picos develops and distributes specialized software for window, door, and facade construction. The focus has always been on practical solutions for design, calculation, production, documentation, and end-to-end digitalization along real-world processes.
The idea behind picos dates back to the 1960s: relieving specialists of time-consuming routine tasks and enabling faster, error-free processing of quotations and orders. From the beginning, the product itself was at the center – windows, doors, partitions, and later also facades.
From the first PICOS application programs to becoming part of the heroal group: development has been shaped by consistent industry focus, technical advancement, and new modules along the digital value chain.
Simplifying complex order processing was the starting point. In 1970, the first PICOS application programs were developed for technical project processing, work preparation, scheduling, and production.
Paul Schmalzhaf founded PICOS GmbH together with his daughter Doris – based on successful practical use within their own company.
With modules for facade construction and drawing creation as well as programs for controlling production machines, picos significantly expanded into deeper process integration.
PICOS-FTF introduced a new graphics-oriented client/server solution for design, calculation, production, and installation. In 1999, the long-standing partnership with heroal began.
PICOS-Opti and PICOS-ProfileStatics expanded the portfolio with cutting optimization and profile statics. Download, search, and remote support functions were also enhanced.
New invoice management with DATEV functions, online ordering modules, project-based document management, and 3D visualization in design marked further development steps.
In 2024, collaboration with heroal in PICOS-Opti was intensified. Since 2025, PICOS has been part of the heroal group – as an independent brand with its own development and customer support. At the same time, picos ID was developed as a solution for product and project management in construction.
picos stands for solutions developed from real industry needs. Success stories can be integrated here in the future as references, project reports, or customer testimonials – structured along the value chain.
Working at picos means contributing to software solutions that are directly used in practice. The environment combines long-standing industry experience, down-to-earth collaboration, and the opportunity to actively drive digitalization in metal construction.
