EVOline

What EVOline does

EVOline is the brand of Schulte - Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, a family-owned German electrical products manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany. The company designs, produces, and sells modular power and data socket systems integrated into furniture, organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The platform consists of configurable socket systems (Spin, One, DockSquare, FrameDock, Circle80, SmartDrawers) that accept interchangeable modules including international power sockets (VDE, UK BS 1363, France/Belgium CEE 7/5, Switzerland SEV 1011, Denmark DS 608842, Italy CEI 23-16-VII, Australia AS 3112, USA/Canada NEMA 5-15), USB charging modules (USB-AC, USB-C 18W, USB-C Wechselcharger at 27W and 65W with tool-free replacement), the Replicator invisible docking station (HDMI, USB-A 3.0, RJ45, USB-C PD), and the DisQ inductive charging module. Products are certified to TÜV, VDE, UL, and CB Scheme standards and carry CE Declarations of Conformity across roughly 20 SKUs.

EVOline's go-to-market is B2B direct sales, with a registered dealer network and OEM embedding into office furniture. Customers configure products through the pCon.Planner CAD tool or via sales engagement, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The primary use cases are office and coworking environments, hotels and hospitality, with additional adoption in education, government, healthcare, and utilities, evidenced by named reference projects at Courtyard by Marriott Berlin City Center, ENGEL Austria, TenneT, Weser Tower Bremen, TU Wien, Wirtschaftskammer Wien, Kreishaus Rendsburg, and Medizinische Universität Innsbruck.

The company is privately held under family/founder ownership (founder Siegfried Schulte; managing director Steffen Waldminghaus), structured as a limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) with no external funding rounds or institutional investors disclosed. Marketing is conducted through an 8-language website, Instagram and Facebook channels, a CleverReach-managed newsletter, Google Ads, trade shows including Orgatec 2024, and reference-project case studies. Operations are based in Lüdenscheid with a warehouse/distribution site in Altena, Germany, and the company reports 51-100 employees.

Name

EVOline

Legal name

Schulte - Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://evoline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EVOline (Schulte - Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG) is a German family-owned manufacturer of modular power and data socket systems integrated into furniture, serving B2B customers in office, coworking, hospitality, government, education, and healthcare sectors across global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Furniture-Integrated Power and Data Sockets

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings) (IMAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Modular power sockets
• Furniture electrification systems
• USB-C charging modules
• Office infrastructure hardware
• Desk docking stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lüdenscheid

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of modular power strip systems, socket modules, USB charging solutions, cable management products, and accessories to B2B customers including office furniture manufacturers, interior designers, and facility managers. Products are sold as configured systems with pricing determined by product specifications and customization requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EVOline designs, manufactures, and sells modular power and data socket systems engineered for integration into office, coworking, and hospitality furniture. Its platform-plus-modules architecture allows configurable socket strips (Spin, One, DockSquare, FrameDock, Circle80) to accept interchangeable power sockets in 10+ international standards, USB-C charging modules up to 65W, and a USB-C Replicator docking station. Products are sold B2B on a quote basis to office furniture OEMs, interior designers, and facility managers.

Product overview

EVOline is a modular power and data socket system brand from Schulte-Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG. The portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on configurable socket strips (Systems: Spin, One, DockSquare, FrameDock, Circle80) that accept interchangeable modules. Module types include: power sockets in multiple international standards (VDE, UK, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Australia, USA), USB charging modules (USB-AC Charger, USB-C Charger, USB-C Wechselcharger 27W/65W), and the Replicator docking station module. Additional product lines cover SmartDrawers and Cable Management. The modular design allows users to configure, upgrade, and replace individual components without replacing entire systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EVOline Spin Compact, rotatable power outlet system with 180° rotation, configurable power sockets, and integrated USB-C charger designed for minimalist workspace environments.
• EVOline One Compact power or data access point designed for furniture integration, supporting modular expansion including the DisQ wireless charging module.
• EVOline DockSquare Socket strip system compatible with the Replicator and Wechselcharger modules, featuring end caps and mounting feet for surface installation.
• EVOline FrameDock Socket system that integrates with the Replicator module for docking station functionality.
• EVOline Circle80 Modular socket system designed for clean workspace solutions with replaceable end modules.
• EVOline Replicator Invisible desk docking station that expands a single USB-C connection into multiple ports including USB-A 3.0, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, and USB-C with Power Delivery for data transfer, display output, and network connectivity.
• USB-C Wechselcharger (27W/65W) Interchangeable USB-C charging modules offering up to 65W power delivery, with quick module exchange without tools using included unlocking tool; supports PD 3.0, QC 4/3/2, and PPS protocols and fits all EVOline profiles.
• USB-AC Charger USB charging module with Type A and Type C ports providing 5V/2.1A charging capacity for power supply use only.
• USB-C Charger (18W Module) USB Type C charging module with 5V/3A, 9V/2A output, maximum 18W; input voltage 100-240VAC.
• Steckdose VDE (Power Sockets) Power socket modules in CEE 7/3 (16A) standard with 0°/60°/90° orientations, with or without touch protection; available in black, red, white, and light gray.
• International Power Sockets Country-specific socket modules including UK (BS 1363), France/Belgium/Poland (CEE 7/5), Switzerland (SEV 1011), Denmark (DS 608842), Italy (CEI 23-16-VII), Australia (AS 3112), and USA/Canada (NEMA 5-15).
• SmartDrawers Smart drawer solutions for integrated power and data management in furniture.
• Cable Management Cable management solutions for organizing and routing cables in office and furniture setups.
• EVOline Module (Accessories/Components) Individual modules including power sockets, USB chargers, data connections (HDMI, Cat.6), and stainless steel buttons; interchangeable by end users for updates or repairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Module replacement possible by end customer without professional intervention

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CleverReach GmbH & Co. KGsupportingTechnology or IntegrationNewsletter distribution service provider. CleverReach handles email newsletter delivery and analytics for EVOline marketing communications. Data processing agreement in place per GDPR Art. 28. Newsletter subscribers' contact data from CRM synchronizes bidirectionally with CleverReach platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bachmann Group: Bachmann is a German manufacturer of desk-integrated power strips, USB charging modules, and modular socket systems - the closest direct competitor to EVOline's furniture-integrated power and data portfolio in Europe.
• Wieland Electric: Wieland is a German electrical interconnect specialist offering gesis installation systems and modular office power solutions that directly overlap with EVOline's modular socket and data infrastructure products.
• OE Electrics: OE Electrics is a UK-based manufacturer of furniture-integrated power, USB-C charging, and modular docking solutions for offices and hospitality; functionally identical offering to EVOline but primarily serving UK/EU regions outside Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Legrand is a global electrical and digital building infrastructure group whose workspace/power solutions (including desktop power and USB modules) overlap with EVOline's offering as part of a much broader electrical portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global energy management and building automation incumbent whose office and commercial building power/wiring device offerings overlap with EVOline's workspace electrification niche.
• Zumtobel Group: Zumtobel is a European lighting and connected-building infrastructure group with adjacent office-power and connectivity offerings relevant to EVOline's workspace infrastructure positioning.
• ABB: ABB is a global electrification, robotics, and automation incumbent; its building-products portfolio includes wiring accessories and power distribution solutions adjacent to EVOline's furniture-integrated power systems.
• Gira: Gira is a German manufacturer of premium electrical installation systems, switches, and building technology whose socket and wiring device lines broadly overlap with EVOline's modular receptacle platform.

Others

• Kinnarps: Kinnarps is a major European office furniture OEM and channel partner for EVOline; relevant because it is both a buyer/specifier of EVOline modules and a competing vendor of integrated workspace furniture systems.
• Steelcase: Steelcase is one of the world's largest office furniture OEMs and a natural integration channel/distributor for EVOline-style power and data modules; included as an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct power-socket competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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