To mark its 40th anniversary, ProLeiT looks both back and forward: BrauBeviale 2026 heralds the start of a new generation of automation solutions. 

For 40 years, ProLeiT has been helping companies in the process industry achieve safe, efficient, and future-proof production processes. What began as a technology-focused software business in 1986 has, over the past four decades, become one of the world’s leading providers of process control technology, automation solutions, and integrated MES systems. Today, more than 2,570 production firms in over 120 countries place their trust in ProLeiT solutions. 

As ProLeiT celebrates its 40th anniversary, it looks back on a remarkable success story built on technological expertize, strong customer partnerships, and the continuous development of its Plant iT and brewmaxx software solutions. Many of these partnerships have spanned decades and played a vital role in shaping the advancement of our solutions. At the same time, the company is looking forward: At BrauBeviale 2026, ProLeiT will reveal an exclusive first look at the next generation of its software platforms. One example of fascinating new initiatives is the partnership in next-generation global lifecycle services. ProLeiT is therefore helping its customers build resilient, secure, and digital operational processes while also ensuring predictable operating expenses (OPEX). 

Four decades of experience ensure a firm foundation 

Over the past four decades, ProLeiT has actively supported and shaped digital transformation within the process industry. The company delivers solutions that make production processes more efficient, transparent, and sustainable for customers across the brewery, beverage, food, dairy, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. 

However, this success is not based on technology alone. Equally important are the long-standing partnerships with global customers, machine manufacturers, and system integrators. A deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and close collaboration with users have always been at the heart of developing new solutions. 

“40 years of ProLeiT represent much more than technological innovation. They also stand for the trust shown by our customers, for lasting partnerships, and for our shared commitment to making production processes more digital and continuously better,” says Dr. Axel Kather, CEO of the ProLeiT Group. “This trust is both our motivation and our commitment.” 

Start of a new generation 

The anniversary year represents the start of a new chapter for ProLeiT. At BrauBeviale 2026 in November, the company is set to share a teaser of the next generation of its software solutions. 

The new generation reflects a long-term vision of development that focuses on continuous innovation, future-proof solutions, and the needs of modern industrial environments. This commitment also means considering regulatory developments, such as the requirements of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), from an early stage, thereby ensuring customers benefit from a secure, future-ready platform that is built to last. The aim is to gradually bring in new opportunities for users and to meet the evolving demands of an increasingly networked industry. 

Within this context, artificial intelligence will play a crucial role. The focus here is on practical solutions in areas where they create tangible added value, such as supporting users, optimizing processes, or improving operational decision-making. 

Open, flexible, and scalable 

With this next generation, ProLeiT further strengthens its commitment to providing customers and partners with maximum flexibility. As a provider of open and hardware-independent solutions, the company gives customers the freedom to choose the technologies and infrastructures that best fit their individual needs. At the same time, customers benefit from a comprehensive, end-to-end solution embedded within an established and future-ready ecosystem. 

Special emphasis is given to simplicity. Be it user experience, project implementation, or future extensions: The goal is to reduce complexity and simplify access to cutting-edge automation. ProLeiT solutions are built to scale seamlessly while evolving in line with user requirements. 

Shaping the future together 

Partners and system integrators play a key role in this vision. ProLeiT is committed to making collaboration even simpler and creating an environment in which projects can be delivered efficiently and developed continuously for long-term success. “For us, the next generation is much more than just technological advancement,” claims Kather. “It is a clear commitment to continuous innovation, to true partnerships, and to our aim of supporting our customers as a reliable service partner every step of the way – today, tomorrow, and beyond. We view this step as the start of a shared journey into the next era of sustainable industrial automation.” 

At BrauBeviale 2026, visitors will be given an exclusive first look at this new generation and can discover how ProLeiT draws on 40 years of experience to actively shape the automation solutions of tomorrow.