What Atexor does

Atexor Oy is a Finland-based manufacturer of certified lighting and power-distribution equipment for explosion-hazardous (Ex) areas. The company designs and produces ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and other jurisdiction-specific certified luminaires under three core brands: SLAM® portable luminaires (temporary work lights including the Neos and HORNET EM lines), SLAM FIXED® fixed luminaires (including the Novo, Nordic and SEMIC families), and MICA® handheld lamps. Supporting accessories include the Click'n Fix mounting system, SplitterEX power-distribution boxes, TrafoEX step-down transformers and ATEX-certified extension cables. All products are engineered and manufactured at the company's Seinäjoki facility in Finland, with headquarters in Espoo.

Underlying technology is centred on explosion-protection engineering rather than electronics innovation: intrinsically safe optical design (e.g. SafeEye® LED diffuser for confined-space eye safety), rugged mechanical housings tested to shock and temperature extremes (-40°C to +55°C), and low-voltage power architectures for hazardous-area deployment. The portfolio addresses use-cases in oil refineries, offshore rigs, chemical plants, tank/vessel entry, tunnel/sewer maintenance, aircraft maintenance and other confined-space industrial operations across Zones 0/1/2 and 20/21/22.

Atexor monetises primarily through hardware sales via a global distributor network, supplemented by training and maintenance services delivered in Finland or on customer sites. Pricing is quote-based given the project-driven, specification-led nature of hazardous-area procurement. Following the November 2025 acquisition by UK-based Raytec Ltd (part of Japan's OPTEX Group), Atexor operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary while retaining its independent brand and channel; roughly 67% of the combined entity's sales are exports, and the company continues to expand its distributor footprint across Europe, Africa and Asia.

Name

Atexor

Legal name

Atexor Oy

Website

https://www.atexor.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atexor Oy is a Finland-based manufacturer of ATEX, IECEx and UKEX certified portable, fixed and handheld luminaires, transformers and accessories for explosion-hazardous areas in oil & gas, chemical, mining and confined-space industrial operations, sold globally through distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Area Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Hazardous area lighting
• ATEX certified luminaires
• Explosion proof lights
• Industrial Ex lighting
• Portable work lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ATEX/IECEx Lighting Equipment Sales: Sale of certified hazardous area lighting products including SLAM portable luminaires, SLAM FIXED fixed luminaires, MICA hand lamps, cables, fittings, transformers, and accessories. Products are sold through distributors globally.
2. Training and Maintenance Services: Ex-lighting training courses from general topics to hands-on service and maintenance training for Atexor luminaires. Training can be conducted at Atexor facilities in Finland or at customer locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atexor designs, manufactures, and supplies ATEX, IECEx, and UKEX certified portable luminaires, fixed luminaires, and hand lamps for use in explosion hazardous areas. Its portfolio includes the SLAM® portable and SLAM FIXED® fixed luminaire families, MICA® hand lamps, and supporting accessories such as certified cables, cable reels, Click'n Fix mounting brackets, SplitterEX power splitters, and TrafoEX step-down transformers, all produced in Finland and complemented by light-planning and training services.

Product overview

Atexor designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of ATEX, UKEX and IECEx certified lighting solutions for explosion hazardous areas. The product lineup centers on three core product families: SLAM® portable luminaires (temporary work lights), SLAM FIXED® fixed luminaires (permanent installations), and MICA® hand lamps (handheld devices). These are supported by a full range of accessories including cables, cable reels, mounting brackets (Click'n Fix system), SplitterEX power distribution boxes, and TrafoEX step-down transformers. All products are designed and manufactured in Finland and are certified for use in Zones 1, 2, 20, and 21 hazardous areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SLAM®: Temporary ATEX and IECEx certified portable luminaires and work lights for explosion hazardous areas. Includes SLAM Neos, SLAM Hornet, and related accessories.
• SLAM FIXED®
• MICA®

Products and services

• SLAM® Portable Luminaires ATEX and IECEx certified portable work lights and luminaires for explosion hazardous areas, including the SLAM Neos range, designed for industrial customers needing durable, easy-to-maintain temporary lighting in demanding environments.
• SLAM FIXED® Ex Luminaires ATEX, UKEX and IECEx certified fixed luminaires for permanent installation in explosion hazardous areas, including the Novo, Nordic and SEMIC product families for industrial operators needing rugged permanent lighting in Zones 1, 2, 20 and 21.
• MICA® Hand Lamps ATEX, IECEx and UKCA certified rechargeable handheld luminaires and portable signaling lamps from the MICA range for use by workers in hazardous areas.
• SLAM® Accessories (Click'n Fix mounting system and related brackets) Certified brackets and mounting accessories for SLAM portable Ex lighting including the Click'n Fix range of magnetic brackets, scaffold brackets, hanging straps, S-hooks and Unistrut brackets, all dissipative and certified for hazardous areas.
• SLAM® Cables and Cable Reels ATEX certified extension cables up to 25 meters and cable reels up to 80 meters for storage and transport of power cables used in hazardous area lighting setups.
• SLAM® SplitterEX Robust Ex-certified splitter box for temporary lighting systems in explosion hazardous areas, with ATEX, IECEx and UKCA certification and 2 or 4 socket outlets for power distribution.
• SLAM® TrafoEX Step-down Transformers ATEX, UKEX, IECEx and INMETRO certified step-down transformers delivering 12V, 24V or 42V low-voltage power to Ex equipment, with a socket option for linking transformers for large low-voltage lighting setups.
• Ex-Lighting Solutions, Light Planning and Training Services Bespoke ex-lighting solution design, light planning for hazardous areas, and training courses covering safe use, service and maintenance of Atexor luminaires, delivered at Atexor's Finland facilities or on customer sites for industrial buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating temperature range certified from -40°C to +55°C
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Raytec LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Atexor was acquired by UK-based Raytec Ltd in November 2025. Raytec is part of the OPTEX Group, a publicly listed Japanese company founded in 1979. The acquisition increases combined workforce to 117 employees. Atexor continues to operate as an independent company and brand, with complementary technological expertise in hazardous area lighting. David Lambert, Managing Director of Raytec, stated that Atexor's reputation for technical excellence complements Raytec's commitment to innovation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton (Crouse-Hinds): Eaton's Crouse-Hinds division is one of the largest global manufacturers of explosion-proof and hazardous-area electrical products, including lighting, enclosures, and fittings. It competes head-to-head with Atexor in oil & gas, chemical and heavy industrial markets but as part of a much broader electrical portfolio.
• Emerson (Appleton): Emerson's Appleton brand is a major supplier of explosion-proof lighting, plugs, receptacles, and hazardous-area electrical equipment for oil & gas, mining and chemical facilities. It serves similar end customers as Atexor and offers a broader industrial electrical product range.
• ABB (CEAG): ABB's CEAG division supplies explosion-protected luminaires, electrical apparatus and installation products for hazardous areas. It directly overlaps with Atexor's SLAM FIXED and TrafoEX product lines in petrochemical, refinery and pharmaceutical applications.
• Hubbell (Killark): Hubbell's Killark brand supplies explosion-proof and hazardous-location lighting, enclosures and electrical products. It competes with Atexor in industrial and oilfield applications and benefits from Hubbell's broader electrical distribution scale.

Direct peers

• R. Stahl: R. Stahl is a publicly listed German specialist in explosion-protected electrical equipment, including Ex-lighting, control and distribution systems. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Atexor, with overlapping certifications (ATEX/IECEx) and a similar focus on hazardous-area industrial customers.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Pepperl+Fuchs is a global leader in explosion protection and intrinsic safety products, including Ex-lighting and HMI systems. It serves the same oil & gas, chemical and process automation end markets as Atexor and competes across both portable and fixed Ex-lighting categories.
• BARTEC: BARTEC is a German specialist in explosion protection technology, producing Ex-lighting, control stations, and components for hazardous areas. It is a direct competitor in portable and fixed Ex-luminaires, with comparable ATEX/IECEx certification coverage and a similar industrial customer base.
• Cortem Group: Cortem Group is an Italian manufacturer of explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting fixtures for hazardous areas, serving oil & gas, marine and chemical industries. It is a direct competitor in Ex-lighting with overlapping product lines in fixed and portable luminaires.
• WAROM: WAROM is a Chinese manufacturer of explosion-protected electrical products, including Ex-lighting for oil & gas, marine and chemical facilities. It competes with Atexor in cost-sensitive markets and across global hazardous-area projects, particularly in APAC.

Emerging players

• Raytec Ltd: Raytec is the UK-based parent company that acquired Atexor in November 2025; both manufacture LED lighting for hazardous areas, with Raytec focused on general industrial/Ex LED floodlights and Atexor on portable/fixed Ex luminaires. It is a complementary rather than direct competitor post-acquisition.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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