Kontakt - Elektro

What Kontakt - Elektro does

KONTAKT-Elektro Kft. is a privately held, family-owned Hungarian industrial company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Pécs, operating across four business lines: (1) industrial automation services including electrical design, PLC programming, robotics integration, and engineering consulting; (2) manufacturing of switch cabinets, control panels, electricity meter cabinets, and custom electrical and mechanical equipment; (3) in-house development and production of proprietary industrial electronic devices — inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, control relays, and specialized automation electronics; and (4) hydrogen fuel cell system development, with ~15 years of R&D producing the commercially sold FC-UPS 2500, the FCPS-15 portable generator, and the H2-evolution yacht. The company also functions as the official Hungarian representative for 14 international automation and sensor brands including Leuze, Sick, IFM, Pepperl+Fuchs, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, Murr Elektronik, Rittal, LAPP, and EATON.

The company monetizes through hardware sales (proprietary equipment plus distributed third-party products), engineering and consulting services, and — to a smaller emerging degree — fuel cell system sales. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by technical sales engineers, supplemented by participation in industry events such as Pollack Expo, Hannover Messe, and the Balaton Boat Show. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list, consistent with custom project work. Customers span automotive (Hankook, Hanon, Joyson), intralogistics (Jungheinrich), industrial materials (Lafarge, Carmeuse), energy/utilities (Veolia), agri-food (Bonafarm), and retail/industrial (IKEA), alongside automation partnerships with Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, and Festo.

Underlying technology spans classical industrial automation (PLCs, sensors, control electronics), electromechanical switchgear manufacturing, and PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell engineering. The fuel cell stack development program, supported by R&D partnerships with MTA Chemical Research Institute (platinum-free catalysts), BME Polymer Technology Department (graphite-based composite bipolar plates), and the University of Pécs (application prototyping), and backed by stack purchases from Ballard and Hydrogenics, forms a long-dated technology platform with potential applicability in stationary backup power, portable generators, and marine propulsion.

Name

Kontakt - Elektro

Legal name

KONTAKT – Elektro Ipari, kereskedelmi Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság

Website

https://kontakt-elektro.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KONTAKT-Elektro Kft. is a family-owned Hungarian industrial company that designs and manufactures electrical equipment, industrial sensors, and hydrogen fuel cell systems, while serving as exclusive Hungarian distributor for 14 international automation brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial automation
• Electrical equipment
• Hydrogen fuel cells
• Electronic sensor manufacturing
• Automation component distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Pécs

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing - Electrical Equipment: Manufacturing of switch cabinets, control panels, electrical distribution equipment, and custom electrical machinery. Production of electricity meter cabinets for residential and industrial applications.
2. Electronic Device Manufacturing: Design, development and production of industrial electronic devices including sensors (inductive/capacitive proximity switches), control relays, and custom electronic solutions. Includes contract manufacturing of electronics.
3. Representation and Distribution: As official Hungarian representative for international automation and sensor brands (Novotechnik, Contelec, Motrona, Leuze, EATON, IFM, Pepperl+Fuchs, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, Murr Elektronik, Sick, Rittal, LAPP), the company distributes and resells these products in the Hungarian market.
4. Engineering and Consulting Services: Provides engineering consultation, electrical design, PLC programming, robotics integration, and technical advisory services for industrial automation projects.
5. Fuel Cell Systems: Development and sale of hydrogen fuel cell powered systems including UPS units, portable generators, and marine applications. Own developments include FC-UPS 2500 and FCPS-15 products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kontakt-Elektro Kft. manufactures custom electrical equipment (switch cabinets, control panels, electricity meter cabinets), develops in-house industrial electronic devices (sensors, control relays), and builds hydrogen fuel cell power systems (FC-UPS 2500, FCPS-15 portable generator, H2-evolution yacht). The company also provides industrial automation engineering services (PLC programming, robotics integration, electrical design) and serves as the exclusive Hungarian representative for 14 international automation and sensor brands.

Product overview

Kontakt-Elektro Kft. is a Hungarian industrial automation and manufacturing company founded in 1982, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services. The company operates across four main divisions: (1) Industrial Automation Services covering electrical design, PLC programming, robotics, and engineering consultation; (2) Production Solutions including electrical equipment manufacturing, mechanical engineering, metal shaping, and electricity meter cabinets; (3) Electronic Appliances featuring in-house developed proximity sensors, control electronics, and specialized industrial electronics; and (4) Fuel Cell Technologies including hydrogen power systems, the H2-evolution yacht, and energy storage containers. Additionally, the company serves as exclusive representative for 14 international automation and sensor brands including LAPP, Rittal, Sick, Murr Elektronik, Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, IFM, Pepperl+Fuchs, EATON, Motrona, Contelec, Leuze, and Novotechnik, providing a comprehensive range of industrial automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• First Hungarian-developed hydrogen fuel cell ship with 15 kW capacity and 80 km range
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MTA KKI (MTA Chemical Research Institution / MTA TTK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Collaborated on GOP tender in 2010 to develop platinum-free anode catalysts and MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology for fuel cell stacks. MTA KKI provided platinum-free catalyst technology which was used as foundation for company's fuel cell stack development.
• BME Polimertechnika Tanszék (Budapest University of Technology, Polymer Technology Department)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Developed graphite-based composite bipolar plates for fuel cell stacks as part of collaborative R&D. The department's expertise in polymer technology contributed to creating specialized bipolar plate materials.
• PTE Pollack Mihály Műszaki Kar (University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Jointly won Baross Gábor tender in 2010 to develop prototypes of stationary and mobile fuel cell applications up to 5 kW. Also collaborated on ECOMarathon racing car project with company providing 1.2 kW fuel cell stack.
• Ballard (Canada)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcquired Ballard FCgen-1020ACS air-cooled and FCgen-1310 liquid-cooled fuel cell stacks for development of various applications including UPS systems, hybrid generators, and fuel cell vehicles (bicycle, boats). Ballard is the leading fuel cell manufacturer.
• HydrogenicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPurchased 15 kW modern fuel cell module from Hydrogenics to develop power generation equipment above 10 kW performance range. Used for FCPS-15 portable generator and H2-evolution yacht.
• NovotechnikmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Novotechnik, dealing with angle sensors, linear position transducers, rotary sensors, and related products.
• ContelecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Contelec (Swiss company), distributing high-quality sensors for angle and linear position measurement.
• MotronamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative since 2012 for Motrona GmbH (German company), distributing displays, data loggers, position monitors, and signal converters for industrial automation.
• LeuzemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Leuze, a German sensor and safety solutions company with over 60 years experience in automation technology.
• EATONmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for EATON industrial electrical and electronic devices and facilities, formerly Klöckner Moeller.
• IFMmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for IFM, dealing with sensors including inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, pressure, flow, and level sensors.
• Pepperl+FuchsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Pepperl+Fuchs, a global leader in industrial sensors and explosion protection equipment.
• Phoenix ContactmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Phoenix Contact, dealing with industrial circuit products, connectors, automation devices and systems.
• WeidmüllermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Weidmüller, dealing with electronics, automation, circuit technology, connectivity and signaling systems.
• Murr ElektronikmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Murr Elektronik (2,937 employees internationally), dealing with connection technology, safety relays, switches, and power supply products.
• SickmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for SICK, a technological and market leader in sensor solutions for factory automation, logistics automation, and process automation.
• RittalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for Rittal, dealing with enclosures, power distribution, system climate control, and IT solutions.
• LAPPmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Hungarian representative for LAPP, the world's market leader in cable and connector solutions including power cables, data systems, and industrial connectors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: Global German industrial automation and connectivity company offering circuit devices, connectors, signal conditioning, and automation systems. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same electrical-industrial product categories Kontakt-Elektro designs and distributes, and also one of its represented principals in Hungary.
• Sick AG: Global German manufacturer of sensor solutions for factory, logistics, and process automation. Comparable as a large incumbent in industrial sensors and automation, and one of Kontakt-Elektro's represented principals in Hungary; product lines partially overlap with Kontakt-Elektro's in-house sensor manufacturing.
• ifm Electronic: Global German manufacturer of inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, pressure, flow, and level sensors for industrial automation. Comparable as a large incumbent in industrial sensor manufacturing, directly overlapping with Kontakt-Elektro's in-house proximity and process-sensor line; also a represented principal.
• Eaton (Industrial): Global power management and industrial electrical equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio of motor controls, switchgear, power distribution, and backup power. Comparable as a larger incumbent in industrial electrical equipment and backup-power systems, overlapping with Kontakt-Elektro's switch cabinets and fuel cell UPS products; also a represented principal.

Direct peers

• Balluff: German manufacturer of sensors, connectivity, and automation solutions for industrial applications. Comparable as a mid-sized European specialist in industrial sensors, control electronics, and factory automation, serving similar manufacturing and process-industry customers.
• Beckhoff Automation: German manufacturer of PC-based control technology, PLCs, drives, and automation software. Comparable in industrial controllers and automation systems, particularly in the area of PLC-based control solutions for manufacturing and process industries.
• Festo: German pneumatics and automation components supplier with deep industrial automation service and consulting capabilities. Comparable in providing turnkey automation solutions, electrical engineering consulting, and integration services to manufacturing customers; Festo is also a customer/partner reference for Kontakt-Elektro.
• Turck: German industrial sensor and connectivity specialist offering inductive/capacitive sensors, RFID, and fieldbus/IO-Link solutions. Comparable as a sensor and industrial automation manufacturer focused on factory automation customers.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: German manufacturer of electrical interconnection, automation, and interface electronics, including PLCs, I/O systems, and power supplies. Directly comparable in industrial control electronics, electrical interface products, and automation solutions for discrete and process manufacturing customers.

Emerging players

• Nel ASA: Norwegian hydrogen technology company producing PEM fuel cell stacks and electrolyzers for stationary, marine, and mobility applications. Comparable as a hydrogen fuel cell system developer competing in adjacent end-markets (marine, stationary power, mobile generation) where Kontakt-Elektro's H2-yacht, FC-UPS, and FCPS-15 products operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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