UR Group

What UR Group does

UR Group is a Milan-headquartered European provider of advanced connectivity solutions for rail/Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), defence, industrial IoT/automation and energy markets, operating through subsidiaries in Italy (UR Italia S.r.l., holding HQ and in-house foundry), the United Kingdom (UR Limited, Ultimate Renaissance Limited), Spain (Ultimate Renaissance S.A.) and Sweden (Ultimate Renaissance). The company was founded in 1996 and acquired by France-based Milexia Group on 30 September 2025. Its technology portfolio spans six areas: industrial IP networking, industrial wireless (including 4G/5G and microwave), fibre-optic links and delay lines, satellite systems and antennas (including Satcom-on-the-Move), sensor networks, and fibre-optic navigation systems (FOGs, IMS, INS, Quartz MEMS rate sensors).

A distinctive element is UR Group's in-house foundry in Milan, which produces directly and externally modulated lasers, photo-diodes, Lithium Niobate Modulators, fibre coils and fibre-optic gyroscopes, including what the company describes as the world's smallest and lightest FOG navigation systems for GPS-denied, size/weight/power-constrained defence applications. The company also distributes and integrates third-party connectivity products from Nokia (via Nuvias), Digi International, Sierra Wireless, Net Module/Belden, ATOP, EMCORE, EM Solutions and Hikvision.

UR Group earns revenue through three streams: hardware resale and distribution of partner-manufactured connectivity equipment, custom engineering and design services, and customised supply chain management (including warranty extensions up to 10 years on rail-certified products and obsolescence management). Go-to-market combines direct technical sales via International Technical Competence Centres in four countries with a value-added reseller/channel model, primarily targeting enterprise customers such as Porterbrook Leasing (UK rail), HydroFLEX/Network Rail and defence primes demonstrated through 7 consecutive years of DSEI participation.

Name

UR Group

Legal name

UR Group Holding S.p.A.

Website

https://ur-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UR Group is a European advanced connectivity solutions provider for rail/ITS, defence, industrial IoT and energy markets, combining an in-house optical foundry in Milan with value-added distribution of partner-manufactured IP networking, wireless, fibre-optic, satellite and sensor technologies, acquired by Milexia in September 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Communications Equipment

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Electronic Connectors (3678), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Embedded & Industrial Network Interfaces (PCIe/M.2/SOM/SoC NICs) (HDAFAEAI), Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects (HDAFAEAG), Industrial Networking & Communication Electronics Manufacturing (Ethernet switches, Fieldbus, Wireless) (IMAGAGAE), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial connectivity solutions
• Fibre optic navigation
• Satellite communications systems
• Rail networking hardware
• Industrial wireless networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Amberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Hardware Resale & Distribution: Distribution and resale of third-party-manufactured connectivity hardware (5G/4G cellular routers, managed PoE switches, Wi-Fi 6 access points, DWDM transceivers, satellite terminals, antennas) sourced from world-class manufacturers including Nokia, Digi, Sierra Wireless, Net Module, Belden/Hirschmann, ATOP, EMCORE, EM Solutions and Hikvision. Includes extended warranty programs (up to 10 years on rail certified products) and obsolescence management.
2. Custom Engineering & Design Services: Bespoke design and engineering services for fibre-optic links, delay lines, navigation systems and integrated connectivity solutions, leveraging in-house foundry and design expertise (Technology Enablement model).
3. Custom Supply Chain Management Services: Customised supply chain services including vendor and parts management, logistics, obsolescence management, and channel consolidation for both strategic customers and represented manufacturers. Also includes value-added services such as bench testing, configuration support, warranty management and ongoing operational requirements support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UR Group supplies advanced communications solutions across six integrated technology areas — Industrial IP Networking, Industrial Wireless, Fibre Optic Links and Delay Lines, Satellite Systems/Antennas/Components, Sensor Networks, and Fibre-Optic Navigation Systems (FOGs, IMS, INS). Its offering combines in-house foundry production of proprietary fibre-optic components (lasers, photo-diodes, Lithium Niobate Modulators, fibre coils) with curated value-added distribution of partner-manufactured connectivity hardware from world-class vendors, wrapped in custom engineering, technical sales and supply chain management services for rail/ITS, defence, industrial automation and energy customers.

Product overview

UR Group offers a platform-plus-modules portfolio rather than a single unified product: six integrated technology areas (Industrial IP Networking, Industrial Wireless, Fibre Optic Links and Delay Lines, Satellite Systems/Antennas/Components, Sensor Networks, and Fibre-Optic Navigation Systems including FOGs, IMS and INS) anchored on a Technology Enablement model that combines in-house foundry manufacturing with curated partner products from manufacturers such as EMCORE, Belden/Hirschmann, Net Module, Digi International, Sierra Wireless, Nokia and EM Solutions. Specific distributed product offerings layered on top include the ATOP Tunable 25G & 10G DWDM Transceivers, the AP3400 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point, the NB3800 Dual 5G Cellular Router, the Sierra Wireless AirLink XR80 & XR90 5G Routers, the Belden/Hirschmann OCTOPUS Managed PoE Switches, the Belden/Hirschmann BAT WLAN Access Points, and the Net Module ES3300 Managed Switch. These technology offerings are wrapped with three service modules — Technical Sales, Engineering Services, and Custom Supply Chain Management — to deliver end-to-end connectivity solutions for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Defence, Industrial IoT/Automation, and Energy markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial IP Networking Scalable and ruggedised industrial IP networking platforms configured with Industrial PCs, Ethernet switches, hubs and converters, multiplexers, routers, components, HMI, displays, signage, data acquisition and control systems, targeted at intelligent transportation, defence and industrial markets with industry-specific environmental compliance built in.
• Industrial Wireless Solutions Portfolio of industrial-grade Access Points and Clients, including 4G/5G wireless infrastructures and microwave solutions designed for harsh environments with redundant radios, specialised communication protocols and extended temperature ranges. Includes a linear analogue 6GHz directly modulated laser and photo-diode solution for 5G fronthaul over DWDM fibre.
• Fibre Optic Links and Delay Lines World-class, high-power fibre-optic point-to-point analogue links covering 1MHz to 40GHz frequencies (with development extending to 60GHz for Q & V Band) over distances from 1km to 100km. Includes Dispersion Compensation Modules, EDFAs, CWDM, DWDM architectures, SNMP-managed redundancy, and passive fibre optic delay lines up to 2,000μS for radar testing and phased array antennas.
• Satellite Systems, Antennas and Components Modular satellite systems portfolio including fixed and mobile antenna terminals for land, avionics, naval and maritime applications; SATCOM-on-the-Move (SOTM) solutions; flat-panel phased-array and parabolic antennas; VSAT; TVRO; roof-mount and fly-away terminals; amplifiers (indoor/outdoor/military grade); TDMA, SCPC and Spread Spectrum modems; encoders/decoders/modulators; LNAs and LNBs; frequency converters, beacon receivers and uplink power controllers; and frequency references.
• Sensor Networks Ultra-flexible intelligent sensor platforms built from any number of nodes connected to edge sensors and aggregated through a dedicated gateway, enabling remote and autonomous running of efficient industrial systems with little or no human intervention and supporting scheduled and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and operational costs in industrial IoT applications.
• Fibre-Optic Navigation Systems (FOGs, IMS, INS) Industry-leading fibre-optic gyroscopes (FOGs), Quartz MEMS rate sensors and Inertial Measurement Systems (IMS), with options to add GPS conditioning and software for full Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). Includes single-axis rate sensors, three-axis IMS and Quartz MEMS configurations, manufactured using an in-house foundry that produces a single transceiver, Lithium Niobate Modulator and on-site wound fibre coils for the smallest, lightest FOG navigation systems, used in electro-optic camera systems, missile and UAV guidance, and target location systems where GPS may be denied.
• ATOP Tunable 25G & 10G DWDM Transceivers ATOP family of tunable DWDM transceivers for 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments supporting 25.78/24.33/10.31/10.13/9.83 Gbps data rates, 48 C-band channels with full-band auto-tuning within 4 minutes, 10-80km transmission over single-mode fibre, max power consumption under 2.5W, and an extended -20-85°C operating temperature range.
• AP3400 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point Rail Certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-radio Access Point with simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation supporting up to 200 clients, 2x2 MU-MIMO, latest Wi-Fi 6 encryption, and a flat compact space-saving design for on-board train installations. Manufactured by Net Module (a Belden company) and distributed by UR Group in the UK.
• NB3800 Dual 5G Rail Certified Cellular Router High-performance dual 5G cellular router with 4 SIMs, 5 Ethernet ports and GNSS, modular expansion (GSM-R, GNSS, CAN, IBIS, digital I/O, RS-232, RS-485, 1 TB SSD, audio), 4x4 MIMO antenna support, and SDK or virtualization programming for Edge Computing. Manufactured by Net Module (a Belden company) and offered by UR Group for On-Board Mobile Comms Gateway (MCG) applications in UK rail.
• Sierra Wireless AirLink XR80 & XR90 5G Cellular Routers 5G cellular routers fully rail certified to EN50155, EN50121-3-2 and EN45545 for On-Board Mobile Comms Gateway applications and Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM). Designed for process-critical applications requiring secure off-train comms independent of public-access on-board passenger Wi-Fi, with complete device-to-cloud security.
• Belden/Hirschmann OCTOPUS Managed PoE Switches Rolling Stock Rail Certified Managed PoE Switches with up to 28 ports and 120-Watt PoE sourcing. Cabinet-less mounting, IP65/IP67 rated for shock, vibration, water, dust and extreme temperatures, with extended 10-year warranty from URGROUP (UK).
• Belden/Hirschmann BAT WLAN Access Points Rugged compact WLAN access points for Rolling Stock, customisable to support a variety of wireless and wired connections, maximising cost effectiveness. Offered with extended 10-year warranty from URGROUP (UK).
• Net Module ES3300 Managed Switch On-board managed switch from Net Module (a Belden company), part of UR Group's on-board comms portfolio alongside the AP3400 Access Point and NB3800 Router. Five-year warranty.
• Technical Sales Services Internationally located technology adoption guidance provided through International Technical Competence Centres, with industry-specialist technical sales teams working closely with technical teams, partners and customers to optimise development cycles and deliver application-optimised solutions efficiently.
• Engineering Services Specialised, custom engineering and technical services tailored to application, combining international technically-enabled specialist sales teams, technical competence centres and intelligent supply chain management to help customers turn technology features into application benefits.
• Custom Supply Chain Management Services Value-added global sourcing, vendor and parts management solutions that rationalise supplier fragmentation for customers and consolidate sales channels for manufacturers, enabling more integrated business relationships and customised supply chain solutions on both sides of the channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100km fibre-optic link distances with 1MHz-40GHz frequencies supported (extending to 60GHz)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Milexia GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Milexia (Saint Aubin, France) announced on September 30, 2025 the agreement to acquire UR Group through the acquisition of UR Italia S.R.L. and their European subsidiaries. UR Group is a European provider of advanced connectivity systems for Defence, Transportation and Industrial Automation. Milexia Group, founded in 1971, is one of the world's leading European suppliers of high-quality electronic components, systems and scientific instruments technology with offices and warehouses in France, Italy, Spain, UK, Germany and the Nordics, and technical centres in France and the UK offering customised installation, training and maintenance solutions. The acquisition enables Milexia to enhance its presence and offerings with a growing European team and UR Group's expertise.
• Sierra WirelesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 November 2022Partnership extended in November 2022 to include UR Group (UK), adding Sierra Wireless AirLink XR80 and XR90 5G cellular routers to UR Group's portfolio. Both routers are fully rail certified (EN50155, EN50121-3-2, EN45545) for On-Board Mobile Comms Gateway applications and ideal for Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM) and predictive maintenance with device-to-cloud security. Sierra Wireless completes UR Group (UK)'s 5G offering which already included Net Module (A Belden Company), Digi International and Nokia Corporation.
• ATOPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 November 2022UR Group announced general availability of the ATOP family of Tunable DWDM transceivers for 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) applications. Range covers both 25G and 10G data rates, 48 C-band channels with full band auto-tuning within 4 minutes, 10-80km transmission distance via single-mode fibre, max power consumption under 2.5W and extended -20 to 85°C operating temperature, designed to simplify 5G network deployment.
• Digi InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2022Strategic agreement announced October 25, 2022 between Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) and UR Group to deliver advanced Intelligent Transport Systems solutions to UK-based organizations with a primary focus on rail, bus and Smart Cities. Leverages Digi's cellular router solutions and Digi Remote Manager for asset monitoring, wagon tracking for rail freight, air-conditioning performance monitoring on passenger trains, and predictive maintenance. UR Group Managing Director Joe Matano and Digi International General Manager of Cellular Solutions Justin Schmid jointly announced the collaboration.
• Net Module (a Belden company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 October 2022UR Group (UK) distributes Net Module's NB3800 Cellular Router (dual 5G radios, 4 Sims, 5 Ethernet Ports, GNSS) and AP3400 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point for UK rail applications, with a 5-year warranty. NB3800 offers modular expansion (GSM-R, GNSS, CAN, IBIS, digital I/O, RS-232, RS-485, 1 TB SSD, audio) for Edge Computing applications. Net Module is part of Belden, alongside Digi International.
• HikvisionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 October 2022Co-exhibiting partner with UR Group and Sierra Wireless at the inaugural Next Mobility Exhibition (NME) 2022 in Fiera Milano, Italy (booth 10-B60) to discuss the future of vehicle connectivity for sustainable mobility systems.
• Belden / HirschmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 October 2022UR Group (UK) distributes Belden/Hirschmann OCTOPUS Managed PoE Switches (up to 28 ports, 120-Watt PoE sourcing) and BAT WLAN access points for Rolling Stock with extended 10-year warranty. Switches meet IP65 and IP67 ratings for harsh industrial environments; BAT access points feature rugged compact design customisable for rolling stock wireless and wired connections. The partnership complements UR Group's 10-year warranty commitment to UK rail operators.
• NokiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2022Indirect Reseller partnership announced September 22, 2022 between Nokia (NYSE: NOK), Nokia distribution partner Nuvias and UR Group (UK) to develop specialised turnkey 5G private wireless solutions for transportation, manufacturing, defence, energy and other industrial customers. Combines Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and Nokia private wireless technology with UR Group's vertical market expertise in ITS, IIoT and industrial communications. Nokia has deployed mission-critical networks to more than 2,200 leading enterprise customers and 485 large private wireless customers worldwide. UR Group UK Managing Director Joe Matano and Nokia's Derek Lister (Customer Business Team Partner Head - Europe West and South) jointly announced the partnership.
• NuviasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 September 2022Nuvias is the Nokia distribution partner working with UR Group (UK) on the Indirect Reseller arrangement to deliver Nokia private wireless solutions to UK industrial customers in transportation, manufacturing, defence and energy.
• EMCORE CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2019Long-standing partnership with EMCORE Corporation at DSEI defence exhibitions (7 consecutive years through 2019, booth N5-320). EMCORE provides industry-leading fibre navigation technologies including advanced Fibre-optic Gyroscopes, Fibre-optic IMUs and INS. Leveraging EMCORE's acquisition of Systron Donner Inertial, UR Group also features MEMS gyroscopes, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) from EMCORE. UR Group is one of the only European partners capable of delivering EMCORE's integrated fibre-optic navigation solutions for defence applications.
• EM SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 September 2019Featured alongside EMCORE at DSEI 2019 booth N5-320, UR Group showcases EM Solutions' latest beam steerable KA Band flat-panel satellite antenna for defence Satcom applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Exail (formerly iXblue): French specialist in high-performance fibre-optic gyroscopes, inertial navigation systems and quantum sensors for defence, marine and aerospace. Directly comparable to UR Group's foundry-produced FOG/INS portfolio serving missile, UAV and targeting applications in GPS-denied environments.
• EMCORE Corporation: US-based designer and manufacturer of fibre-optic gyroscopes, IMUs, INS and MEMS inertial sensors for defence and industrial markets. Long-standing UR Group partner and one of the only European resellers of EMCORE's integrated fibre navigation solutions, making it a directly comparable specialist.
• Digi International: US provider of cellular routers, IoT gateways and Digi Remote Manager platform for rail, industrial and smart-city applications. Holds a strategic partnership with UR Group and is directly comparable as a cellular-router OEM competing for the same European rail/ITS programmes.
• Semtech (Sierra Wireless): Parent of Sierra Wireless, manufacturer of AirLink 5G cellular routers including the rail-certified XR80/XR90 distributed by UR Group UK. Directly comparable in 5G rail connectivity, predictive maintenance and Remote Condition Monitoring offerings for European rolling stock.

Broad incumbents

• Belden Inc. Global industrial networking, cable and connectivity company that owns Hirschmann and Net Module — both key UR Group OEM partners. Comparable in rail-certified switches, access points and routers, but operates at much greater scale and as the OEM rather than a value-added reseller/integrator.
• Nokia (Enterprise / Private Wireless): Global infrastructure vendor whose Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and 4.9G/5G private wireless portfolio is integrated by UR Group via the Nuvias distribution arrangement. Operates broadly across telecom and industrial verticals at much larger scale than UR Group's reseller footprint.
• Safran Electronics & Defense: Tier-1 European defence prime offering inertial navigation systems, FOGs and GNSS-denied positioning solutions for aerospace, naval and land platforms. Overlaps directly with UR Group's fibre-optic navigation portfolio but at vastly greater scale and as a system prime rather than a specialist foundry.
• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: US defence electronics provider offering ruggedised networking, mission computing and inertial sensing for aerospace, naval and ground platforms. Comparable in serving defence primes with SWaP-constrained navigation and connectivity subsystems, though at much larger scale and as an OEM.

Others

• Milexia Group: French-founded European supplier of high-quality electronic components, systems and scientific instruments that acquired UR Group in September 2025. Comparable as a parent/sister entity in the European high-reliability electronics distribution ecosystem serving defence, space, transportation and industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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