Independent system integrator for process automation, switchgear construction and digitalization in the process industry.
Schmid Automation AG
St. Gallen (CH) · Augsburg (DE)New on Amplifa
About Schmid Automation
Schmid Automation AG is an independent system integrator for holistic automation and digitalization systems in the process industry. Founded in 1958 in St. Gallen, the company realizes concept planning, electrical engineering, software engineering (PLC, process control systems, MES/ERP integration), process automation as well as switchgear and control cabinet construction in accordance with EN 61439 and UL508A. In its own control cabinet manufacturing facility in Eastern Switzerland, control panel assemblies are produced with CNC machining centers, from one-off production to series production. Customers include companies from grain processing, the beverage, life sciences and food industries as well as public infrastructure. Projects are executed worldwide via the St. Gallen (Switzerland) and Augsburg (Germany) sites, including on-site assembly, commissioning, service and maintenance. Since 2024, the service portfolio has been expanded to include the Digitalization department.
- Site
- St. Gallen
- Processes
- Process automation, Concept planning and consulting, Electrical engineering, Digitalization and data integration (MES, ERP integration, cloud solutions), Software engineering (PLC programming, visualizations, process control systems, high-level, On-site services: conversions, assembly, installation, commissioning, service and maintenance, Industrial electrical installations worldwide, assembly management, Software engineering (PLC, process control systems, MES/ERP integration)
- Materials
- Process control systems (Siemens, automationX, ProLeiT, Rockwell Automation), PLC programming, MES and ERP integration, Control panel assemblies to EN 61439, UL508A Industrial Control Panels, CAE electrical engineering (EPLAN P8)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001, EN 61439 (type verification and certificate of conformity), EN 60204-1 (safety of machinery), UL508A / NFPA 70 / NFPA 79
- Founded
- 1958
- Industries
- Beverage industry (breweries, soft drinks, wine, fruit juice), , Grain processing (malt houses, mills, compound feed plants, silo facilities), Life sciences and pharmaceutical industry, ,
- 01
Concept planning and consulting
- 02
Electrical engineering
- 03
Software engineering (PLC, process control systems, MES/ERP integration)
- 04
Switchgear and control system construction
- 05
Assembly, installation and commissioning
- 06
Digitalization and data integration
- 07
Customer service, maintenance and training
Processes and Systems
Process control systems (Siemens, automationX, ProLeiT, Rockwell Automation)
Used for control and supervisory systems in malt houses, breweries, food and infrastructure plants.
PLC programming
Control software for machine and plant automation, including Simatic S7-400.
MES and ERP integration
Data integration for traceability and productivity gains in production.
Control panel assemblies to EN 61439
Low-voltage switchgear assemblies incl. type verification and certificate of conformity for industry and distribution networks.
UL508A Industrial Control Panels
Control cabinet construction for export to the USA in accordance with UL standard and NFPA 70/79.
CAE electrical engineering (EPLAN P8)
Continuous, digital electrical engineering integrated with CNC control cabinet manufacturing.
Locations
St. Gallen
CHHead office / parent company, engineering, software, switchgear and control system construction
- Lot size
- One-off production, prototype building to series production
- Materials
- Control panel assemblies to EN 61439, UL508A
- CNC machining centers (control cabinet manufacturing)
- CAE electrical engineering system (EPLAN P8)
- Process control systems Siemens, automationX aX5, ProLeiT Brewmaxx, Rockwell Automation
Augsburg
DEBranch office (Schmid Automation GmbH), engineering and projects
Services and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process automationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Concept planning and consultingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical engineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digitalization and data integration (MES, ERP integration, cloud solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | Series production | – |
| Software engineering (PLC programming, visualizations, process control systems, high-levelEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-site services: conversions, assembly, installation, commissioning, service and maintenanceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial electrical installations worldwide, assembly managementAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining centers (control cabinet manufacturing) | – | – | – | – | Eastern Switzerland (St. Gallen) |
| Process control system / software systems (Siemens, automationX, ProLeiT, Rockwell Automation) | Siemens, automationX, ProLeiT, Rockwell Automation e.g. automationX aX5, ProLeiT Brewmaxx V9.5, Simatic S7-400 | – | – | – | St. Gallen / Augsburg |
Additional services
Quality and Standards
The control panel assemblies are designed and manufactured in accordance with all common national and international standards, including EN 61439 with type verification and certificate of conformity, EN 60204-1 and NIN 2015 as well as UL508A for the US market. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015.
| Evidence | St. Gallen | Augsburg |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| EN 61439 (type verification and certificate of conformity) | ||
| EN 60204-1 (safety of machinery) | ||
| UL508A / NFPA 70 / NFPA 79 |
History
- 1958
Founding of the parent company in St. Gallen
- 1975
Exclusive focus on the field of process automation
- 1989
Founding of the branch office in Augsburg
- 1995
Takeover of the activities of the Filtrox automation department
- 2008
Entry into the US market, adoption of the UL standard and programming of Rockwell control systems
- 2018
Strategic realignment with a focus on all industries regulated by food and pharmaceutical authorities
- 2022
Management buy-out: Simon Sauter takes over the entire business incl. subsidiaries with effect from 1 November 2022 (previous owner: FILTROX Holding AG)
- 2023
Schmid Schaltanlagen AG is renamed Högger Urban & Infra AG and becomes the strategic and exclusive supplier of switchgear assemblies for Schmid Automation AG
- 2024
Expansion of the service portfolio and re-establishment of the Digitalization department