4BOX

What 4BOX does

4BOX is an Italian manufacturer of electrical installation products, organized into six product series: Serie P (electrical sockets in Schuko and bipasso formats), Serie C (multifunction switches), Serie U (USB power supplies including the patented USBP40 3.0 and USB P503), Serie B (cover plates and mounting frames), Serie E (outdoor sockets with IP40–IP66 ratings), and Serie S (Wi-Fi smart home devices including the Swipe chronothermostat, smart sockets, and relays). The portfolio is unified by compatibility with major European civil series (Bticino Matix, LivingLight, Living NOW, Vimar Plana, Arkè, Linea, Gewiss Chorus), allowing installation into existing electrical boxes without structural modifications.

The underlying technology combines traditional electromechanical design with native IoT capability in the Serie S line, which uses Wi-Fi and MQTT protocol to integrate with Home Assistant, Node-RED, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa without requiring a separate gateway. The 4BOX mobile app (iOS and Android) and the cross-brand Finder YOU app provide centralized device control, scenario creation, and energy consumption monitoring. Manufacturing is in Italy (with a licensing arrangement with AVE S.p.A. for the USB P503), and the company is ISO 9001 certified, RoHS compliant, and WEEE-registered.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of low-to-mid-unit-price electrical accessories, distributed through a B2B channel of national electrical material wholesalers and distributors in Italy, with a secondary channel through retail hardware stores for private end-users. Customers split between professional electricians (elettricisti), residential end-users, electrical distributors, and building contractors. Marketing emphasizes digital content (catalogs, YouTube tutorials, social media) plus installer-specific promotions. In 2024, 4box was acquired by Finder S.p.A., an industrial automation and electronic components manufacturer, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary and gaining access to Finder's national sales network and Romanian support infrastructure.

Name

4BOX

Legal name

Finder S.p.A. con unico socio

Website

https://4box.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

4BOX is an Italian manufacturer of electrical installation products — sockets, switches, USB power supplies, and Wi-Fi smart home devices — sold primarily through Italian electrical wholesalers to professional installers and residential end-users; acquired by Finder S.p.A. in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Products

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335932), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wall Chargers (AC Adapters) (CRACATAA), Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH), Multiport Adapters (USB-C Multi-Adapters) (HDACAHAE), Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Electrical installation products
• USB power sockets
• Smart home devices
• Civil series compatible
• Outdoor electrical enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: 4box generates revenue primarily through the sale of electrical installation products including power sockets (Serie P), multifunction switches (Serie C), USB power supplies (Serie U), cover plates (Serie B), outdoor sockets (Serie E), and smart devices (Serie S). Products are sold through distributor and wholesaler channels to professional installers and directly to end-users.
2. Promotional/Special Offers: Occasional promotional campaigns targeting installers, such as the 'Fuori tutto USB' initiative offering special prices on USB 2.4 and USB P40 3.0 models with bundled USB cables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

4box designs, manufactures, and sells electrical installation products organized into six product series: Serie P (electrical sockets in Schuko and bipasso formats), Serie C (multifunction switches), Serie U (USB power supplies with Power Delivery up to 20W), Serie B (cover plates and supports), Serie E (outdoor enclosures with IP40-IP66 ratings), and Serie S (Wi-Fi enabled smart home devices). Products are designed to be compatible with major European civil electrical series (Bticino, Vimar, Gewiss) and are sold primarily through electrical distributors to professional installers and end-users in Italy.

Product overview

4BOX is an Italian manufacturer of electrical installation products organized into six product series. The core offering consists of Serie P (electrical sockets in Schuko and bipasso formats), Serie C (multifunction switches), Serie U (USB charging solutions with Power Delivery up to 20W), Serie B (mounting frames and cover plates), and Serie E (outdoor enclosures with IP40-IP66 ratings). The portfolio is unified through compatibility with major European civil series (Bticino, Vimar, Gewiss) and a modular design allowing mixed configurations. The smart home evolution is represented by Serie S, offering Wi-Fi enabled devices (smart sockets, relays, thermostats, and multifunction switches) controllable via the 4BOX app with MQTT support for Home Assistant/Node-RED integration and voice control via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The company was acquired by Finder in 2024, strengthening its smart home capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serie P - Electrical Sockets Series of electrical socket outlets including Side, Side XL, P17/11, Bitappo, P40, and P503 models in 1-3 module configurations supporting Schuko and bipasso standards. Sold through electrical distributors to professional installers for residential and commercial buildings.
• Serie C - Multifunction Switches Series of multifunction switches including Uniko, designed for controlling lighting and other electrical loads with smart variants available. Targeted at professional installers for residential and commercial applications.
• Serie U - USB Power Supplies Series of flush-mounted USB power supplies and charging stations including USB 2.1, USB 2.4, USB 3.0 CA, USB CA 20W, USB CCA 20W, USB P40, and USB P503. Features Power Delivery and Fast Charge support with up to 20W output. Targeted at professional installers and private consumers seeking integrated USB charging in walls.
• Serie B - Cover Plates and Supports Series of mounting frames, cover plates, and blanking plates including Libero multiseries frame, Placca cover plates, Titappo blanking plate with cable stripper, and Hide flush-mounted socket. Targeted at installers and homeowners seeking finishing components.
• Serie E - Outdoor Sockets Series of outdoor electrical socket enclosures including Externa IP40, Externa IP55, and Wide models with IP40, IP55, or IP66 protection ratings. Designed for outdoor electrical installations requiring weather resistance. Targeted at installers and contractors for residential and commercial outdoor applications.
• Serie S - Smart Devices Series of Wi-Fi enabled smart home devices including Swipe smart chronothermostat with OLED display, P40 S smart socket, Uniko Lite S and Uniko Pro S multifunction controls, and Relay Lite S and Relay Pro S smart relays. Supports MQTT protocol for Home Assistant and Node-RED integration, plus Google Home and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Targeted at installers and homeowners seeking smart home automation.
• 4BOX App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling centralized control of all S Series smart devices, scenario creation, routine setting, energy consumption monitoring, and voice assistant integration. Available via Google Play and Apple App Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% faster charging compared to standard USB chargers through Power Delivery technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Finder S.p.A.coreOthersIn 2024, Finder S.p.A. acquired 4box, integrating the company into the Finder Group. Finder is a global leader in industrial automation and electronic components. This acquisition consolidated 4box's innovation capabilities with Finder's experience and stability, enabling the combined entity to offer more advanced and future-oriented solutions while maintaining high quality standards and customer support.
• Consorzio RemediaminorOthers4box has entrusted Consorzio Remedia with WEEE (RAEE) waste recovery and disposal activities for electrical and electronic equipment at end-of-life, in compliance with Italian WEEE regulations (D.lgs 49/2014).
• Home AssistantcoreTechnology or IntegrationMQTT protocol support enables 4box Serie S smart devices to integrate with Home Assistant platform for home automation, allowing users to create automations and control devices through the Home Assistant ecosystem.
• Google HomecoreTechnology or IntegrationAll Serie S smart devices are compatible with Google Home, allowing voice control and integration with Google Assistant ecosystem.
• Amazon AlexacoreTechnology or IntegrationAll Serie S smart devices are compatible with Amazon Alexa, allowing voice control and integration with Alexa routines.
• AVE S.p.A.minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUSB P503 design is realized by 4box but manufactured under license from AVE S.p.A., demonstrating a licensing partnership for specific product designs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major offering wiring devices (Odace, Wiser) and integrated smart-home systems — competes with 4box in residential electrical installations across Europe.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure group owning Bticino — competes broadly with 4box via its Italian subsidiary across wiring devices, USB/smart sockets, and home automation systems.

Direct peers

• Bticino: Italian leader in civil series wiring devices (Matix, LivingLight, Living NOW) — 4box's products are explicitly designed for compatibility with Bticino frames, making them the closest direct competitor for Italian installer share.
• Vimar: Italian electrical installation brand (Plana, Arkè, Linea) competing head-to-head with 4box across residential sockets, switches, and increasingly smart-home devices — directly comparable on civil series and target installer base.
• Gewiss: Italian manufacturer of civil series devices (Chorus) and broader electrical solutions; directly comparable to 4box in sockets, switches, and wiring accessories, with overlapping distribution through Italian wholesalers.
• AVE S.p.A. Italian civil series manufacturer that licenses its USB P503 design to 4box — a direct competitor in the same product category with overlapping installer and distributor relationships.
• Finder (YESLY): Parent company of 4box and operator of the YESLY smart-home ecosystem — shares the smart wiring-device category and the same Italian distribution channels, making it both a sibling and a benchmark.

Regional players

• Simon: Spanish manufacturer of wiring devices and smart lighting controls with comparable civil-series product lines — comparable in category and use cases, though primarily serving Iberian and Latin American markets rather than Italy.

Emerging players

• Shelly: Smart home specialist focused on Wi-Fi/MQTT relays, switches, and sensors — competes with 4box's Serie S smart devices on price and retrofit flexibility, particularly in the DIY and pro-sumer segments.
• Sonoff: Wi-Fi smart switches, relays, and sockets targeting the affordable smart-home retrofit market — directly comparable to 4box's Serie S Wi-Fi smart sockets and relays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FinderItalia
• Facebookfacebook.com/4boxsocial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/4box
• Instagraminstagram.com/4box_official

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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