What ELEKTRISOLA does

ELEKTRISOLA is a German-headquartered, family-owned manufacturer of magnet winding wires and specialty conductors, organized as ELEKTRISOLA Dr. Gerd Schildbach GmbH & Co. KG and based in Reichshof-Eckenhagen since 1948. The company produces enamelled wire, selfbonding wire, litz wire (multi-strand constructions for high-frequency applications), and Fully Insulated Wire (FIW), in diameters from 0.010mm to 0.500mm, using copper, aluminum, CCA, silver-plated and nickel-plated copper, resistance alloys (Constantan, Bronze, Brass), and precious-metal conductors. Proprietary branded products — EFOLIT, Smartbond, and ECONFLEX 70 — sit alongside the standard portfolio and carry certifications to IEC, JIS, NEMA, UL, and VDE standards. Customers are industrial manufacturers, automotive and EV suppliers, consumer electronics OEMs, medical-device makers, and aerospace/defense companies, served across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

The company operates 10 manufacturing plants in 7 countries (Germany, Italy, Switzerland, USA, Mexico, China, Malaysia) and 20 sales offices in 11 countries, supplemented by an authorized distributor and sales-agent network covering 30+ additional countries. Certifications are unusually comprehensive for a mid-sized specialty wire maker — ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (automotive), ISO 13485 (medical, Swiss subsidiary), ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (Germany), ISO 45001 (Italy and Malaysia), UL approvals across all plants, VDE certification for EFOLIT, plus RoHS, REACH, WEEE, and PentaBDE/OctaBDE compliance — qualifying the company into safety-critical and regulated supply chains.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of wire products with customized pricing tied to wire type, specification, volume, and customer requirements (no public pricing). The go-to-market motion is sales-led: own sales offices cover enterprise accounts directly, while a network of authorized distributors and sales agents handles regional and mid-market reach. The business is privately held by the Schildbach family, with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or public-market activity.

Name

ELEKTRISOLA

Legal name

ELEKTRISOLA Dr. Gerd Schildbach GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://elektrisola.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELEKTRISOLA is a German family-owned manufacturer of magnet winding wires (enamelled, selfbonding, litz, and fully insulated) serving automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, medical, and aerospace customers across 30+ countries via 10 plants and 20 sales offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eckenhagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wire Product Sales: ELEKTRISOLA generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of enamelled wire, selfbonding wire, litz wire, and fully insulated wire to industrial customers across automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and medical sectors. Products are sold directly through sales offices and indirectly through distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ELEKTRISOLA manufactures ultrafine enamelled magnet wire, selfbonding wire, litz wire, and fully insulated wire with diameters ranging from 0.010mm to 0.500mm. The company produces wire using various conductor metals including copper, aluminum, CCA, silver-plated, nickel-plated, and precious metal conductors, serving automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and medical sectors.

Product overview

ELEKTRISOLA is a manufacturer of magnet winding wires and specialty conductors with a global production footprint of 10 plants in 7 countries. The core product portfolio consists of four main wire types: Enamelled Wire (standard magnet wire with insulation varnish), Selfbonding Wire (with heat-activated adhesion coating), Litz Wire (multi-conductor constructions for high-frequency applications including EFOLIT and Smartbond variants), and Fully Insulated Wire (FIW with enhanced insulation per IEC/UL standards). The company also produces a comprehensive range of metal conductors including standard copper, high-performance alloys, light-weight aluminum/CCA options, resistance alloys, plated conductors (silver, nickel), and precious metal conductors. Products are manufactured to IEC, JIS, and NEMA standards and serve diverse industries including automotive, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EFOLIT: EFOLIT is a litz wire product with acc. IEC/DIN EN 60950, 62368, 61558, 60601 certification
• ECONFLEX 70

Products and services

• Enamelled Wire Copper and specialty alloy wire coated with electrical insulation varnish for use in motors, transformers, generators, and inductors. Available in various sizes and specifications per IEC, JIS, and NEMA standards.
• Selfbonding Wire Enamelled wire with additional selfbonding varnish coating that allows wires to adhere together when heated, enabling self-supporting coil windings without additional binding.
• Litz Wire Specialized wire construction consisting of multiple insulated thin conductors twisted or braided together to reduce skin effect and proximity losses at high frequencies. Available in Basic, Taped, Extruded, TIW Extruded, Profiled, Served, EFOLIT, and Smartbond variants.
• EFOLIT Proprietary litz wire product with VDE certification (Reg.-Nr. E078 and E450) complying with IEC/DIN EN 60950, 62368, 61558, and 60601 standards, designed for high-frequency applications in power electronics and induction heating.
• Smartbond Litz wire product with selfbonding properties for specialized winding applications requiring both high-frequency performance and self-adhesion.
• Fully Insulated Wire (FIW) Wire with full insulation coating exceeding standard enamel, meeting IEC 60317-56 and UL 2353 standards for enhanced safety and reduced clearance requirements in electrical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wire diameters available from 0.010mm minimum, enabling miniaturized electronic applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BEVI ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ELEKTRISOLA products in Sweden and Spain, based in Blomstermala Sweden, providing regional sales coverage for magnet wire products.
• Multirel OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ELEKTRISOLA products in Finland, based at Jorvas High-tech Center, providing sales and distribution services for the Finnish market.
• Nicolaos G. AsteriadisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agent for ELEKTRISOLA products in Greece, based in Thessaloniki, providing regional sales coverage.
• Shemer Representations Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for ELEKTRISOLA products in Israel, based in Yehud, providing coverage for the Israeli market.
• Elis Elektro ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ELEKTRISOLA products in Norway, based in Oslo, providing sales and distribution services.
• Mintex d.o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ELEKTRISOLA products in Slovenia, based in Kamnik, providing regional sales coverage.
• Milverton Elektron LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for ELEKTRISOLA products in Russia, based in St. Petersburg, providing coverage for the Russian market.
• Connect SystemesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElektrisola Rhône-Alpes Agent in France, providing sales coverage for southwestern France region.
• TecnofiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for ELEKTRISOLA products in Brazil, based in Sao Paulo, providing sales and distribution services for the Brazilian market.
• MWS Wire IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for ELEKTRISOLA products in California, USA, based in Oxnard, providing coverage for the western US market.
• AA Customs BrokerminorOthersCustoms broker partner located in El Paso, Texas, providing customs clearance services for cross-border shipments.
• VDEcoreTechnology or IntegrationProduct certification partnership for Litz Wire products. ELEKTRISOLA holds VDE certificates (VDE-Reg.-Nr. E078 and E450) for EFOLIT products meeting IEC/DIN EN 60950, 62368, 61558, 60601 standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rea Magnet Wire Company: One of the largest North American manufacturers of magnet (enamelled) wire serving motors, transformers, and automotive applications. Highly comparable as a direct competitor in copper and aluminum enamelled wire across overlapping end markets.
• Superior Essex: US-headquartered global manufacturer of magnet wire and communication cables. Comparable in product portfolio (enamelled wire, winding wire) and serves overlapping automotive, industrial, and energy customers.
• Synflex Elektro GmbH: German specialist in litz wire and insulated winding wire for transformers, motors, and power electronics. Closest European direct competitor in the litz-wire niche, serving similar industrial and EV-adjacent customers.
• Schwering & Hasse Elektrodraht GmbH: German manufacturer of enamelled copper wire (round and flat) for motors, transformers, and generators. Directly comparable European Mittelstand peer focused on similar insulated winding-wire products.
• Proterial (formerly Hitachi Metals): Japanese specialty materials group producing magnet wire, ribbon wire, and winding materials for automotive and industrial motors. Direct peer at the high-performance end of the enamelled-wire market, especially for EV traction motors.
• MWS Wire Industries: US specialty wire manufacturer producing magnet wire, litz wire, and precision conductors. Directly comparable in product mix and end markets; notably also listed as an ELEKTRISOLA sales agent for the western US, illustrating head-to-head competition plus channel overlap.
• Pack Feindrähte GmbH: German specialty fine-wire producer focused on enamelled ultrafine wire for electronics, medical, and sensor applications. Directly comparable in ultrafine-wire capability and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Diversified Japanese wire and cable giant producing magnet wire among a much broader portfolio. Comparable in magnet wire products but operates at a vastly larger scale across many unrelated industrial segments.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese wire and cable manufacturer with significant magnet wire production for automotive and electronics. Comparable in core winding-wire product but broader portfolio across telecom, power, and electronics.
• LS Cable & System: Korean cable and wire conglomerate producing magnet wire and power cables. Comparable in winding-wire products but much larger and broader, with overlap in automotive and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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