sensors. Primary choice for safety applications. IFM components used across multiple projects for safety-rated control systems (PLd applications).

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Hardware supplier for controllers and displays. EPEC 6200 series runs on Codesys 3.5 with wireless VPN capability. EPEC 6505 displays available with/without touchscreen.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Supplier of HMIs used in robust systems. OPUS A series (A3, A6, A8) available with and without buttons. OPUS B3 also available.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Controllers running on Plus+1 software, joysticks in CANbus and analog variants. MC024-120 controller used in Vlentec vacuum lifters with IoT capability.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

One of few companies in Netherlands programming customer-specific software in Rexroth controllers using BODAS Design and BODAS Service. 7-inch displays with IP67 rating available.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Robust and durable controllers running on C++ and Codesys software. Waterproof, robust, and durable displays. Used in ISOBUS applications.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Safety sensors (MSS-720, MSS-730 series) on CAN-bus (CANopen CiA DS301), ISO 13849-1 certified, suitable for PLd applications.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Manufacturer of 8015F multi-purpose vehicles. Jautomatisering writes software for this machine used in municipal green maintenance, campsites, theme parks.

9Vlentec
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Vacuum lifter manufacturer. Jautomatisering writes software for ED125N vacuum lifters with Danfoss MC024-120 and CS500 IoT module.

jautomatisering.nl
Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Safety automation specialist (controllers, sensors, services) for machinery. Comparable to Jautomatisering's PLd-rated safety control capability, but operating at much broader scale across multiple industries.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Manufacturer of safety sensors and automation for mobile machinery (MSS series, ISO 13849-1 PLd). Overlaps Jautomatisering's safety-sensor integration work and partner ecosystem.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major manufacturer of mobile machinery hydraulics, controllers (BODAS), and displays. Comparable as both a partner ecosystem (Jautomatisering's BODAS capability) and a broader incumbent whose direct software services could substitute for integrators.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Industrial automation solutions including safety controls and integration services for machine builders; comparable engineering services orientation in the Benelux DACH market.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Machine automation platform (controllers, HMI, motion, safety). Comparable as an incumbent offering end-to-end automation stacks that compete with integrator-built solutions for mobile machinery.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global sensor and safety systems manufacturer for industrial and mobile automation. Comparable as a complementary/component supplier adjacent to Jautomatisering's safety-rated control work.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global manufacturer of sensors, controllers, and HMIs (including safety controllers used by Jautomatisering). Overlaps as a component supplier and as a broader incumbent offering integrated automation stacks that Jautomatisering integrates against.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Finnish embedded controls specialist serving mobile machinery and off-highway OEMs with custom control software, displays and CANbus integration — closely comparable niche to Jautomatisering, including a similar controller/IP67 display portfolio.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global supplier of hydraulics, electronics (Plus+1 controllers, joysticks), and software for mobile machinery. Comparable via Jautomatisering's Plus+1 programming capability and overlap in vacuum-lifter / off-highway markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Supplies rugged controllers and development services for mobile machinery (Codesys-based), overlapping Jautomatisering on HYDAC controllers and Codesys-based safety-rated (PLd) control work.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers8 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Feature6 records

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Core technology
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No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Jautomatisering B.v.

Industrial Automation & Control Systemsjautomatisering.nl

Jautomatisering B.V. is a Dutch engineering firm that writes custom control-system software and integrates hardware for mobile and agricultural machinery OEMs, specializing in CANbus, ISOBUS, hydraulic controls, and safety-rated systems.

What Jautomatisering B.v. does

Jautomatisering B.V. is a privately held Dutch limited liability company headquartered in Barneveld, Netherlands, that develops custom control-system software for mobile and agricultural machinery. Founded as an independent entity in December 2020, the firm builds on more than 10 years of prior team experience in the mobile and agricultural sectors. Its customer base consists primarily of small and mid-sized machinery OEMs (e.g., Stam Schaap, Kaweco, Graafstra Agra, JVS, Vlentec, Rail Cranes, Alltrec, Hyrax Industries) operating in agricultural harvesting, construction, material handling, rail cranes, ground care, and aerial work platforms. The company engages customers through a sales-led, project-based model with direct phone, email, and WhatsApp contact, supplemented by an e-commerce webshop (jautomatiseringshop.com) for branded components.

Jautomatisering B.v. firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Jautomatisering B.v.
Legal name
JAUTOMATISERING B.V.
Website
https://jautomatisering.nl
Company type
Private
Founded year
2020
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Jautomatisering B.V. is a Dutch engineering firm that writes custom control-system software and integrates hardware for mobile and agricultural machinery OEMs, specializing in CANbus, ISOBUS, hydraulic controls, and safety-rated systems.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Jautomatisering B.v. industry classification

Industry
Product category
Industrial Automation & Control Systems
NAICS
Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)
SIC
Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
akta.pro primary industry
Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries
Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

  • Mobile machinery automation
  • CANbus control systems
  • ISOBUS integration services
  • Hydraulic control software
  • Agricultural machinery controls

Where Jautomatisering B.v. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Barneveld
HQ country
Netherlands
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Jautomatisering B.v. business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Custom Software Development: Writing bespoke control system software for hydraulic systems, electrical engineering, and CANbus controls for mobile and agricultural machinery
  2. Hardware Components Sales: Sale of controllers, displays, sensors, and safety components from brand partners (IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, MOBA)
  3. System Integration Services: Complete system engineering including sensor/controller/component specification, on-site mounting, software development, commissioning, and project completion

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Jautomatisering B.v. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Jautomatisering B.V. develops custom control system software for mobile and agricultural machinery, specializing in CANbus (CAN 2.0B, CANopen, J1939), ISOBUS, hydraulic, and radio control systems. The company writes customer-specific application software on multiple controller platforms (EPEC Codesys, Bosch Rexroth BODAS, HYDAC Codesys/C++, Danfoss Plus+1) and resells supporting hardware components from IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, and MOBA through its Barneveld office and an online webshop.

Product overview

Jautomatisering B.V. is a specialized software development company that creates control systems for mobile and agricultural machinery. Their offering is a portfolio of hardware components from partner brands (IFM, TOPCON, EPEC, MOBA, Danfoss, HYDAC, Bosch Rexroth) combined with custom software development services. The core capabilities include CANbus controls (CAN 2.0B, CANopen, J1939), hydraulic actuation systems, radio control systems, and ISOBUS integration. They provide software programming for various controllers (EPEC Codesys, Bosch Rexroth BODAS, HYDAC C++/Codesys, Danfoss Plus+1), safety sensors (MOBA MSS series), and industrial displays across multiple hardware platforms. The company operates as both a reseller of these branded components and a custom software developer writing application-specific programs for their customers' machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Custom Control System Software Development Bespoke software writing service for hydraulic, electrical engineering, and CANbus control systems on mobile and agricultural machinery. Targets manufacturers needing tailored automation for complex machines.
  • System Integration Services End-to-end integration including sensor/controller/component specification, on-site mounting, software development, commissioning, and project completion for mobile machinery builders.
  • Industrial Control Hardware Resale Resale of controllers, displays, sensors, and safety components from partner brands including IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, and MOBA for machinery automation customers.
  • Safety-Rated Control System Engineering Design and programming of safety-rated (ISO 13849-1 PLd) control systems using IFM controllers and MOBA MSS-720/MSS-730 safety sensors for machinery requiring functional safety compliance.
  • IoT Remote Update and Monitoring Integration Integration of CS500 IoT modules enabling remote software updates and real-time monitoring of deployed machinery, demonstrated on Vlentec ED125N vacuum lifters.
  • EPEC Wireless VPN Remote Access Programming Programming of EPEC controllers (Codesys 2.3 / 3.5) with wireless VPN capability so customers can connect to machines remotely from a local PC.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Safety-rated control systems for PLd applications
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Jautomatisering B.v.

Customer profile

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Jautomatisering B.v. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Jautomatisering B.v. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • IFMcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing supplier of safety controllers, HMIs, and sensors. Primary choice for safety applications. IFM components used across multiple projects for safety-rated control systems (PLd applications).
  • EPECcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware supplier for controllers and displays. EPEC 6200 series runs on Codesys 3.5 with wireless VPN capability. EPEC 6505 displays available with/without touchscreen.
  • TOPCONcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of HMIs used in robust systems. OPUS A series (A3, A6, A8) available with and without buttons. OPUS B3 also available.
  • DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationControllers running on Plus+1 software, joysticks in CANbus and analog variants. MC024-120 controller used in Vlentec vacuum lifters with IoT capability.
  • Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of few companies in Netherlands programming customer-specific software in Rexroth controllers using BODAS Design and BODAS Service. 7-inch displays with IP67 rating available.
  • HYDACcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobust and durable controllers running on C++ and Codesys software. Waterproof, robust, and durable displays. Used in ISOBUS applications.
  • MOBA (Mobile Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationSafety sensors (MSS-720, MSS-730 series) on CAN-bus (CANopen CiA DS301), ISO 13849-1 certified, suitable for PLd applications.
  • AlltrecminorOthersManufacturer of 8015F multi-purpose vehicles. Jautomatisering writes software for this machine used in municipal green maintenance, campsites, theme parks.
  • VlentecminorOthersVacuum lifter manufacturer. Jautomatisering writes software for ED125N vacuum lifters with Danfoss MC024-120 and CS500 IoT module.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Jautomatisering B.v. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Pilz: Safety automation specialist (controllers, sensors, services) for machinery. Comparable to Jautomatisering's PLd-rated safety control capability, but operating at much broader scale across multiple industries.
  • MOBA Mobile Automation: Manufacturer of safety sensors and automation for mobile machinery (MSS series, ISO 13849-1 PLd). Overlaps Jautomatisering's safety-sensor integration work and partner ecosystem.
  • Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of mobile machinery hydraulics, controllers (BODAS), and displays. Comparable as both a partner ecosystem (Jautomatisering's BODAS capability) and a broader incumbent whose direct software services could substitute for integrators.
  • B&R Industrial Automation (ABB): Machine automation platform (controllers, HMI, motion, safety). Comparable as an incumbent offering end-to-end automation stacks that compete with integrator-built solutions for mobile machinery.
  • SICK AG: Global sensor and safety systems manufacturer for industrial and mobile automation. Comparable as a complementary/component supplier adjacent to Jautomatisering's safety-rated control work.
  • ifm electronic: Global manufacturer of sensors, controllers, and HMIs (including safety controllers used by Jautomatisering). Overlaps as a component supplier and as a broader incumbent offering integrated automation stacks that Jautomatisering integrates against.
  • Danfoss Power Solutions: Global supplier of hydraulics, electronics (Plus+1 controllers, joysticks), and software for mobile machinery. Comparable via Jautomatisering's Plus+1 programming capability and overlap in vacuum-lifter / off-highway markets.

Direct peers

  • Wieland Electric (Wieland Electric Benelux): Industrial automation solutions including safety controls and integration services for machine builders; comparable engineering services orientation in the Benelux DACH market.
  • Epec Oy: Finnish embedded controls specialist serving mobile machinery and off-highway OEMs with custom control software, displays and CANbus integration — closely comparable niche to Jautomatisering, including a similar controller/IP67 display portfolio.
  • TTControl (HYDAC/TTTech joint venture): Supplies rugged controllers and development services for mobile machinery (Codesys-based), overlapping Jautomatisering on HYDAC controllers and Codesys-based safety-rated (PLd) control work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Jautomatisering B.v. social profiles

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Jautomatisering B.v. leadership team

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Investors

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Jautomatisering B.v. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Jautomatisering B.v.

What does Jautomatisering B.v. do?

Jautomatisering B.V. develops custom control system software for mobile and agricultural machinery, specializing in CANbus (CAN 2.0B, CANopen, J1939), ISOBUS, hydraulic, and radio control systems. The company writes customer-specific application software on multiple controller platforms (EPEC Codesys, Bosch Rexroth BODAS, HYDAC Codesys/C++, Danfoss Plus+1) and resells supporting hardware components from IFM, EPEC, TOPCON, Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, HYDAC, and MOBA through its Barneveld office and an online webshop.

Is Jautomatisering B.v. a public or private company?

Jautomatisering B.v. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Jautomatisering B.v. founded?

Jautomatisering B.v. was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Jautomatisering B.v. based?

Jautomatisering B.v. is headquartered in Barneveld, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

How does Jautomatisering B.v. make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Software Development is the primary driver. The others are hardware Components Sales and system Integration Services.

Who are Jautomatisering B.v.'s main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Pilz, MOBA Mobile Automation, Bosch Rexroth, B&R Industrial Automation (ABB), SICK AG, ifm electronic and Danfoss Power Solutions. Direct peers are Wieland Electric (Wieland Electric Benelux), Epec Oy and TTControl (HYDAC/TTTech joint venture).

Does Jautomatisering B.v. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Jautomatisering B.v..

What industry is Jautomatisering B.v. in?

Jautomatisering B.v.'s product category is Industrial Automation & Control Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAJ, Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAM, Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers). Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3523.

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