BARCELONA - Oct. 31, 2024 - Industrial Shields, a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial equipment based on open source technology, announces a strategic partnership with Controllino, expanding its product offering and strengthening its market position. Under this agreement, Industrial Shields takes over the exclusive production and marketing of the Controllino brand, significantly expanding its portfolio of industrial solutions. This alliance aims to deliver an expanded range of flexible, scalable products, tailored to meet diverse project requirements.
A key milestone for the open source ecosystem
Both Industrial Shields and Controllino have been pioneers in the democratization of industrial technology through open source. Both companies have worked independently to promote innovative, accessible industrial solutions, and this collaboration marks a new chapter in their journey. It signifies a milestone in Industrial Shields's trajectory, consolidating its role as a global leader in open source based hardware for industrial applications. “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to make open source a real force in the industry. With Controllino on board, we are better positioned to offer a wider range of adaptable and scalable solutions," stated Albert Prieto, CEO of Industrial Shields, in a recent joint interview with Controllino founder Marco Riedesser.
Riedesser added: "The combination of our experience and expertise will create a unique offering, which will benefit both existing customers and those looking for innovative options in industrial automation." With innovation at the forefront, Marco Riedesser will continue designing products for integration into the Industrial Shields portfolio. This freedom to develop distinctive solutions empowers system integrators, offering open-source products that give control to the implementers rather than to providers of closed, proprietary systems.
More choice, greater customer value
This partnership brings distinct advantages for Industrial Shields's customers:
- A wider range of products: With the inclusion of Controllino products, Industrial Shields will offer an expanded catalogue, providing a wider selection of solutions to meet specific project needs.
- Greater flexibility and scalability: Industrial Shields's open source solutions allow customers to customize and adapt solutions to their industrial processes, ensuring greater efficiency and optimization.
- A stronger ecosystem: The union of both companies strengthens the industrial open source ecosystem, fostering collaboration and the development of new solutions.
About Industrial Shields
Based in Barcelona with more than 10 years of experience, Industrial Shields is a leading company in the manufacturing of industrial solutions based on Open Source technology. The company has been involved in numerous innovative projects across various industrial sectors. Through its wide range of products and services and its commitment to quality and sustainability, Industrial Shields has become a global benchmark, driving the digital transformation of industry.
