Meltric

What Meltric does

Meltric Corporation, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, is a North American manufacturer of industrial electrical plugs and receptacles operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of France-based Marechal Electric. The company sells Switch-Rated, Multipin, Standard Duty, High Temperature, Direct Current, High Ampacity, Hazardous Location, Self-Ejecting, and Power Distribution products spanning ratings from 15A to 660A. Its core platform is the proprietary DECONTACTOR™ Technology, which integrates spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts (85% silver/15% nickel), a 15ms quick-break mechanism, enclosed arc chambers, dead-front safety shutters, and patented spring-assisted terminals to enable safe make/break connections under full load — combining switch-rated safety with plug-and-play convenience. Products carry UL 1682, CSA C22.2 No. 182.1, and IEC 60309-1/60947-3 certifications and are positioned to support NFPA 70E compliance for arc-flash and lockout-tagout requirements.

Meltric manufactures at a single facility in Franklin, WI, and serves customers across at least eleven verticals including Power Generation, Water/Wastewater, Mining & Aggregate, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Oil & Gas/Petrochem, Airport/Aviation, Iron/Steel/Aluminum, Data Centers, and Government, alongside use cases such as motors, pumps, welders, generators, washdown areas, shorepower, and mobile electrification. The company distributes exclusively through a two-tier channel of industrial distributors supported by regional manufacturing sales representatives across the US, Canada, and Mexico, with direct sales contact via toll-free numbers and quote-based ordering; international reach beyond North America is handled through sister Marechal Electric companies operating in 20+ countries. Revenue is generated through hardware sales with quote-based pricing and no disclosed e-commerce transactions; most orders ship within five business days. Recent product introductions include the P66 (660A mobile electrification, Sept 2025) and DS7c/DR7c UL-listed multipin devices (Oct 2025), with active expansion into the Data Center (800 VDC) and marine segments.

Name

Meltric

Legal name

MELTRIC Corporation

Website

https://meltric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Meltric Corporation is a Franklin, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of industrial electrical plugs and receptacles (15A–660A) using proprietary DECONTACTOR™ switch-rated technology, serving North American industrial customers across power, water, food & beverage, mining, oil & gas, data centers, and government as a subsidiary of France's Marechal Electric.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Connectors

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medium-Voltage Distribution Components (MV breakers, disconnects, reclosers, MV terminations & joints) (IMAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Industrial plugs receptacles
• Switch-rated connectors
• DECONTACTOR technology
• Hazardous location connectors
• High ampacity electrical connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Plugs and Receptacles Sales: MELTRIC generates revenue through the sale of industrial electrical plugs and receptacles, including Switch-Rated devices, Multipin, Standard Duty, High Temp, Direct Current, High Ampacity, Hazardous Location, Self-Ejecting, and Power Distribution products. Products range from 15A to 660A ratings for various industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MELTRIC manufactures and sells engineered industrial electrical plugs and receptacles ranging from 15A to 660A, with a focus on Switch-Rated devices featuring proprietary DECONTACTOR™ Technology. The product portfolio addresses safe make/break under full load, motor circuit disconnect, hazardous location operation, high-temperature environments, direct current applications, and self-ejecting mobile connections, sold through industrial distributors and manufacturer representatives in North America.

Product overview

Meltric manufactures industrial electrical plugs and receptacles under the parent company Marechal Electric. The product portfolio centers on Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles (DSN and DS Series) featuring proprietary DECONTACTOR™ Technology with spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts. The range spans from 20A to 660A applications across multiple categories: Multipin devices (4-37 contacts for power/control/monitoring), Standard Duty (PN and DR Series for non-switch-rated applications), High Temperature (PNHT for 465°F environments), Direct Current (DSDC for up to 750VDC), and High Ampacity products (DR400, PF/PFQ, SP, CS1000, DSP, and the new P66). Specialty offerings include Hazardous Location devices, Self-Ejecting systems, RETTBOX® S for vehicle applications, and custom Power Distribution units. All products emphasize safety features including dead-front construction, safety shutters, and LOTO provisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DECONTACTOR™: Proprietary technology featuring spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts, push-button circuit disconnection, and enclosed arc chambers used in MELTRIC's Switch-Rated plug and receptacle product lines.
• RETTBOX® S
• DSN Series
• DS Series
• P66

Products and services

• DSN Series Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles UL/CSA listed Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles rated 20-150A, 600VAC with DECONTACTOR Technology, spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts, push-button disconnection, and dead-front safety shutter, designed for safe make/break under full load in industrial applications.
• DS Series Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles rated 20-200A, 600VAC with DECONTACTOR Technology, Type 3R or 4X/IP69/IP69K environmental ratings in poly and metal casings for industrial motor and equipment disconnect switching.
• Multipin Plugs and Receptacles Plugs and receptacles providing power, control, and monitoring capabilities for multiple circuits in one device, available in configurations from 4 to 37 contacts with ratings from 8A to 50A per contact.
• PN Series Standard Duty Plugs and Receptacles Standard duty plugs rated 20A, 480 VAC with current interrupting capability, featuring Type 4X/IP66/IP67 environmental ratings in poly and metal casings for general industrial use.
• DR Series Standard Duty Plugs and Receptacles Standard duty plugs rated 30A-400A, 480 VAC and 600 VAC with Type 3R or Type 4X environmental ratings, supporting up to 6 auxiliary contacts for current interrupting applications.
• PNHT High Temperature Plugs and Receptacles High-temperature electrical connectors designed for extremely hot conditions with heavy-duty aluminum construction rated for temperatures up to 465°F/240°C, suitable for iron, steel, and petrochemical applications.
• DSDC Direct Current Plugs and Receptacles Direct current plugs and receptacles providing user safety for DC applications up to 200A at 250V, 100A at 600V, or 30A at 750V with dead-front safety shutter and silver-nickel contacts.
• DR400 High Ampacity Plugs and Receptacles 400A high ampacity plugs and receptacles rated up to 480 VAC or 600 VAC with IP69 environmental ratings, featuring drawbar mechanism for easy connection and screw-locking pawl for secure connections.
• PF/PFQ High Ampacity Plugs and Receptacles 300-600A CSA listed high ampacity plugs rated 600 VAC/250 VDC with mechanically interlocked pilot circuit, 4-8 pilot contacts, and IP66/IP67 environmental ratings.
• SP Single Pole High Ampacity Plugs CSA listed 600A single pole plugs rated 600 VAC with CE configurations up to 700A, 1000 VAC/1500 VDC, featuring silver butt contacts and interlock system.
• CS1000 Single Pole High Ampacity Plugs 400A single pole plugs rated 600 VAC with CE configurations up to 1000 VAC/1500 VDC, featuring spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts and locking pin to prevent unintended disconnection.
• DSP400 High Ampacity Plugs and Receptacles 400A plugs rated 480 VAC with IP69/IP69K ratings, operating temperature range of -40°F to 140°F, accepting conductors from 1/0 to 600 MCM.
• P66 Industrial Plug and Receptacle 660A industrial plug rated 1,100 VAC/1,500 VDC with 8-pre-wired auxiliaries, built-in reed switch for monitoring, and copper-free aluminum casing designed for extreme mobile electrification applications.
• RETTBOX® S Self-Ejecting Plug System Self-ejecting plug system designed for mobile/vehicle applications including ambulances, electric/autonomous vehicles, and refrigerated trucks, providing automatic self-ejection functionality when drive-away occurs without disconnect.
• Power Distribution Units Custom power distribution solutions including portable rubber boxes, mobile or stationary multigang steel enclosures, dual voltage wall boxes, and circuit-protected receptacles featuring MELTRIC Switch-Rated plugs.
• Hazardous Location Plugs and Receptacles Division 2 Class 1 and 2 hazardous location plugs and receptacles designed for areas with flammable gases and combustible dusts, including Zone 2 configurations.
• Hazardous Location Multipin Plugs and Receptacles Hazardous location multipin devices delivering safe power, control, and monitoring options for multiple circuits in areas with fire or explosion hazards.
• Self-Ejecting Plugs and Receptacles Self-ejecting devices that automatically disengage when mobile equipment drives away without first disconnecting, protecting users and equipment from damage.
• Cord Grips Strain relief accessories that prevent cord damage and seal electrical connections against dirt, dust, water, moisture, and corrosive material ingress.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce motor changeout downtime by up to 50%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments21 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marechal ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMELTRIC Corporation is a subsidiary of Marechal Electric. Marechal Electric, established in 1952, introduced DECONTACTOR® Technology to the world and has been engineering and manufacturing electrical connectors ever since. Marechal's technology is the foundation of MELTRIC's UL/CSA Switch-Rated plug and receptacle product lines. Marechal has operations in more than 20 countries spanning five continents, serving customers in over 100 countries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton Corporation: Global power management company offering Crouse-Hinds and Arrow Hart industrial plugs, receptacles, and hazardous-location connection products. Eaton competes in many of the same verticals (mining, oil & gas, data centers) with a much broader electrical portfolio.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Large publicly-traded US electrical products manufacturer offering a broad portfolio that includes industrial plugs, receptacles, pin-and-sleeve devices, and switch-rated products (e.g., Hubbellock). Hubbell is a major competitor through industrial distribution and serves overlapping verticals.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company offering industrial plugs and receptacles as part of a vast electrical infrastructure portfolio. Schneider competes in data center, water/wastewater, and industrial verticals where Meltric operates.
• Crouse-Hinds (Eaton): Brand within Eaton's portfolio focused on hazardous-location and industrial electrical products, including plugs, receptacles, and enclosures. Directly comparable to Meltric's hazardous-location and heavy-industrial product offerings.
• Leviton Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of electrical wiring devices including industrial-specification plugs and receptacles. Leviton competes in the same North American industrial distribution channel and is a frequent specification alternative to Meltric.
• ABB (Thomas & Betts): ABB's Thomas & Betts product line includes industrial pin-and-sleeve plugs and receptacles, hazardous-location devices, and high-amperage connections. ABB competes with Meltric in oil & gas, mining, and hazardous-location verticals globally.

Emerging players

• Amphenol Industrial: Manufacturer of industrial interconnect products including heavy-duty plugs, receptacles, and high-amperage connectors. Amphenol is increasingly active in the EV charging, rail, and renewable energy connection markets that overlap with Meltric's growth segments.

Direct peers

• R. Stahl: German manufacturer specializing in explosion-protected (Ex) plugs, receptacles, and electrical equipment for hazardous locations. R. Stahl is a direct comparable in Meltric's hazardous-location product line for oil & gas, chemical, and mining applications.
• Marechal Electric: Meltric's French parent company and the originator of DECONTACTOR™ Technology. Marechal manufactures the same switch-rated plug and receptacle product family and serves as the global distribution platform for Meltric outside North America, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Mennekes Electric: German manufacturer specializing in industrial plugs, receptacles, and IEC 60309-compatible connection products. Mennekes is a direct European competitor with similar specialty focus on high-quality industrial connection solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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