Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik

What Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik does

Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik GmbH, operating commercially as Amphenol FTG, is a German industrial manufacturer specializing in electrical power distribution and connection components. Founded in 1962 and headquartered at Gerwigstrasse 8, 78098 Triberg in the Black Forest, the company designs and produces 1- to 4-pole busbars (Phasenschienen), distribution terminals and blocks (including PDB+ and PDB Solar), motor protection busbars (VSMeasy), flexible busbar systems (Eurovario, Auxigaine, BusSpeed, Auxiclic), steel/bow terminals (BKNA series), earthing material, and prefabricated cables manufactured using proprietary ultrasonic welding — a process the company states produces more compact connections than traditional crimping. The portfolio spans more than 20,000 products and is certified to multiple international standards, including DIN VDE 0100 series, IEC 60947-1 / 60947-7-1, UL508, UL489, and ULcut, enabling application across DACH, broader European, UK/Oceania/UAE (British Standard Pan Assembly), and North American markets.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol and a member of Amphenol GIS (Industrial Solutions). It sells primarily through direct B2B field sales targeting switchboard and switchgear builders, mechanical and plant engineers, renewable energy system integrators (wind, photovoltaic, up to 1500V DC), and infrastructure projects, supported by trade show participation at Light + Building and a proprietary virtual trade show with live chat. Pricing is quote-based and per-unit in Euro, delivered EXW (ex works) from Triberg, with metal surcharges applied using daily MK rates for copper and aluminum content. Recent strategic activity has included the December 2019 acquisition of the electrical installation material division from WERIT Kunststoffwerke and ongoing product launches (PDB Solar in 2019, 1+N Busbar and HLAK New Shape in 2024), indicating a deliberate expansion of the terminal, solar, and modern-installation product lines within the Amphenol global distribution network.

Name

Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik

Legal name

Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik GmbH

Website

https://ftg-germany.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik GmbH (Amphenol FTG) is a German manufacturer of electrical power distribution and connection components — busbars, distribution terminals, blocks, and ultrasonically welded prefabricated cables — serving switchboard builders, plant engineers, renewable energy, and infrastructure B2B customers globally from its Triberg facility since 1962.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Power Distribution Components

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Busbar & Power Distribution Systems (busbars, busway/busduct, power distribution blocks) (IMAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Cables, Connectors & Electrical BOS Components Manufacturing (MV/HV, Subsea, Harnesses) (EUAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Electrical power distribution
• Busbar systems
• Switchgear components
• Prefabricated cable assemblies
• Industrial connection terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Triberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: FTG generates revenue through the sale of electrical components for power distribution and connection, including busbars, distribution blocks, terminals, prefabricated cables, and accessories. Products are certified according to various standards (DIN, UL) and sold to B2B customers in industrial and domestic installation markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik (Amphenol FTG) designs and manufactures electrical power distribution and connection components at its Schwarzwaldwerk plant in Triberg, Germany. The portfolio centers on 1- to 4-pole Phasenschienen (busbars), distribution terminals and blocks (PDB+, PDB Solar), motor protection busbars (VSMeasy), flexible busbar systems (Auxigaine, BusSpeed, Auxiclic), prefabricated ultrasonically welded cables, earthing equipment, and connection/row terminals, supplied to switchboard builders, mechanical and plant engineers, renewable energy, and infrastructure customers worldwide.

Product overview

Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik (Amphenol FTG) is a leading manufacturer of electrical power distribution and connection components, producing over 20,000 products at its Black Forest facility in Triberg, Germany since 1962. The core product portfolio centers on Phasenschienen (busbars) in 1- to 4-pole configurations, including specialized variants for UL/North American markets, NH fuse switch disconnectors, motor protection applications, surge protection (OVP/SPD Type 2), and solar/photovoltaic systems. Complementary products include PDB+ and PDB Solar distribution blocks, VSMeasy motor protection busbars, flexible Auxigaine and BusSpeed systems, LPDB and KVIAC connection terminals, BKNA steel/bow terminals, earthing equipment (equipotential busbars, 50m stainless earthing straps), prefabricated cables with ultrasonically welded or crimped connections, row connectors, and comprehensive busbar accessories. The company serves diverse applications including subdistribution in domestic installations, industrial supply, mechanical and plant engineering, renewable energy (wind and solar), switchboard building, and infrastructure. Recent additions include the 1+N busbar (2024), HLAK New Shape (2024), and acquired WERIT electrical installation material product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amphenol FTG: Brand name used on website and marketing materials, indicating membership in Amphenol group

Products and services

• Phasenschienen (Busbars) 1- to 4-pole busbars for power distribution and connection in switchboards, including variations for NH fuse switch disconnectors, motors, UL standards, and solar applications. Sold to switchboard builders, plant engineers, and installers.
• Eurovario Busbars Prefabricated busbars for easy and fast further connection of subdistributions without sawing, manufactured in Triberg with various lengths up to 24 modules. For switchboard builders and installers.
• UL Busbars (UL508, UL489, ULcut) Busbars compliant with UL standards for North American markets including UL508, UL489, and cuttable ULcut versions. For North American switchboard and OEM customers.
• Flexible Busbars (Auxigaine, BusSpeed, Auxiclic) Flexible busbar systems for control cabinets with modular configurations - Auxigaine up to 125A, BusSpeed up to 4-pole for space-saving installation. For control cabinet manufacturers.
• PDB+ Distribution Terminal Single-pole compact power distribution block with innovative features, modern design, colored marking plates, and practical locking clips for DIN-rail mounting. For control cabinet and switchboard manufacturers.
• PDB Solar Distribution Block Solar-specific distribution block serving as transfer point between solar panels and switches, UL and IEC approved, compatible with aluminum and copper conductors (2.5-16 mm²). For photovoltaic system OEMs and installers.
• VSMeasy Motor Protection Busbars Fully encapsulated busbars for motor protection switches providing short-circuit-proof, touch-safe connections up to 120A with space savings of 15% and time savings up to 50%. For control cabinet builders and machine manufacturers.
• NH Fuse Switch Disconnector Busbars Busbars for NH fuse switch disconnectors with compact design, copper cross-sections from 35-50 mm², supporting major brands like ABB, Siemens, Schneider. For industrial switchgear OEMs.
• AFDD Busbars Arc Fault Detection Device busbars made from halogen-free material for fire protection in low-voltage systems according to DIN VDE 0100-420:2016-02. For safety-critical installation projects.
• OVP Busbars for SPD Type 2 Surge protection busbars for SPD Type 2 devices required under DIN VDE 0100-443 and DIN VDE 0100-534, combining main switches with surge protection. For residential and small commercial installations.
• Earthing Equipment (Equipotential Busbars, Earthing Straps) Earthing components including equipotential bonding busbars per DIN VDE 0100-540 and lightning protection per DIN VDE 0185-305, plus 50m stainless earthing straps. For building services and lightning protection installers.
• Prefabricated Cables and Cable Bridges Pre-assembled cables manufactured since 1962 with ultrasonically welded or crimped connections, available in various cross-sections up to 120 mm² with customization options. For switchboard builders and industrial OEMs.
• LPDB Connection Terminals Cost-effective connection terminals originally designed for street lighting with optional DIN-rail holder for easy outdoor power supply. For street lighting and outdoor infrastructure installers.
• Steel/Bow Terminals (BKNA Series) Busbar terminals for collecting multiple wires in restricted space, compatible with aluminum and copper conductors, cross-sections from 1.5 to 300 mm². For switchboard and distribution cabinet builders.
• 1+N Busbar Touch-safe busbar with freely selectable connection area in compact design for modern electrical installations. For electrical installers and switchboard builders.
• Pan Assembly Vertical Busbars Vertical busbars manufactured to British Standard for high current applications, available with or without installation frame, with labels for UK, Oceania, and UAE markets. For load-center panel builders.
• Busbar Accessories Accessories including end caps, busbar covers, and contact grease for maintaining and protecting busbar installations. For installers and switchboard builders.
• HLAK New Shape New busbar shape product for enhanced electrical connection applications. For switchboard and panel manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduction of up to 70% compared to conventional wiring methods using Eurovario system
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• WERIT Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co.KGmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2019At the end of 2019, Friedrich Göhringer Elektrotechnik GmbH took over the electrical installation material division from WERIT Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co.KG. WERIT is a plastics specialist for containers on pallets for transport of large quantities of liquids. With the acquisition, FTG consolidated its product range of electrical terminals in Triberg. The acquisition included the electrical installation material product line, strengthening FTG's position in the terminal and connection components market.
• Amphenol (Parent Company)coreOthersFTG operates as part of the Amphenol group, a worldwide company. The company is branded as 'Amphenol FTG' and is described as an important employer in the Southern Black Forest region, part of a worldwide group. Amphenol GIS (Industrial Solutions) includes FTG as a member company. The parent company provides global reach and resources while FTG maintains its specialized manufacturing operations in Triberg.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Weidmüller: German electrical connectivity specialist producing terminals, power distribution blocks, and busbar components with significant overlap to FTG in switchboard builder and industrial OEM channels.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment major offering switchgear, busbars, and power distribution systems as part of a much broader portfolio; competes with FTG indirectly via integrated switchboard solutions and direct procurement of busbar components.
• ABB: Diversified electrification major producing low-voltage switchgear, busbar systems, and motor protection components, serving the same switchboard builder and industrial OEM customers as FTG but at much greater scale.
• Siemens: Major European electrical equipment manufacturer whose low-voltage switchgear and SIRIUS motor protection portfolios compete with FTG products at the OEM/specifier level in switchboard and mechanical engineering applications.
• Eaton: Global power management company offering busbar, switchgear, and power distribution products that overlap with FTG, especially in North American markets through UL508/UL489-certified offerings.
• Phoenix Contact: Industrial connectivity and terminal block specialist whose DIN-rail mounted terminals and power distribution products compete with FTG's terminals and busbar accessories in control cabinet applications.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure; competes with FTG in distribution terminals, busbar systems, and connection components for the domestic installation and infrastructure segments.

Direct peers

• Wöhner: German specialist in busbar systems, power distribution components, and switchgear accessories — directly overlapping with FTG's core Phasenschienen and distribution block portfolio for switchboard builders and industrial OEMs.
• nVent Electric (ERIFLEX): Through its ERIFLEX brand, nVent manufactures low-voltage power distribution and flexible busbar products, competing head-to-head with FTG's flexible busbars (Auxigaine, BusSpeed) in control cabinet and panel builder applications.
• Mersen: Mersen produces busbars, power distribution blocks, and electrical protection components for industrial and renewable energy markets, with meaningful overlap to FTG's NH fuse disconnector and solar busbar offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FTG.Germany

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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