Electronicon Kondensatoren

What Electronicon Kondensatoren does

Electronicon Kondensatoren GmbH is a German manufacturer of metallized-film power capacitors headquartered at Keplerstraße 2, 07549 Gera, Thuringia. The company traces its origins to the early 1940s when SIEMENS & HALSKE AG relocated capacitor production from Berlin to East Thuringia; it was later renamed RFT Kondensatorenwerk and adopted the ELECTRONICON brand in the early 1990s. It operates as an independent private GmbH managed by two Managing Directors, Klaus Holbe and Dr. Olaf Hansen, with no disclosed parent company, external investor, or M&A activity.

The company's product portfolio centers on metallized polypropylene-film capacitors with dry dielectric, spanning DC link capacitors for power electronics (notably the E67 GA85 Mesis® and E80 PKmind® series), AC filter and power capacitors (E68 GA85 Mesis®, E51–E64 series, E56–E92 box-type), medium-voltage self-healing dry capacitors (MSD MeVoDry®), and low-voltage power-factor-correction components. Underlying technology includes the proprietary SecuMet™ zinc/aluminum metallization (developed since the early 1970s), the Mesis® mechanical overpressure disconnect (world's first functional implementation for DC link capacitors), and the 7 nH PKmind® low-inductance architecture. Products reach operating voltages up to 50 kV DC and 25 kV AC with rated currents up to 1200 A (Irms) and 1400 kA (Is). The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), ENEC-VDE, UL 810/810B, and CSA 22.2 certifications, the latter including a global-first UL 810B certification on the Mesis® platform.

Electronicon serves rail, marine, offshore, industrial power-electronics, and utility-scale power-factor-correction customers via a direct B2B sales model: multilingual websites (DE/EN/RU/CN), an online product database, downloadable catalogs, and direct phone/email inquiry. Pricing is quote-based and customized to application requirements; no public price list is disclosed. The company emphasizes "100% Made in Germany" manufacturing at its single Gera facility, supports sales through PCIM and Innotrans trade-show participation, and operates with 251–500 employees. The firm is recognized as a "Hidden Champion of Thuringia" and is a participant in the EU "GREEN INVEST" (EFRE) funding program. No revenue, ownership structure beyond the two Managing Directors, or institutional investor information is publicly disclosed.

Name

Electronicon Kondensatoren

Legal name

ELECTRONICON Kondensatoren GmbH

Website

https://electronicon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Electronicon Kondensatoren GmbH is a German manufacturer of metallized-film power capacitors serving rail, marine, offshore, industrial power-electronics, and power-factor-correction customers. It sells proprietary DC link (E67/E80), AC filter (E68), medium-voltage, and low-voltage PFC capacitors direct to industrial buyers from its Gera facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Capacitors

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Capacitors (Ceramic/Film/Electrolytic/Tantalum/Supercapacitors) (HDAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passive Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Ferrites) (IMAGAJAA), DC/DC Converters & Battery Interface Power Electronics (EUAFAIAD), DC-DC Converters & Power Modules (Isolated/non-isolated, POL modules) (IMAGADAB)

Keywords

• Power capacitors
• DC link capacitors
• AC filter capacitors
• Power factor correction
• Metallized film capacitors

Headquarters

HQ city

Gera

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Power Capacitor Sales: Manufacture and sale of power capacitors including AC power capacitors, DC capacitors, capacitors for power factor correction, and medium voltage components. Products include various series (E67, E80 PKmind, E68, E62, E64, E51-E55, E56-E92) with operating voltages up to 50kV DC and 25kV AC, rated currents up to 1200A (Irms) and 1400kA (Is).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Electronicon Kondensatoren GmbH manufactures power capacitors using metallized film technology with dry dielectric. The company produces DC link capacitors, AC filter capacitors, medium voltage capacitors, and components for power factor correction. Capacitors are offered with operating voltages up to 50kV DC and 25kV AC and rated currents up to 1200A (Irms), customized based on specific application requirements.

Product overview

ELECTRONICON Kondensatoren GmbH is a German manufacturer of power capacitors specializing in metallized film technology with dry dielectric. The product portfolio centers on DC link capacitors (E67 GA85 Mesis®, E80 PKmind®, PK16 series) and AC filter capacitors (E68 GA85 Mesis®), complemented by universal AC/DC capacitors (E51-E92 series) and power factor correction (PFC) components for low and medium voltage applications. Key technologies include proprietary SecuMet™ metallization, Mesis® overpressure protection (world's first for DC link capacitors), and dry gas-filled or oil-filled construction. The company serves rail, marine, offshore, and industrial power electronics applications with operating voltages up to 50kV DC and 25kV AC, and rated currents up to 1200A (Irms).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PKmind®: High-frequency DC capacitor series with minimal self-inductance (7 nH) and excellent current capability up to 100A for compact intermediate circuits.
• GA85 MESIS®
• SecuMet™
• MSD MeVoDry®
• MKPg
• MKPc

Products and services

• GA85 Mesis® (E67) DC Link Capacitor Climate-resistant DC link capacitor featuring the world's first overpressure protection mechanism (Mesis®), ultra-low self-inductance (<50nH with two terminals, <20nH with cross-arranged terminals), and UL 810B certification. Designed for safety-critical applications in rail, marine, and offshore environments.
• PKmind® (E80) DC Capacitor Ultra-low inductance DC capacitor achieving only 7 nH self-inductance with self-resonance frequency above 70kHz, designed for high-frequency intermediate circuits. Features up to 100A continuous current capacity in compact 85-100mm diameter housing.
• E68 GA85 Mesis® AC Capacitor Smart filter capacitor with Mesis® overpressure safety mechanism in metal can cylindrical gas-filled design. AC voltage range 420Vac-1350Vac and DC voltage range 700V-2250V.
• MKPg Series Capacitors Metallized polypropylene film capacitors gas-filled, featuring self-healing technology with zinc and aluminum metallization under vacuum. Uses inert nitrogen gas filling with high current capacity and low-inductive connection.
• MKPc Series Capacitors Compact series metallized polypropylene film capacitors gas-filled, based on loss-low dielectric from pure polypropylene film with self-healing zinc/aluminum mixture.
• MSD (MeVoDry) Medium Voltage Capacitors Medium voltage self-healing dry capacitors, rectangular steel case, dry design (no liquids) rated for 2.4-12kV applications including power factor correction and filter reactors.
• E62/E64 Series AC Capacitors AC capacitors for universal use with BAM overpressure protection, metal can cylindrical oil-filled design. AC voltage 420Vac-5000Vac, DC voltage 700V-5000V.
• E51/E53/E55 Series High-Voltage Capacitors Low-inductance AC/DC capacitors for general use especially for high operating voltages, plastic can cylindrical dry design (no liquids). DC voltage up to 50,000V, AC voltage up to 20,000V.
• E56-E92 Series Box Capacitors Box-shaped capacitors for heavy currents and large capacitances, available in steel, aluminum or plastic housing with dry design and pressure switch protection. DC voltage 500-25,000V, AC voltage 200-17,000V.
• Low Voltage PFC Components Three-phase and single-phase capacitors for power factor correction including gas-filled and oil-filled variants, detuning reactors, discharge resistors, thyristor switches, contactors, and power factor controllers for 50Hz and 60Hz mains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-inductance as low as 7nH with PKmind® technology
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frako Kondensatoren: Frako is a German power-capacitor specialist focused on power factor correction (PFC) and filter capacitors for industrial and energy applications, competing with Electronicon's MSD MeVoDry® and low-voltage PFC product lines.
• Nichicon: Nichicon manufactures film and electrolytic capacitors including power-electronics DC-link types, with overlap to Electronicon's industrial and renewable-energy customer base.
• WIMA: WIMA is a German specialist manufacturer of film capacitors (MKP, MKS, FKP series), directly competing with Electronicon in metallized polypropylene technology and serving overlapping power-electronics and industrial customers.
• ICAR (Industria Condensatori Applicazioni Ricerche): ICAR is an Italian specialist manufacturer of power capacitors for PFC, filtering, and DC-link applications, directly competing with Electronicon in industrial power-quality and medium-voltage capacitor markets.

Broad incumbents

• TDK Electronics (EPCOS): TDK's EPCOS division manufactures metallized film and DC-link capacitors for power electronics, drives, and renewables — directly overlapping Electronicon's core product lines but as part of a much larger global passive-component portfolio.
• AVX (Kyocera): AVX (now part of Kyocera) manufactures film capacitors for DC link, AC line filtering, and power electronics, including automotive-grade parts — a direct technology peer to Electronicon with broader global reach.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers power factor correction capacitors and reactive-power compensation systems as part of its broader power-management portfolio, competing with Electronicon's PFC components in industrial and commercial installations.
• KEMET (Yageo): KEMET (now part of Yageo) produces metallized film and DC-link capacitors for power electronics, automotive, and industrial customers, sharing technology overlap (self-healing metallized polypropylene) with Electronicon but at significantly larger scale.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Vishay is a major global passive-component manufacturer with a broad film-capacitor range including DC link, AC filter, and PFC capacitors used in rail, industrial, and renewable applications, competing head-to-head with Electronicon in heavy-current/high-voltage segments.
• Eaton: Eaton manufactures power-quality and capacitor-based harmonic filtering products for industrial and data-center customers, addressing overlapping use cases with Electronicon's PFC and filter capacitor portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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