Industrial IT & IoT

Autexis is a Swiss automation and MES group based in Villmergen (Aargau), founded in 1982. The group operates through two subsidiaries — Autexis Control AG for process control and automation engineering, and Autexis IT AG for MES and digital factory solutions. With around 30 employees, it serves industries including food and beverage, fluid handling, and energy. Certified to ISO 9001.

ControlTech Engineering AG (CTE) is a family-owned Swiss engineering company founded in 1990, based in Liestal, Basel-Landschaft. With over 80 employees and more than 8,000 projects completed, CTE specialises in automation, industrial IT, and data management for process plants and laboratories. They serve pharma, biotech, chemicals, food & beverage, energy, and logistics sectors. CTE is the only COPA-DATA Gold Partner in Switzerland and offers deep expertise in PLC/SCADA/DCS engineering (S7-TIA, PCS7, DeltaV, Beckhoff, zenon), MES connectivity, OT networks, and data engineering.

Joltek helps manufacturers and investors unlock efficiency, reduce risk, and build scalable operations by aligning people, processes, and technology. With over a decade of experience in manufacturing and industrial automation, Joltek combines technical depth with business strategy — delivering services across digital transformation, IT/OT architecture & integration, MES/SCADA modernization, operations performance improvement, workforce development, and investor/private equity support.

ATS Global is an independent solution provider for Smart Digital Transformation, founded in 1986 in the Netherlands. Serving 4,000+ customers across 15+ industries, ATS delivers products, solutions, and services spanning all three levels of the automation pyramid: control, execution, and information. Core offerings include industrial automation, MES, manufacturing IT, PLM, quality management, and 24/7 support services. With 500+ employees and 23 offices worldwide, ATS combines deep manufacturing domain expertise with a vendor-neutral approach to help clients achieve measurable Industry 4.0 outcomes.

Au2mate is a Danish automation and industrial IT provider founded in 2001, headquartered in Silkeborg with offices across Denmark (Zealand, Funen, Esbjerg, Aarhus) and international branches in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, UK, France, Portugal, UAE, Australia, and the USA. The company specialises in process automation for the food & beverage industry — particularly dairy — delivering complete project solutions from PLC, HMI, and SCADA to MES and ERP integration. Au2mate is an AVEVA Endorsed System Integrator and ProLeiT partner, working with ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards. Core offerings include the proprietary Au2plant PLC/SCADA framework, analytical process solutions, OEE monitoring, AI integration, OT cybersecurity, and 24/7 service support. The company also operates Au2mate Academy, a training centre for dairy and process automation professionals covering PLC programming, SCADA, and MES. Au2mate serves leading food manufacturers in Denmark and internationally.

ControlTec is a Polish industrial automation leader founded in 2004, with over 200 specialists and more than 2,500 completed projects. Services span the full automation lifecycle: PLC/SCADA/MES system design and implementation, robotics and robotisation, IT/OT integration, energy management, petrochemical process automation, machine safety auditing and CE certification, and 24/7 maintenance. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and serves clients in energy, chemical, automotive, food & beverage and aerospace sectors in Poland and internationally.

ICT Group (formerly ICT Automatisering) is a leading European industrial technology solutions and services provider founded in 1978, listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker: ICT) and headquartered in Barendrecht, Netherlands. With 2,400+ technical professionals across the Benelux, Germany, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Sweden, ICT Group delivers industrial automation, embedded software, MES, SCADA, IoT integration, and digital transformation solutions. Serving automotive, food and beverage, chemicals and pharma, oil and gas, high-tech, water infrastructure, rail, and road sectors, the company also develops its own Motar low-code platform for model-based software engineering.

Rey Technology AG is an owner-managed Swiss automation and IT company founded in 1982, headquartered in Sirnach, Eastern Switzerland. With over 100 specialists, they develop and integrate complex automation, digitalization, and IT solutions for industrial environments — from energy and factory automation to ICT services for SMEs and schools. Areas of expertise include PLC/SCADA engineering, control cabinet manufacturing, robotics, cloud solutions, and IoT platforms (iDIP). Rey Technology is a certified Siemens Solution Partner and ISO 9001 certified.

Sensia is the oil and gas industry's first fully integrated automation solutions provider, formed in 2019 as a joint venture between Rockwell Automation (53%) and SLB, formerly Schlumberger (47%). The company combines Rockwell Automation's process automation, real-time control, and IoT technologies with SLB's measurement, instrumentation, software, and deep oil & gas domain expertise into a unified platform for the entire hydrocarbon value chain. Sensia delivers automation across upstream production, midstream pipeline and terminal operations, and downstream processing. Its Intelligent Action platform connects edge computing with enterprise-level analytics for automated decision-making from individual sensors to field-wide engineered solutions. With approximately 1,000 employees serving customers in more than 80 countries, Sensia provides measurement solutions, SCADA, digital twin capabilities, artificial lift optimisation, and ESG performance management. The company generates approximately $400M in annual revenue.

Sensirion is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of digital microsensors and systems, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland. Their product range includes environmental sensors for humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs, and PM2.5, as well as gas and liquid flow sensors and differential pressure sensors. Sensirion's patented CMOSens® technology integrates the sensing element, logic, calibration data, and digital interface on a single chip. Their solutions serve automotive, medical, industrial, consumer goods, and HVAC sectors.

Innomat-Automation AG is a Swiss technology partner for automation and digitalisation solutions, headquartered in Herisau with a branch in Frauenfeld. Founded in 2013, the company has been active as an automation partner since 2010 and employs around 16 engineers and technicians. In 2025, Innomat absorbed its subsidiary Asprotec AG to consolidate operations. The company's flagship product is the Kalisto IoT platform — a modular, Swiss-developed software framework for building HMI, SCADA, and IIoT applications. Kalisto supports machine-to-machine communication, data acquisition with analytics, visualisation, and alarm management, and can scale from simple operator interfaces to full IoT solutions. The platform is available for purchase rather than subscription, with optional on-premises or cloud deployment. Innomat's service portfolio spans industrial automation, robotics, handling automation, conveyor systems, process automation, test automation, and software development. The company works as both an engineering service provider and a system partner, supporting OEM customers and integrators with project management, PLC programming, and Kalisto integration. Industries served include food and beverage, medtech, printing, chemicals, and general manufacturing. Certified Siemens Solution Partner.

FMJ Ingenieros is a Spanish industrial automation engineering firm based in Sabadell, Barcelona, active since 2007. The company is a certified Ignition SCADA integrator (Inductive Automation) and specialises in PLC programming and migration (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Omron), SCADA systems (WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware InTouch, Citect), Historian data systems, IT/OT integration and Industry 4.0 IIoT projects. FMJ also handles ATEX-rated installations for hazardous environments and designs electrical panels and piping systems for industrial machinery.

MPDV is a German market leader for manufacturing IT solutions, headquartered in Mosbach with over 40 years of experience and approximately 530 employees across 13 locations in Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and the USA. The company's flagship product HYDRA X is a platform-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that covers production data acquisition, machine data collection, quality management, production planning, HR management, energy monitoring, intralogistics, and tracking & tracing — fully aligned with VDI Guideline 5600. MPDV also offers the Advanced Planning and Scheduling System (APS) FEDRA and the Manufacturing Integration Platform (MIP), an open ecosystem enabling third-party manufacturing apps. Recognised as Technology Leader in the SPARK Matrix for discrete MES, MPDV's solutions are used daily by over 1.4 million people in more than 1,400 manufacturing companies worldwide across automotive, metal, plastics, electronics, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and general discrete manufacturing sectors.

Vertech is a CSIA-certified system integrator and the number one ranked Ignition integrator globally. Founded over 20 years ago in Phoenix, Arizona, Vertech specializes in designing and implementing industrial automation solutions including SCADA, MES, OT network infrastructure, and controls systems. The company holds Premier Certified Integrator status for both SCADA and MES from Inductive Automation and was named CSIA Integrator of the Year in 2022. Vertech serves industries including food and beverage, water and wastewater, solar energy, data centers, and general manufacturing, with a team of over 65 Ignition-certified programmers delivering modern, mobile-first applications built on the Ignition Perspective platform.

Autoware is an Italian MES system integrator founded in Vicenza in 1996, now part of the Coesia Group since October 2025. With over 500 projects delivered across four continents, Autoware specialises in Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), IIoT, predictive analytics, and AI-powered manufacturing optimisation. The company holds the highest AVEVA Operations Endorsed certification level in Italy and is a certified CSIA member and MESA member. Autoware's core offering covers MES implementation, ERP-to-shopfloor integration, OEE monitoring, production order management, material genealogy, quality management, and 24/7 support services. The company serves major manufacturers in food & beverage (including Barilla), CPG, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Autoware is also a member of the Automation Alliance Group, an international network of leading system integrators. Their AI-powered 'Golden Day' concept aims to replicate optimal production conditions every day using predictive analytics and process data.

Cognite is a Norwegian industrial AI and SaaS company founded in 2016, providing the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform — a cloud-based Industrial DataOps solution that liberates, contextualises, and makes operational data actionable. CDF connects traditionally siloed OT, IT, and engineering data into a unified layer accessible to engineers, operators, and data scientists, enabling production optimisation, predictive maintenance, emissions reduction, and autonomous operations. Built on real-world requirements from Norwegian oil & gas operator Aker BP, Cognite has grown to over 800 employees with customers including BP, Saudi Aramco, TotalEnergies, OMV, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Cognite Atlas AI extends the platform with industrial generative AI agents for workflow automation and decision support. The company raised $225M total funding from investors including TCV and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, and has offices in Norway, the United States, and Japan.

Equans Digital is the digital and automation division of Equans Belgium, with over 70 years of experience and a team of 700+ ICT and automation specialists in Belgium and Luxembourg. Operating as a full-service system integrator, Equans Digital delivers industrial automation (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, safety PLC, drive control), building management systems (BMS/CTM), industrial IT, and IIoT solutions. The division serves industries including pharmaceuticals, food processing, energy, chemicals, and infrastructure, and holds certifications to ISO 9001, VCA-P, GAMP, and 10CFR50 for nuclear applications.

Provider of automation components and IIoT solutions. Its portfolio includes industrial sensors and IO-Link connectivity for integrating sensors and actuators into automation systems. The company also offers condition monitoring and an IIoT platform (moneo) for collecting and analysing machine and sensor data. For data exchange to IT systems and third-party environments, ifm describes interfaces such as MQTT and OPC UA in relevant products and IIoT connectors.

Kairos Technology is a Norwegian software company founded in 2014 in Stavanger, specialising in AI-powered control room decision support for the energy industry. The company's flagship product, the Kairos Control Room Assistant (CRA), uses Multilevel Flow Modelling (MFM) — a methodology developed at the Technical University of Denmark to provide real-time automated monitoring, root cause analysis, and decision support when abnormal situations occur in complex process systems. Working closely with E&P companies and control room operators, Kairos helps reduce the impact of abnormal situations, avoid unplanned shutdowns, and increase production efficiency. The CRA analyses process data in real time to help operators take the correct corrective actions faster. The company also offers a HAZOP Assistant for safety analysis. Originally founded as Eldor Technology, the company rebranded to Kairos Technology to reflect its product focus. With offices in Norway, Denmark, and the UK, Kairos serves the oil & gas and process industries.

Kongsberg Digital is a Norwegian industrial software company and subsidiary of the KONGSBERG Group, founded in 2016 to consolidate the group's digital expertise for heavy-asset industries. The company delivers AI-powered digital twin technology, process and flow simulation, and operational intelligence solutions through its Industrial Work Surface platform — a unified environment integrating enterprise data to support decision-making from design through operations and maintenance. Core products include Kognitwin (digital twin for asset performance management), K-Spice (dynamic process simulation), LedaFlow (multiphase flow simulation), and SiteCom (operations centre collaboration). Kongsberg Digital serves major energy operators including Equinor, Chevron, Shell, and Vår Energi, with growing presence in chemicals (Yara International) and carbon capture & storage. The company raised $90M in Series C funding from Shell Ventures and Idékapital in 2023 and partners with Google Cloud for AI-driven industrial intelligence.

Sekal is a Norwegian technology company founded in 2011 in Sandnes, specialising in autonomous drilling automation software for the oil and gas industry. The company's DrillTronics platform provides automated drilling control that integrates with rig systems for real-time process automation and safeguards, while its DrillScene product delivers real-time wellbore monitoring by comparing downhole models with live drilling data to detect early signs of problems. Sekal has partnered with Halliburton to deliver the world's first automated on-bottom drilling system, deployed for Equinor on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in 2025. The integrated solution orchestrates autonomous directional drilling with automated wellbore hydraulics and dynamic surface equipment control. Backed by investors including Aramco Ventures and Equinor Ventures, and acquired by Sumitomo Corporation in 2019, Sekal is a recognised leader in the transition from manual to autonomous drilling operations.

Sensata Technologies is a sensor physics specialist that has built a dedicated predictive maintenance business unit around their Sensata IQ platform. Using the wireless 6VW series IoT sensors for rotary asset monitoring, Sensata IQ delivers continuous vibration and temperature data to a cloud analytics layer — purpose-designed for condition monitoring of motors, pumps, compressors, and fans. Unlike broad automation vendors, Sensata's domain is sensors and sensing science, giving their hardware a depth of measurement accuracy that generalist players struggle to match.

Actemium Avanceon is a CSIA-certified system integrator and part of the global VINCI Energies Actemium network. Founded in 1984, the company has over 40 years of experience helping manufacturers leverage technology on the plant floor and turn operational data into actionable insights. Avanceon specializes in digital transformation, manufacturing execution systems, data analytics, controls and automation upgrades, OT cybersecurity, and 24/7 operational technology support. The company serves customers across food and beverage, life sciences, specialty chemicals, water, and general manufacturing industries throughout the United States.

Interstates is a CSIA-certified electrical and automation integrator founded in 1953 in Sioux Center, Iowa. With over 1,700 employees across multiple US locations, the company provides electrical construction, electrical engineering, industrial automation, operational technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, and prefabrication services. Named the 2017 System Integrator of the Year, Interstates serves a broad range of industries including food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, specialty chemicals, energy, data centers, water and wastewater, and value-added agriculture. The company's integrated project delivery model combines electrical, automation, and OT services under one partner.

Polytron is a CSIA-certified systems integration and engineering consulting firm based in Duluth, Georgia, with over 40 years of experience serving the manufacturing industry. A three-time System Integrator of the Year honoree, Polytron specializes in process engineering, smart manufacturing, MES and manufacturing operations management, machine safety, industrial networking and cybersecurity, packaging systems, and automation and controls. The company partners with major technology providers including Rockwell Automation, AVEVA, Cisco, and Inductive Automation. Polytron serves world-leading food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer products manufacturers.

ASE Grupa Technologiczna is a Polish technology holding group with 400 employees and PLN 209 million in revenue (2023). Operating through four subsidiaries (PROJMORS, EKO-KONSULT, BIPRORAF, ASE-ATEX), the group specialises in energy transition technologies: offshore wind energy, hydrogen technologies, zero-emission fuels, district heating, energy storage, nuclear energy, and the safety and modernisation of heavy industrial installations. Active in 4 countries, with ATEX certification capabilities for hazardous-area installations.

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and one of the largest system integrators in North America. Ranked among the Top 10 System Integrator Giants by Control Engineering, the company employs over 1,700 team members across 45 offices. BW Design Group holds Rockwell Automation Platinum Integrator status and specializes in controls, MES, SCADA, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and advanced technology manufacturers. The firm recently expanded its automation capabilities through the acquisition of Malisko Engineering in 2025.

Novotek is a publicly traded European industrial IT and automation company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with over 35 years of experience delivering MES, SCADA, and industrial digitalisation solutions. The company operates across the Nordics, Benelux, Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, and the UK & Ireland, serving more than 2,500 industrial customers. Novotek is a GE Vernova Platinum Solution Partner and AUVESY-MDT Preferred Partner, specialising in Proficy MES (Plant Applications), Proficy Historian, Proficy iFix SCADA, Kepware OPC connectivity, and production planning tools. Core services include system integration, MES implementation, SCADA development, industrial data management, production optimisation, version control, and cybersecurity for OT environments. Novotek serves customers across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, water, paper & pulp, and general manufacturing sectors.

Grantek Systems Integration is a CSIA-certified system integrator with over 150 engineers across nine offices in the United States and Canada. For decades, Grantek has been assisting manufacturers in the life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries with smart manufacturing solutions, manufacturing automation, industrial IT and cybersecurity, and manufacturing consulting services. The company provides expertise in MES implementation, control systems design, packaging solutions, and electrical design, helping manufacturers optimize their return on investment through better processes and technology integration.

APLUS Système Automation, founded in 1988 and based near Paris in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, is one of France's leading industrial computing specialists. With around 50 employees and a 1,400 m² integration facility capable of deploying 1,200 systems per month, the company designs and manufactures custom rugged industrial PCs, embedded systems, panel PCs, and medical-grade computing hardware. Sectors served include industry, defence, transport, logistics, food and beverage, and medical.

COPA-DATA develops the zenon software platform for industrial and energy automation. On its website, zenon is described in the context of SCADA and HMI use cases, with connectivity to industrial systems via drivers and interfaces. COPA-DATA also documents support for standards such as OPC UA and MQTT, and provides information about communication with Siemens TIA Portal (SIMATIC S7-1200/S7-1500) via a native driver. The company presents industry-specific pages for automotive, energy/infrastructure, food & beverage, and life sciences/pharmaceutical.

Nanoprecise Sci Corp is a pure-play predictive maintenance specialist built around their proprietary 6-dimensional sensor technology — measuring vibration, acoustics, rotational speed, temperature, humidity, and pressure simultaneously. Their MachineDoctor platform uses AI to detect even subtle degradation patterns in rotating assets, including low-speed machinery that traditional vibration systems often miss. The complete hardware-to-cloud stack makes deployment straightforward without reliance on third-party sensor ecosystems.

4WEB Automation GmbH is a German family-run automation company providing forward-looking automation solutions with IIoT-ready technologies, supporting manufacturers in their digital transformation with practical, connected automation systems.

The industrial brand of VINCI Energies, operating a global network of business units that deliver solutions and services across the industrial lifecycle. The company supports industrial projects from design and engineering to execution and maintenance, focusing on solutions for client production equipment and industrial performance. Actemium operates in multiple countries through local experts and business units.

Motiv NV is a Belgian industrial automation and robotics integrator offering turnkey solutions for manufacturing systems. The company provides electrical engineering, control panel design and wiring, PLC and HMI/SCADA programming, and robot integration for new and existing machines. Core competencies include motion control of drives, machine safety implementations, and retrofitting of obsolete controls. Motiv also develops Industry 4.0 solutions, enabling data exchange with MES/ERP systems via standard protocols (e.g., OPC) and remote monitoring of production processes

An industrial integrator providing services across industrial electricity (HV/MV/LV), industrial networks, process control and motion control, industrial IoT, and industrial IT, including MoM/MES. The company also offers data science and AI services for industrial use cases. Technord operates multiple offices and provides a 24/7/365 support hotline. The company traces its origins to 1945, when it started as an electrical and electromechanical contractor before expanding into industrial computing, networks, and automation.

An international Swedish engineering, design, and advisory services company headquartered in Solna, Sweden. It provides engineering and automation solutions including industrial controls, digitalisation, project design, and manufacturing support across multiple sectors. AFRY supports automation systems, PLC/controls, industrial digitalisation, and project implementation from concept to commissioning in industries such as energy, water, and process sectors. The company operates globally with offices across Europe and beyond.

An Industrial automation and robotics company founded in 1991, it provides engineering, integration, and implementation of automated production systems, robotic stations, and intralogistics solutions. The company also designs software for production and process management, including control, SCADA/DCS, and its own Qursor production management system. AIUT delivers turnkey automation and digitalization projects and supports clients worldwide throughout the project lifecycle.

An engineering company focused on industrial automation and process improvement. It provides services from electrical engineering to manufacturing control, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), and industrial IT across multiple international offices. Contec works with clients to improve and automate processes and systems tailored to each business’s needs. The company operates in several markets including oil & gas, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, tank terminals, and food & beverage.

Roima Intelligence Inc. is a Finland-based software and industrial solutions provider specializing in digitalization, supply chain, and operational management systems. Its offerings include products and services for MES/MOM, SCADA, ERP, warehouse management, supply chain planning, and related automation support. The company operates multiple offices internationally and delivers solutions tailored to discrete manufacturing, logistics, process industries, healthcare, and other sectors.

Geprom Software Engineering, part of Telefónica Tech, is a Spain-based engineering company specializing in industrial automation and digitalization solutions. The company offers industrial automation, MES/MOM-based digitalization systems, SCADA, consulting, and related services covering engineering, implementation, and support. Geprom’s solutions address production planning, quality, logistics, maintenance, and operations through software and control systems tailored to customer needs.

Mecalux, S.A. develops and delivers intralogistics solutions for warehouses and distribution operations. The company provides automated storage systems, racking solutions, and warehouse management software, including its Easy WMS platform for controlling warehouse processes and resources. Mecalux also designs and implements intralogistics solutions and positions itself in the warehousing technology and logistics software market. It operates internationally and publishes its main location and corporate contact details on its website.

Softing Industrial Automation develops industrial communication products and software for factory and process automation. The portfolio includes industrial gateways for connecting controllers and networks, as well as OPC/OPC UA software components and connectors (including MQTT options) for transferring production data to higher-level systems. The company also offers embedded communication modules and software to integrate industrial Ethernet protocols and fieldbuses into devices such as sensors, drives, and controllers.

Touch Think Smart International Holdings Limited, with the head office and factory located in Shenzhen, China, is a top manufacturer of industrial computers & industrial panel PCs for the automation industry, as well as a professional provider of hardware solutions. Since 2013, our professional R&D, production, sales, and after-sales teams have developed a wide range of product lines that consist of industrial tablet computers, industrial all-in-one panel PCs, industrial touch screen monitors, industrial computers, industrial motherboards, etc. We also provide customization services for both hardware and software. Our products have been widely applied in the intelligent technology field, such as smart manufacturing, smart cities, smart medical care, and artificial intelligence, and have completed multiple solution cases with global customers.

An industrial automation company based in Rotterdam and part of the Batenburg group. The company provides automation and digitalization services for industrial production environments. Its activities include engineering and integration of control systems, industrial software, and data-driven solutions that connect machines, processes, and IT systems. Batenburg Industrial Automation supports customers throughout the lifecycle of automation projects, from system design and implementation to modernization and long-term support.