Blume Elektronik

What Blume Elektronik does

Blume Elektronik Distribution GmbH is a privately-held German B2B distributor of electronic components headquartered in Bad Salzdetfurth, Lower Saxony. Founded in the early 1990s (firmographic record lists 1982) with 11-50 employees, the company sells both active and passive electronic components, electromechanical devices, displays, connectors, motors, and circuit protection devices across 17 product categories, sourcing from more than 40 manufacturer partners including ZETTLER, Taiyo Yuden, Samwha Electric, Nidec, Amphenol Industrial, Winstar Display, and Suntsu. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and holds no external investors, parent company, or M&A activity on record.

The company's value proposition rests on technical consultation, design-in support, and flexible logistics services. Ordering and fulfillment options include single orders without minimum quantity, Kanban, consignment warehouse, EDI/EDIFACT integration, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and safety stock arrangements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Blume Elektronik serves four primary customer verticals - industrial automation, medical technology, automotive (including EV-related applications), and white goods/consumer appliances - with secondary exposure to aerospace and renewable energy/eMobility. Marketing channels mix a content-rich product catalog website, downloadable datasheets and sample sets, presence on LinkedIn and Xing, and trade-show participation including Electronica 2026 in Munich.

Revenue is generated through hardware resales of physical components, with a sales-led, consultative go-to-market executed by product specialists reachable by phone (+49 5063 2712-0) and email ([email protected]). The company contracts exclusively with entrepreneurs (B2B only) and competes on supplier breadth, technical depth, and service flexibility rather than scale or proprietary technology. Management includes Christoph Haßenpflug, who leads product marketing and BLDC motors while serving in the Geschäftsführung. The business shows no signs of PE/VC backing, secondary transactions, or expansion outside its single German site based on disclosed information.

Name

Blume Elektronik

Legal name

Blume Elektronik Distribution GmbH

Website

https://blume-elektronik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blume Elektronik Distribution GmbH is a privately-held German B2B distributor of electronic components, offering 17 product categories from 40+ manufacturers with design-in support and flexible logistics. It serves industrial automation, medical technology, automotive, and white goods customers from Bad Salzdetfurth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423610)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail (CRACAKAA)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Passive electronic components
• Electromechanical components
• Semiconductor distribution
• Circuit protection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Salzdetfurth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electronic Components Distribution: Blume Elektronik operates as a distributor of electronic components, selling a wide range of products including semiconductors, passive components, displays, connectors, motors, and circuit protection devices. Revenue is generated through the sale of these physical components with various ordering options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blume Elektronik Distribution GmbH is a Germany-based distributor of electronic Bauelemente (components), supplying both active and passive components plus electromechanical parts across 17 categories (discrete semiconductors, capacitors, inductors, displays, motors, relays, switches, connectors, circuit protection, memory, communications modules, fans, frequency components, resistors, and more). The company provides design-in technical consultation, sample sets, and multiple logistics options including Kanban, consignment warehouse, EDI/EDIFACT, VMI, safety stock, and single orders without minimum quantities, serving OEMs in industrial automation, medical technology, automotive, white goods, aerospace, and renewable energy / eMobility.

Product overview

Blume Elektronik Distribution GmbH is a German electronics component distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of electronic components across multiple categories. The product offering includes: Acoustics (speakers, sirens, buzzers, microphones), Discrete Components (diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, transistors, SiC components), Discrete Modules (rectifiers, IGBT modules), Displays (OLED, IPS, TFT, character/graphic LCD, ESL), Inductors (power inductors, HF inductors, transformers, antennas, wireless charging), Communication Modules (GPS, UWB, WiFi, LoRa, Bluetooth), Capacitors (MLCC, tantalum, supercapacitors, film, electrolytic), Fans (radial and axial), Motors (DC motors with sensor/switchbox, hybrid stepper motors, brushless DC motors), Frequency Components (crystals, oscillators, TCXO, OCXO), Relays (electromechanical), Switches (detector, anti-vandal, keylock, push-button, tactile, capacitive), Circuit Protection (fuses, PPTC, automotive fuses), Memory (SRAM, DRAM, NOR/NAND Flash, MRAM), Connectors (USB, circular, card holders, EV charging, industrial), and Resistors (SMD, power, precision, high-voltage). The company operates as a distribution partner, not a manufacturer, providing design-in support, samples, and logistics services for these electronic components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acoustic Components Portfolio Distributes acoustic components including speakers, sirens, piezo disks, buzzers, and microphones for a variety of electronic applications.
• Discrete Semiconductor Components Distributes discrete semiconductors including Schottky diodes, power MOSFETs, Zener diodes, TVS diodes, SiC Schottky diodes, SiC MOSFETs, JFETs, IGBTs, bipolar transistors, and bridge rectifiers for circuit applications.
• Discrete Power Modules Distributes discrete power modules such as rectifier modules and IGBT modules for power conversion applications.
• Display Components Distributes display components including OLED, IPS, TFT, character and graphic display modules, LCD glass, controller and interface boards, LED displays, and electronic shelf labels.
• Inductive Components Distributes inductors including power inductors, SMPS modules, high-frequency inductors, LAN transformers, common mode chokes, current sensors, antennas, performance transformers, air coils, ferrites, transformers, high-frequency filters, and wireless charging coils.
• Wireless Communication Modules Distributes wireless communication modules including GPS, UWB, WiFi, LoRa, and Bluetooth modules for IoT and industrial applications.
• Capacitor Portfolio Distributes capacitors including MLCCs, tantalum electrolytic capacitors, supercapacitors, film capacitors, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, polymer hybrid capacitors, AEC-Q200 capacitors, and Taiyo Yuden MLCCs.
• Cooling Fans Distributes cooling fans including radial and axial fans for thermal management applications.
• Brushless DC (BLDC) Motors Distributes brushless DC motors offering high energy efficiency, compact design, and long service life for medical technology, household appliances, automation, robotics, and e-mobility applications.
• Hybrid Stepper Motors Distributes hybrid stepper motors combining permanent magnet and reluctance motor characteristics for precise positioning in automation and drive technology.
• DC Motors with Sensor / Switchbox Distributes DC motors with integrated sensor or switchbox for precise motion control in automation, robotics, and industrial applications.
• Frequency Control Components Distributes frequency control components including ceramic resonators, quartz crystals, quartz oscillators, VCXO, TCXO, and OCXO for precise timing applications.
• Electromechanical Relays Distributes high-quality electromechanical relays in various configurations for switching applications.
• Switches and Buttons Portfolio Distributes detect, anti-vandal, keylock, snap-action, rotary DIP, push-button, tact, capacitive touch, membrane, and navigation switches.
• Circuit Protection Components Distributes circuit protection components including chip, SMD, micro, PV, power, NH, PPTC self-resetting, and automotive fuses plus device-protection fuses.
• Memory Components Distributes memory solutions including SRAM, DRAM, NOR flash, SLC NAND flash, and MRAM for industrial applications.
• Connector Portfolio Distributes connectors including wire-to-board, FFC/FPC, USB A/B/C type, card holders, RJ modular and magjacks, RF coaxial, SFP/QSFP, D-SUB, DIN rail terminals, M5-M40 circular, EV/e-bike charging, power, solar, HDMI/DVI, and waterproof connectors.
• Resistor Portfolio Distributes resistors including SMD, MELF, through-hole, temperature sensor, shunt, high-voltage, resistor networks, varistors, power, precision, and AEC-Q200 resistors.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZETTLER electronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationZETTLER electronics is a key partner supplying power modules, relays, current sensors, SMPS AC-DC modules, and display panels. Featured products include ACST-200 current sensor series, AZEV132 EV-charging relays, IPS display panels, and HP01 series power modules.
• Taiyo YudencoreTechnology or IntegrationTaiyo Yuden is a major manufacturer of passive components including MLCCs (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors) and inductors. Blume Elektronik offers discontinued Taiyo Yuden inductors with alternatives.
• Samwha ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSamwha Electric supplies capacitors including hybrid polymer capacitors (YT-series), EDLC supercapacitors (DV-series), and other capacitor solutions.
• Nidec EuropecoreTechnology or IntegrationNidec supplies brushless DC motors and other motor solutions. Featured as a key supplier for BLDC motor products.
• Amphenol IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmphenol Industrial provides industrial connectors including PL terminal blocks, AT series waterproof connectors, Easy&Safe CEE connectors, and M-series metric circular connectors.
• SuntsucoreTechnology or IntegrationSuntsu supplies frequency control components including watch crystals (SWS144 series) and metal can crystals (SXTHM4 series).
• CVILUXcoreTechnology or IntegrationCVILUX supplies FFC/FPC connectors and power connectors including CP-series power connectors with various pin configurations.
• Minew (Shenzhen Minew Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationMinew provides UWB modules and other communication modules for IoT applications.
• E-SwitchcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-Switch supplies switches including PVHC7 vandal-proof switch series with IP67 rating.
• WayconncoreTechnology or IntegrationWayconn supplies magnetic RJ45 modular jacks including 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet connectors.
• EDAC/MH ConnectorscoreTechnology or IntegrationMH Connectors supplies D-Sub connectors and hoods in various configurations.
• PanconcoreTechnology or IntegrationPancon supplies MAS-CON IDC connectors and other connector solutions.
• Holy Stone EnterprisecoreTechnology or IntegrationHoly Stone supplies SMD safety capacitors (X2 and X1/Y2 class) for circuit protection.
• Well BuyingcoreTechnology or IntegrationWell Buying supplies infrared sensor encoders including RS009A series with RGB TFT panel.
• Intelligent MemorycoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of memory components including DRAM and other storage solutions.
• Winstar DisplaycoreTechnology or IntegrationWinstar supplies TFT LCD displays capable of operating at -40°C for extreme temperature applications.
• UTC (Unisonic Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationUTC provides semiconductor solutions for communication and power electronics including RS-485 line transceivers.
• HY Electronic (Cayman)coreTechnology or IntegrationHY Electronic supplies Schottky diodes for automotive applications and ESD protection diodes.
• Viking Tech CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of resistors and other passive components.
• DegsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of terminal blocks and connector solutions.
• ESKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of switches and other electromechanical components.
• CviluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of FFC/FPC connectors and power connectors.
• YIC (Yuechang International Corp.)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• SJK (Shenzhen Crystal)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automotive grade crystals and RTC (real-time clock) modules.
• NetSolcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of inductors and other passive components.
• Yangzhou Yangjie ElectroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• FlairmicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• e&e (Elec & Eltek Induktivitäten)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of inductors.
• Tai Tech Advanced ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• Topdiode Manufacturing CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• AATCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• Global Power Technology (GPT)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• DLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• KingstatecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of acoustic components including speakers and buzzers.
• TDOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• Scondar ElectroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• ConnflycoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of connectors.
• MeisongbeicoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• HuaweicoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of electronic components.
• Amphenol LTWcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmphenol LTW provides metric circular connectors of the M-series for compact, robust industrial interfaces.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH: Stuttgart-based broad-line electronic components distributor serving industrial, automotive, medical, and renewable energy customers across Europe. Highly comparable to Blume in product breadth, B2B consultative sales model, and German Mittelstand customer base.
• Schukat electronic Vertriebs GmbH: German electronic components distributor with a comparable catalog of passive, active, electromechanical, and display products targeted at industrial OEMs. Similar size and sales-led approach to Blume with a German-language, regional focus.
• Bürklin GmbH & Co. KG: German distributor of electronic components, tools, and supplies serving engineers and industrial buyers. Comparable to Blume in product category, target customer (German SMEs and engineers), and B2B distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• RS Components / RS Online: Global broad-line distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components with a strong presence in Germany. Overlaps with Blume across nearly all product categories but operates at significantly larger scale with a digital-first catalog model.
• Farnell / element14: Global distributor of electronic components, development boards, and industrial products. Comparable catalog breadth to Blume but operates much larger scale and a digital-first model targeting engineers and industrial buyers across Europe.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components with a massive catalog and engineering-focused customer base. Comparable product breadth to Blume but operates at much larger scale with a global fulfillment footprint.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Global electronic components distributor with one of the industry's largest catalogs, offering components similar to Blume's portfolio. Indirect competitor for German industrial customers who source internationally via its online platform.
• Arrow Electronics: Global broad-line electronic components distributor with deep automotive, industrial, and IoT coverage. Comparable end-markets to Blume but much larger scale and integrated design-in services.
• Avnet: Global electronic components distributor with strong presence in EMEA serving industrial and automotive customers. Competes with Blume for the same German Mittelstand accounts but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Conrad Electronic: German electronic components and supply distributor primarily serving the DACH region. Comparable product breadth to Blume but with a stronger consumer and prosumer orientation in addition to B2B.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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