MES Specialists
A Manufacturing Execution System is only as good as its implementation. MES specialists bring the domain depth that general system integrators rarely have, including deep knowledge of ISA-95 architecture, batch management per ISA-88, GMP-compliant electronic batch records, and the integration complexity between shop floor automation layers and enterprise ERP systems like SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
In regulated industries like pharma and food manufacturing, MES implementation goes beyond software configuration. It involves qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), 21 CFR Part 11 or Annex 11 compliance, and audit-trail requirements that demand specialists with direct regulatory experience. In discrete manufacturing, the priorities shift to OEE transparency, production order traceability, and real-time material genealogy across multi-line or multi-site environments.
The vendors listed here are dedicated MES implementers and MES software publishers serving European manufacturers, filterable by country, industry, and technology platform.
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Industry
Technology
Autexis
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
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
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.
ADDIXO
ADDIXO is an international engineering group founded in 2017 and headquartered near Paris, with additional offices in Strasbourg, Morocco, Tunisia, and Germany. The company combines mechanical engineering, automation, and software development to deliver smart production equipment, shopfloor digitalisation using its own ADDIXO Smart Factory MES suite, and R&D services. It serves demanding sectors including automotive, aerospace, and pharma with 50 to 249 employees.
ATS Global
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 A/S
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 Sp. z o.o.
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
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.
MPDV Mikrolab GmbH
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
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.
ECS Solutions
ECS Solutions is a CSIA-certified control systems integration firm dedicated to performance improvement and innovation in batch manufacturing. Founded in 1977 and now a Magnum Systems brand, ECS has delivered effective batch process automation solutions to more than 4,000 projects over 45+ years. The company developed the proprietary S88 Builder tool based on the ISA-88 standard and was named a Control Engineering System Integrator of the Year. ECS specializes in total process automation using platforms including Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Batch and Inductive Automation Ignition, serving food, beverage, life science, chemical, distillery, and pet food manufacturers.
Autoware
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.
CT Infodream
CT Infodream is a French MES software publisher and integrator founded in 1989, now part of the CT Engineering Group (1,800+ employees across Europe). Headquartered in Aix-les-Bains, the company develops the Qualaxy Suite — an integrated MES platform covering real-time SPC (Statistical Process Control), process digitisation, reception control, batch control, KPI dashboards, and Manufacturing Intelligence. Originally built on deep SPC expertise with the SPC Vision product (released 1995), CT Infodream expanded into full MES functionality with Check'n Go (2010) and the unified Qualaxy Suite for Industry 4.0. Thousands of workstations across hundreds of factories worldwide run the Qualaxy Suite, with reference customers including Airbus, Safran, Stellantis, Novasep, BioMérieux, and Groupe SEB — several of which have adopted the solution as their group standard. CT Infodream is present in Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Italy, Romania, Poland, Morocco, South Africa, China, the USA, and Canada, with subsidiaries in Bristol (UK) and Seattle (USA).
INEA
INEA is a platform-agnostic MES and industrial automation integrator founded in 1987 by the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With over 3,000 projects delivered worldwide across five continents, INEA specialises in Manufacturing Execution Systems, SCADA, Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS), batch automation, and data historian solutions. The company is an AVEVA MES Endorsed System Integrator, a Siemens Smart Solution Partner for MES/MOM, and also delivers Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Apriso implementations. INEA takes a holistic approach to manufacturing intelligence, integrating MES with ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics, while combining SCADA situational awareness with optimised MES workflows under Industry 5.0 human-centric design principles. The company connects to diverse automation layers via OPC UA and database interfaces, covering production order management, OEE monitoring, material genealogy, quality management, and ESG reporting. INEA is 100% employee-owned and serves industries including chemicals, automotive, electronics, food & beverage, and pharma across Europe and globally.
Actemium Avanceon
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.
Gray Solutions
Gray Solutions, now part of Gray AES, is a full-service automation, operations, and information systems integrator founded in 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. With 275+ engineers working in a distributed model across the United States, the company serves customers in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, life sciences, and chemical industries. Gray Solutions is a CSIA-certified integrator and Rockwell Automation Platinum Partner, recognized as Rockwell Automation's System Integrator of the Year. Expertise spans automation and process engineering, robotics integration, OT cybersecurity, digital twins using Emulate3D, and smart manufacturing solutions.
Polytron
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.
Deleproject AG
Deleproject AG is a Swiss industrial automation and MES integrator based in Uetendorf near Thun, founded in 1979 and active for over 45 years. Since 2022 the company is part of Rychiger AG. Deleproject designs, engineers, and commissions turnkey automation solutions for the process industry, covering the full lifecycle from consulting and electrical engineering through PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, MES implementation, IT/OT system engineering, and GMP qualification. The company works across a broad multi-vendor technology stack including Siemens, Rockwell, AVEVA, COPA-DATA zenon, Inductive Automation Ignition, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, CODESYS, and Bosch Rexroth ctrlX. Modern data and digitalisation tools such as InfluxDB, Grafana, Node-RED, and Microsoft Power BI complement the classical automation platforms. Deleproject also holds specialist expertise in ISA 88 batch management and Pavilion8 Advanced Process Control. Key industries served include food and beverage — with a long-standing relationship with Nestlé dating back to 1992 — as well as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, medtech, packaging, glass, logistics, and defence. ISO 9001 certified, Siemens Solution Partner, and Beckhoff Solution Provider.
BW Design Group
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 AB
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.
Ordinal Software (CODRA Group)
Ordinal Software is a French MES and SCADA software editor founded in 1989, now an independent subsidiary of the CODRA Group since July 2022. The company develops COOX, an integrated and modular MES + SCADA platform built on ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards using Java and JavaScript web technology. COOX delivers production order management, recipe and routing execution, process traceability, product genealogy, material flow monitoring, quality control, OEE analysis, and Manufacturing Intelligence on a single unified platform — covering continuous, discrete, and batch manufacturing. With over 8,000 licenses sold and installations at 700+ end-user facilities across hundreds of industrial sites, Ordinal operates through a network of more than 250 certified integrator partners worldwide. The company has a strong presence in agri-food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, plastics, metals, aeronautics, and glass industries. Together with the CODRA Group (Panorama SCADA), Ordinal positions itself as an independent European alternative to American publishers and automation vendor-tied MES platforms. The company has offices in France, North America, and China.
SpiraTec
SpiraTec is a German industrial engineering and automation group founded in 2007, headquartered in Speyer. With over 650 employees at more than 40 locations across Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, and the USA, SpiraTec is a multi-platform MES specialist serving the process industry. The company is a Siemens Opcenter Execution Pharma reseller partner and a Körber PAS-X Integrator at Silver Tier level, and also works with Emerson Syncade and AVEVA PI systems. SpiraTec's comprehensive portfolio spans digital transformation consulting, process engineering, MES implementation and validation, industrial automation, robotics services, and IT solutions for manufacturing. The SpiraTec Group grew significantly through its 2022 acquisition of onoff AG (now merged into SpiraTec AG), adding 35+ years of process automation expertise. SpiraTec serves pharma, biotech, food, chemicals, water/wastewater, and energy industries with services ranging from functional design and GMP-compliant validation to commissioning and lifecycle support of production systems.
Grantek Systems Integration
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.
Engineering Industries eXcellence (IndX)
Engineering Industries eXcellence (IndX) is the global industrial digital transformation division of the Engineering Group, an Italian-headquartered technology company with over $1.8 billion in annual revenue and 15,000 professionals across 70 offices worldwide. IndX specialises in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Twin, simulation, and supply chain digitalisation. The company is Siemens Digital Industries' top system integration partner globally by number of projects and holds the Siemens Smart Expert Partner designation. IndX delivers the full Siemens Opcenter MOM portfolio — Execution Discrete, Execution Process, Execution Pharma, Execution Electronics, APS, and Intelligence — alongside Teamcenter PLM and Tecnomatix simulation. Recognised in Gartner's 2024 Market Guide for MES/MOM Implementation Providers, IndX serves automotive, pharma, life sciences, aerospace, consumer goods, and electronics manufacturers with competence hubs across North America, South America, and Europe (Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Serbia).
ACS Solution
ACS Solution is a Swiss specialist in automation and digital manufacturing, providing scalable solutions across all levels of the automation pyramid. Together with its parent company, ICS Automation, the company has been supporting industrial enterprises in the holistic digitalization of production processes since 1994. Its portfolio includes the 100% Swiss-made software solutions **ACS fit MES** (Manufacturing Execution System) and **ICS fit PCS** (Process Control System), which stand out for their deep shopfloor integration, high flexibility, and future-proof design. ACS Solution supports process and discrete manufacturing, logistics processes, and GMP-compliant applications, enabling transparent, efficient, and compliant production operations. Rooted in Switzerland and active internationally, ACS Solution combines technological expertise with a strong customer-centric approach.
Infoteam Automation
Infoteam Automation SA is a Swiss company providing industrial automation engineering services. According to its website, the company delivers automation solutions including control systems, SCADA supervision, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). It also offers consulting, audits, system modernization, and validation services. Infoteam Automation lists activities in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemical and process industries, food production, and water treatment. The company references automation projects based on platforms from Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Wonderware (AVEVA), and B&R.
Technord
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.
AFRY AB
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.
AIUT
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.
Contec
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
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.
Elcor Group
A Denmark-based electrical solutions provider with a focus on designing, building, and delivering integrated electrical panels, power and distribution boards, automation and software, service and installation, and motion and drives solutions. The company serves industrial customers across multiple sectors and lists support for automation and reliable control infrastructure. Elcor operates in several Northern European locations and provides engineering, installation, and support services.
Geprom Software Engineering
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.
Blumenbecker Automation
A German industrial automation and services provider with headquarters in Beckum. The company delivers industrial-automation engineering, switchgear production, robotic applications, control and monitoring systems, and machine vision. It undertakes automation project planning, PLC programming, system integration and visualization. Additionally, it supplies industrial trade products and offers industrial-service support such as maintenance and commissioning.
LCS Automation
LCS Group is an Italian industrial automation and intralogistics company based in Usmate Velate. It designs, develops, and implements integrated systems for automated warehouses, material handling, robotics, and software solutions that manage and control logistics and production processes. The group provides engineering, electrical and pneumatic installations, bespoke automation, control systems, and associated services such as revamping and maintenance.
SINCI Automation
SINCI provides engineering services for automation projects, including the development and integration of control, monitoring, and supervisory systems for industrial processes. Its activities cover automation engineering, industrial software solutions, and support services related to production environments. SINCI works with industrial customers to design, implement, and maintain automation systems adapted to specific process and operational requirements.
Batenburg Industrial Automation
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which MES platforms do the listed vendors work with?
The directory includes specialists across all major platforms, Siemens Opcenter, AVEVA MES, Körber PAS-X, MPDV HYDRA, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE Proficy, and independent MES publishers such as MPDV, Ordinal Software, and CT Infodream. Filter by technology to find vendors with your platform.
Do MES specialists also handle ERP integration?
Yes, ERP connectivity is a core MES competency. Most specialists listed here have experience integrating with SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle, typically via OPC UA, REST APIs, or direct database interfaces aligned with ISA-95 data models.
What industries do MES specialists typically serve?
Pharma and biotech, food and beverage, chemicals, automotive, and electronics are the most common. Regulated industries have the highest MES adoption due to batch traceability, electronic batch record, and audit trail requirements. Use the industry filter to find specialists with proven sector experience.
What is the difference between MES and SCADA?
SCADA provides real-time monitoring and control of equipment and processes. MES operates one layer above, managing production orders, scheduling, material genealogy, quality data, and OEE, and feeds aggregated production data up to ERP. On many sites, both systems coexist, with MES consuming SCADA data and providing context back to the shop floor.
What is the difference between an MES specialist and a general system integrator?
A general system integrator covers the full automation stack, including PLCs, SCADA, panel building, and commissioning. An MES specialist focuses specifically on the execution layer: production order management, material tracking, OEE, quality, and ERP integration. For complex MES projects, especially in regulated industries, a dedicated specialist typically brings deeper platform knowledge and faster implementation than a generalist.



























