What Relec Electronics does

Relec Electronics Ltd is a privately held UK specialist distributor, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Wareham, Dorset. The firm distributes power conversion, display, and industrial computing solutions on behalf of twelve-plus principals — including Advanced Energy, Cincon, Cosel, Cotek, Vox Power, Adel System, DFI, Wincomm, Chinfa, EDAC Power, FutureLabs and DigiWise — rather than manufacturing under its own brand. Its catalog spans AC-DC supplies (configurable, DIN-rail, chassis-mount, conduction-cooled, desktop), DC-DC converters, EMC filters, LED drivers, DC-UPS/battery chargers, TFT/IPS/HDMI/PCAP displays, and rugged industrial computers including fanless embedded PCs, panel PCs, industrial motherboards, and system-on-modules.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and engineering-led: customers engage qualified engineers through phone, email, or webform; the team refines specifications including certifications, firmware adjustments, and integration constraints; and the result is an application-ready solution with long-term support. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public list price. Relec serves five named verticals — industrial automation (primary), rail, medical, e-mobility, and defence/aerospace — with certifications covering EN50155/EN45545-2 (rail), EN60601-1 (medical), and MIL-STD-810G/461F/704F (defence). Documented customer use cases include washable IP66/IP69K panel PCs for dairy processing, fanless embedded PCs in autonomous mobile robots, and custom 10.4" airborne-surveillance displays qualified to AS9100.

Relec has operated for over four decades, achieved ISO9001 certification in 1991 as one of the first in its sector, and currently operates with 11–50 employees. The firm has no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds. Marketing is content-driven via case studies, brochures and LinkedIn; distribution is direct and UK-domestic. No revenue, ownership, or geographic-expansion data points are available in the source material.

Name

Relec Electronics

Legal name

Relec Electronics Ltd

Website

https://relec.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Relec Electronics Ltd, founded 1978 and based in Wareham, UK, is a specialist distributor of power conversion, display, and industrial computing solutions, selling certified products from twelve-plus principals to engineering customers in rail, medical, defence, industrial automation, and e-mobility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electronics Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Power conversion solutions
• Industrial display systems
• Embedded computing products
• Power supply distribution
• Industrial electronics components

Headquarters

HQ city

Wareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Power, Displays, Computing): Revenue generated through sale of power supplies (AC-DC, DC-DC, EMC filters, LED drivers, battery chargers), display solutions (TFT, IPS, PCAP touch panels, monitors), and industrial computing products (embedded PCs, panel PCs, rugged tablets, motherboards, system-on-modules). Products sourced from multiple brand partners and sold to engineering customers across diverse industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Relec Electronics is a specialist distributor of power conversion, display, and industrial computing solutions sourced from multiple brand partners. The company supplies AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, EMC filters, battery chargers/DC-UPS, TFT and IPS displays, panel PCs, and rugged embedded computers to engineering customers, backed by qualified application engineers who guide customers from concept through specification, customisation, certification, and integration. Their portfolio is targeted at harsh-environment and regulated-industry applications including rail, medical, defence, aerospace, industrial automation, and e-mobility.

Product overview

Relec Electronics is a specialist distributor of power conversion, display, and industrial computing solutions supporting engineers across diverse industries. Their product portfolio comprises three main categories: Power Conversion (including AC-DC power supplies such as the CFM600S Series, μMP Series GEN II, xS1000 Series, VCCS300S Series, EA1170 Series, and DIN rail mount WRA Series; DC-DC converters including VCCR300 Series; EMC filters like the YAC-25; and DC-UPS/battery chargers such as the CBI250), Display Technology (TFT LCD displays including the 10.4" XGA IPS display and rugged panel PCs with IP ratings), and Industrial Computing (compact fanless PCs, embedded systems like the EC70A-SU for autonomous robots, and rugged panel PCs). They also offer custom design services and work with supplier brands including Cincon, Adel System, Advanced Energy, Vox Power, Cosel, Chinfa, DFI, Wincomm, FutureLabs, and DigiWise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFM600S Series High-power density 600W AC-DC power supply with 94.5% efficiency in a 3" x 5" open-frame form factor supporting convection, conduction plate, or forced-air cooling, for engineers designing compact industrial and medical systems.
• CBI250 DC-UPS All-in-one DIN rail DC-UPS combining power supply, battery charger, and advanced power management with selectable 12V/24V output and Modbus RTU monitoring, designed for industrial control and safety systems.
• μMP Series GEN II Configurable Power Supply Compact 1U configurable AC-DC power supplies with modular outputs up to 1800W peak power, medical approvals (2x MOPP), and PMBus control for sequencing and margining, targeted at medical and demanding industrial applications.
• xS1000 Series Power Supply 1000W single-output AC-DC power supply with universal input, digital PMBus and I2C interface, parallel capability, and EN60601-1 medical approval for medical and industrial equipment.
• YAC-25 EMC Filter Single-phase AC EMC filter with high attenuation of common and differential mode noise, 25A rated current, and low leakage current for industrial equipment compliance.
• VCCS300S Series Industrial Power Supply 300W industrial AC-DC power supply in a 4" x 2" conduction-cooled format with silent operation, up to 95% efficiency, and MIL-STD compliance for harsh-environment defence and aerospace applications.
• VCCR300 Series DC-DC Converter 300W isolated DC-DC converter with 4:1 input ranges, active ORing redundancy, and EN50155/EN45545-2 railway certifications for rolling stock and rail electronics.
• 10.4" XGA IPS TFT LCD Display 10.4" industrial TFT display with IPS technology, 1024x768 resolution, 500-1000 cd/m² brightness, and -30°C to +85°C operating range for harsh-environment industrial equipment.
• EA1170 Series Desktop Power Supply Compact AC-DC desktop adaptor delivering up to 170W with universal 100-240V input, multiple output options from 12V to 48V, and Level VI efficiency compliance.
• WRA Series DIN Rail Power Supplies Family of DIN rail mount AC-DC power supplies (120W, 240W, 480W, 960W) with 340-575Vac input, 24-48V output, and EN50155/EN45545-2 railway certification for rail and industrial control cabinets.
• EC70A-SU Fanless Embedded Computer Compact fanless embedded PC powered by Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors with wide-range I/O for sensors and wireless connectivity, designed for autonomous mobile robots and industrial automation platforms.
• 15" IP66/IP69K Panel PC Rugged stainless-steel panel PC with IP66/IP69K rating for hygiene-sensitive washdown environments, featuring PCAP touch with glove support and Intel 8th Gen CPU for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing lines.
• 10.4" Airborne Surveillance TFT+PCAP Touchpanel High-brightness 10.4" display at 600 cd/m² with PCAP touch supporting NBC avionic gloves, optical bonding for daylight readability, and -40°C to +70°C operating range for airborne surveillance and defence applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaced legacy setups requiring regular maintenance with rugged IP66/IP69K panel PCs eliminating need to open enclosures to dry out moisture
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Advanced EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced Energy is one of the key brand partners whose power supply and conversion products are distributed by Relec. Products include configurable power supplies, medical-grade power solutions, and industrial power supplies.
• Cincon (CinKon)coreTechnology or IntegrationCincon is a brand partner providing DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies, and EMI filters distributed by Relec.
• CoselcoreTechnology or IntegrationCosel is a brand partner whose EMC filters and power supplies are distributed by Relec.
• CotekcoreTechnology or IntegrationCotek provides DC-AC inverters and programmable AC-DC power supplies distributed by Relec.
• Vox PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationVox Power products including conduction-cooled power supplies and DC-DC converters are distributed by Relec.
• Adel SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdel System provides DIN rail power supplies and DC-UPS solutions distributed by Relec.
• DFIcoreTechnology or IntegrationDFI (Discovery Electronics) provides industrial motherboards and embedded computing systems distributed by Relec.
• WincommcoreTechnology or IntegrationWincomm provides rugged panel PCs and industrial monitors distributed by Relec.
• ChinfacoreTechnology or IntegrationChinfa provides DIN rail mount power supplies and converters distributed by Relec.
• EDAC PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationEDAC Power provides desktop power adapters and industrial power supplies distributed by Relec.
• FutureLabscoreTechnology or IntegrationFutureLabs provides custom display solutions including high-brightness TFT displays and touch panels distributed by Relec.
• DigiWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiWise provides TFT LCD displays and industrial display modules distributed by Relec.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TTI Inc. Specialist authorised distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical, and discrete components — comparable specialist-distribution positioning serving industrial customers.
• RECOM Power: Austrian power conversion specialist with strong DC-DC, AC-DC, and railway-certified product lines — directly competes in Relec's core rugged power categories including EN50155 rail.
• Powerbox (by Cosel): European-based power supply manufacturer and specialist supplier for industrial, medical, and rail applications — competes with several of Relec's distributed power brands in similar end markets.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Large global electronic components distributor with deep power, display, and embedded compute coverage and an engineer-first GTM — competes head-to-head with Relec for design-in wins.
• RS Group (RS Components): UK-based global industrial and electronic product distributor serving engineers and procurement with broad power, automation, and test portfolios — directly overlaps Relec's industrial customer segments.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorised distributor of electronic components and embedded solutions, including power supplies and displays, targeting design engineers — directly comparable business model and customer profile.
• Farnell / element14: UK-headquartered global electronic components and industrial distributor serving design engineers across power, display, and embedded compute — closest broad-line analogue to Relec's B2B engineering customer base.
• XP Power: UK-headquartered designer and manufacturer of power conversion solutions for industrial, medical, and rail — direct competitor in Relec's core power-supply line card across the same verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Global broad-line electronic components distributor with extensive power, embedded, and display franchises — a much larger incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to enterprise customers.
• Avnet: Global broad-line electronic components distributor with deep embedded and power supply franchises — broad incumbent overlapping Relec's categories but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RelecElectronic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/relec-electronics

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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