A Twin Ensures Perfection
Interview with Ingo Straub, CEO and owner of INGELA Engineering Company for Electrical Equipment GmbH
Whether buildings, production facilities, or complex systems – no modern infrastructure functions without electrical equipment. With this expertise, INGELA Engineering Company for Electrical Equipment GmbH from Bisingen has made a name for itself. The company offers comprehensive solutions around switchgear and control systems construction as well as the automation of production processes.
From modest beginnings, a company has emerged that now implements sophisticated solutions for industry, public clients, and special projects. INGELA was founded in 1982 by an engineer and a technician and has since made a name for itself as a reliable partner for complex technical projects. When Ingo Straub bought the company, where he had been active since 1996, in 2013, his goal was to preserve the experience of past decades while simultaneously forging new paths. "We want to maintain proven methods, but also have the courage to consistently implement innovations," he explains. Today, INGELA employs about 50 people and generates an annual turnover of 8.3 million EUR. The company's range of services includes the entire range of electrical engineering equipment from planning and project development to commissioning. "Our customers get all the services from one source. This reduces interfaces and enables high efficiency," says Ingo Straub. Particularly appreciated is the ability to develop tailor-made concepts that combine technical excellence with economic efficiency. Another advantage: customers have a central contact person throughout the entire process who ensures transparency and smooth operations.
Digitalization and International Perspectives
"Digitalization is not just a tool for us, but part of our corporate culture," emphasizes Ingo Straub. INGELA creates a virtual representation of systems with the digital twin, which allows for precise planning, simulation, and later optimization. "It enables us to identify and solve potential problems before implementation. This saves time, costs, and significantly reduces error rates," the managing director says. This is supplemented by modern lean software, which makes processes more efficient, and the possibility of remote access, which allows projects to be flexibly supervised and maintained. With German customers having sites abroad, INGELA is also internationally active: The company is UL508A certified and is thereby authorized to produce for both the North American market and Canada. INGELA already serves customers in several European countries and is also opening up new markets beyond. For Ingo Straub, alongside advancing digitalization, the international orientation is a crucial factor for the future. Looking forward to the coming years, he explains: "We aim to further establish ourselves in the AI and robotics sector. For the first time, we will therefore participate in a trade fair, all about automation in Friedrichshafen, in 2026. We want to continue to offer our customers solutions that are technically of the highest standard and at the same time sustainable."