What Hensel Electric does

Hensel Electric (Gustav Hensel GmbH & Co. KG) is a privately held German manufacturer of electrical installation and power distribution systems, founded in 1931 and headquartered in Lennestadt, Germany, with secondary operations in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. The company employs 1,000+ people globally, 600 of which are based in Germany, and runs a unified, certified product family spanning cable junction boxes (ENYCASE, including the ATEX-rated KX series), small-type distribution boards up to 63 A (ENYBOARD), distribution boards up to 250 A (ENYSTAR), modular Mi power distribution boards up to 1,600 A (ENYMOD), IEC 62208-compliant empty enclosures (ENYFLEX), and cable entry systems (ENYFIT). Recent product additions target higher-voltage photovoltaic applications with enclosures rated up to 1500 V DC. All products comply with international standards including IEC 62208, DIN EN IEC 61439, and ATEX, which underpin specification into industrial, building-construction, energy-supply, infrastructure, maritime, and hazardous-area projects.

The business is structured as a GmbH & Co. KG (limited partnership) with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public listing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of these electrical installation and power distribution components. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be quote-based; go-to-market is executed through a 20+ country international website network and a multi-tier distributor channel, with named partners such as Vanpee A/S in Denmark and TEV2 in Portugal. Marketing relies on localized digital content, technical downloads (catalogues, brochures, declarations of conformity), trade fairs, and digital tools — including the ENYGUIDE 3D planning software, a mobile app for Android/iOS, the IEC 61439 compliance guide, the myHENSEL custom-logo service, and the Elektro Tipp knowledge resource — to drive specification among electrical planners and contractors.

Name

Hensel Electric

Legal name

Gustav Hensel GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hensel-electric.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hensel Electric is a privately held German manufacturer, founded 1931, producing certified electrical installation and power distribution systems — including junction boxes, distribution boards up to 1,600 A, and 1500 V DC photovoltaic enclosures — sold through a 20+ country distributor network to industrial, building, energy, and hazardous-area customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment / Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Electrical installation systems
• Power distribution equipment
• Cable junction boxes
• Distribution boards
• Industrial enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Roudnice Nad Labem

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Products: Manufacture and sale of electrical installation and power distribution systems including cable junction boxes, distribution boards, industrial enclosures, and cable entry systems. Products are sold through a global network of distributors and partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hensel Electric manufactures and sells electrical installation and power distribution systems for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. Its product range includes cable junction boxes (ENYCASE, KX series), distribution boards (ENYBOARD, ENYSTAR, ENYMOD), cable entry systems (ENYFLEX, ENYFIT), and specialized 1500V DC enclosures for photovoltaic systems, supported by the ENYGUIDE 3D planning software and the HENSEL mobile app for installers.

Product overview

Hensel Electric (Gustav Hensel GmbH & Co. KG) is a manufacturer of innovative electrical installation and power distribution systems founded in 1931. The product portfolio consists of a unified family of complementary products: ENYCASE cable junction boxes (including KX for explosive environments and DK 0100 compact variants), ENYBOARD distribution boards up to 63 A, ENYSTAR distribution boards up to 250 A, ENYMOD power distribution boards up to 630 A (extendable to 1,600 A), ENYFLEX empty enclosures per IEC 62208, and ENYFIT cable entry systems. These products form an integrated ecosystem for building electrical infrastructure, supported by planning software (ENYGUIDE), a mobile app, custom branding services (myHENSEL), and specialized mounting accessories. The company also offers digital tools including 3D planning software, configurators, and calculation tools for temperature verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENYCASE: Cable junction boxes product line
• ENYBOARD
• ENYSTAR
• ENYMOD
• ENYFLEX
• ENYFIT
• ENYGUIDE
• ENYCASE App

Products and services

• ENYCASE Cable Junction Boxes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• Vanpee A/SregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVanpee A/S is the official Hensel distributor in Denmark, located at Gammelager 15, 2605 Brøndby. The company handles distribution and sales of Hensel products in the Danish market.
• TEV2 - Distribuição de Material Eléctrico, LdaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEV2 is the official Hensel distributor in Portugal, located at Rua de Joaquim Silva Vicente, Zona Industrial da Maia I - Sector VII - Lote 137, 4470-434 Maia. The company handles distribution and sales of Hensel products in the Portuguese market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spelsberg: German manufacturer of electrical installation enclosures, junction boxes, and distribution boards — directly comparable to Hensel in product scope (cable junction boxes, small distribution boards), target customers (electricians, building/industrial installers), and channel model (distributor-driven). Both specialize in robust, certified enclosures for demanding environments.
• Weidmüller: German specialist in industrial connectivity, electrical installation, and enclosure solutions, with overlapping product scope in junction boxes, terminal blocks, and industrial enclosures. Comparable to Hensel in serving industrial and building electrical installers across Europe with a similar distributor-led model.
• Phoenix Contact: German manufacturer of electrical connection, automation, and interface solutions, including industrial enclosures and terminal blocks. Comparable to Hensel in industrial installation focus and European mid-market customer base, though Phoenix Contact has a stronger digital/automation product orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Rittal (Friedhelm Loh Group): Germany-based global leader in industrial enclosures, power distribution cabinets, and climate control for IT/industrial applications. Overlaps with Hensel's ENYFLEX empty enclosures and ENYMOD distribution boards but operates at much larger scale with a far broader portfolio including cooling, IT infrastructure, and complete system solutions.
• nVent Electric (Hoffman brand): US-listed global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, including Hoffman enclosures used for industrial power distribution. Overlaps with Hensel's industrial enclosures and junction boxes but serves a much broader customer base across data centers, industrial automation, and energy infrastructure worldwide.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, offering wiring devices, distribution boards, cable management, and enclosures. Comparable to Hensel in distribution boards and junction boxes for building construction but with a vastly larger global footprint and broader product portfolio spanning switches, lighting controls, and data infrastructure.
• Schneider Electric: French multinational offering comprehensive low-voltage distribution, industrial automation, and energy management solutions. Its Acti9/Merlin Gerin ranges directly compete with Hensel's distribution boards and enclosures, though Schneider's portfolio extends to switchgear, UPS, and full building/industrial management systems.
• ABB: Global electrification, motion, and automation giant with extensive low-voltage product lines including distribution enclosures and junction systems that overlap with Hensel's portfolio. Serves utilities, industry, transport, and infrastructure at a much larger scale and with broader system-level offerings.
• Siemens: German conglomerate with a low-voltage products division (now Siemens Smart Infrastructure) covering distribution boards, switchgear, and enclosures. Comparable to Hensel in residential/commercial distribution products but with vastly greater scale, digital building integration, and direct enterprise sales reach.
• Eaton: US-listed power management company offering enclosures, switchboards, and electrical components for industrial, commercial, and utility markets. Overlaps with Hensel's distribution boards and enclosures but at significantly larger scale and with broader electrical power management capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HenselElectric
• Facebookfacebook.com/henselelectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henselelectric
• Instagraminstagram.com/henselelectric.de/?hl=de

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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