
Full-service provider for measurement, control, regulation and automation technology: switchgear construction, software development and building/industrial automation from Garbsen.

S & A Schaltanlagenbau GmbH
Garbsen (Headquarters / Production) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About S&A Schaltanlagenbau
S & A Schaltanlagenbau GmbH is an owner-managed, manufacturer-independent full-service provider for automation technology headquartered in Garbsen near Hanover. For more than 30 years, the company has been delivering complete solutions for applications in building and industrial automation. Its range of services covers consulting and concept development, planning and engineering of switchgear cabinets and automation stations, hardware planning using the CAE system EPLAN P8, and software development for PLC, DDC and BMS. In-house, S&A manufactures control cabinets and Industrial Control Panels in single-unit and series production, including UL-certified panels in accordance with UL 508A. Every system undergoes a detailed functional test before delivery; afterwards, the company handles commissioning, personnel training as well as on-site maintenance, servicing and support – deployed worldwide. Customers include companies from machine and plant engineering, the automotive and aerospace industries, the metal, electrical, plastics and packaging industries, as well as building automation and industrial infrared heating and process automation. The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV NORD) and is a Siemens Solution Partner for Building Automation.
- Site
- Garbsen
- Processes
- Control cabinet / switchgear construction (single-unit and series production), Industrial automation, Building automation / BMS, Hardware planning with CAE system EPlan P8, Software development for PLC, DDC and BMS, Functional testing of systems before delivery, Commissioning and training, Maintenance and servicing / on-site support
- Materials
- Building automation / BMS, PLC/DDC software development, CAE hardware planning, Industrial Control Panels
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, UL 508A (Industrial Control Panels, General Coverage), Siemens Solution Partner Building Automation, Creditreform Creditworthiness Certificate, UL 508A
- Industries
- Machine and plant engineering, Automotive, Aerospace industry, Metal industry, Electrical industry, Plastics industry
- 01
Consulting and concept development
- 02
Planning and engineering of switchgear cabinets and automation stations
- 03
Hardware planning (EPLAN P8)
- 04
Software development for PLC, DDC and BMS
- 05
Control cabinet construction (single-unit and series production)
- 06
Functional testing before delivery
- 07
Commissioning and personnel training
- 08
Maintenance and servicing / on-site support
Services and Processes
Building automation / BMS
Planning, programming and integration of building management systems for control, regulation and monitoring.
PLC/DDC software development
Software development for programmable logic controllers and Direct Digital Control.
CAE hardware planning
Hardware planning of switchgear cabinets and automation stations using the CAE system EPLAN P8.
Industrial Control Panels
UL-certified manufacture of industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A (General Coverage).
Locations

Garbsen
DEHeadquarters / Production
- Lot size
- Single-unit and series production
- CAE system EPLAN P8
Components and Systems



Inside the production


Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control cabinet / switchgear construction (single-unit and series production)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial automationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Building automation / BMSEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hardware planning with CAE system EPlan P8Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development for PLC, DDC and BMSEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Functional testing of systems before deliveryTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning and trainingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and servicing / on-site supportAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial infrared heating and process automationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of Industrial Control Panels to UL508AAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
The management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV NORD, cert. no. 44 100 120200, valid until 2027-11-28); the manufacture of Industrial Control Panels is UL-certified in accordance with UL 508A. Every system undergoes a detailed functional test before delivery.
| Evidence | Garbsen |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 | |
| UL 508A |
History
Founded more than 30 years ago; over 25 years of experience in building and industrial automation
- 2012
First certification to DIN EN ISO 9001 (TÜV NORD)
- 2024
Re-certification DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, valid from 2024-11-29
- 2025
Creditreform creditworthiness certificate with excellent credit rating