NIEDAX GmbH & Co. KG

What NIEDAX GmbH & Co. KG does

Niedax GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) founded in 1920 and headquartered in Germany. It is the lead entity of the Niedax Group, which also encompasses the Kleinhuis and Fintech brands. The company designs, manufactures and distributes cable management systems and fastening materials for electrical installations, offering more than 50,000 catalogue items in steel, stainless steel, glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP), PVC and aluminium. Its portfolio spans cable trays, mesh cable trays, cable ladders, walkable systems, fire-resistance systems, electrical installation ducts, STRUT mounting systems, wide-span systems, marine cable ladders and specialised lines for offshore, wind-energy, oil & gas and photovoltaic applications.

The business operates through 30+ country-level sales and production subsidiaries (including Niedax USA, Niedax Ireland, Niedax France, Niedax India, Niedax Thailand, Niedax Emirates, Niedax Brazil, Niedax Gouda Holland and others), supported by area sales management and an online product portal serving multiple brand catalogues. Digital offerings — free Revit BIM objects, the Niedax Cable Calculator, the Elbridge planning platform and the Knowledge Portal — are integrated into architect and engineer specification workflows. End markets are horizontal across construction and building infrastructure (primary), renewable energy/wind, oil & gas/offshore, and industrial automation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the model is project-driven B2B specification sales with installation, planning and engineering services bundled through subsidiaries such as Niedax Rico, Niedax Rico Engineering, Niedax Ebo Systems and Spina Group.

Name

NIEDAX GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Niedax GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://niedax.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Niedax GmbH & Co. KG is a 1920-founded German manufacturer of cable management systems and fastening materials, selling 50,000+ SKUs in steel, stainless steel, GRP and PVC through 30+ country subsidiaries to construction, energy, offshore and industrial customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cable Management Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Cable, Connectors & Cable Management (IMAJAJAK), FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Cable management systems
• Cable tray systems
• Electrical installation ducts
• GRP cable trays
• Industrial cable support

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NIEDAX manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of cable management systems and electrical installation materials, including cable trays, ducts, conduit, mounting support systems, and accessories. The portfolio covers steel, stainless steel, GRP (glass reinforced plastic), and PVC constructions, with specialized lines for fire resistance, walkable cable trays, offshore/wind/oil & gas, marine, wide-span, and photovoltaic applications, complemented by digital specification tools such as BIM objects and the Niedax Cable Calculator.

Product overview

NIEDAX GmbH & Co. KG operates as part of the Niedax Group (which also includes Kleinhuis and Fintech brands), offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 50,000 cable management system products. The product portfolio includes Cable Management Systems in steel, stainless steel, glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP), and PVC materials. Core product lines encompass cable trays, mesh cable trays, cable ladders, walkable cable tray systems, fire-resistant systems, electrical installation ducts and materials, cable protection conduit systems, and specialized products for offshore/wind energy/oil & gas applications. Supporting digital offerings include BIM objects (Revit format), the Niedax Cable Calculator, Elbridge platform, and a Knowledge Portal. The company also offers Green NIEDAX products made from CO2-reduced steel and specialized photovoltaic products for solar installations. The diverse product lines range from basic cable supports to advanced fire-resistant and industrial-grade systems, with supporting tools for design, calculation, and planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NX CITO Line: Product line offering cable management solutions
• Elbridge
• Green NIEDAX

Products and services

• Steel Cable Management Systems Steel cable trays, ladders, and support systems for routing and protecting electrical cables in industrial and infrastructure installations. Targeted at plant construction, industrial automation, and general infrastructure projects.
• Stainless Steel Cable Management Systems Stainless steel cable trays and support systems engineered for corrosive, hygienic, or harsh environments. Targeted at food and beverage, chemical, marine, and offshore applications.
• GRP Cable Management Systems Glass reinforced plastic cable trays, ladders, and accessories for highly corrosive or non-magnetic environments. Targeted at chemical plants, offshore platforms, water treatment, and other aggressive industrial environments.
• PVC Cable Management Systems PVC cable ducts, conduit, and management components for lightweight and corrosion-resistant routing. Targeted at light commercial and industrial installations requiring non-metallic cable routing.
• Walkable Cable Tray System Walkable cable tray system designed to support pedestrian traffic and light mechanical loads above routed cables. Targeted at rooftops, plant walkways, and areas where cable trays must double as walking surfaces.
• Fire Resistance Cable Management Systems Cable management systems engineered and certified to maintain cable integrity under fire conditions. Targeted at power plants, tunnels, escape routes, and safety-critical infrastructure requiring fire-rated cable support.
• Electrical Installation Ducts Electrical installation ducts for organizing and protecting wiring runs in buildings and industrial facilities. Targeted at electrical installers, contractors, and building-services integrators.
• Cable Protection Conduit System Conduit systems for mechanical and environmental protection of cables. Targeted at industrial and infrastructure installations requiring additional cable protection beyond trays.
• Offshore, Wind Energy and Oil & Gas Products Cable management products engineered for offshore platforms, wind energy installations, and oil & gas facilities. Targeted at offshore operators, wind farm developers, and oil & gas EPCs.
• STRUT Mounting Systems Modular strut-channel mounting systems for supporting cable trays, conduit, piping, and equipment. Targeted at OEMs, skid builders, and industrial contractors requiring flexible support structures.
• Wide Span Systems Wide span cable support systems for long unsupported cable runs in industrial buildings and large infrastructure. Targeted at industrial halls, warehouses, and large infrastructure projects.
• Marine Cable Ladder Cable ladders designed and approved for shipbuilding and marine environments. Targeted at shipyards and marine system integrators.
• Mounting Tools Mounting tools and installation accessories for assembling cable management and strut systems. Targeted at electrical installers and on-site assembly crews.
• Photovoltaics Products Cable management and support products for photovoltaic (solar) installations. Targeted at solar EPCs, photovoltaic system integrators, and utility-scale solar developers.
• NX CITO Line NX CITO line of cable management components designed for fast and tool-light assembly in the field. Targeted at electrical contractors needing rapid on-site installation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OBO Bettermann: Family-owned German cable management specialist with global manufacturing and a comparable broad portfolio of trays, ladders, and fastening systems across steel, stainless, and GRP. Closest like-for-like competitor to NIEDAX.
• Atkore: US-listed manufacturer of electrical raceways and cable management systems (including the American Cable Tray brand) serving construction, data center, and industrial markets. Direct overlap in core cable tray and ladder products.
• HellermannTyton: Specialist in cable management, identification, and connectivity solutions with broad industrial and construction exposure. Overlaps directly with Niedax on cable fastening, routing, and protection products.
• Marshall-Tufflex: UK-based specialist manufacturer of cable management products including PVC trunking, steel trays, and perimeter systems. Direct competitor in commercial and residential electrical distribution projects.
• Pemsa (Unitech Group): Spanish cable management specialist producing metallic and non-metallic trays, ladders, and conduit systems with growing international presence. Direct competitor across European industrial and infrastructure projects.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: French global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure with cable management as one of many product categories. Competes with Niedax on integrated project specifications where bundling matters.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment, automation, and energy management major with cable management products within a much wider portfolio. Competes on large industrial and data center specifications.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation conglomerate that owns the former Thomas & Betts cable management business. Competes in industrial, utility, and commercial cable routing applications.
• nVent Electric (Erico): Global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions including nVent ERIFLEX and Erico cable management products. Overlaps with Niedax on industrial and commercial cable routing.

Emerging players

• Hilti: Liechtenstein-headquartered tool and fastening specialist with modular support and firestop systems adjacent to cable management. Competes at the intersection of mechanical support and fire-rated cable routing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries39 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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