What Bopla Gehäuse Systeme does

Bopla Gehäuse Systeme GmbH is a German manufacturer of electronics enclosures and human-machine interface (HMI) systems, headquartered in Bünde, North Rhine-Westphalia, and operating since 1970 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix Mecano AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: PMAG). The company designs and produces plastic and aluminum enclosures with protection classes up to IP69, organized across more than 50 standard product lines (e.g., Bocube, Bocube Alu, BoPad, BoTouch, BoVersa, BoLink, Euromas II, Alustyle, Alurail, CombiNorm, Interzoll) and a custom enclosure offering covering plastic, metal, aluminum profile, and die-cast aluminum, including additive manufacturing for prototypes and small series. Beyond enclosures, BOPLA produces membrane keyboards, touch/display integration via optical bonding, front foils, and printed electronics (transparent antennas, Metal-Mesh transparent foil heaters, capacitive keyboards).

The company serves 11 industrial verticals — mechanical and plant engineering, measurement and control, process industry, automotive/aerospace, medical, railway, renewable energy, security and building technology, agricultural technology, audio/video/lighting, and defense — via direct sales teams in Germany and international markets, a global distributor network, and an engineer-facing website with an enclosure finder, 3D CAD data download, free custom-machined sample program, and Microsoft Teams video consultation. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of standard enclosures and custom-engineered enclosures, plus professional services for mechanical processing, surface finishing (digital printing, laser marking, EMC coatings), and electronics integration/assembly. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company employs 51-100 people and operates as part of the publicly listed Phoenix Mecano group, with no public revenue figures or external funding disclosed.

Name

Bopla Gehäuse Systeme

Legal name

Bopla Gehäuse Systeme GmbH

Website

https://bopla.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bopla Gehäuse Systeme GmbH, founded 1970 and headquartered in Bünde, Germany, manufactures plastic and aluminum electronics enclosures, membrane keyboards, and HMI/touch-display integration solutions for industrial OEMs across 11 verticals as a subsidiary of Phoenix Mecano AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electronics Enclosures

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

Keywords

• Electronics enclosures
• HMI systems
• Membrane keyboards
• Industrial housing
• Custom enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Bunde

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Standard Enclosures Sales: Sale of standardized electronics enclosures made from plastic (ABS, PC, polyester) and aluminum, including various protection classes and form factors for industrial applications.
2. Custom Enclosure Manufacturing: Design, tool-making, production, assembly, testing, and packaging of custom enclosures according to customer specifications, from idea to series production.
3. HMI Systems and Membrane Keyboards: Production and sale of membrane keyboards, touch displays, front foils, and human-machine interface components with various customization options.
4. Processing and Finishing Services: Mechanical processing, surface finishing, electronics integration, and assembly/testing/packaging services as value-added offerings.
5. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of cable glands, ventilation elements, mounting accessories, handles, battery compartments, and other enclosure accessories and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bopla Gehäuse Systeme manufactures and sells electronics enclosures (standard and custom) in plastic (ABS, PC UL 94 V0, polyester) and aluminum with IP protection up to IP69, human-machine interface (HMI) components including membrane keyboards, front foils, and touch/display integration, plus full-service value-added offerings such as mechanical CNC processing, surface finishing, and complete electronics integration. Customers are industrial OEMs across sectors including automation, medical, railway, renewable energy, automotive/aerospace, and process industries.

Product overview

Bopla Gehäuse Systeme is an electronic enclosure and HMI systems manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, operating as part of the Phoenix Mecano AG group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core areas: Standard Enclosures (Gehäusetechnik), Input Units (Eingabeeinheiten), and Services (Dienstleistungen). The standard enclosure portfolio includes numerous product series such as Bocube, Bocube Alu, BoPad, BoTouch, BoVersa, BoLink, Euromas II, Elegant, Element/Universal, Elesett/Eletec, Alustyle, Alurail, CombiNorm series, and Interzoll series - all made from plastic or aluminum with protection classes up to IP69. The HMI/input unit offerings encompass membrane keyboards with various technologies (copper, Profiline, Doming, FR4), touch/display integration with Optical Bonding, front foils, and advanced printed electronics including transparent foil heaters using Metal-Mesh technology. Services include mechanical processing, surface finishing, electronics integration, and custom enclosure manufacturing. The company also provides a comprehensive accessories portfolio and the RED BOOK 5.0 product catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bocube enclosure series Versatile polycarbonate enclosure series with high protection ratings (IP66/IP68/IP69), modern design with recessed areas for membrane keyboards and integrated PCB mounting. Used by industrial OEMs across automation, measurement, and control applications.
• Bocube Alu enclosure series Aluminum enclosure series with robust protection up to IP66/IP68/IP69 and modern design. Used for higher-stability industrial applications requiring threaded mounting and rugged construction.
• BoPad handheld/console enclosure Tablet-style portable enclosure for touch displays with HDMI and USB-C connectivity, IP65 protection, multiple console versions and VESA mounting options. Designed for handheld and operator-interface applications.
• BoTouch HMI enclosure Enclosure designed for touch screen integration, enabling seamless combination of display and control elements in industrial HMI applications.
• BoVersa industrial enclosure Modern industrial enclosure with advanced cooling technology, integrated LED lighting effects, optimized for wireless applications and contemporary design.
• BoLink compact enclosure Compact plastic enclosure in multiple sizes (75x75x30mm, 85x55x30mm) with optional wall brackets and ventilation slots for small electronic assemblies.
• Euromas II enclosure Electronics enclosure with IP65 protection and user-friendly screw fastening. Features recessed area for flush mounting of membrane keyboards.
• Elegant enclosure Enclosure series with continuous surface, multiple cover options, PCB mounting facilities, and optional ventilation slots and wall-mounting brackets.
• Element / Universal enclosure Enclosure with half-shell geometry for comfortable interior mounting, recessed area for membrane keyboards, and optional quick-release closure.
• Elesett / Eletec connector enclosure Functional connector enclosure series with modern design, flame-retardant plastic, IP20/IP40 protection, and half-shell technology for easy electronics access.
• Alustyle aluminum profile enclosure Aluminum profile enclosure series with sleek modern design and excellent heat dissipation properties for electronic applications.
• Alurail DIN rail enclosure Aluminum enclosure designed for DIN rail mounting, suitable for control and instrumentation applications in industrial environments.
• CombiNorm modular enclosure system Modular enclosure system with multiple variants (Classic, Compact, Connect, Control) for standard industrial applications with interchangeable components.
• Interzoll industrial enclosure series Industrial enclosure series including standard, Case, Modul, and Plus variants for industrial and outdoor applications.
• Membrane Keyboards (Folientastaturen) Custom membrane keyboards with optional backlighting, flat and high embossing, copper-based technology, Profiline technology, Doming technology, and FR4 PCB-based construction. Includes hygienic keyboard variants for medical applications.
• Touch/Display Integration service Integration of touch screens and displays into standard or custom enclosures using Optical Bonding technology with ESD-compliant complete assembly.
• Front Foils (Frontfolien) Front foil overlays providing protection against contamination, machine identification, and design flexibility for human-machine interfaces.
• Printed Electronics

Quantifiable outcome

• Protection classes from IP20 to IP69 available across product portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Phoenix Mecano AGparent_companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix Mecano AG is the parent company of Bopla Gehäuse Systeme GmbH. BOPLA operates as a subsidiary/brand within the Phoenix Mecano group, benefiting from the group's resources and global presence while maintaining its specialized focus on enclosure solutions and HMI systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• EAO AG: Swiss HMI specialist making pushbuttons, membrane keypads, and ruggedized human-machine interfaces for transport, industrial, and medical markets. Overlaps with BOPLA's membrane keyboard and HMI offering as an established specialist in the input-device niche.
• Schurter Group: Swiss manufacturer of HMI systems, membrane switches, capacitive touchscreens, and EMC/RFI filters. Overlaps with BOPLA's input unit and HMI integration business, but does not own a comparable full enclosure portfolio.

Direct peers

• Fibox Oy: Finnish manufacturer specializing in polycarbonate, ABS, and aluminum enclosures for industrial electronics, with an extensive standard product portfolio. Competes with BOPLA in the same specification-driven enclosure niches including IP-rated and EMC-shielded housings.
• Bud Industries: US-based manufacturer of enclosures in metal and plastic (e.g., NEMA and IP-rated), serving industrial electronics, networking, and instrumentation customers. A focused peer to BOPLA on the standard and modified-standard enclosure offering.
• Hammond Manufacturing: North American manufacturer of electrical and electronic enclosures (metal and plastic), transformers, and rack cabinets. Direct product overlap with BOPLA, primarily differentiated by territory and catalog breadth across industrial and electronics-grade enclosures.
• Rose Gehäusesysteme: Another Phoenix Mecano AG subsidiary focused on industrial enclosures for control cabinets, junction boxes, and HMI applications. Highly comparable product set and parent-company synergies make it a direct peer.
• OKW Gehäusesysteme GmbH: Sister company of BOPLA, also under Phoenix Mecano AG, that manufactures plastic and aluminum enclosures, HMI devices, and membrane keyboards. Operates in essentially the same product category and customers as BOPLA, making it the closest direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Eldon (nVent): nVent-owned electrical enclosure range for industrial and hazardous-area applications. Directly overlaps with BOPLA's standard and custom enclosures for industrial control cabinets and outdoor/infrastructure use cases.
• Rittal GmbH & Co. KG: Global market leader in industrial enclosures, control cabinets, and HMI/power distribution under the Friedhelm Loh Group. Sells broader systems including cooling, power, and IT infrastructure, but overlaps directly with BOPLA in enclosures for industrial automation and control.
• Schroff (nVent): Part of nVent Electric, Schroff makes subracks, cases, and enclosures for electronics, plus backplanes and HMI components. Larger-scale incumbent with broader systems portfolio but direct overlap with BOPLA's 19-inch and panel enclosures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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