Kolbi Electronics
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersBilbao, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kolbi Electronics does
Kolbi Electrónica S.A. is a privately held Spanish industrial automation distributor founded in 1980 and headquartered in Zamudio, Bizkaia. The company sells and integrates a broad portfolio of components for industrial customers: AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, programmable laboratory power supplies, DC contactors up to 3000V, industrial connectors, cable entry and EMC shielding systems, relays, industrial pushbuttons, thermal management (HVAC, fans, thermostats), industrial LED lighting, sensors, and DC UPS systems. Distribution is sourced from a long-tenured set of 17+ international manufacturers, with the deepest relationships being Phoenix Contact (since 1986), Harting (25+ years), TDK-Lambda (since 1995), Stego (since 1990), Seifert (since 1986), Icotek, Schaltbau, Traco Power, Polyamp, Delta Elektronika, ADELSYSTEM, and Schlegel. More recent lines include Kikusui (since 2018), LED2WORK (since 2016), Intrexis (since 2016), Heitec (since 2015), and Balluff.
The business model is B2B hardware distribution, quote-based with no public pricing, combined with technical advisory from specialized commercial engineers. Sales is executed through an e-commerce storefront (kolbi.es) and five regional delegations (Zamudio HQ, San Sebastián, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia), delivering within 24–48 business hours to the Spanish peninsula only. The company is broadening beyond passive distribution into higher-value categories: collaborative robotics (K-Robots), AI-powered visual inspection on the AAEON UP Xtreme i12 / Hailo-8 platform (claiming >99% defect detection accuracy), and Teltonika industrial IoT routers with eSIM. Kolbi holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, has 11–50 employees, and operates as a Sociedad Anónima under Spanish law with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or acquisition history. Legal representative is Vicente Fernandez; the quality policy is signed by Jose María Ballorca as Dirección. The company ships only within Spain (peninsula), explicitly excluding Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla.
Kolbi Electronics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kolbi Electronics
- Legal name
- KOLBI ELECTRÓNICA SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA
- Website
- https://kolbi.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kolbi Electronics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Automation Distribution
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)
Keywords
Where Kolbi Electronics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bilbao
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Kolbi Electronics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Distribution and Resale: Kolbi generates revenue through the distribution and resale of industrial automation products from manufacturer partners. Products include power supplies, DC/DC converters, cable management systems, industrial connectors, automation components, and industrial lighting. The company offers products from leading brands and provides technical advisory services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B industrial product pricing - quote-based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kolbi Electronics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kolbi Electrónica S.A. distributes and sells industrial automation components from leading international manufacturers across Spain. The portfolio spans power supplies (AC/DC and DC/DC), DC contactors up to 3000V, cable entry and EMC shielding systems, industrial connectors (HARTING), automation controls (Phoenix Contact), industrial pushbuttons (Schlegel), LED lighting (LED2WORK), thermal management (Stego, Seifert), sensors (Balluff), 19-inch racks (HEITEC), and DC UPS systems (ADELSYSTEM). The company also delivers value-added technical consulting and integrated solutions including AI-powered visual inspection and IoT connectivity for industrial customers.
Product overview
Kolbi Electronics is an industrial automation component distributor and solution provider based in Spain (Zamudio), established in 1980. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation products organized into key categories: power supplies (AC DC power supplies, DC DC converters, programmable laboratory power supplies from Delta Elektronika, TDK-Lambda, Polyamp, Traco, Kikusui), cable entry systems (ICOTEK pasamuros, cable glands, EMC shielding), industrial automation (Phoenix Contact periphery, wireless systems, safety controllers), contactors (Schaltbau DC contactors up to 3000V), industrial pushbuttons (Schlegel), LED lighting (LED2WORK, INROLED for food industry), HVAC/thermal management (Stego, Seifert), connectors (HARTING industrial connectors), enclosures (HEITEC 19-inch racks), UPS systems (ADELSYSTEM DC UPS), sensors (Balluff), and collaborative robotics (K-Robots). The company also provides AI-powered visual inspection solutions using the UP Xtreme i12 platform from AAEON Europe and IoT routers with eSIM from Teltonika Networks. Kolbi operates through multiple Spanish regional offices (Gipuzkoa-Navarra, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia) and serves diverse industrial sectors including railway, electromobility, energy, automotive, food, medical, and machine tools.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AC-DC Power Supplies (Fuentes de Alimentación AC DC) AC to DC power supplies including configurable multi-output units, DIN rail mounting, and laboratory programmable units from TDK-Lambda, Delta Elektronika, and Traco Power, designed for industrial automation.
- DC-DC Converters (Convertidores DC DC) DC to DC converters including PCB mount, enclosed box units, and programmable bidirectional power supplies from Polyamp, TDK-Lambda, IntreXis, and Delta Elektronika.
- Programmable DC Laboratory Power Supplies Programmable DC laboratory power supplies including bidirectional 15kW models (SM15K family) from Delta Elektronika with outputs up to 1500V, for medical, testing, and R&D applications.
- Cable Entry Systems and EMC Shielding (Pasamuros y Prensaestopas) Cable entry systems including KEL series cable glands, split cable entries, EMC shielding solutions, and membrane inserts from ICOTEK for industrial enclosures and machinery.
- Industrial Automation Components (Automatización Industrial) Industrial automation products including wireless systems (Trusted Wireless), safety controllers, decentralized periphery (INLINE, AXIOLINE series), terminal blocks, and industrial interfaces from Phoenix Contact.
- Relays, Inverters, and Optocouplers Relays, inverters, and optocouplers for industrial control and switching applications.
- DC Contactors (Contactores Corriente Continua) DC contactors up to 3000V for battery voltages, electromobility, and renewable energy storage applications from Schaltbau including the CS300 bidirectional family.
- Industrial Pushbuttons (Pulsadores Industriales) Industrial pushbuttons, emergency stops, pilot lights, junction boxes, and terminals from Schlegel in 30mm, 22mm, and 16mm sizes including Proboxx series enclosures.
- LED Industrial Lighting (Iluminación Industrial LED) LED industrial lighting for machinery and workstations including TUBELED 40 series from LED2WORK and INROLED 50 ECOLAB for food industry with IP69K rating.
- Industrial HVAC and Thermal Management Industrial climate control including heaters, fans up to IP54, thermostats, and air conditioning from Stego and Seifert for electrical enclosures.
- Collaborative Robotics (K-Robots) Collaborative robotics solutions through K-Robots brand for industrial automation applications.
- DC UPS Systems (UPS DC Carril DIN) DC UPS systems with battery charging and diagnostic capabilities including CBI series from ADELSYSTEM with Power Boost function for motor and inductive loads.
- Industrial Connectors (Conectores Industriales) Industrial connectors including DIN 41612, SUB-D, Han series rectangular connectors, circular connectors, and Ethernet devices from HARTING.
- Decentralized IP20 Periphery Decentralized IP20 periphery including INLINE, AXIOLINE F, and AXIOLINE SMART ELEMENTS series from Phoenix Contact for distributed automation.
- Compact Safety Controllers (Controlador de Seguridad Compacto) Compact safety controllers including PSR-Trisafe for functional safety applications from Phoenix Contact.
- Industrial Wireless Radio Systems (Sistemas de Radio Industrial) Trusted Wireless industrial radio systems from Phoenix Contact for secure transmission up to 32km range.
- 19-Inch Racks and Electronic Enclosures (Racks 19 Pulgadas y Envolventes Electrónicos) 19-inch racks, electronic enclosures for industrial PCs, backplanes, and VME/CPCI/TCA/VPX systems from HEITEC.
- Measurement Instruments and AC Power Supplies (Instrumentos de Medición y Fuentes AC) Programmable AC power supplies, electronic loads, DC laboratory power supplies, bipolar power supplies, battery test systems, and safety testers from Kikusui.
- Industrial Sensors (Sensores Industriales) Industrial sensors from Balluff for automation and machine vision applications.
- UP Xtreme i12 AI Visual Inspection Platform Industrial computing platform for AI-powered visual inspection with Intel Core 12th gen processor, Hailo-8 AI accelerator (52 TOPS), and multi-camera support, designed for edge AI applications from AAEON Europe. Achieves inspection precision exceeding 99% versus 80% with manual methods.
- Industrial IoT Routers with eSIM (Routers IoT con eSIM) Industrial IoT routers with embedded eSIM technology from Teltonika Networks including RUTM52, RUTC50, RUTM30, RUT951, and RUT241 models for remote connectivity and management.
Quantifiable outcome
- Precision in defect detection increased from 80% (manual inspection) to above 99% with AI-powered visual inspection
Companies that use Kolbi Electronics
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Kolbi Electronics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature2 records
Kolbi Electronics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Delta ElektronikacoreDutch manufacturer of DC power supplies (150W to 15kW) founded in 1959. Kolbi has distributed Delta products since 2009, offering fast DC power supplies with minimal noise and reduced electromagnetic interference.
- PolyampcoreSwedish manufacturer specializing in DC/DC converters and power supplies since 1970. Kolbi distributes Polyamp products since 2004, featuring independent converters with high EMC compliance and safety standards.
- Phoenix ContactcoreGerman manufacturer with 60,000+ product references for industrial automation, founded 1982. Kolbi has been a Phoenix Contact distributor since 1986, offering switching and power products, cable connections, and automation solutions.
- TDK-LambdacoreJapanese manufacturer of efficient and reliable power supplies founded 2008. Kolbi distributes TDK-Lambda products since 1995, featuring laboratory power supplies, DC converters, and AC/DC power supplies in various formats.
- Traco PowercoreSwiss manufacturer of DC/DC converters, AC/DC power supplies since 1944. Kolbi distributes Traco Power since 2009, specializing in DIN rail and chassis mount power supplies for automation, railway, and medical sectors.
- IcotekcoreGerman manufacturer and patent holder of divisible cable entry systems. Kolbi has distributed Icotek since 2010, offering KEL cable entry frames, EMC shielding solutions, and cable gland systems for industrial applications.
- SchaltbaucoreGerman manufacturer founded 1929 specializing in DC connectors and contactors. Kolbi has distributed Schaltbau since 2010, featuring DC contactors up to 3000V and battery voltage contactors for railway, electromobility, and energy storage.
- HartingcoreGerman family-owned manufacturer founded 1945, world leader in electrical connection systems with 4,000+ employees and 51 subsidiaries. Kolbi distributes Harting industrial connectors for over 25 years, including DIN 41612, SUB-D, Han series, and Ethernet connectors.
- AdelsystemcoreItalian manufacturer founded 1991 of switched-mode power supplies, DC UPS, and battery chargers. Kolbi distributes Adelsystem since 2004, featuring FLEX series power supplies and CBI DC UPS with battery diagnostics for industrial automation.
- SeifertcoreGerman/Maltese manufacturer with 50+ years in industrial thermal management. Kolbi distributes Seifert products since 1986, offering filter fans, heat exchangers, thermostats, and industrial air conditioning with EMC compatibility.
- StegocoreGerman manufacturer of thermal management solutions for enclosures for over 35 years. Kolbi distributes Stego products since 1990, featuring heating resistors, IP54 fans, thermostats, and LED enclosure lighting.
- SchlegelcoreGerman manufacturer (Schlegel Elektrokontakt) with 70+ years in industrial control solutions. Kolbi distributes Schlegel products since 2010, offering industrial pushbuttons, emergency stops, pilot lights, and control stations in 30, 22, and 16mm sizes.
- KikusuiminorJapanese manufacturer founded 1951 specializing in programmable power supplies and electronic measurement instruments. Kolbi began distributing Kikusui products in late 2018, featuring AC programmable supplies up to 81kVA and DC bipolar laboratory supplies.
- IntrexisminorSwiss manufacturer with 15+ years specializing in DC/DC power supplies for railway sector. Kolbi distributed Intrexis products since 2016, featuring efficient converters with extended temperature range and railway compliance.
- HeitecminorGerman manufacturer of 19-inch racks and electronic enclosures with 1,000+ employees globally. Kolbi partnered with Heitec in 2015, offering customized rack solutions, VME/CPCI/TCA/VPX systems, and backplanes for industrial automation.
- LED2WORKminorGerman manufacturer founded 2007 specializing in industrial LED lighting. Kolbi introduced LED2WORK products in 2016, offering LED luminaires for workstations, production lines, food industry, and machine tool applications.
- BalluffminorGerman manufacturer of industrial sensors and automation technology. Kolbi distributes Balluff products for industrial automation applications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kolbi Electronics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Avnet: Global broad-line electronics distributor serving industrial customers across Europe including Spain. Overlaps with Kolbi on power, automation, and electronic components, though Avnet operates at significantly larger scale with embedded and IoT focus.
- Arrow Electronics: Global broad-line electronics distributor with significant European and Spanish operations. While much larger and broader than Kolbi, Arrow competes in the same industrial customer accounts with overlapping product categories including power and automation.
- Würth Elektronik: Large German electronic and electromechanical components manufacturer and distributor. While Würth is primarily a manufacturer, its direct sales to industrial customers in Spain overlaps with Kolbi's distribution model for electronic and connector products.
Direct peers
- Distrelec: European industrial electronics and automation distributor owned by RS Group, serving Spain and broader EMEA. Direct competitor to Kolbi on industrial automation, power supplies, and connectivity components.
- Mouser Electronics: Global authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor with strong European and Spanish operations. Competes directly with Kolbi on power supplies, converters, and industrial automation components.
- Farnell / element14: Premier Farnell-owned global electronics distributor serving industrial and professional customers. Overlaps with Kolbi on electronic components, power supplies, and industrial automation products across the Spanish market.
- Digi-Key Electronics: One of the world's largest electronic component distributors, shipping globally including Spain. Overlaps with Kolbi on power supplies, connectors, and industrial automation products, though with a much broader catalog and self-service digital model.
- TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik): Polish-headquartered European electronic components distributor serving Spain and other EU markets. Direct competitor to Kolbi on power supplies, relays, connectors, and industrial automation components, with a strong e-commerce platform.
- RS Components (RS-Amidata in Spain): Global industrial electronics and automation distributor with a strong Spanish presence (RS-Amidata). Direct competitor offering overlapping product categories (power supplies, connectors, automation components) to similar B2B customers across the same geography as Kolbi.
Emerging players
- K-Robots (Kolbi's own cobot brand) / Universal Robots resellers in Spain: Kolbi's own K-Robots collaborative robotics initiative is comparable to other Spanish cobot distributors and integrators (e.g., Universal Robots and Techman resellers). Represents the emerging side of Kolbi's portfolio and competes with specialist automation integrators in Spain.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kolbi Electronics social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance10 records
Kolbi Electronics financial estimates
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Kolbi Electronics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Kolbi Electronics funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Kolbi Electronics
What does Kolbi Electronics do?
Kolbi Electrónica S.A. distributes and sells industrial automation components from leading international manufacturers across Spain. The portfolio spans power supplies (AC/DC and DC/DC), DC contactors up to 3000V, cable entry and EMC shielding systems, industrial connectors (HARTING), automation controls (Phoenix Contact), industrial pushbuttons (Schlegel), LED lighting (LED2WORK), thermal management (Stego, Seifert), sensors (Balluff), 19-inch racks (HEITEC), and DC UPS systems (ADELSYSTEM). The company also delivers value-added technical consulting and integrated solutions including AI-powered visual inspection and IoT connectivity for industrial customers.
Is Kolbi Electronics a public or private company?
Kolbi Electronics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Kolbi Electronics founded?
Kolbi Electronics was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kolbi Electronics based?
Kolbi Electronics is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Kolbi Electronics make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Distribution and Resale.
Who are Kolbi Electronics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Avnet, Arrow Electronics and Würth Elektronik. Direct peers are Distrelec, Mouser Electronics, Farnell / element14, Digi-Key Electronics, TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik) and RS Components (RS-Amidata in Spain). K-Robots (Kolbi's own cobot brand) / Universal Robots resellers in Spain is listed as an emerging player.
Does Kolbi Electronics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kolbi Electronics.
What industry is Kolbi Electronics in?
Kolbi Electronics's product category is Industrial Automation Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGADAF, EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAK, Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation). Its NAICS code is 33531 and its SIC code is 3620.