Heinrich Kopp GmbH

What Heinrich Kopp GmbH does

Heinrich Kopp GmbH, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Kahl am Main, Germany, is a manufacturer and distributor of electrical installation materials. Its core portfolio comprises professional switch programs (HK02, HK05, HK07, HKI8) and retail/DIY ranges (Athenis, Nautic), along with sockets, switch and socket bases, dimmers, power strips, presence detectors, and personal protection devices (PRCD-S pro). The company develops and manufactures predominantly in Germany under a "Made in Germany" positioning and is recognized as a leading manufacturer of switches, sockets, dimmers, and related accessories in German-speaking countries. It is a privately held company integrated as a subsidiary into the Alfanar Group, an internationally operating electrical-technology conglomerate.

Beyond its legacy installation hardware, Kopp has extended into adjacent categories: a Bluetooth 5 Mesh-based Smart Home system (Blue-control) that operates without a gateway or internet connection using AES-128 encryption and is controlled via the Meshle app; renewable energy products including the foldable SmartFlex photovoltaic system, half-cell modules up to 530W peak, inverters, and battery storage (including a non-flammable nickel-metal hydride solution co-developed with Sweden's Nilar); and e-mobility wallboxes up to 22kW integrated with its Smart Home energy management. Building-automation offerings include DALI-2-capable presence detectors, LED dimmers, and KNX integration. An Industry & OEM unit provides full-cycle custom component development, production, and approval (VDE, UL, TÜV).

The business model is hardware sales executed through a multi-channel go-to-market: specialist electrical wholesalers (Fachhandel) and DIY retailers (Einzelhandel) supported by an external sales force and inside customer service, direct project-based sales to industry/OEM customers, a regional entity (Kopp Benelux BV in Nistelrode, Netherlands), and an e-commerce product catalog. Demand generation relies on trade fairs (eltefa, GET Nord, Intersolar), a Kahl am Main showroom, social media, a bimonthly newsletter, and press. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue figures are not disclosed, though the company reported positive revenue development through the COVID-19 period and the 2022 energy crisis.

Name

Heinrich Kopp GmbH

Legal name

Heinrich Kopp GmbH

Website

https://kopp.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Heinrich Kopp GmbH is a German manufacturer of electrical installation materials—switches, sockets, dimmers, smart home (Blue-control), photovoltaics, and protection devices—selling to professional installers, DIY retail, construction, and industrial/OEM customers via wholesalers and direct channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kahl Am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Products: Kopp generates revenue primarily from the sale of electrical installation products including switch programs, sockets, dimmers, connectors, power strips, and accessories, predominantly manufactured in Germany.
2. Smart Home and Building Automation: Revenue from Smart Home products (Blue-control Bluetooth 5 Mesh system), including actuators, sensors, and gateways for residential and commercial building automation.
3. Renewable Energy Products: Revenue from photovoltaic products including solar modules (up to 530W peak), inverters, and battery storage solutions. Also includes wallboxes (up to 22kW) for e-mobility integrated with Smart Home energy management.
4. OEM / Custom Industrial Solutions: Revenue from bespoke product development and manufacturing for industrial customers, including switches, connectors, motor protection switches, cable assemblies, and custom electrical components.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Heinrich Kopp GmbH develops and manufactures electrical installation materials 'Made in Germany' at its Kahl am Main headquarters. The core product portfolio includes professional switch programs (HK07, HK05, HK02, HKI8), sockets, dimmers, and presence detectors for specialist trade, complemented by the proprietary Blue-control Bluetooth 5 Mesh Smart Home system, photovoltaic solutions (solar modules, inverters, battery storage), the PRCD-S pro mobile personal protection device, and OEM/industrial custom components.

Product overview

Heinrich Kopp GmbH is a German manufacturer (since 1927) offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical installation products. The core offering centers on switch programs (HK07, HK05, HK02, HKI8 for professional trade; Athenis, Nautic for retail) with associated socket and switch bases. The company has expanded into smart home with Blue-control (Bluetooth 5 Mesh-based system), renewable energy solutions (SmartFlex photovoltaic systems, solar modules up to 530W, inverters, battery storage including Nilar nickel-metal hydride technology), and e-mobility (wallboxes up to 22kW). Building automation includes presence detectors, LED dimmers, DALI-2 solutions, KNX integration, and presence detection. Industrial/OEM offerings comprise plugs, couplings, PDUs, motor protection switches, and custom solutions. Supporting products include power strips (OFFICEversal, POWERversal), pre-wired socket systems (KombiQuick), modular Keystone communication systems, and personal protection devices (PRCD-S pro). The company emphasizes 'Made in Germany' quality with 20-year warranties on switch program components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue-control: Smart Home system using Bluetooth 5 Mesh for energy management and device control in buildings.
• PRCD-S pro

Products and services

• HK07 Switch Program Series Professional switch program series with puristic design and standard 55x55mm rocker size for specialist trade, available in multiple colors including IP44 wet room variants. Used by professional installers in residential and commercial building installations.
• HK05 Switch Program Series Professional switch program series designed for specialist trade with high quality and design standards. Installed in projects such as the Best Western Plus Grand Winston hotel.
• HK02 Switch Program Series Professional switch program series for specialist trade with specialized switch and socket bases for professional requirements (except wood variants).
• HKI8 Switch Program Series Flush-mounted switch range for professional applications.
• Blue Electric Wet Room Switch Program IP-rated surface-mounted switch program for wet rooms, awarded multiple series recognitions for its details and professional use in various projects including hotels and commercial buildings.
• Athenis Switch Program Switch program for retail/DIY with unmistakable appearance through slightly curved design, suitable for garden, hobby workshop, and living areas.
• Nautic Wet Room Switch Program Surface-mounted wet room switch program for retail, suitable for outdoor and damp environments.
• Blue-control Smart Home System Smart home system using Bluetooth 5 Mesh technology for energy management and device control, allowing control of lighting, heating, and shutters through the Meshle mobile app without requiring internet connection. Features AES-128 Bit encryption and mesh topology for extended range and reliability.
• PRCD-S pro Mobile Personal Protection Device Mobile personal protection device of the latest generation (Type 1962.30) for safe power extraction from unknown sockets. Features error-free switching with gloves, ground conductor resistance measurement (RPE < 1kΩ), self-monitoring electronics, smooth DC fault current detection (>6mA), and DGUV 203-006 compliance. Awarded the GS safety mark.
• SmartFlex Photovoltaic System Innovative, foldable photovoltaic system delivered ready-to-install, reducing installation time, labor costs, personnel, packaging waste, and logistics costs for private and commercial use.
• Photovoltaic Modules (Solar Modules) Half-cell modules in four variants with up to 530W peak output, weather-resistant for photovoltaic systems. First photovoltaic modules from Kopp's own development and manufacturing.
• Inverters (Wechselrichter) Inverters for photovoltaic systems to convert DC to AC power.
• Battery Storage (Stromspeicher) Battery storage solutions for photovoltaic systems, including nickel-metal hydride technology with non-flammable electrolytes in cooperation with Nilar, presented at ees Europe in Munich as an alternative to lithium-ion technology.
• Wallboxes (EV Charging Stations) Wallboxes and EV charging stations for private and public use with up to 22kW charging power, integrable into the Blue-control Smart Home system for energy management.
• Presence Detectors (Präsenzmelder) Presence detectors for modern, energy-efficient building technology, available in 2-channel versions and DALI-2 capable variants with dimming function for commercial and residential applications.
• LED-Dimmer Series (8491, 8492, 8494) Three new LED rotary dimmers for specialist trade with flexibility, compatibility, and installation quality, setting new standards for LED lighting control.
• OFFICEversal Modular Power System New modular socket strip system for professional environments in offices, shop fitting and work areas - compact, safe, and versatile.
• KombiQuick Pre-wired Socket System Pre-wired protective contact socket system enabling significant reduction in assembly effort for error-free, efficient electrical installation.
• Keystone Communication System Modular system for unified communication connections including USB, network, audio, HDMI with consistent frame designs for residential and commercial applications.
• Plugs & Couplings (Stecker & Kupplungen) Plugs, couplings, travel plugs and adapters for various applications in industrial and consumer markets.
• PDU (Power Distribution Units) Intelligent power distribution units for measuring, switching, controlling, and managing electrical loads through central platforms for industrial applications.
• Motor Protection Switches (Motor-/Schutzschalter) Motor protection switches and motor brake switches for industrial applications.
• OEM Custom Industrial Solutions Full-cycle OEM services from consultation and concept through development, construction, production, approval (VDE, UL, TÜV), and individual logistics for industrial customers requiring customized electrical components including switches, buttons, dimmers, motion detectors, furniture sockets, ICCB for e-mobility, and metal stampings.
• HK07 PURE Frames with Label Field Frames with integrated label field for clear identification of switches and sockets, available in 1-5 gang vertical or horizontal variants.
• Roller Shutter Switches (Jalousie-/Rollladenschalter) Jalousie/roller shutter switches and buttons with positioning stop and flat rocker for controlling electric blinds and shutters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive revenue development achieved even during COVID-19 pandemic and 2022 energy crisis periods

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EltrioncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership announced at the beginning of 2025. Eltrion is a specialist in digitalization of intelligent building installation. The partnership represents a significant step in digitalizing building automation and opens new possibilities for innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Rockethome GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Kopp and Rockethome, a software developer and provider for climate-friendly and digital properties, developed a joint HEMS (Home Energy Management System) platform for single-family homes. The partnership aims to make single-family homes digital and future-ready.
• MESHLEcoreTechnology or IntegrationKopp and MESHLE are expanding their collaboration in Smart Home and building automation. Selected Smart Home and building automation products from Kopp are being integrated into the MESHLE ecosystem and supported via the MESHLE platform and app.
• Nilar (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKopp and Nilar, a Swedish energy storage solutions developer, developed a nickel-metal hydride battery solution for solar systems using non-flammable electrolytes. Presented at ees Europe in Munich. This offers an alternative to lithium-ion technology, focusing on safety and sustainability.
• Alfanar GroupflagshipOthersKopp is embedded in the strong Alfanar Group, an internationally operating conglomerate with future-oriented thinking and high expertise in electrical technology. Alfanar is Kopp's parent company.
• MEBEDO Akademie GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEBEDO Akademie is a leading provider of seminars on electrical safety. Kopp references MEBEDO's training offerings in connection with PRCD-S pro products, directing customers to MEBEDO's seminar program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification, automation, and smart-building incumbent. Competes with Kopp via Busch-Jaeger in switches and via direct offerings in switchgear, PV inverters, and EV charging.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with wiring devices, cable management, and UPS/PDU portfolios. Overlaps with Kopp in switches, sockets, PDUs, and power distribution.
• Schneider Electric: Global broad-line electrical equipment major with significant wiring-device, building automation, PV inverter, and EV charging exposure. Competes with Kopp across multiple product categories as a much larger incumbent.

Emerging players

• Brennenstuhl: German-based manufacturer of power strips, cable reels, and lighting products. Comparable to Kopp's POWERversal and OFFICEversal power distribution products in the DACH retail and professional channels.
• SMA Solar Technology: German-listed inverter manufacturer. Comparable to Kopp's PV inverter line and Energiewende exposure, with much deeper R&D resources and a global installer network.

Direct peers

• Gira (Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG): German premium manufacturer of switches, socket outlets, and KNX-based building automation. Directly comparable to Kopp as a DACH-focused, design-led wiring-device and smart-home specialist with in-house German production.
• Busch-Jaeger (ABB): ABB's German switch and building automation brand. Overlaps directly with Kopp in switches, dimmers, presence detectors, and Smart Home, with much larger group backing.
• Jung (Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG): Family-owned German manufacturer of switches, sockets, dimmers, and KNX building automation. Competes head-to-head with Kopp in professional electrical installation channels across DACH.
• Merten (Schneider Electric): Schneider Electric's German wiring device brand. Comparable to Kopp in switch programs, KNX integration, and presence detectors, serving the same installer base in DACH.
• Berker (Hager Group): Hager-owned German switch brand offering switches, sockets, and KNX building automation. Comparable channel position (specialist trade) and product portfolio to Kopp's HK-series.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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