DF Electric

What DF Electric does

DF Electric is the French sales and distribution subsidiary of Groupe DF, a European industrial conglomerate that manufactures electrical protection components. Operating from Chaponnay (Lyon metropolitan area) under the legal entity DF ELECTRIC France (RCS Lyon 424 832 681, APE 4669A — wholesale of electrical equipment), the company serves the French market while production is based in Spain. The business is privately held, family/group-owned, with no disclosed external funding or public-market signals.

The company's product portfolio centers on low-voltage industrial fuses and supporting components, organized across 13 product categories totaling roughly 150 SKUs. Core offerings include cylindrical and NH knife-blade fuses (gG/aM classes) for general industrial protection, ultra-rapid aR/gR/gS fuses for semiconductor protection, photovoltaic fuses up to 1500V DC (gPV, NH gG/gS 800V), and battery protection fuses up to 1500V DC (NH3L aBAT, gBAT) for BESS and EV charging infrastructure. Supporting ranges include fuse holders/PMX series, NH bases, disconnect switches (including motorized PV versions), single-phase transformers (TR21/TR28/TR23), and electrical accessories (bimetal terminals, IP68 connectors, gel junction boxes). The company distributes PCE Electric industrial sockets and BREMAS Solar Guardian motorized PV disconnectors in France as third-party line extensions. Products are certified to IEC/EN 60269 (Parts 1 and 4 for semiconductor fuses), IEC/EN 60269-6 (photovoltaic), IEC/EN 60947-3 (switchgear), UL 248, and the operation holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

DF Electric pursues an enterprise field-sales go-to-market targeting electrical contractors, industrial buyers, renewable energy integrators, and panel builders. Revenue mechanics are quote-based B2B hardware sales conducted via direct phone/email and inbound website inquiries, supplemented by distribution partnerships (PCE Electric, BREMAS) and trade show presence at Intersolar Europe (Munich) and EnerGaia (Montpellier). The company serves four primary use-case verticals — Industry/Electrical Distribution, Photovoltaic/Renewable Energy, Energy Storage/Battery Systems, and Power Electronics — with no publicly disclosed pricing, revenue, headcount, or customer concentration. The single identified officer is Johann MACLE as Directeur de publication.

Name

DF Electric

Legal name

DF ELECTRIC France

Website

https://dfelectric.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DF Electric is the French distribution subsidiary of European industrial group Groupe DF, manufacturing low-voltage fuses, photovoltaic and battery DC protection devices, transformers, and disconnect switches for industrial, solar, and energy storage customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Protection Components

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Protection Devices (MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, fuses, RCD/GFCI, surge protection) (IMAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cables, Connectors & Electrical BOS Components Manufacturing (MV/HV, Subsea, Harnesses) (EUAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Industrial fuse manufacturing
• Electrical protection devices
• Photovoltaic fuse protection
• Battery storage protection
• Power semiconductor fuses

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaponnay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fuse Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling industrial fuses including gG/aM cylindrical, NH knife fuses, ultra-rapid fuses for semiconductors, photovoltaic fuses, and battery protection fuses. Products sold through direct sales and distribution channels.
2. Transformer Sales: Revenue from single-phase transformers including TR28 encapsulated, TR21 bare, and custom TR23 specifications for industrial applications
3. Electrical Accessories: Sale of complementary products including fuse holders, bases, disconnector switches, industrial sockets, waterproof connectors, terminal blocks, and cable accessories

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DF Electric manufactures and sells industrial electrical protection equipment, with a core focus on industrial fuses (cylindrical gG/aM, NH knife, ultra-rapid aR/gR/gS, photovoltaic gPV, and battery protection aBAT), single-phase transformers, fuse holders and bases, disconnect switches, and electrical connection accessories. The portfolio is purpose-built for low-voltage industrial installations, photovoltaic solar power, battery energy storage systems, and power electronics protection. Production is based in Spain, with sales and distribution through the French subsidiary (DF ELECTRIC France) and partner channels.

Product overview

DF Electric is a European manufacturer of industrial fuses, transformers and electrical protection solutions with production based in Spain. The product portfolio centers on industrial electrical protection components organized into distinct product families: cylindrical gG/aM fuses (9 products) and NH knife fuses (22 products) for general industrial protection; photovoltaic protection fuses (17 products) for 1000V/1500V DC solar installations; ultra-fast aR/gR/gS fuses (25 products) including square body SQB formats for semiconductor protection; and battery protection fuses (15 products) for 1500V DC energy storage systems. Supporting products include fuse holders/PMX series (15 products), NH fuse bases (14 products), disconnect switches (11 products) including motorized PV versions, electronic fuses (9 products), specialized fuses (5 products), single-phase transformers TR21/TR23/TR28 (10 products), electrical accessories (31 products) such as bimetal terminals, waterproof connectors and junction boxes, and distributed industrial sockets from PCE (17 products). The company operates quality management systems certified to ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cylindrical gG/aM Fuse Cartridges (Protections gG/aM cylindriques) Industrial cylindrical fuse cartridges in gG (full-range) and aM (motor protection) classes for low-voltage industrial installations, including 5x20/6x32 glass and ceramic formats. Target customers are industrial plant operators, electrical contractors, and equipment manufacturers requiring standard circuit protection.
• NH Knife Fuses (Protections gG/aM NH) NH knife fuses for low-voltage industrial installations and electrical distribution networks, including gG 500V, gG 690V, aM classes, and neutral busbars. Designed for industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, and electrical distribution networks requiring fuse protection for power circuits.
• Photovoltaic Protection Fuses (Protections photovoltaïques) Fuses designed for photovoltaic installations, including gPV 1000VDC, gPV 1500VDC, NH gG 800V, and NH gS 800V formats. Target use cases are solar farm protection, string protection, inverter protection, and DC combiner box protection with high-voltage DC arc fault and short-circuit interruption capability.
• Ultra-Rapid Semiconductor Fuses (Protections ultrarapides) Ultra-rapid fuses (aR, gR, gS) for power semiconductor protection, covering diodes, thyristors, IGBTs, converters, and static relays. Body styles include NH knife type and square body SQB formats (SQB1, SQB2, SQB3 up to 1000A at 690V AC). Target customers are power electronics OEMs, variable frequency drive manufacturers, and inverter/converter builders.
• Battery Protection Fuses (Protections batterie) DC battery protection fuses for energy storage systems, including NH3L aBAT 1500V DC (450A–1250A, 200kA breaking capacity), NH gBAT 1000V/440V/550V, and cylindrical gBAT 600V formats. Target applications are battery energy storage systems (BESS), UPS, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and industrial battery systems.
• Fuse Holders and Disconnect Switches (Porte-fusibles) Industrial fuse holders and disconnect switches including the PMX series for 690V, 1000V DC, and 1500V DC applications. Used for industrial fuse mounting and circuit disconnection in power distribution and renewable energy installations.
• NH Fuse Bases (Socles fusibles NH) NH fuse bases and bases for knife fuses covering AC, DC, and XL DC variants, with accessories for industrial installations. Designed for mounting NH knife fuses in low-voltage electrical distribution panels.
• Disconnect Switches (Interrupteurs sectionneurs) Industrial disconnect switches and switch disconnectors, including ARS 800VAC, BS 690VAC, BUC 500VAC, and PV series for photovoltaic installations. Used for safe isolation of circuits in industrial and solar applications.
• Electronic Circuit Protection Fuses (Protections électroniques) Glass fuses 5x20 and 6x32, ceramic fuses 5x20, and corresponding fuse holders for protection of electronic equipment. Used in control electronics, power supplies, and instrumentation.
• Specialized Fuses (Protections spécifiques) Specialized fuses including Diazed/Neozed gG and DMM multimeter fuses for specific industrial and measurement applications. Targeted at legacy industrial installations and measurement instrument protection.
• Single-Phase Transformers (Transformateurs monophasés) Single-phase transformers including TR28 IP20 (capped), TR21 IP00 (bare), TR28 5.2 with 15V/15V taps, and custom TR23 specifications. Used for control, isolation, and safety applications in industrial installations.
• Electrical Connection Accessories (Accessoires électriques) Electrical connection accessories including connection combs, terminals, bimetal terminals (Cu/Al), waterproof IP68 connectors, gel/resin junction boxes, nylon cable ties, and microswitches for industrial electrical installations.
• Industrial Sockets and Plugs (Prises industrielles PCE) Industrial sockets, plugs, and event technology products distributed by DF Electric from PCE (Austria), including 16A to 125A ratings with IP44/IP67 protection. Includes dedicated ranges for events and industrial wall mounting.
• Motorized DC PV Disconnect Switches (Solar Guardian) Motorized DC disconnect switches for remote switching of photovoltaic circuits up to 1500V DC and 50A, enabling simultaneous disconnection of multiple PV strings. Distributed exclusively in France by DF Electric from BREMAS.
• Bimetal PEN Terminals (Bornes PEN bimétalliques) Bimetal PEN (Neutral + Earth) terminals for Cu/Al conductor connection in low-voltage electrical installations, with ratings from 16mm² to 240mm² and DIN-rail or direct mounting.
• SQB1 Square Body Ultra-Rapid Fuses 690V (Fusibles SQB1 aR 690V) Square body ultra-fast fuses for power electronics and semiconductor protection, 690V AC rated with current ratings from 80A to 800A and 120kA breaking capacity. Available in 80mm and 110mm pitch versions for diodes, thyristors, and IGBTs.
• NH3L aBAT 1500V DC Battery Fuses NH3L size battery protection fuses for 1500V DC energy storage systems, available in threaded (M12) and bolted blade versions. Current ratings from 450A to 1250A with 200kA breaking capacity. Designed for battery energy storage systems and high-voltage photovoltaic installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• SQB1 fuses offer 120 kA breaking capacity at 690V AC with ratings from 80A to 800A
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PCE ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDF Electric distributes PCE Electric products (Austrian manufacturer) in France, including industrial sockets, plugs, and event technology equipment. Products include industrial sockets in 16A, 32A, 63A, 125A ratings with IP44 or IP67 protection levels.
• BREMAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDF Electric distributes BREMAS Solar Guardian motorized PV disconnect switches in France. Products include remote-controlled DC disconnectors for photovoltaic installations up to 1500V DC, enabling centralized shutdown of multiple strings. Distributed exclusively in France by DF Electric.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Schurter: Swiss manufacturer of electronic and electrical protection components including fuses, circuit breakers, and connectors for industrial and renewable applications. Partial overlap with DF Electric's electronic fuses and accessory categories; smaller in semiconductor/PV DC protection.

Direct peers

• Bel Fuse: US-based designer and manufacturer of power magnetics, circuit protection (fuses), and power conversion products. Comparable in semiconductor fuses and industrial protection offerings, with similar mid-sized specialty positioning targeting power electronics and renewable customers.
• Mersen: French-headquartered global specialist in industrial fuses, power electronics protection, and electrical components. Directly comparable product overlap (NH, cylindrical, semiconductor, PV and battery fuses) and similar European manufacturing heritage — Mersen is the closest scale-comparable competitor to DF Electric.
• Littelfuse: US-based pure-play circuit protection specialist with comprehensive fuse, semiconductor protection, and PV/BESS protection offerings. Comparable product catalog (cylindrical, NH, semiconductor, high-voltage DC) and similar focus on renewable energy and power electronics applications.
• ETI: Slovenian specialty fuse and protection components manufacturer serving European industrial, solar, and battery storage markets. Comparable product portfolio (cylindrical, NH, semiconductor, PV fuses) and similar mid-sized European specialty manufacturer positioning.
• SIBA: German specialty fuse manufacturer with deep expertise in high-voltage, high-breaking-capacity fuses for industrial, traction, and renewable applications. Closely comparable as a European specialty fuse maker competing in similar NH, semiconductor, and DC protection segments.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global French electrical equipment giant offering circuit protection, switchgear, and renewable energy solutions including PV and BESS integration products. Overlaps with DF Electric in distribution-level protection but as part of an integrated energy management portfolio far broader than fuses.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish global electrification, motion, and process automation leader with circuit protection products for industrial, solar, and storage applications. Comparable in protection device categories but embedded in vastly broader electrical infrastructure portfolio.
• Eaton: Global power management conglomerate with a substantial Bussmann fuse portfolio covering industrial, semiconductor, and photovoltaic protection. Overlaps with DF Electric's full product range but as part of a vastly broader electrical portfolio serving utility, data center, and industrial customers worldwide.

Regional players

• Hager Group: Franco-German specialist in residential and commercial electrical installation systems including modular circuit protection. Adjacent in distribution-level protection and strong in DF Electric's primary French/German market, though focused on building installations rather than industrial/specialty fuses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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