What SIMON does

Simon, S.A. (operating as Simon Electric) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of electrical installation products founded in 1916 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of switches, sockets, USB chargers, and related mechanisms across multiple product series — Simon 100, 15, 24 Harmonie, 27 Play, 27 Scudo, 73 Loft, 82 Detail, 82 Concept, and 400 — addressing residential, hospitality, office, and public-building installations. Specialized protective (IK07–IK09 impact resistance, IP40–IP66 waterproof) and highly customizable variants serve demanding environments such as schools, hospitals, airports, hotels, and museums.

The company's technology backbone includes the Simon iO smart home ecosystem, a Wi-Fi-based connected platform comprising smart switches, dimmers, thermostats, blind controllers, and button panels controlled via the Simon iO mobile app and consolidated through the Simon Hub Pro iO — designed to operate without complex rewiring or a mandatory central hub. Workplace connectivity is served through Simon 400, Cima, and K45 product families delivering floor boxes, columns, desk power modules, cable management, and multimedia systems. The Simon Signature sub-brand extends the company beyond hardware into comprehensive design and space management services supporting projects from concept to maintenance.

Simon generates revenue through hardware sales routed exclusively through an authorized distributor network rather than direct-to-consumer, supported by 30+ regional websites in local languages and dedicated subsidiaries — Simon Eléctrica de México (Mexico / North America / Caribbean / Latin America), Simon Materiais Elétricos e Eletrônicos LTDA (Brazil), and Simon International (Morocco). Customer reach spans roughly 25 countries in Europe (Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Nordics, Netherlands, Andorra), Latin America (Mexico, Brazil), Africa (Morocco, South Africa), and Central Asia / CIS (Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Moldova). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to official Simon distributors, with a "Программа Лояльности SIMON" (Loyalty Program) deployed in Russia/CIS markets. The go-to-market is channel-partner-led, supplemented by content marketing, video tutorials, downloadable catalogues, expert consultations, and trade-show participation (Business & Design Dialogue, Interlight Russia, Office Next, Megamaster).

Name

SIMON

Legal name

Simon, S.A.

Website

https://simonelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Simon Electric is a Barcelona-based, privately held manufacturer of electrical installation products — switches, sockets, USB chargers, smart home (iO), and workplace connectivity — founded in 1916 and sold via authorized distributors across roughly 25 countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Products

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC), Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE), Smart Lighting & Automation Installation (HSAOAFAK)

Keywords

• Electrical installation products
• Smart home automation
• Switches and sockets
• Workplace connectivity solutions
• Electrical mechanisms

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Products: Simon designs and manufactures electrical installation products since 1916, including switches, sockets, USB chargers, and related mechanisms sold through distributors.
2. Smart Home Systems: Connected smart home devices including hubs, smart switches, dimmers, thermostats, blind controllers, and button panels for home automation.
3. Professional Workspace Solutions: Connection systems for professional environments including floor boxes, columns, desk power modules, and cable management systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simon designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical installation products including switches, sockets, USB chargers, smart lighting, and Simon iO connected home devices, alongside modular workplace connectivity solutions such as K45 floor boxes, columns, and desk power modules, supplying residential, hospitality, office, and public-building projects through a global network of official Simon distributors.

Product overview

Simon Electric, founded in 1916, is a manufacturer of electrical installation products offering a comprehensive portfolio of product series including Simon 100, 24 Harmonie, 400, 82 Detail, 82 Concept, 27 Play, 27 Scudo, 73 Loft, Cima, and K45. The product range encompasses switches, sockets, USB chargers, and smart devices for residential, hotel, and commercial applications across multiple series with varying design aesthetics and functional specializations (from basic installations to protective IK09-rated solutions and highly customizable options). The connected offering includes the Simon iO System — a Wi-Fi based smart home ecosystem enabling automation of lighting, blinds, climate control, sockets and energy consumption without requiring a central hub. Workplace connectivity solutions (Simon Cima, K45, 400) provide professional-grade floor boxes, columns, desk outlets, and cable management systems. Simon Signature provides comprehensive design and space management services for integrated building projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Simon Signature: Signature combines design, efficiency and autonomy to create smarter, sustainable and connected spaces. A comprehensive design and space management solution.
• Simon 100
• Simon 24 Harmonie
• Simon 400
• Simon 82 Detail
• Simon 82 Concept
• Simon 100 iO
• Simon iO
• Simon 360
• Simon Connect
• Simon Cima
• Simon K45
• Simon 73 Loft
• Simon 27 Play
• Simon 27 Scudo

Products and services

• Simon 100

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Немецкая Электротехника (German Electrical Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Simon collaborated with partner company Немецкая Электротехника to host a culinary masterclass event in Moscow for designers. Simon presented its designer series products including Simon Detail 82, Simon 24 Harmonie, and Simon 400 during the event.
• ElectroluxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Electrolux partnered with Simon for a Moscow designer event, providing culinary expertise with a chef demonstrating cooking techniques while Simon presented product series.
• OFFCONminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2019OFFCON and Simon jointly presented workspace solutions at Business & Design Dialogue St. Petersburg 2019 exhibition, demonstrating modern office trends and the three P strategy (Proximity, Privacy, Permission) for office efficiency.
• ICONLABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 October 2019ICONLAB handled general construction work for the joint OFFCON and Simon office demonstration space at Business & Design Dialogue St. Petersburg 2019.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Global leader in wiring devices, switches, sockets and building electrical systems. Directly comparable product lines (e.g., Celiane, Valena), with much broader scale and a comprehensive smart home ecosystem (Legrand Home Systems).
• Schneider Electric: Multinational offering wiring devices, switches and smart home/building solutions (Wiser, Odace) alongside broader energy management. Overlaps with Simon in residential and commercial electrical installation, though Schneider operates at far larger scale.
• ABB: Diversified electrification, motion and process automation company with wiring device and building systems offerings (e.g., Busch-Jaeger). Comparable in the electrical installation product category, with much broader portfolio reach.
• Hager: European electrical infrastructure specialist offering wiring devices, distribution boards and KNX-based building automation (e.g., Berker, Elcom). Comparable in residential and commercial electrical installation products, with broader systems focus.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Division of Siemens offering electrical installation products (e.g., DELTA) and building automation. Comparable product overlap in wiring devices and connected building solutions, though much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Vimar: Italian manufacturer of switches, sockets, and smart home/building automation systems (By-me, View Wireless). Highly comparable to Simon in product mix, design-led positioning and Mediterranean European market focus.
• Jung: German premium manufacturer of switches, sockets, dimmers, and KNX-based building automation (e.g., LS 990, F 40). Closely comparable in design-oriented premium wiring devices and smart home/building integration.
• Gira: German specialist in switches, building control systems and KNX-based smart home solutions. Direct competitor in the premium European wiring device segment with comparable design and connected-home positioning.
• Lutron Electronics: Specialist in lighting controls, dimmers, and shading systems, including Caséta and RA smart home platforms. Overlaps with Simon iO and Simon's lighting-focused product families, particularly in premium residential and hospitality segments.
• Leviton: North American manufacturer of switches, sockets, USB charging, and smart home/lighting control products (Decora, Omni). Directly comparable in wiring device and connected residential product categories, though with stronger North American focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SimonElectricES

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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