ITEC Ocean

What ITEC Ocean does

ITEC Ocean is a subsidiary of ITEC Group, a privately held French industrial group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Couëron, France. ITEC Group designs, manufactures, and assembles low-voltage electrical switchgear and controlgear, operating 21 subsidiaries across France and Luxembourg with 370+ employees and 100% French manufacturing. Core proprietary offerings include the ICONEC power distributor, the DitecT technology, and the ITEC SYSTEM 5.0 platform, complemented by the HYRÔME product line; the group also provides design studies, installation, and after-sales services through dedicated entities.

The business serves industrial, infrastructure, datacenter, and tertiary-building customers through a project-based, quote-driven sales model. Long-standing component partnerships with Schneider Electric, ABB, Legrand, and Hager anchor ITEC's solutions within the mainstream low-voltage ecosystem, while vertical integration — achieved in part through the 2020 acquisition of AITS (sheet metal, welding, painting) — supports cost control and quality. ITEC Group is led by Gilles Fradin as publication director and has executed three disclosed acquisitions (TDA in 2009, ITEC Services in 2017, AITS in 2020) to broaden its capabilities and footprint. Disclosed revenues from six of the 21 subsidiaries sum to roughly 86M€, placing the group above the 100M€ revenue mark, though ITEC Ocean's standalone contribution is not separately quantified.

Name

ITEC Ocean

Legal name

ITEC Group

Website

https://groupe-itec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ITEC Ocean is a French subsidiary of ITEC Group, which designs, manufactures, and assembles low-voltage electrical switchgear and controlgear for industrial, infrastructure, datacenter, and tertiary-building customers across France and Luxembourg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Verrières-le-buisson

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Switchboard Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom low-voltage electrical switchboards and control panels. Products include ITEC SYSTEM boards, manufacturer boards (Schneider Electric, ABB, Legrand, Hager), and proprietary products. Manufacturing is done in-house with 'made in France' positioning.
2. Engineering and Design Services: Technical studies, electrical and mechanical design, and project management services through dedicated subsidiaries like ITEC ETUDES. The design office handles projects from technical file definition to production interface.
3. After-Sales Services: On-site commissioning assistance, systematic rewiring (rééclissage) services, warranty services (60-month guarantee), and evolution/upgrade services for existing switchboards to extend equipment lifespan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ITEC Ocean is a manufacturing subsidiary of ITEC Group that designs, integrates, and produces custom low-voltage electrical switchboards (TGBT — Tableau Général Basse Tension), main switchboards, distribution boxes, and control panels for industry, infrastructure, datacenter, and tertiary-sector customers. The product portfolio is built on the proprietary ITEC SYSTEM platform, including the hot-swappable ICONEC distributor and DitecT fire-prevention detector, and is complemented by systematic rewiring, on-site commissioning assistance, and 60-month warranty service. All manufacturing is performed in-house in France (Made in France) and conforms to IEC 61439-1 and 2 standards.

Product overview

ITEC Group is a French industrial switchboard manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage electrical distribution solutions. The core product line includes the ITEC SYSTEM board family (Maine, Loire, Mayenne, Authion, AUBANCE, and the flagship ITEC SYSTEME 5.0) along with the HYRÔME free-standing frame. These are complemented by proprietary components including the ICONEC distributor (allowing live upgrades), the 250A power terminal, ITEC terminal for PE conductors, and the DitecT temperature rise detector for fire prevention. The company also provides complete communication/control solutions including the CM02, CT02, CT9S-02, CT18E-02, CT24E-02, R24-02, CMS01, MSS01, CTL-CM01, MCVI, and MSC02N signaling modules. Additionally, ITEC acts as a system integrator for major manufacturer brands (Schneider Electric Prisma P, ABB, Legrand, Hager) across all service indices. All products conform to IEC 61439-1 and 2 standards, with 100% internal development and manufacturing in France (Made in France).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITEC SYSTEM: Proprietary range of industrial switchboards developed by ITEC as an original manufacturer
• ICONEC
• DitecT
• ITEC products

Products and services

• ITEC SYSTEME 5.0 Switchboard Modular proprietary switchboard platform developed by ITEC as an original manufacturer, supporting all forms up to 4b and service indices up to IS333, conforming to IEC 61439-1 and 2. Modular in 105mm increments, IP20 to IP55 protection, IK10, top handling up to 3T, and 100% internally developed with proximity-based manufacturing in France. Designed for industrial and tertiary customers requiring custom low-voltage distribution.
• Switchboard MAINE (IS 233) MAINE switchboard designed to allow the outgoing feeder of the rack in operation to be added or replaced. Targeted at tertiary users, supporting operating flexibility, preventive maintenance, and uninterrupted extensions.
• Switchboard LOIRE (IS 333) LOIRE switchboard allowing the outgoing feeder of the rack in operation to be added or replaced. Meets operating, maintenance, and expansion needs for industrial and tertiary users at the highest IS 333 service index.
• Switchboard MAYENNE (IS 223) MAYENNE switchboard allowing the outgoing feeder of the rack in operation to be added or replaced. Designed for tertiary applications with internal arc protection.
• Switchboard AUTHION (IS 231 & IS 232) AUTHION fixed switchboard whose service index varies according to the type of circuit breaker used. Maximum 7800A current and 120kA short-time rated current.
• Switchboard AUBANCE (IS 223) AUBANCE vertical distribution switchboard designed to limit floor area. Maximum 400A current, Icw 50kA by combination. Suitable for high-rise buildings and data centers.
• HYRÔME Free-standing Frame (IS 223) Free-standing frame with adaptable wall or floor mounting, designed for distribution in technical rooms. Offers 121 dimension configurations and 25% more space than modular enclosures.
• ICONEC Distributor Proprietary ITEC distributor that enables evolution under voltage (hot-swapping of components) and significantly prolongs equipment service life. Rated operational voltage 500V (690V), insulation voltage 750V, IP2x protection, nominal current 160A in distribution, short-term admissible current Icw 50kA per association. Sold as a standalone component/SKU to integrate into custom switchboards.
• DitecT Temperature Rise Detector Proprietary temperature rise detector with component degradation detection function that prevents fires from abnormal heating, including slowly progressing fires and electric-origin fires. Features 3 relay outputs (230Vac 5A) for preventive threshold, confirmed alarm threshold, and abnormal temperature alarm, plus Modbus RTU network connectivity via RS485. Sold as a standalone product for integration into electrical installations.
• Schneider Electric Solutions — Prisma P (IS 223 & 233) Integrated Schneider Electric Prisma P solutions up to 4000A with service indices IS 223 and 233, integrating ICONEC distributor and ITEC terminals. Delivered as turnkey custom switchboards to industrial, infrastructure, datacenter, and tertiary customers.
• ABB Solutions — Distribution Panels and TGBT ABB distribution panels and TGBT solutions across all service indices, utilizing ITEC's expertise in panel construction. Delivered as custom switchboards to B2B customers.
• Legrand Solutions — Distribution Panels to TGBT (IS 111 to 333) Custom Legrand-based switchboards from distribution panel to TGBT across all service indices (IS 111 to 333), integrated by ITEC for B2B customers.
• Hager Solutions — Distribution Panels and TGBT Custom Hager-based switchboards for distribution panels and TGBT solutions across all service indices, integrated by ITEC for B2B customers.
• Manufacturing in Series (small to medium series) Custom design and manufacturing service for small to medium series switchboards in Industry, OEM, and Energy applications. Operated by ITEC Série subsidiary (ISO9001 certified, 2700 m² workshop, 39 people, €16M annual revenue).
• Engineering and Design Services (ITEC Études) Technical studies, electrical and mechanical design, and project management services through the ITEC Études Design Office. Handles projects from technical file definition to production interface, with a professional team of 24 staff and €1.2M annual revenue.
• After-Sales Services (commissioning, rewiring, warranty) On-site commissioning assistance, systematic rewiring (rééclissage) services, 60-month warranty on all original manufacturer switchboards, and evolution/upgrade services to extend equipment lifespan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-month warranty on all original manufacturer switchboards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationITEC works with Schneider Electric as an overall manufacturer, implementing Schneider solutions including Prisma P up to 4000A with service indices IS 223 and 233. Schneider components are integrated into ITEC's custom switchboard solutions.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationITEC utilizes ABB components and solutions in the realization of distribution panels to TGBT switchboards across all service indices. ABB products are integrated into custom switchboard manufacturing.
• LegrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationITEC integrates Legrand solutions in switchboard manufacturing, covering the range from distribution panels to TGBT across all service indices (IS 111 to 333).
• HagercoreTechnology or IntegrationITEC works with Hager for switchboard solutions from distribution panels to TGBT across all service indices, integrating Hager components into custom electrical panels.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in low-voltage electrical distribution, including the Prisma P switchboard platform integrated by ITEC. Competitor at the OEM level and strategic component supplier to ITEC, serving the same industrial, infrastructure, and datacenter customers with broader portfolio and global reach.
• ABB: Major manufacturer of low-voltage switchgear and distribution systems, supplying components ITEC integrates into its custom boards. Competes in TGBT and distribution-panel markets across industry, infrastructure, and datacenter segments globally.
• Legrand: Leading European electrical and digital building infrastructure provider with switchboard and distribution-panel offerings across all service indices. ITEC integrates Legrand solutions into custom builds and competes for the same tertiary and industrial projects.
• Hager: European specialist in low-voltage distribution and switchboard systems, particularly strong in France and Germany. ITEC integrates Hager components and competes for distribution-panel and TGBT projects in shared customer base.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides low-voltage switchgear, distribution panels, and integrated electrical infrastructure across industrial and infrastructure markets. Competes with ITEC on larger TGBT projects and has the scale to serve multinational customers ITEC cannot reach directly.
• Eaton: Global electrical equipment manufacturer with low-voltage switchboards, power distribution, and modular solutions. Competes with ITEC in industrial and datacenter projects, especially where customers seek single-OEM accountability.

Direct peers

• Spie France: Major French electrical contractor with industrial and tertiary installation capabilities, often competing with ITEC on TGBT and switchboard delivery, especially on integrated project contracts. Overlaps directly with ITEC's customer base across France.
• Cegelec: French electrical contracting group (VINCI Energies) designing and installing low-voltage distribution systems for industry, infrastructure, and buildings. Competes with ITEC on turnkey electrical distribution projects in France.
• SNEF: French electrical engineering and contracting group active in industry, infrastructure, and datacenter segments. Directly competes with ITEC on custom switchboard builds and integrated electrical works across France.

Emerging players

• Rittal: German enclosure and power distribution specialist with modular low-voltage solutions increasingly competing in European switchboard markets. Provides standardized VX25 and Ri4Power platforms that overlap with ITEC's industrial and datacenter offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries24 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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