What We Stand For
Projects continually present new challenges and require us to familiarize ourselves with new technologies, processes and workflows. Working across a wide range of industries and on diverse types of industrial systems has taught us how to quickly adapt to new requirements while maintaining a clear overview, even in complex situations. This capability forms the foundation for the successful and reliable delivery of automation projects – both in our local region and on international assignments.
Our Journey
09 Nov 1990: EPS Elektro Steenblock GmbH was founded
1991: Began working with PLC technology
1993: Expanded into EPLAN engineering
1994: Expanded into control cabinet manufacturing
1994 / 1995: Started delivering automation projects for the automotive and concrete industries, including projects for Daimler and Ford
1999: First commissioning of conveyor systems at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg using S7-400, Intouch, Interbus and Profibus
2001: Expanded into the programming, commissioning, modernization and support of transmission assembly lines with electric drive components, including projects for ZF Brandenburg
2002 / 2003: Completed the first projects in the United States, including projects using PC Worx
2002 / 2003: Expanded into the aerospace industry, including projects for Airbus, and into the chemical industry, including BASF
2004: Expanded into crane and amusement ride automation. Delivered hardware engineering, software development, worldwide commissioning and optimization of STS, RTG and RMG cranes, ship unloaders, MPC systems, overhead cranes and amusement rides, including antisway systems and subsystem support
2006: Developed the first standard software package for a modular control system concept
2010: Expanded into the tobacco, tea and herbs industries. Delivered PLC software development for multiple processing plants, including control and safety systems
2011: Started developing software for engine and transmission test benches
2016: Supported a port operator for the first time in the planning, tendering and implementation of new installations and modernization projects in electrical engineering and automation
2017: Completed the first projects in the waste management and wastewater treatment sectors, including safety systems. Delivered migration projects from STEP 5 to TIA Portal
2020: Developed the first autonomous carriers featuring comprehensive safety functions
2020: Expanded into the programming of multiple truck engine assembly lines for Scania in Sweden and Brazil, as well as DAF in the Netherlands
2022: Launched a major project involving the programming, commissioning, modernization and support of multiple transmission and electric drive assembly lines for ZF USA
2024: Expanded into automation projects for modular construction systems
2024: Expanded into the programming and commissioning of electric drivetrain test benches
2026: Expanded into the programming and commissioning of industrial robots from ABB, FANUC and KUKA