What MENNEKES does

MENNEKES Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1935 and headquartered in Kirchhundem, Sauerland, with 1,000+ (historical: >1,800) employees. The company operates three divisions: Industry (CEE industrial plugs and sockets, SCHUKO devices, the PowerTOP Xtra heavy-duty family, and proprietary X-CONTACT and TwinCONTACT technologies with IP67/IP69 ratings), eMobility (AMTRON wallbox product line spanning the AMTRON 4You residential, AMTRON 4Business fleet, and AMTRON Professional industrial series, plus charging stations, Mode 3 cables, eichrecht-compliant metering, the chargecloud JV for backend management, and the MENNEKES ativo billing service), and Automotive (vehicle charging inlets and plugs for OEMs).

The company's intellectual property carries standards-level weight: MENNEKES developed the Type 2 EV charging connector that became the European standard IEC 62196-2. Recent additions include the M.ONE IoT ecosystem (M.ONE Core hardware, M.ONE Industrial Cloud platform, M.ONE Pulse SaaS modules for energy monitoring, asset tracking, temperature and differential current sensing), and an in-house logistics footprint comprising a ~5,500 m² distribution center, 50-100 EV charging points, and a FUSO eCanter electric truck deployed in 2024.

The business model is primarily B2B industrial hardware with a quote-based pricing structure distributed through electrical wholesalers and a certified installer network, supplemented by direct enterprise sales for infrastructure projects and automotive OEM contracts. Recurring revenue is nascent through M.ONE Pulse subscriptions and ativo billing services. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; export reach extends through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the UK, USA, India, China, and a HENSEL+MENNEKES joint venture in Russia, with localized websites across 15+ European countries and named enterprise reference customers including Airbus, Pirelli, Heineken, Dr. Oetker, ABS, and Karl Mayer.

Name

MENNEKES

Legal name

MENNEKES Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://mennekes.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MENNEKES is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors (CEE/SCHUKO) and eMobility charging infrastructure, serving industrial OEMs, automotive manufacturers, and EV charging operators across Europe, the Americas, and Asia through wholesale distribution, certified installers, and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Connectors and EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

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

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Automotive Charging Hardware Manufacturing (On-board Chargers, Charge Inlets, DC-DC) (IMACAJAK), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical connectors
• EV charging infrastructure
• CEE plugs and sockets
• Industrial power distribution
• Vehicle charging inlets

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchhundem

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Connectors and Power Distribution Products: Core revenue stream from manufacturing and selling industrial plugs, sockets, couplings, and socket combinations for industrial applications worldwide. Products include CEE connectors, SCHUKO® devices, and specialized combinations for various industry sectors.
2. eMobility Charging Solutions: Revenue from wallboxes (AMTRON® series), charging stations, charging cables, and related accessories for residential, commercial, and public charging applications.
3. M.ONE IoT Software and Services: SaaS-based software modules (M.ONE Pulse) providing energy management, asset tracking, temperature monitoring, and differential current monitoring services with subscription-based pricing.
4. Automotive Charging Components: Charging inlets (vehicle-side connectors) and charging plugs for automotive manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket.
5. Professional Services: Services including installation support, commissioning, Project 360° project management, calibration services, and training programs through MENNEKES Academy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MENNEKES manufactures and sells industrial electrical connectors (CEE plugs, sockets, couplers, socket combinations, and SCHUKO devices) plus EV charging infrastructure including wallboxes, charging stations, Mode 3 cables, and vehicle charging inlets. The company also offers the M.ONE IoT ecosystem for smart industrial energy management and the MENNEKES ativo billing service for EV charging.

Product overview

MENNEKES operates three business divisions: Industry (industrial electrical components), eMobility (EV charging infrastructure), and Automotive (vehicle charging components). The Industry division offers CEE industrial plugs and sockets, SCHUKO devices, the PowerTOP Xtra heavy-duty connector series, and the X-CONTACT contact technology. The company has developed the M.ONE IoT ecosystem comprising M.ONE Core hardware (IoT sensors and gateways), M.ONE Industrial Cloud, and M.ONE Pulse SaaS modules for remote energy monitoring. The eMobility division provides a complete charging infrastructure portfolio including AMTRON Professional (industrial), AMTRON 4Business (commercial fleet), and AMTRON 4You (home) wallboxes, Ladesäulen charging stations, Ladekabel Mode 3 cables, and complementary services such as MENNEKES ativo billing, Charge Point Manager network software, load management, solar charging, and metrology-compliant (Eichrecht) billing. The Automotive division manufactures vehicle charging inlets (Lade-Inlets) and charging cables for OEM automotive customers. All divisions are supported by the MENNEKES Academy offering training and webinar programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMTRON: Wallbox product line for residential and commercial EV charging (AMTRON 4You, AMTRON 4Business models)
• M.ONE
• chargecloud
• ativo

Products and services

• M.ONE IoT Ecosystem End-to-end IoT ecosystem that connects smart industrial hardware (IoT sockets, extensions, sensor boxes) to the M.ONE Industrial Cloud and modular SaaS applications for transparent energy monitoring and remote process control in industrial environments.
• AMTRON Wallboxen Complete line of EV wallbox charging stations including AMTRON Professional for industrial/commercial use, AMTRON 4Business for company fleets, and AMTRON 4You 500/560 for home use, featuring load management, MID-compliant metering, and backend connectivity.
• Ladesäulen (Charging Stations) Public and semi-public EV charging pillars for commercial and municipal charging infrastructure, including a DC charging station prototype in development.
• Ladekabel (Mode 3 Charging Cables) Mode 2 and Mode 3 EV charging cables conforming to IEC 62196-1:2022 (Edition 4), featuring silver-plated contact surfaces and optimized material selection for higher durability.
• Fahrzeug Lade-Inlets (Vehicle Charging Inlets) Vehicle-side charging inlets (sockets behind the EV charging flap) manufactured for automotive OEMs and the automotive aftermarket at MENNEKES' Kirchhundem production facility.
• CEE Steckvorrichtungen (Industrial Plugs, Sockets, Couplers) Industrial plugs, sockets, couplers, and combinations conforming to DIN EN/IEC 60309 standard, including IP67/IP68 watertight versions for harsh environments.
• SCHUKO Steckvorrichtungen Schutz-Kontakt (SCHUKO / Type F) plugs, sockets, and couplers predominantly used in Europe, available with IP54, IP67, and IP68 protection ratings. Manufactured with high-performance plastics resistant to UV, oils, fats, solvents, hydrocarbons, and acids/bases.
• PowerTOP Xtra Heavy-duty industrial connector series with enhanced IP67/IP69 protection ratings designed for harsh conditions in food industry, construction, and shipbuilding applications.
• AMAXX Steckdosenkombinationen Industrial socket combinations available as wall-mount, flush-mount, freestanding, hanging, and mobile versions, including IoT-enabled variants.
• EverBOX Mobile Power Distributor Mobile power distribution box with robust construction for outdoor use, stackable for additional distribution capacity, and available in IoT-enabled variants.
• EverGUM Steckdosenleisten Mobile socket strips equipped with PRCD-M (mobile personal protection) fault current protection for construction site safety, available as IoT-enabled versions.
• PRCD (Mobile Personal Protection Devices) PRCD-S (stationary) and PRCD-M (mobile) fault current circuit breakers that protect against electrical accidents during mobile operations outside of fixed installations.
• Notstromeinspeisung (Emergency Power Feed-in) Emergency power feed-in solutions with special clock position 1h conforming to DIN VDE 0100-551, enabling safe, layperson-operable emergency power supply from mobile 3-phase generators for hospitals, data centers, and critical infrastructure.
• MENNEKES ativo Billing Service Automated billing service for EV charging that transmits charging data reliably and directly. MID-compliant solution for precise billing of company car charging at home.
• Charge Point Manager Software platform for managing and monitoring EV charging infrastructure networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% energy savings achieved through waste heat recovery from plastic injection molding to heat 14,000 m² production building
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens Smart InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Strategic partnership integrating MENNEKES' industrial eMobility charging portfolio into Siemens' Simaris software suite. MENNEKES became the first external partner in the Simaris ecosystem, enabling electrical planners to access MENNEKES' industrial charging solutions through Siemens' power distribution planning tools. The collaboration aims to accelerate the energy transition by offering comprehensive solutions for sustainable e-charging infrastructure planning.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Combined Siemens' digital and electrical expertise with MENNEKES' charging technology to accelerate eMobility charging infrastructure expansion in Europe.
• chargecloudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture for cloud-based charging station management and backend services for eMobility charging infrastructure.
• Integrity Next GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party service provider for supply chain due diligence compliance under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). MENNEKES uses Integrity Next's platform to document and transparently report on supply chain sustainability practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a leading manufacturer of industrial connectors, terminal blocks, and EV charging infrastructure (including CHARX products for vehicle and infrastructure side). Directly comparable in industrial connectors and EV charging hardware technology and customer base.
• Wallbox Chargers: Wallbox is a publicly listed EV charging hardware and energy management company (Pulsar Plus, Commander 2, Supernova DC). Direct competitor in the residential and commercial AC wallbox market, particularly in Europe where MENNEKES' AMTRON 4You competes.
• Walther-Werke: Walther-Werke (Ferdinand Walther GmbH) is a German manufacturer specializing in CEE industrial plugs, sockets, and socket combinations under the walther brand. Direct peer in MENNEKES' core industrial connector business serving German and European industrial customers.
• ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a major EV charging network operator and hardware manufacturer (CT4000, CPF50, Express Plus DC). Competes with MENNEKES in commercial and public AC/DC charging infrastructure, with a stronger software/network layer.
• ABB (E-mobility division): ABB's E-mobility division manufactures AC and DC EV charging stations (Terra AC, Terra DC) and is one of the largest EVSE suppliers globally. Directly competes with MENNEKES in industrial and commercial EV charging hardware serving European utilities, fleets, and public charging operators.
• Siemens (Smart Infrastructure / VersiCharge): Siemens Smart Infrastructure offers VersiCharge AC wallboxes, Sicharge DC fast chargers, and load management software, and is also MENNEKES' strategic partner via Simaris integration. Directly competes in industrial and commercial EV charging while complementing MENNEKES in power distribution.
• Bals Elektrotechnik: Bals Elektrotechnik is a German specialist manufacturer of CEE industrial plugs, sockets, and combinations, plus EV charging solutions (Easy Connect). Closest direct peer to MENNEKES' industrial connector and eMobility product lines, competing head-to-head in European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Hager Group: Hager Group is a major European manufacturer of electrical installation systems including wiring devices, distribution boards, and increasingly EV charging solutions (witty, flow). Comparable to MENNEKES' industrial wiring devices and residential wallbox offerings, though broader in scope.
• Schneider Electric (EVlink): Schneider Electric offers EVlink AC and DC charging solutions as part of its broad energy management and electrical distribution portfolio. Overlaps with MENNEKES in industrial EV charging and broader electrical distribution, but Schneider is far larger and more diversified.
• Legrand: Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including wiring devices and EV charging (Green'up). Overlaps with MENNEKES in industrial and residential electrical products, but is far more diversified across building systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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