- CEO
- Wolfgang Trier
- Full Time Employees
- 390
- Sector
- Technology services
- Industry
- Information technology services
- Address
- Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 Haar BV Germany 85540
- IPO Date
- May 16, 2000
- Business
- Softing AG delivers specialized software, robust hardware, and comprehensive system solutions across global markets. The company operates through three principal divisions: Industrial, Automotive, and IT Networks. In its Industrial segment, Softing provides critical communication products and solutions tailored for the manufacturing and process sectors. These offerings encompass industrial connectivity components and data integration platforms, supporting a wide array of protocols such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus, CAN, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and HART, alongside modern standards like OPC UA and MQTT. The segment furnishes interface cards, integration modules, embedded chip solutions, communication software, gateways for linking disparate fieldbuses, and tools for network configuration, analysis, and diagnostics. A key focus is enabling data extraction from operational technology (OT) for integration with IT systems, facilitating advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and enhanced plant efficiency. The Automotive segment focuses on essential technologies for vehicle electronics, serving international manufacturers and system suppliers, including those in the commercial vehicle and agricultural machinery industries. Offerings include sophisticated vehicle adapters and data bus interfaces, encompassing various PC connections and customized programming interfaces. Softing provides advanced diagnostic and test automation solutions, software for control unit flash programming, and devices for simulating electronic control units and rest bus systems. The company also offers expert on-site consulting, engineering services, and specialized solutions that support the entire lifecycle of electronic control units and vehicle systems from development through production to after-sales service. Within its IT Networks division, Softing specializes in high-precision measurement equipment for the testing, qualification, and certification of copper and fiber optic cabling within information technology infrastructures. These tools are designed to optimize data communication performance, ensuring faster and more secure connections throughout a network's operational lifespan. Established in 1979, Softing AG maintains its corporate headquarters in Haar, Germany, and continues to expand its international presence. The company's strategy emphasizes bridging the gap between operational technology and information technology, leveraging decades of expertise to create value for its diverse customer base. Recent financial reporting indicates strategic adjustments in response to market conditions, with a focus on cost reduction and long-term growth initiatives.