Kraus & Naimer

Name

Kraus & Naimer

Legal name

Kraus & Naimer Produktion GmbH

Website

https://krausnaimer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Switchgear

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42361)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB), Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Cam-operated switches
• Industrial switchgear
• Disconnect switches
• Rotary switches
• Photovoltaic disconnectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Switch Hardware Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling industrial electrical switches including cam switches, disconnectors, main switches, and custom switch solutions. Products are sold directly through sales organizations worldwide.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kraus & Naimer manufactures and sells industrial electrical cam-operated rotary switches and switchgear, including control and load switches, disconnect switches, safety switches, push buttons, and photovoltaic DC disconnectors. The company produces standard catalog products as well as custom-configured switches via a modular system of more than 15,000 parts, selling directly through 19 wholly-owned sales companies in 62 countries and producing 4 million switches annually across 6 factories.

Product overview

Kraus & Naimer offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial electrical switchgear under the Blue Line brand. The product range centers on cam-operated rotary switches including Control and Load Switches (C, CA, CAD series), Main and Disconnect Switches (KG series for 20-315A, L series for 350-2400A), Maintenance and Safety Switches, and Push Buttons and Pilot Lights (22.5mm format). Specialized offerings include Photovoltaic DC Disconnectors for solar applications and the DC-Switch G20/G20S with knife contacts. The company's proprietary eSwitch online tool enables customers to configure custom switches from a modular system of over 15,000 parts. Optional accessories include key-locks, padlock devices, auxiliary contacts, door clutches, and various enclosures with IP ratings up to IP69K. The product portfolio is completed with specialized ATEX switches for explosive environments and stainless steel enclosures for demanding applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Line: Product line of rotary switches and motor starters known for quality switchgear with numerous patents worldwide.

Products and services

• Control and Load Switches Cam-operated rotary switches (C, CA, CAD series) for controlling electrical loads in industrial applications, available in 10A to 315A ratings with modular construction.
• Disconnect Switches Main switches and switch disconnectors (KG series, 20A-315A) designed to safely isolate electrical circuits in industrial power distribution applications.
• Maintenance and Safety Switches Safety switches designed for maintenance applications to enable safe isolation of machinery and equipment during servicing operations.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WIFI St. PöltenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2021Cooperation with WIFI St. Pölten (Austrian Economic Development Institute) for training and education initiatives in plastics industry. Kraus & Naimer contributes expertise in addressing plastics industry reputation challenges.
• Kraus & Naimer's Own OperationscoreOthers · 1 June 2021Self-generated photovoltaic installation at Weikersdorf production facility producing company's own solar power, demonstrating sustainability commitment.
• Royal Grolsch N.V.minorOthers · 14 June 2019Kraus & Naimer supplies industrial switches for use in the Dutch brewery Royal Grolsch operations. Featured in 'Vienna Worldwide. The Viennese Industry' initiative by Austrian Economic Chambers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrical-equipment conglomerate offering switchgear, motor controls, and industrial automation products that directly overlap with Kraus & Naimer's disconnectors and cam switches as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Eaton: Diversified power-management company offering low-voltage switchgear, disconnect switches, and safety switches (including legacy Moeller products) that compete head-to-head with K&N's Blue Line series.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with industrial control and switching products that overlap with K&N's commercial/industrial disconnect and switching portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation with significant switchgear, disconnect, and industrial control offerings that overlap with K&N's industrial switching products across manufacturing and infrastructure.
• Siemens: Major industrial conglomerate whose Smart Infrastructure division includes low-voltage switchgear, disconnectors, and control switches competing with K&N's portfolio, especially in industrial and building-automation applications.

Emerging players

• C&S Electric: India-headquartered manufacturer of switchgear, control gear, and electrical construction products; competes with K&N in industrial switches and low-voltage disconnectors, especially in emerging markets.

Others

• Kraus & Naimer (Peers via Moeller / Eaton legacy): Moeller's rotary switch and disconnect lines (now part of Eaton) historically competed most directly with K&N's Blue Line, particularly in European industrial markets.

Direct peers

• Salzer Electronics: India-based manufacturer specializing in rotary cam switches, selector switches, and custom switchgear — a direct product-line and use-case overlap with Kraus & Naimer's core cam-switch business.
• Lovato Electric: Italian manufacturer of low-voltage electrical equipment including cam switches, disconnectors, and control devices — a close specialist peer competing in industrial switching and photovoltaic disconnect applications.
• Schmersal: German specialist in safety switchgear and industrial switches, with overlapping products in disconnectors, safety switches, and position switches serving industrial and machinery customers similar to K&N's base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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