Engineering, control cabinet construction, software, assembly and commissioning of control systems – including Ex and Marine.
bsb automation GmbH
Ahrensburg (DE)New on Amplifa
About bsb automation
bsb automation GmbH, based in Ahrensburg, is a provider of complete solutions in automation and switchgear engineering. Its service portfolio includes electrical design (engineering), the construction of single-unit and prototype control cabinets including UL- and CSA-compliant manufacturing as well as CSA-certified switchgear, system software development with PLC programming and HMI solutions, on-site assembly and wiring to industrial standards, and worldwide commissioning from point-to-point testing through FAT and SAT. In addition, the company modernizes existing control systems as part of retrofit projects based on Industry 4.0 principles. Customer groups include plant manufacturers, special machinery builders, companies in the marine technology sector, and operators in Ex areas, for example in the chemical and offshore industries. According to the company, development, production and service are provided entirely from a single source at the German site; the company is ISO 9001 certified. Since January 2024, Elektrotechnik Thoms GmbH has held 60% of the shares in bsb automation GmbH.
- Site
- Ahrensburg
- Processes
- Engineering (electrical system design and detailed planning), Control cabinet construction (single-unit and prototype control cabinets, UL/CSA-compliant,, System software (PLC programming, HMI solutions), On-site assembly and wiring of control cabinets, Commissioning worldwide (point-to-point testing, FAT, SAT), Retrofit / modernization of existing control systems (Industry 4.0), Engineering (electrical design), Control cabinet construction (single-unit and prototype systems)
- Materials
- UL- and CSA-compliant control cabinet manufacturing, Ex-capable systems
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, CSA-certified switchgear, UL/CSA-compliant control cabinet manufacturing, CSA-certified switchgear (since 2013)
- Industries
- Plant engineering, Special machinery construction, Maritime shipbuilding / marine technology, Ex areas (chemicals, offshore)
- 01
Engineering (electrical design)
- 02
System software (PLC, HMI)
- 03
Control cabinet construction
- 04
On-site assembly & wiring
- 05
Commissioning (FAT/SAT)
- 06
Retrofit / modernization
Processes & Standards
UL- and CSA-compliant control cabinet manufacturing
Manufacturing of control cabinets to UL and CSA standards, CSA certification since 2013.
Ex-capable systems
Control cabinets and control systems for explosion-proof areas such as chemicals and offshore.
Locations
Ahrensburg
DEHeadquarters / Production
- Lot size
- Single-unit and prototype systems
- Materials
- UL/CSA, Ex and marine applications
- Modern production facilities for control cabinet manufacturing
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (electrical system design and detailed planning)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Control cabinet construction (single-unit and prototype control cabinets, UL/CSA-compliant,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| System software (PLC programming, HMI solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-site assembly and wiring of control cabinetsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning worldwide (point-to-point testing, FAT, SAT)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Retrofit / modernization of existing control systems (Industry 4.0)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern production facilities for control cabinet manufacturing | – | – | – | – | Ahrensburg |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The processes are certified to ISO 9001 and are documented and continuously improved. Control cabinets are manufactured to current UL and CSA standards; commissioning includes FAT and SAT.
| Evidence | Ahrensburg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| UL/CSA-compliant control cabinet manufacturing | |
| CSA-certified switchgear (since 2013) |
History
- 2013
Start of offering CSA-certified switchgear.
- 2024
Elektrotechnik Thoms GmbH acquires 60% of the shares in bsb automation GmbH; joint restructuring follows.