Talema Group

What Talema Group does

Talema Group is a privately held designer and manufacturer of toroidal transformers, current transformers, inductors, chokes, and power converter magnetics, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries Nuvotem Talema (Ireland), Talema Elektronik GmbH (Germany), and NT Magnetics (Czech Republic). Founded in 1975, the company runs a dual business model comprising (1) a custom design division that engineers made-to-order magnetic components to OEM specifications and (2) a standard product catalog sold off-the-shelf through a global network of catalog distributors (RS Components, Digi-Key, TME, Schukat, Buerklin, AL Elektronik, EVE GmbH, SOS Electronic, Eclectic Components, ESIA) and regional sales representatives.

The underlying technology centers on analog magnetic component design — toroidal winding configurations in multiple mounting styles (open, encapsulated, mini-open, PCB, DIN rail, SFB control panel), precision current-sense transformer families (AC, ACX, AP, AQ, AS, ASM, AX), and telecom interface magnetics (ISDN S-interface, modem, DSL) — supported by UL, DEKRA, ENEC, Semko, CEBEC, CE, ISO 9001/14001/45001, RoHS, and REACH certifications that gate entry into regulated industrial, medical (UL60601-1), and telecom OEM supply chains. Power ratings span 1.6VA to 3000VA across product lines.

Talema monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of standard catalog items via distribution and bespoke custom orders via direct inquiry, with no disclosed recurring or subscription revenue component. Customers span five verticals: industrial manufacturing, medical electronics, telecommunications, audio equipment, and power management. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, no public listing, and operates with an employee base in the 501–1000 range, distributing through a multi-language (English, German, French, Czech, Italian, Spanish) digital presence.

Name

Talema Group

Legal name

Talema Group LLC

Website

https://talema.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Talema Group designs and manufactures custom and standard toroidal transformers, current transformers, inductors, and power converter magnetics for industrial, medical, telecom, audio, and power management OEMs, distributing globally since 1975 through wholly-owned US and European subsidiaries and a catalog distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Magnetic Components

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transformers (Power, Distribution, Instrument, Specialty) (IMAGAAAA), Instrument Transformers (CTs/VTs) & Sensors (Conventional/Optical) (EUADACAG), Inductors & Coils (Power/RF/Chokes) (HDAHANAC), Magnetic Sensors (Hall/Magnetoresistive/Compass) (HDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Toroidal transformers
• Magnetic components
• Current transformers
• Power converter magnetics
• Custom transformer design

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Magnetic Components Sales: Talema designs and manufactures custom magnetic components (toroidal transformers, current transformers, inductors, chokes, power converter magnetics) to meet specific customer requirements. This is a made-to-order model driven by customer specifications.
2. Standard Products Sales: Talema offers a catalog of standard magnetic components sold off-the-shelf through a global distributor network. Products include toroidal transformers, current transformers, inductors, chokes, EMI suppression components, telecom/network products, and power supply magnetics.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Talema Group designs and manufactures custom and standard toroidal transformers, current transformers, inductors, chokes, and power converter magnetics. The company operates a custom design division producing bespoke magnetic components to customer specifications, alongside a catalog of standard off-the-shelf magnetic components sold through a global distributor network. Products serve industrial manufacturing, medical electronics, telecommunications, audio equipment, and power monitoring applications.

Product overview

Talema Group is an industry leader in custom magnetic components, designing and manufacturing transformers and magnetic components since 1975. The company operates a custom design division offering bespoke toroidal transformers, current transformers, inductors and chokes, and power converter magnetics tailored to customer specifications. Alongside custom products, Talema offers a comprehensive catalog of standard magnetic components including toroidal transformers in various series (55000, 58000, 70000K) with mounting options such as open style, PCB mounting, encapsulated, mini-open, DIN rail, and medical grade. The standard product portfolio also includes current transformers across multiple series (AC, ACX, AP, AQ, AS, ASM, AX) for different applications from basic power monitoring to precision measurement, along with inductors, chokes, common mode components, EMI suppression products, and telecom/network transformers. Products are sold through a global distributor network including RS Components, Digi-Key, Schukat, TME, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Toroidal Transformers Bespoke toroidal transformers manufactured to customer specifications for power conversion and isolation applications, designed and produced by Talema's custom design division.
• Custom Current Transformers Custom-designed current transformers and sensors for power monitoring, measurement, and protection applications built to customer specifications.
• Custom Inductors & Chokes Custom-designed inductors and chokes, including common mode chokes and power inductors, built to specific electronic application requirements.
• Custom Power Converter Magnetics Custom magnetic components for power converter applications including flyback, forward, and resonant converter topologies.
• Open Style Toroidal Transformers (15VA to 1000VA) Standard toroidal transformers in open style configuration ranging from 15VA to 1000VA for general power applications, sold off-the-shelf through global distributors.
• 70000K Low Profile PCB Mounting Toroidal Transformers (1.6VA to 50VA) Low profile toroidal transformers designed for PCB mounting with power ratings from 1.6VA to 50VA.
• 72400K Low Profile PCB Mounting Toroidal Transformers (1.6VA to 50VA) Low profile toroidal transformers for PCB mounting with power ratings from 1.6VA to 50VA.
• Mini-Open Toroidal Transformers (1.6VA to 50VA) Miniature open style toroidal transformers ranging from 1.6VA to 50VA for compact applications.
• Medical Grade Toroidal Transformers (50VA to 3000VA) Medical-grade toroidal transformers certified to UL60601-1 for medical equipment applications, ranging from 50VA to 3000VA.
• Encapsulated Toroidal Transformers (15VA to 500VA) Potted/encapsulated toroidal transformers providing environmental protection, rated from 15VA to 500VA.
• 55000 Series Toroidal Transformers (15VA to 1000VA) Open and center-potted toroidal transformers in the 55000 series with ratings from 15VA to 1000VA.
• 58000 Series DIN Rail Toroidal Transformers (12VA to 800VA) DIN Rail mounting toroidal transformers in the 58000 series for industrial control panel applications.
• High Power PCB Mount Toroidal Transformers (35VA to 160VA) High power toroidal transformers designed for PCB mounting with ratings from 35VA to 160VA.

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• RS ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRS Components is a major global electronics distributor stocking a wide range of Talema toroidal transformers (open style, encapsulated, mini-open, PCB mounting, DIN rail mounting, and control panel SFB style), current transformers (low cost to high accuracy styles), chokes and inductors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vishay Intertechnology: Vishay is a major manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components including inductors, transformers, and current sensors. Overlaps with Talema on inductor and current transformer products but operates at vastly larger scale across a much broader component portfolio.
• TDK Corporation (EPCOS / TDK-Lambda): TDK through EPCOS and TDK-Lambda manufactures power transformers, inductors, and magnetics for industrial and telecom markets. Much larger scale than Talema, with overlapping toroidal and current transformer product lines but a far broader portfolio across capacitors, sensors, and batteries.

Direct peers

• Hammond Manufacturing: Hammond Manufacturing produces toroidal transformers, chokes, and enclosures for industrial and electronics applications. Overlaps with Talema in toroidal transformer offerings and shares similar customer segments in industrial power and medical equipment.
• Bourns, Inc. Bourns manufactures electronic components including inductors, transformers, and current sensors for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. Directly comparable product portfolio to Talema, particularly in current sensing and power magnetics.
• Würth Elektronik: Würth Elektronik is one of the largest European manufacturers of electronic components including transformers, inductors, common mode chokes, and power magnetics. Directly comparable to Talema across toroidal transformers, chokes, and EMC/EMI components, with overlapping distributor channels and customer base.
• Pulse Electronics: Pulse Electronics (a Yageo company) manufactures transformers, inductors, chokes, and current sensors for power, telecom, and industrial markets. Direct overlap with Talema on ISDN/telecom magnetics, current transformers, and custom power magnetics.
• Sumida Corporation: Sumida manufactures power inductors, transformers, and custom magnetics globally with strong automotive and industrial exposure. Comparable to Talema in custom magnetic component design and toroidal transformer offerings, with similar design-in cycles and customer profiles.
• Triad Magnetics: Triad Magnetics manufactures toroidal transformers, audio transformers, inductors, and chokes for industrial, medical, and audio applications. Closely matches Talema's product breadth, custom design capability, and medical-grade certifications.
• Bel Fuse Inc. Bel Fuse manufactures magnetics, power conversion, and protection products including transformers, inductors, and current transformers. Comparable to Talema in custom magnetics design, with stronger telecom exposure aligned with Talema's ISDN/DSL product line.
• Coilcraft: Coilcraft manufactures RF, power, and signal inductors, transformers, and chokes. Comparable to Talema in inductor and choke offerings with strong catalog/distributor presence, though Coilcraft focuses more on chip inductors and less on toroidal transformers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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