Etelec

What Etelec does

Etelec Italia S.p.A. Energia Connessa, headquartered in Naples, Italy and founded around 1999/2000, manufactures and distributes a portfolio of more than 1,500 electrical connection and insulation products for low- and medium-voltage applications, with proprietary gel-insulation technology as its technical differentiator. Core product lines include IP68 gel joints (SHARK, EVO, LEDJOY, ShellBox series), two-component insulating fillers (MP One, MPgel Plus, CrystalGel), heat-shrink tubing, connectors, electrical tapes, cable-management accessories, heating cables, and a medium-voltage line (TBX cold-shrink terminals, joints, surge arresters) rated up to 36 kV. The company also operates a tools sub-brand, TOO Extratools, and a sustainability sub-brand, Ekoetelec.

Etelec generates revenue through B2B hardware sales via a dedicated Italian commercial network, an export department serving international markets, and a channel of 15 agencies distributing products across 33 countries, alongside wholesale partnerships with groups such as Sonepar, Elex, and Fegime. Named enterprise customers include Italian energy utilities (Enel, A2A), infrastructure operators (Autostrade per l'Italia, RFI, Trenitalia), and electrical distributors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company holds 18 patents and 30 trademarks and is certified to IMQ, IP68, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS 3, and CENELEC HD 629.1 S2 standards; it is also the first B Corp-certified company in the electrical connection industry. Etelec operates as a Società Benefit under the direction and coordination of parent holding ETELEC GROUP S.R.L., with a paid-in share capital of €5,000,000, and recently adopted an Organization, Management and Control Model under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.

Name

Etelec

Legal name

Etelec Italia S.p.A. Energia Connessa

Website

https://etelec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Etelec Italia S.p.A. is a Naples-based manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage electrical connection and insulation products — including gel joints, insulating fillers, heat-shrink tubing, and medium-voltage terminals — sold through B2B channels across 33 countries to installers, distributors, utilities, and infrastructure operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Connection Products

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings) (IMAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Low voltage cable joints
• Gel insulation products
• Medium voltage terminals
• Electrical connection devices
• Heat shrink tubing

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Electrical Connection Products: Sale of professional electrical equipment including cable joints, connection devices, heat-shrink tubing, insulating fillers, medium voltage products, and tools for electricians. Products are sold through B2B distribution channels to installers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Etelec Italia S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of electrical connection and insulation products for low and medium voltage applications. The company produces gel joints, heat-shrink tubing, insulating fillers, connectors, electrical tapes, cable management products, heating cables, and professional tools, specializing in gel-insulation technology for cable splicing, termination, and protection.

Product overview

Etelec Italia S.p.A. is an electrical equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for low and medium voltage applications. The core offering centers on connection and insulation solutions including gel joints (SHARK, EVO, LEDJOY, ShellBox series), heat shrink tubing, insulating fillers (MP One, MPgel Plus, Crystalgel), and various connectors. Supporting product lines include electrical tapes, cable laying lubricants, cable management products (ties, plugs, braided sleeves), and professional tools (TOO Extratools). Medium voltage products (up to 36 kV) include TBX cold-shrink terminals, joints, surge arresters, and connection elements. The company specializes in gel-insulation technology, positioning Italy as an industry leader in this field, with products serving design, installation, and distribution markets across 33 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ekoetelec: Sustainability initiative focusing on environmental commitment including recycled packaging, reduced plastic use, and renewable energy
• TOO Extratools

Products and services

• Joints and Connecting Devices IP68 gel joints, heat-shrink joints, and connection devices for low and medium voltage cable splicing and termination applications, designed for professional installers and electrical equipment distributors.
• Insulating Fillers Two-component gels, resins, and single-component solutions (including MP One, MPgel Plus, CrystalGel, and ReplayGel) for insulating electrical connections and junction boxes.
• Heat Shrink Tubing Heat-shrinkable sleeves in various forms (reels, bars, dispensers) with different thicknesses and sealant options for cable insulation and protection.
• Connectors Insulated connectors including lever connectors, spring terminal blocks, cap clamps, and compression-type connectors for electrical connections.
• Electrical Tapes PVC insulation tapes, self-agglomerating EPR tapes, mastic filler tapes, and special tapes including aluminum and fiberglass options for electrical applications.
• Lubricants for Cable Laying Lubricating gels and liquids (FLO series) for facilitating cable installation and pulling through conduits.
• Cable Ties and Fixing Nylon cable ties (FB/FN series), adhesive base mounts, pipe clamps, identification ties, and wiring collars for cable management.
• Plugs (TX Series) Nylon plugs with 4-way expansion for lightweight fastenings on various building materials including concrete, brick, and drywall.
• Braided Sleeves Braided protective sleeves (RHB, CobraBox) for cable wiring and protection, available in coils and dispensers.
• Medium Voltage Products Complete range for medium voltage applications including cold-shrink terminals, joints, surge arresters, sleeves, tapes, and connection elements rated up to 36 kV.
• Heating Cables Heating cables and accessories for de-icing, frost protection, and temperature maintenance of roofs, ramps, pipes, and tanks.
• TOO Extratools Professional tools and measuring instruments for electricians, including measuring instruments, environmental measures, and professional tools.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TreedomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Treedom, a Certified B Corporation and the world's first web platform for remote tree planting. Through the 'Adopt-a-Tree' operation, Etelec plants fruit trees in Guatemala, Haiti, Ecuador, Kenya, and Tanzania as part of their sustainability commitment. The trees are geolocated, photographed, cared for by local farmers, and can be given as gifts.
• Save the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Save the Children through the 'RESCRIBE THE FUTURE' Campaign to materially help Italian children out of educational poverty by distributing material aid, tablets, free connections, and study supports to vulnerable individuals.
• IMQ (Istituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive certification partnership for IMQ certification of SHARK and ISOEL 8900 product ranges, guaranteeing highest international standards of quality and reliability.
• B LabcoreTechnology or IntegrationB Corp certification body that granted Etelec the B Corporation certification, recognizing their performance in social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Installation Products: ABB's installation products division includes cable terminations, joints, and connectors for low and medium voltage applications, competing broadly with Etelec's product portfolio across utility and infrastructure customers.
• Nexans: Global cable and cable accessory manufacturer with a cable accessories business covering joints and terminations. Targets similar utility, rail, and infrastructure end markets as Etelec across European geographies.
• 3M Electrical Products: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial electrical products division covering cable joints, insulating tapes, and connection accessories. Competes with Etelec across insulating fillers, tapes, and connection devices, with much broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• Weidmüller: German specialist in electrical connectivity including terminal blocks, connectors, and cabling accessories, competing with Etelec's connector portfolio (lever connectors, spring terminal blocks) in industrial and installer channels.
• Gala Garbsen: German manufacturer of cable accessories and gel-based jointing technology, overlapping with Etelec in IP68 gel joints and low/medium voltage connection accessories for European installer and utility markets.

Direct peers

• HellermannTyton: Specialist in cable management and connection products including cable ties, fixings, and identification systems, directly competing with Etelec's FB/FN cable ties, TX plugs, and braided sleeves product lines.
• Prysmian Group: Italian-headquartered global cable and accessories manufacturer with a complementary cable accessories portfolio serving utilities and infrastructure, the same end-customers as Etelec (Enel, RFI). Direct overlap in medium voltage joints and terminations.
• TE Connectivity: Global leader in connectivity and sensors, including a major electrical cable accessories and heat-shrink joint portfolio that directly competes with Etelec's SHARK and TBX gel-joint and cold-shrink terminal offerings in low and medium voltage applications.
• Raytech (within Prysmian / private): Italian-origin specialist brand in gel joints and cable accessories with significant overlap to Etelec's SHARK gel-joint product family, serving similar installer and distributor channels in low-voltage applications.
• Cellpack (BBC Cellpack): European specialist in cable accessories including gel-based joints, heat-shrink, and cold-shrink technology for low and medium voltage, directly overlapping with Etelec's SHARK and TBX product positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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