Metal and Steel Vendors Worldwide

EKB Groep is a Dutch industrial automation system integrator founded in 1971, recognised as System Integrator of the Year 2023 and now part of the Eiffage Énergie Systèmes group (since July 2024). Operating from five locations across the Netherlands with 200+ employees, EKB delivers turnkey automation projects including PLC/SCADA programming, MES, OEE monitoring, machine vision, robotics, motion control, panel building, machine safety, and energy management. EKB holds CSIA certification and is a Siemens Solution Partner, serving the food, chemical and pharmaceutical, metal, energy, and machine-building industries with a 24/7 service desk.

Kjærgaard is a Danish industrial automation and electrical installation company founded in 1921, headquartered in Løsning with branches in Fredericia, Odense, Skive, and Dronninglund. With approximately 170 employees including industrial electricians, building electricians, technicians, and engineers, Kjærgaard provides brand-independent industrial automation solutions across PLC programming, SCADA, drives, robot integration, vision systems, and turnkey production line solutions. The company holds Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator status and also works extensively with Siemens platforms. Kjærgaard serves the food industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, plastics, metal processing, and general manufacturing sectors, delivering complete solutions from electrical installation and panel building through to advanced automation and robotics integration. Additional competencies include IT infrastructure (Cisco networking, servers, firewalls), comfort and energy optimisation for buildings, and 24-hour service support.

Tex Computer S.r.l. (trading as Tex Automation) is an Italian manufacturer and Lenze strategic partner headquartered in Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1985. The company designs and produces Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and CNC systems for industrial machine builders, covering applications in metal, stone, wood, textile, glass, and food processing, as well as robotics and packaging. As a Lenze Performance Partner for the Italian and Mediterranean markets, Tex Automation offers motion control expertise alongside its own Made-in-Italy hardware and software platform. Part of the FomGroup, a global leader in aluminium and PVC processing machinery, the company operates three offices across Italy and employs approximately 30 people.

Andritz AG is a global technology group founded in 1852 and headquartered in Graz, Austria, with around 30,000 employees across 280+ locations in over 80 countries. The Andritz Automation division provides complete plant control systems, simulation, electrical and controls engineering, operator training, and process optimization services for a wide range of process industries. Andritz develops its own Metris X distributed control system (DCS) as part of the Metris All-in-One IIoT platform, covering everything from classic automation to digital twin and predictive maintenance solutions. The division serves as a full-capability S/MAC (Simulation and Main Automation Contractor), supporting customers from pre-feasibility studies and front-end engineering through commissioning, start-up, and lifecycle maintenance. Key industries include pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, metals, food and beverage, and energy. Andritz is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and reported revenue of €8.3 billion in 2024

KAPLINA Engineering is an Austrian Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots, based in Bludenz, Vorarlberg. Founded in 2010 by mechanical engineer Stefan Bitschnau as a single-person engineering office, the company has grown into a full-service automation provider. Today KAPLINA offers cobot integration, special machine construction, 3D printing services, custom grippers, load-handling equipment, and machinery safety consulting. The company serves manufacturers across the DACH region and is particularly recognised for its work with SMEs entering automation for the first time. KAPLINA is an active exhibitor at regional industrial events including Tech.con in Dornbirn.

Manomatic is a Danish robotics system integrator headquartered in Viborg, specialising in the design, development, and integration of complex industrial robot solutions. The company is an accredited FANUC and KUKA dealer and integrator in Denmark and also services DENSO robots, with over 400 robot cells currently in operation across Denmark and abroad. Manomatic delivers both custom turnkey robot cell solutions and standard CNC automation solutions via the RoboJob programme. Core competencies include robot cell design for handling, palletising, sanding, gluing, and welding applications, as well as 2D/3D vision systems and bin picking (accredited EYEFEEDER integrator). The company provides 24/7 service and support with a dedicated hotline, spare parts stocking, preventive maintenance agreements, operator training, and remote diagnostics. Manomatic serves customers across the wood, metal, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, with clients including Danfoss. The company also distributes NewIcon automated dispensing systems for the healthcare sector.

Mer-Com S.r.l. is an Italian industrial automation specialist based in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1981. The company is a Lenze Performance Partner covering the Emilia-Romagna region and the Republic of San Marino. Mer-Com primarily serves manufacturers of special machines and prototypes, offering expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, motion control, mechanical transmissions, and industrial instrumentation. The company designs customised systems, carries out component dimensioning, and supplies products — acting as a technical bridge between machine builders and automation technology providers. With over 40 years of market presence, Mer-Com is a well-established name in the Italian machine-building supply chain.

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.

b-automated is a German system integrator specialising in cobot and collaborative robotics solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Founded and led by Luciano Baumgart, the company is a recommended Yaskawa and Universal Robots integration partner, with deep experience in unmanned 24/7 machine-tending applications. A notable reference project involved automating a wire EDM machine using a Yaskawa HC10DTP cobot combined with ZeroClamp tooling and MES software — achieving near-round-the-clock autonomous operation. Services span concept development, project management, integration, and on-site commissioning.

Fives is an international industrial engineering group with more than two centuries of history. It designs and manufactures machines, process equipment, and complete production lines for global industrial leaders in sectors such as steel, aerospace, aluminium, automotive, cement, energy, logistics, and glass. The group also provides smart automation solutions, high‑precision machines, process technologies, and transversal activities like digital & AI solutions, maintenance, and piping services. With nearly 9,000 employees and sales over €2.39 billion in 2024, Fives has a worldwide presence with nearly 100 locations in 24 countries and a history dating back to 1812.

Robotics Service S.r.l. is a leading European system integrator for industrial robotics, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Castegnato, near Brescia. A member of the Efort Group, the company has delivered over 3,000 automation applications worldwide and is a strategic partner of ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Omron, and FANUC. Core competencies include robotic handling and inspection, machining management, complete casting lines, and grinding and polishing — with particular depth in the automotive and foundry sectors. The company offers full-lifecycle services from design and installation through to commissioning, maintenance, and remote monitoring.

Andon Robotics AB is a Swedish robotics integrator specialising in robot material handling and welding solutions for the manufacturing industry. The team designs and builds most customer-specific components in-house, delivering tailor-made robot cells with a high level of automation. Andon also offers a comprehensive aftersales programme — maintenance, upgrades and personnel training — to ensure long, trouble-free production runs.

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.

101 Automation GmbH is a German automation service provider with over 20 years of experience in drive technology. The company offers comprehensive solutions covering electric motors, controllers, linear actuators, collaborative robots, and power electronics components from leading manufacturers including Nidec, EWELLIX, Universal Robots, and Littelfuse. Services span from technical consultation and prototype development to series production of customized electric motors. The portfolio includes stepper motors, servo motors, regulators, linear drives, actuators, seventh-axis solutions for industrial robots, cobots with accessories, power semiconductors, and commercial vehicle electronics components. Applications encompass industrial manufacturing, agricultural technology, vehicle engineering, medical technology, shipbuilding, renewable energy, and building automation. The company positions itself as a holistic service provider delivering tailored automation concepts precisely aligned with customer requirements, emphasizing quality and innovative solutions for specific application needs.