What Nitek does

NITEK International LLC (operating as 'Nitek') is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of data-transmission and surge-protection hardware for the physical-security market. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered at 729 1st Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama, employing between 11 and 50 people, with all design, manufacturing, and support carried out in the United States.

Nitek's product portfolio is anchored on its proprietary EtherStretch / EtherStretch Coax Lyte technology, which transports IP and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE / PoE+) signals over legacy coax, 2-wire, and 4-pair UTP cabling, addressing the dominant installer pain point of cable-distance limits and the high cost of re-cabling older buildings. Adjacent lines cover fiber media conversion (single-mode, multi-mode, SFP, and rack-mounted systems), a full suite of surge-protection devices for analog video, CAT5/CAT6, and coaxial runs (including weatherproof units such as the 110POEWPS and high-speed units such as the SRJPOES), and analog video and data distribution products (baluns, hubs, combined video/power/data units).

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of hardware to security integrators and security professionals, with pricing held off the public website and quoted through a US sales team that also provides system-design review and compatibility checks. Distribution is direct, with a product catalog and datasheets distributed online; the company states a global footprint without disclosed international partner detail. Nitek does not disclose revenue, funding, or ownership structure, and appears independent. (Note: source data also references unrelated entities named 'NITEK' - a Norwegian HVAC firm acquired by Bravida in 2025 and an Indian ed-tech brand - which are distinct from NITEK International LLC and are excluded from this assessment.)

Name

Nitek

Legal name

NITEK International LLC

Website

https://nitek.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NITEK International LLC is a US-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs and builds data-transmission and surge-protection hardware (EtherStretch IP-over-coax, fiber media converters, UTP/PoE extenders, and surge protectors) for security integrators serving surveillance, access-control, and industrial-networking deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Transmission & Surge Protection Hardware

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Ethernet Media Conversion & Extenders (Copper/Fiber/SFP) (HDAFAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Data transmission hardware
• Surge protection devices
• Ethernet network extenders
• Fiber media converters
• Security networking equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolling Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of data transmission equipment and surge protection hardware including EtherStretch Coax, UTP extenders, fiber media converters, and surge protectors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Nitek designs, manufactures, and sells data transmission and surge protection hardware for coax, UTP, and fiber-optic networks. Its portfolio includes EtherStretch Coax and EtherStretch Coax Lyte IP-over-coax transmission systems, fiber media converters, IP and PoE extenders for 2-wire and 4-pair UTP cabling, two-stage surge protectors for analog video, CAT5/CAT6, and coaxial installations, and analog video and data distribution equipment (baluns, hubs). Products are primarily sold to security integrators and security professionals for CCTV surveillance, access control, outdoor monitoring, and industrial networking applications.

Product overview

Nitek offers a comprehensive portfolio of data transmission and surge protection solutions for Coax, UTP, and Fiber-optic networks primarily serving the security industry. The product lineup centers around the EtherStretch Coax and EtherStretch Coax Lyte systems that enable IP devices to operate over legacy coax cabling. Supporting infrastructure includes Fiber Media Converters for single/multi-mode fiber connectivity, IP & PoE solutions for both 2-wire and 4-pair UTP cabling, and a full range of Surge Protection Solutions covering analog video, CAT5/CAT6, and coaxial applications. The company also provides Analog Video & Data Distribution products including baluns, hubs, and accessories. Featured products include the SRJPOES (10 Gigabit Ethernet surge protector with shielded RJ45) and 110POEWPS (weatherproof CAT6 PoE surge protector). All products are designed, manufactured, and supported in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Etherstretch: Ethernet over coax technology that extends IP devices beyond cable distance limitations
• Etherstretch Lyte

Products and services

• EtherStretch Coax Ethernet-over-coax transmission systems that allow IP devices to transmit over existing coax cabling, extending IP devices beyond standard cable distance limitations. Includes coax transmission sets, single-channel units, and coax PoE switches. Sold to security integrators and security professionals for surveillance, access control, and industrial networking.
• EtherStretch Coax Lyte Compact Ethernet-over-coax solution for IP device transmission over existing coax cabling. Aimed at security integrators needing a lighter form factor for retrofit installations.
• Fiber Media Converters Media conversion solutions for extending network connectivity over fiber, including single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber, SFP connector variants, and rack-mounted fiber systems for security and industrial networking environments.
• IP & PoE over 2-Wire UTP Solutions that enable IP and Power-over-Ethernet transmission over 2-wire UTP cabling, including single-channel solutions, 2-wire transmission sets, and 2-wire PoE switches. Targeted at integrators retrofitting legacy 2-wire infrastructure.
• IP & PoE 4-Pair UTP Network extenders and repeaters for connecting ordinary network devices in difficult cabling scenarios using 4-pair UTP infrastructure, including 4-pair single-channel EtherStretch units, transmission sets, PoE switches, and PoE midspan devices.
• Surge Protection Solutions Two-stage surge protection devices for data cabling including analog video systems, CAT5/CAT6 installations, and coaxial systems. Designed for demanding surveillance and industrial networking environments. Compatible with PoE and PoE+ power systems.
• Analog Video & Data Distribution Distribution equipment including passive video baluns, active baluns, video hubs, and combined video/power/data distribution solutions for analog video surveillance systems.
• SRJPOES 10 Gigabit Ethernet Surge Protector Stand-alone, single channel, in-line 10 Gigabit Ethernet surge protector with shielded RJ45 connectors for indoor equipment protection. Features two-stage surge protection, CAT6 rating, and works with PoE and non-PoE equipment. Includes a 10-year limited warranty.
• 110POEWPS Weatherproof CAT6 Surge Protector Weatherproof, two-stage surge protector designed for CAT6 installations, compatible with PoE and PoE+ power systems. Features an integrated grounding terminal and quick 110 punch-down installation for outdoor and demanding-environment applications.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BravidacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Bravida, a leading HVAC contractor in northern Norway, acquired NITEK AS to strengthen its local presence and capabilities. The acquisition was finalized on November 1, 2025. NITEK AS has annual sales of approximately NOK 50 million with 17 employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Axis Communications: Global leader in network video and IP surveillance. As a camera and broader security ecosystem vendor, Axis increasingly offers or bundles transmission and surge accessories that compete with Nitek's specialist role in the same integrator channel.
• Moxa: Industrial networking incumbent with a broad portfolio of rugged switches, media converters, and PoE extenders used in factory, transportation, and surveillance deployments. Overlaps with Nitek's industrial networking and PoE over UTP products but at significantly larger scale.
• Honeywell Security (now Resideo/ADI): Broad incumbent in security and access control with extensive transmission, power, and surge accessory lines for integrators. Competes with Nitek for the same security system designer budget, but as one product family among many.

Direct peers

• Altronix: Manufacturer of power, transmission, and surge protection solutions specifically for the security and surveillance industry. Overlaps with Nitek across PoE midspans, UTP extenders, and surge protection for CCTV and access control deployments.
• Perle Systems: Manufacturer of media converters, serial-to-Ethernet devices, and industrial Ethernet extenders. Overlaps with Nitek's fiber media converters and industrial networking products, particularly in harsh-environment deployments.
• Transition Networks: Long-established manufacturer of media converters, network interface devices, and fiber connectivity products. Comparable to Nitek in the fiber media conversion and copper/fiber extension categories, though serving a broader mix of IT and industrial customers.
• Ditek (DITEK Corporation): Surge protection specialist serving security, IT, and industrial markets with PoE, network, and video surge protectors. Closest direct competitor to Nitek's surge protection line and a frequent alternative for integrators specifying transient protection.
• ComNet (Communication Networks): Specializes in fiber optic media converters, network extenders, and surveillance-grade transmission products. Direct overlap with Nitek's fiber media converter and UTP/UTP extender categories, primarily serving the same security integrator customers.
• Veracity USA: Direct peer in IP-over-coax and UTP extension for the surveillance market. Veracity's Trinity and Outreach product lines overlap directly with Nitek's EtherStretch family and target the same security integrator channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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