Lutze

What Lutze does

Lutze (LUTZE Inc. in the United States; Friedrich Lütze GmbH in Germany) designs and manufactures industrial cables, connectivity products, control-cabinet infrastructure, and electronic circuit-protection components for the industrial automation sector. The company traces its origins to 1958, when Friedrich Lütze founded the German operating parent in Weinstadt near Stuttgart; the US subsidiary, LUTZE Inc., is headquartered at 13330 South Ridge Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has operated as part of Amphenol Corporation since 2024. Additional North American capacity was added with a new Sparks, Nevada facility opened in January 2025 and a Mexico expansion announced in August 2022, supported by wholly-owned sales subsidiaries across Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and China.

The product portfolio is organized into four interlocking categories. The cable line covers SILFLEX, SUPERFLEX, MOTIONFLEX, and DRIVEFLEX families of flexible control, signal, motor/VFD/servo, and high-flex cables (with continuous-flex designs tested beyond 5 million linear cycles and 20 million cycles for the SUPERFLEX Plus PUR variant), plus dedicated food-and-beverage (SILFLEX FBP), rail/transportation, and data-center (SEOOW) variants. Connectivity products include industrial connectors (RJ45, IDC, M8, M12), CABLEFIX modular cable entry systems (UL Type 4X/12/13), and pre-assembled servo cable assemblies compatible with Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley, Siemens 6FX, and HIPERFACE DSL. The AirSTREAM modular aluminum-frame wiring system (with AirSTREAM Compact and the AirBLOWER active-cooling accessory) addresses control-cabinet space and thermal challenges, while LOCC-Box electronic circuit breakers with optional fieldbus gateways, LCIS relays, COMPACT and LEPOS industrial power supplies, and E-CO industrial Ethernet switches complete the cabinet and control offering.

Lutze sells primarily through a layered channel of authorized distribution partners and manufacturing representatives in the US, Canada, and Mexico, complemented by direct inside sales ([email protected]) and wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries in Europe and Asia. Pricing is not publicly listed; bulk and project-based quotations are issued on request, while the free AirSTREAM online configurator delivers real-time quotes and CAD-ready 3D export. The customer base is vertical-driven, spanning industrial-automation OEMs and system integrators (primary), rail/train engineering, food-and-beverage processing, wind/energy, data centers, and automotive body-in-white manufacturing (the latter via the Green Carbody Technologies Innovation Alliance with Volkswagen). Code-compliance certifications (ISO 9001 since 1995, ISO 14001 since 2004, IRIS/ISO 22163 since 2007, plus extensive UL, NEC, NFPA, CE, RoHS, REACH, and Ecolab/FDA approvals) form a meaningful share of the value proposition for specification-driven buyers.

Name

Lutze

Legal name

LUTZE Inc.

Website

https://lutze.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lutze designs and manufactures industrial cables, connectivity, control-cabinet infrastructure, and power/circuit-protection products for industrial-automation OEMs across machine-building, rail, food and beverage, automotive, and energy verticals. Since 2024 it operates as a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components and Cabling

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Networking & Communication Electronics Manufacturing (Ethernet switches, Fieldbus, Wireless) (IMAGAGAE), Connectors, Terminals & Lugs (industrial connectors, terminal blocks, lugs, ferrules, splices) (IMAGAEAE), Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB), Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI)

Keywords

• Industrial cables
• Control cabinet wiring
• Electronic circuit protection
• Industrial automation components
• Power supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hardware Sales: Sale of cables, connectors, control cabinet components (AirSTREAM), power supplies, electronic circuit breakers, relays, signal converters, and industrial Ethernet switches. Primarily one-time hardware purchases (per unit/per project) distributed through authorized channel partners and direct inside sales.
2. Bulk / Project-Based Cable Sales: Bulk pricing and project-specific cable orders (e.g., SEOOW flexible cord, DRIVEFLEX, SILFLEX) handled through authorized distribution partners and the LUTZE Inside Sales team, sold by part number rather than subscription.
3. Servo Cable Assembly Sales: Pre-assembled servo cables compatible with major servo drive standards (Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley Standard 2090, Siemens 6FX, HIPERFACE DSL); custom-configured assemblies sold as finished units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lutze designs and manufactures industrial cables (flexible, continuous-flex, VFD, servo, network, and food-and-beverage-rated), connectivity products (connectors, panel pass-throughs, cable assemblies, cable entry systems), control cabinet infrastructure (AirSTREAM modular wiring system, AirBLOWER active cooling, AirTEMP thermal sizing), and control/power products (industrial power supplies, electronic circuit breakers, relays, signal converters, and industrial Ethernet switches) for the industrial automation sector.

Product overview

Lutze operates a multi-product portfolio rather than a single unified application, organized around four interlocking solution areas: industrial cables, connectivity, control cabinet infrastructure, and power/circuit protection. The cable portfolio spans the SILFLEX, SUPERFLEX, MOTIONFLEX, and DRIVEFLEX families, plus control, electronic, BUS/network, motor/VFD/servo/feedback, high-flexing, and food-and-beverage (SILFLEX FBP) variants, with cable assemblies and pre-terminated servo assemblies for fast deployment. Connectivity products include industrial connectors (RJ45, IDC, M8, M12, valve connectors), panel pass-throughs, and the CABLEFIX family of modular cable entry systems (CABLEFIX, CABLEFIX X, CABLEFIX One, CABLEFIX Vario). The cabinet infrastructure line centers on the AirSTREAM frame-based wiring system (with AirSTREAM Compact), supported by AirBLOWER active cooling, AirBLADES airflow accessories, and the AirTEMP 2.0 thermal sizing configurator, all engineered as a coordinated thermal-management concept. Power and protection are delivered through COMPACT, LEPOS, and DRS industrial power supplies, LOCC-Box electronic circuit breakers (with LOCC-Box-M and LOCC-Box Net fieldbus gateway variants), LCOS CC control circuit protection, the LCIS relay family (mechanical, solid state, signal and temperature converters), E-CO industrial Ethernet switches, and IIoT/Industry 4.0 components. SEOOW Flexible Cord extends the offering into UL-rated flexible power applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SILFLEX: Industrial control and power cables (including SILFLEX®, SILFLEX® FBP for food and beverage, SILFLEX® M (C) MOTOR, SILFLEX® Tray-ER TPE).
• SUPERFLEX
• MOTIONFLEX
• DRIVEFLEX
• CABLEFIX
• LOCC-Box
• AirSTREAM
• COMPACT
• LEPOS
• LSC
• LCIS
• LCOS
• E-CO
• LÜTZE Transportation

Products and services

• Industrial Cables (SILFLEX, SUPERFLEX, MOTIONFLEX, DRIVEFLEX) Flexible control, signal, and power cable families (SILFLEX, SUPERFLEX, MOTIONFLEX, DRIVEFLEX) engineered for demanding industrial automation environments requiring continuous flex, torsional stress, and harsh media exposure.
• Control Cables

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% more space savings vs conventional cabinet layout (original LSC wiring system, 1972)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Rockwell AutomationflagshipTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2026LUTZE Inc joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork as a Technology Partner in May 2026. DRIVEFLEX VFD cables are designed to integrate with Rockwell motors and drives, and LUTZE SILFLEX control cables (TC-ER), electronic cables, and connectivity products (plastic/metal fittings, EMC fittings, CABLEFIX entry systems) support signal integrity and system reliability for Rockwell control systems.
• IDEA ConnectorcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2026LUTZE partnered with IDEA Connector in April 2026 to deliver accurate and consistent Product Information Management (PIM) data directly to authorized distributors, improving channel data quality and distributor enablement.
• Amphenol CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, LUTZE has been part of Amphenol, one of the world's largest designers, manufacturers, and marketers of high-technology interconnect and sensor components. LUTZE Inc is described in 2026 press materials as 'LUTZE Inc, an Amphenol Company,' and is a member of the LUETZE INTERNATIONAL Group.
• EPLAN (EPLAN Data Portal)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe LÜTZE AirSTREAM wiring system is available in the EPLAN Data Portal, enabling engineering of AirSTREAM modules with automated part updates. Project planning, 3D layout, production, and assembly of an AirSTREAM wiring frame are merged into a single uniform database for standardised procedures.
• Green Carbody Technologies Innovation Alliance (incl. Volkswagen AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the innovation alliance Green Carbody Technologies, where LÜTZE conducts real-world research with Volkswagen AG and other automotive manufacturers/suppliers on reducing control cabinet energy expenditure and efficient climate control (e.g., subproject 4.2.1 'Energy and cost-efficient air conditioning in bodywork construction'). Udo Lütze sits on the Executive Committee.
• IDEA (Industry Data Exchange Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUTZE listed as an authorized IDEA Connector manufacturer (April 2026 press release), enabling standardized product data delivery to industrial distribution partners via the IDEA PIM standard.
• Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), SiemenscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLUTZE produces servo cable assemblies compatible with Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley Standard 2090, and Siemens 6FX drive systems. Also offers a single-cable solution compatible with the HIPERFACE DSL Interface tested by the original interface system supplier. (These are referenced as registered trademarks of their respective owners, not affiliated with LUTZE.)

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lapp Group: German family-owned industrial cable and connectivity specialist; LUTZE's closest direct peer across ÖLFLEX-equivalent control cables, EPIC connectors, and cable glands for factory automation and machinery OEMs.
• igus: Direct competitor in continuous-flex/drag-chain cables (chainflex), competes head-to-head with SUPERFLEX and MOTIONFLEX for OEM machine builder and robotics applications.
• Belden: US-headquartered industrial networking and cable manufacturer; competes with LUTZE on industrial Ethernet, VFD/servo cables, and connected cabinet solutions for industrial automation.
• Helukabel: German Mittelstand cable and wiring specialist with a similar product mix (control, servo, drag chain, network cables) targeting machine builders and panel shops across Europe and internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: Much larger German industrial connectivity, interface, and automation incumbent; competes with LUTZE across industrial Ethernet switches, power supplies, relays, and signal conditioning with broader portfolio and global scale.
• Weidmüller: German industrial connectivity specialist with a broad portfolio of terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, and cabinet solutions that overlaps with LUTZE's LCIS, COMPACT/LEPOS, and AirSTREAM lines.
• HARTING: German industrial connectivity specialist whose Han industrial connectors, switches, and Ethernet infrastructure compete directly with LUTZE's M12/M8/RJ45 connector and E-CO switch families.
• nVent Electric (ERIFLEX): Global electrical connection and protection solutions provider; the ERIFLEX line competes with LUTZE on flexible power conductors, power supplies, and cabinet wiring infrastructure for industrial and data center applications.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and electrical equipment incumbent; competes broadly with LUTZE through its Lexium servo/VFD cable offerings, Harmony relays, and EcoStruxure-connected cabinet solutions for OEMs.
• ABB: Global automation and electrification incumbent; competes with LUTZE through its motion/VFD drive cables, relays, and industrial Ethernet switch portfolio for factory automation and rail applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/luetze_usa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/LUTZEInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lutzeinc

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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