Kolektor

What Kolektor does

Kolektor d.d. is a privately held Slovenian industrial conglomerate headquartered in Idrija, founded in 1963 and operating across three core divisions: Kolektor Mobility, Kolektor Technologies, and Kolektor Construction. The group employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people across Slovenia, Germany, Russia, the United States, and South Korea, and operates approximately 15 subsidiaries. Kolektor Mobility manufactures electromechanical and electrification components — commutators, magnetic components (including polymer-bonded magnets from 100% recycled NdFeB powder), IDC-connector hybrid components, PMBL motors (BL50 through BL180 series, 300 W–12 kW), motor controllers, and electric pumps (fuel, oil, dual) — for automotive OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, intralogistics, agricultural robotics, and marine customers. Kolektor Technologies delivers power transformers, SCADA and control systems, automation and electrical engineering services, water technologies, and digital/Industry 4.0 solutions (via subsidiary Qlector and KVFlex Feeder) to power-generation, transmission, and industrial customers. Kolektor Construction executes civil works and infrastructure projects such as the Divača–Koper railway second track, deploying 1,200+ workers and 60 engineers on major engagements. Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise B2B sales, long-term automotive supply contracts, project-based power-engineering services, and large public-works construction tenders, with go-to-market centered on direct sales plus 45 international trade-fair visits per year (19 with owned booths across LogiMAT, Coiltech, AGRITECHNICA, Metstrade, SPS, and others). Notable strategic positioning includes a 2025 direct manufacturing investment in Gumi, South Korea to serve Korean automakers, EU-funded R&D in recycled rare-earth magnets (HARMONY, REEsilience, Permanet), and a 2026 partnership with the University of Ljubljana on the FRIDA AI supercomputing center.

Name

Kolektor

Legal name

KOLEKTOR d.d.

Website

https://kolektor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Kolektor is a privately held Slovenian industrial conglomerate (founded 1963, 5,001–10,000 employees) operating three divisions — Mobility (electromechanical and electrification components for automotive OEMs), Technologies (power, water, automation, digital/Industry 4.0), and Construction (civil works) — across Slovenia, Germany, Russia, USA, and South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electromechanical Components

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Automotive electrification components
• BLDC motors and drives
• Power engineering systems
• Recycled rare earth magnets
• Industrial civil construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Idrija

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive components and electrification systems: Kolektor Mobility generates revenue from the manufacture and sale of commutators, magnets, hybrid components, electronics, drives, motors, electric pumps, and insulation solutions to the automotive and mobility industries. Revenue is primarily from long-term supply contracts with automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
2. Power engineering systems and services: Kolektor Technologies generates revenue through design services, secondary systems, control systems, and turnkey projects for power generation plants. Includes consulting, equipment supply, configuration, testing, and commissioning for primary and secondary power engineering equipment.
3. Construction and infrastructure projects: Kolektor Construction generates revenue from civil works and infrastructure projects, including tunneling and bridge construction for major public infrastructure projects such as the Divača–Koper railway second track.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kolektor is a diversified industrial group that designs and manufactures electromechanical components and systems for the automotive industry (commutators, magnets, hybrid components, BLDC motors, drives, electric pumps, insulation) along with power transformers, SCADA/control systems for power plants, water technologies, industrial automation, digital/Industry 4.0 solutions, and civil infrastructure construction. Sales are conducted B2B through direct enterprise channels, OEM integrations, and regional representative offices across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Product overview

Kolektor is a diversified industrial group organized into three main divisions: Kolektor Mobility (automotive components and electrification), Kolektor Technologies (energy and digital solutions), and Kolektor Construction (civil engineering). Kolektor Mobility offers a comprehensive product portfolio centered on electric motor components and drive systems: commutators and magnetic components form the foundation, combined with hybrid components featuring IDC connector technology and insulation solutions. The division has expanded into complete electrification systems including PMBL (Permanent Magnet Brushless) motors in BL50/BL62/BL90/BL145/BL180 series ranging from fractional to 12kW, corresponding PMBL Drives, e-pumps (Electric Fuel Pump, Electric Oil Pump, and Dual Pump), and motor controllers. Kolektor Technologies provides power transformers, digital/industry 4.0 solutions, water technologies, automation and electrical engineering services, and power engineering systems. The construction division handles civil works and infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kolektor Digital: Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 solutions
• Qlector
• Conttek
• KVFlex Feeder
• Kolektor Lean Academy

Products and services

• Commutators Commutator components for electric motors serving the global automotive industry, a foundational product line of Kolektor Mobility.
• Magnetic Components (Magnetics / Magnetika) Magnetic components for vehicle thermal management and motor applications, including polymer-bonded magnets (Plastomagnet) produced from 100% recycled NdFeB powder.
• Hybrid Components with IDC Connectors Hybrid electromechanical components featuring Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) connector technology for durable electrical connectivity in automotive and industrial applications.
• Electronics and Drives (BLDC motors, motor controllers, e-pumps) Comprehensive range of BLDC motors, motor controllers, electric pumps, and integrated drive systems for electrification applications across automotive, industrial, and mobile machinery markets.
• Electrical Insulation Solutions Electrical insulation solutions for motor and electronic applications ensuring safe and reliable operation of electromechanical systems, including the Kolektor Missel Insulations GmbH portfolio in Germany.
• PMBL Permanent Magnet Brushless Motors PMBL motor series (BL50, BL62, BL90, BL145, BL167, BL180) from 300W to 12kW with integrated electronics and optional gearboxes and electromagnetic brakes, for traction, mobile machines, and industrial applications.
• Electric Fuel Pump (EFP) Smart electric fuel pump (4 l/min, 20 bar) with integrated BLDC motor and gerotor pump, fluid-protected electronics, supporting CAN communication for automotive applications.
• Electric Oil Pump (EOP-15-4) High-efficiency electric oil pump (15 l/min, 4 bar) with permanent-magnet BL motor and gerotor pump design and integrated LIN communication for electrified powertrains.
• Electric Dual Pump (EDP) Advanced dual electric pump combining an external gear pump (up to 35 bar / 2 l/min) for high pressure and a gerotor pump (up to 4 bar / 28 l/min) for high flow in a single unit driven by one BLDC motor, enabling simultaneous high- and low-pressure operation for electrified passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
• Motor Controllers Electronic motor control units for managing and regulating BLDC motor and drive systems across industrial and automotive applications.
• KVFlex Feeder System Complete solution for managing vibratory feeders with integrated 2D vision guidance for part picking, designed for production process optimization and intralogistics automation.
• Power Transformers Power transformer solutions (marketed via Kolektor Etra) for energy transmission and distribution applications.
• Digital Solutions (Digitalization / Industry 4.0) Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 solutions including IoT, smart factory, and digitalization consulting, with Qlector AI-driven production optimization software for manufacturing.
• Water Technologies Water treatment and water technology solutions including small hydro plants and water management systems, delivered through Kolektor Water.
• Automation and Electrical Engineering Services Industrial automation, control systems, and electrical engineering services for various industrial applications, delivered through Kolektor Avtomatizacija.
• Power Engineering Systems (Secondary Systems, SCADA) Secondary systems for power engineering including protection, control, measurement systems, and SCADA solutions for nuclear, thermal, and hydro power generation plants, delivered by Kolektor Technologies including Kolektor Igin.
• Civil Works and Infrastructure Construction Construction and civil engineering services including tunneling, viaducts, and bridges for major public infrastructure projects, delivered through Kolektor Construction / Kolektor CPG.

Quantifiable outcome

• PMBL motors achieve >85% nominal efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026University of Birmingham supplied 8 kg of recycled NdFeB powder sourced from its recycling operations. Kolektor Mobility in Slovenia processed this powder into 50 functional magnets as part of the EU-funded HARMONY project, demonstrating industrial-scale manufacturing of recycled rare earth magnets.
• COPRECI (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Spanish appliance manufacturer COPRECI validated the recycled NdFeB magnets produced by Kolektor Mobility from the HARMONY project. COPRECI is conducting industrial validation by testing the materials in a demonstration synchronous motor at its facilities.
• Fraunhofer LBF (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Fraunhofer LBF in Germany is conducting mechanical durability testing on the 50 recycled NdFeB magnets produced by Kolektor Mobility as part of the HARMONY project, validating industrial quality standards.
• Hyundai and KiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovenia's automotive sector, including Kolektor, has pivoted toward Korean automakers. Kolektor invested directly in a manufacturing facility in Gumi, South Korea, as part of this strategic shift from German to Korean automotive supply chains.
• Torqeedo (Yamaha)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolektor is developing outboard electric drives up to 1.5 kW with Torqeedo for Garmin and distribution through Torqeedo's network. Also featuring BL62 compact motors (<1 kW) for vessel auxiliary function automation.
• Digital Workbench GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolektor's BL167/25 drive with PGR gearbox was integrated into Digital Workbench's Tipard 500 agricultural robot, showcased at AGRITECHNICA 2025. The Tipard 500 is a multi-carrier platform for precision agriculture applications.
• Faculty of Computer and Information Science (FRI), University of LjubljanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolektor is a partner in the FRIDA high-performance AI data center launched at FRI UL, equipped with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. Kolektor's President Valter Leban participated in the opening panel, emphasizing strong science-industry cooperation. FRIDA is Slovenia's most powerful AI computing center.
• Ekvilib InštitutminorOthersSlovenian institute that awards the Family-Friendly Company (DPP) certification in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.
• EU-funded HARMONY, REEsilience, and Permanet projectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean development projects in which Kolektor Mobility participates alongside EU research institutions for sustainable rare earth magnet development. The plastomagnet innovation and dual e-pump were developed partially within these projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nidec Corporation: Japanese global leader in electric motors and drives across automotive, appliance, and industrial markets. Direct comparable to Kolektor Mobility's PMBL motor and drive portfolio (BL50–BL180 series) and competing for the same automotive electrification sockets.
• Brose Fahrzeugteile: German family-owned automotive supplier specializing in electric motors, drives, and mechatronic systems for seating, doors, and powertrains. Comparable to Kolektor Mobility's BLDC motors, e-pumps, and integrated drives sold to European OEMs.
• Valeo: French Tier-1 supplier with leading position in automotive electrification (e-motors, thermal management, powertrain electronics). Overlaps directly with Kolektor's e-pump, hybrid components, and motor business serving European OEMs.
• ABB Ltd: Swiss-Swedish leader in power and automation technology including transformers, drives, motors, and SCADA systems. Direct comparable to Kolektor Technologies' power engineering, transformer, and industrial automation business.
• Hitachi Energy: Provider of transformers, grid automation, and power systems including SCADA for generation and T&D. Direct comparable to Kolektor Technologies' secondary systems and control systems business for power plants.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Bosch GmbH: World's largest automotive supplier with broad portfolio spanning electrification, power tools, and industrial technology. Broad incumbent competing with Kolektor Mobility across multiple product lines and customer relationships.
• Continental AG: Major German automotive supplier with significant electrification, sensor, and drivetrain operations. Broad incumbent serving the same OEM customers as Kolektor Mobility across motors, pumps, and hybrid components.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: Global drivetrain and chassis technology supplier with growing electrification portfolio including e-motors and e-pumps. Broad incumbent competing for EV component sockets on the same OEM platforms as Kolektor.
• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology company providing turbines, grid technology, transformers, and power plant automation. Overlaps with Kolektor Technologies' SCADA, control systems, and power engineering services for generation facilities.
• BorgWarner: US-headquartered Tier-1 automotive supplier focused on powertrain and electrification (e-motors, e-pumps, power electronics). Broad incumbent competing with Kolektor Mobility for hybrid and EV component programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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