Abelko Innovation

What Abelko Innovation does

Abelko Innovation (legal name AB Elektronik-Konstruktion Innovation) is a Swedish building automation and electronics manufacturing company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Luleå. The company develops, produces, and sells the IMSE (Intelligent Management System for Energy) platform — a web-based building automation stack comprising four controller tiers (IMSE UltraBase20/30/40/30+), a family of expansion modules communicating via the AeACom bus or Modbus, the IMC-10 M-Bus gateway, pre-configured cabinet solutions (Ultra UC, Ultra VENT), the GSE-3311 LTE street lighting controller, and the IMSE Comprobo cloud service for energy visualization and alarm management. All products are developed and manufactured in-house in Luleå to IPC-A-610 standards, with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485 (medical devices) certifications.

Abelko serves four primary customer segments: property owners and facility managers seeking HVAC, lighting, and energy optimization; Swedish municipal and government entities (e.g., Trafikverket for railway switch heating, Lulebo for 7,450 apartments); industrial and OEM customers requiring custom electronics development and contract manufacturing (e.g., SKF for wind turbine monitoring, Xylem for pump monitoring); and, following the February 2026 acquisition of Ljungberg & Kögel, medical technology customers in blood banking, stem cell labs, and IVF. The company sells exclusively through a direct field-sales model, with named regional sales engineers covering Northern, Western, Eastern, and Stockholm/Gotland territories in Sweden.

Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales of controllers and expansion modules; electronics production services (contract assembly, testing, coating, encapsulation for medical, railway, and industrial customers); custom product development services from specification through EMC/CE certification; and cloud subscriptions via IMSE Comprobo. The company operates a license-free architecture — no software license fees, no hardware dongles, and free updates — as a core element of its value proposition. Abelko has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indutrade AB, a Swedish industrial conglomerate of approximately 200 companies, since 2013.

Name

Abelko Innovation

Legal name

AB Elektronik-Konstruktion Innovation (ABELKO INNOVATION)

Website

https://abelko.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swedish building automation company that designs, manufactures, and sells the IMSE controller platform for energy optimization, HVAC, and remote monitoring — serving property owners, municipalities, industrial OEMs, and medical device customers from its Luleå facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• Energy monitoring controllers
• Electronics contract manufacturing
• Industrial control products
• Medical device production

Headquarters

HQ city

Luleå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Automation Products: Sale of proprietary control units (IMSE UltraBase family), expansion modules, and accessories. Hardware products with embedded software for property automation, street lighting, and industrial control applications.
2. Electronics Production Services: Contract manufacturing of electronics for customers including medical devices, railway, industrial, and general electronics. Services include assembly, testing, coating, encapsulation, and ESD-safe production according to IPC-A-610 standards.
3. Product Development Services: Custom product development including specification, design, testing, EMC/CE marking, and documentation for customers. Collaboration from idea to finished product.
4. Cloud Services (IMSE Comprobo): Cloud-based visualization and alarm management services for building automation data.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Abelko Innovation designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary building automation hardware and software under the IMSE (Intelligent Management System for Energy) brand, including the UltraBase family of web-based DUC/PLC controllers, modular I/O expansion units, M-Bus gateways, the IMSE Comprobo cloud service for energy monitoring and alarms, and pre-configured cabinet solutions. The company also delivers contract electronics manufacturing (assembly, testing, coating, ESD-safe production per IPC-A-610) and custom product development services to industrial, medical, and railway OEMs, and manufactures medical devices (blood bank rockers, high-frequency blood bag welders) under the Ljungberg & Kögel brand acquired in February 2026.

Product overview

Abelko Innovation is a Swedish building automation company offering the IMSE (Intelligent Monitoring and Control System) product ecosystem for property automation, energy optimization, and remote monitoring. The core product line consists of the IMSE Ultra family of web-based control units: UltraBase20 (compact), UltraBase30 (flexible with 16 universal inputs), UltraBase40 (high-capacity replacement for WebMaster Pro), and UltraBase30+ (enhanced with cybersecurity features and 8x faster performance). The IMSE Comprobo cloud service enables energy monitoring, alarm management, and data visualization across multiple DUCs. Supporting products include expansion modules (Ex/Mx series) for extended I/O capacity, M-Bus gateway (IMC-10), street lighting controller (GSE-3311 LTE), and pre-configured cabinet solutions (Ultra UC, Ultra VENT). Abelko also provides medical technology products through the Ljungberg & Kögel brand (acquired 2026) for blood banks. All products are developed and manufactured in Luleå, Sweden since 1970, with IPC-A-610 certified electronics production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMSE UltraBase20 Web-based control and regulation system for building automation. Features 6 resistive (temperature) inputs, 2 analog inputs, 4 analog outputs, 3 digital outputs, 5 digital inputs, Ethernet connectivity, RS485, Modbus master/slave, and a built-in M-Bus mini master supporting up to 10 loads. Designed for property owners and HVAC installers needing license-free DUC functionality.
• IMSE UltraBase30 Web-based control and regulation system with 16 universal inputs (individually configurable as analog, digital, or temperature), 4 digital inputs, 6 analog outputs, and 4 digital outputs. Marketed as the most flexible DUC on the market with expandability up to 280 I/O points via expansion modules. Targets larger properties, ventilation systems, and complex HVAC installations.
• IMSE UltraBase40 Web-based control and regulation system with 8 temperature inputs, 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 8 digital outputs, and 8 digital inputs. Plint-compatible with WebMaster Pro for straightforward replacement of older installations. Targets larger buildings and systems requiring the highest I/O count.
• IMSE UltraBase30+ Enhanced UltraBase30 variant with 8x faster processor, 8x larger memory, and 10x faster network. Adds cybersecurity functions (encrypted storage, secure boot, encrypted HTTPS), Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, RS485 x 2, and is CRA-ready. Targets security-conscious property owners and regulated infrastructure deployments.
• IMSE Comprobo Cloud service for visualization of energy costs, environmental impact, and alarms from building automation systems. Collects and stores data from DUCs, provides real-time values on plant images, includes mapping, SCADA functions, and calculates the E-signature for building energy efficiency. Targeted at multi-site property owners and facility managers needing centralized monitoring.
• GSE-3311 LTE Street Lighting Controller Street lighting controller with 4G LTE CAT M1 connectivity providing remote control and monitoring via cloud service. Features 1 analog input (0-10V or 4-20mA), 3 digital inputs, 1 analog output (0-10V), 3 relay outputs (230 VAC/0.3A). IP20 modular enclosure for DIN rail. Targets municipalities and infrastructure operators.
• IMSE ExD8 Expansion Module Expansion module providing 4 digital inputs and 4 relay outputs that connects via the AeACom bus to an IMSE UltraBase controller. Up to 10 modules can be linked using modular cable, enabling I/O scaling for building automation installations.
• IMSE ExM28 Expansion Module Expansion module with 8 universal inputs, 8 digital inputs, 6 relay outputs, and 6 analog outputs. Designed for extending I/O capacity of IMSE UltraBase systems where many sensor and actuator channels are needed.
• IMSE MxM28 Modbus Expansion Module Modbus-loop expansion module with 8 universal inputs, 8 digital inputs, 6 relay outputs, and 6 analog outputs. Plint version for cable connection on a Modbus loop, allowing flexible topology for distributed installation sites.
• IMSE ExM5 Expansion Module Compact expansion module with 2 temperature inputs, 1 digital input, 1 relay output (DO), and 1 analog output. Designed specifically for heat shunt groups in district heating and sub-station applications.
• IMSE MxM5 Modbus Module Modbus variant of the ExM5 with 2 temperature inputs, 1 digital input, 1 relay output (DO), and 1 analog output. Used for longer cable distances in heat shunt groups and similar sub-station installations.
• IMSE ExConnect Expansion Module Expansion module for transition from modular connectors to terminal blocks. Used for extending distance between IMSE UltraBase and expansion modules, power supply injection, or connecting expansion modules to a Modbus bus.
• IMSE IMC-10 M-Bus MiniMaster Transparent level converter from RS232/RS485 to M-Bus for remote reading of up to 10 M-Bus loads such as heat and energy meters and flow meters. EN 1434 and EN 13757 compliant. Used by utilities and property owners to integrate metering infrastructure into the IMSE platform.
• IMSE Ultra UC Cabinet Solution Ready-to-install cabinet solution based on the IMSE UltraBase20, pre-configured for heat sub-centers. Includes documentation, dynamic flow images, electrical drawings, and operating cards, and controls up to 3 circuits (2 heating, 1 hot water). Targets installers of district heating sub-stations.
• IMSE Ultra VENT Cabinet Solution Ready-to-install cabinet solution based on IMSE UltraBase30, pre-configured for ventilation units with heat recovery and heat/cold batteries. Features night cooling, heat recovery, efficiency monitoring, and frost protection. Targets HVAC installers of commercial ventilation systems.
• IMSE UltraGO Touchscreen Operator Panel Graphic operator panel with touchscreen, available in 10.1-inch (1280x800) and 15.6-inch (1920x1080) sizes. IP65 rated with 9-36 VDC power, supports wall or cabinet mounting. Used for local visualization of IMSE UltraBase control systems in plant rooms.
• IMSE Ultra OP Handheld Operator Panel Handheld operator panel with monochrome 240x128 display and IP54 rating for reading information and making settings on IMSE UltraBase. Features built-in magnets for cabinet mounting and an optional wall mount. Targets field technicians servicing installations.
• GSE General Controller General-purpose controller for lighting, pump stations, harbors, and irrigation systems with remote control via mobile network. Reports energy consumption and power measurements for infrastructure operators needing wireless remote management.
• Ljungberg & Kögel Medical Technology Products Medical technology product line including blood rockers for blood donation and high-frequency welders for sealing blood bags, used in blood banks, blood centers, stem cell laboratories, and IVF facilities. Acquired with the Ljungberg & Kögel company in February 2026 and now manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management, with products represented in more than 30 countries.
• Electronics Production Services Contract electronics manufacturing services for customers in medical devices, railway, industrial, and general electronics. Services include assembly, testing, coating, encapsulation, and ESD-safe production to IPC-A-610 Class 1-3 standards. Targets OEMs needing certified low-to-mid-volume production capacity.
• Custom Product Development Service Custom product development services covering specification, design, testing, EMC/CE marking, and documentation. Collaboration from idea to finished product, delivered to industrial customers, OEMs, and medical technology companies needing a complete development partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings account for up to 60% of urban CO2 emissions, making building automation critical for climate goals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ljungberg & KögelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Abelko acquired Ljungberg & Kögel, a medical technology company specializing in equipment for blood banks, blood centers, stem cell labs, and IVF facilities. The companies had a close partnership for over 30 years with Abelko handling construction, development, technical support, and manufacturing since 1994. The acquisition took place on February 5, 2026.
• Luleå EnergiminorOthersAbelko uses electricity from Luleå Energi marked with 'Bra Miljöval' (Good Environmental Choice), meaning the electricity comes from sustainable sources with high environmental requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regin AB: Swedish building automation company offering controllers, cloud services, and HVAC optimization. Most direct Nordic peer, also targeting property owners, municipalities, and integrators with proprietary DUC/PLC platforms comparable to Abelko's IMSE UltraBase family.
• NOTE AB: Nordic EMS provider offering contract electronics manufacturing to industrial, medical, and defense customers. Comparable to Abelko's Electronics Production Services stream, with IPC-A-610 production and ISO 13485 capability serving similar OEM customers.
• Kiona AB: Nordic-headquartered building energy management and optimization software/hardware provider. Comparable as a regional building-automation peer with cloud-based energy monitoring, alarms, and analytics sold to property owners and municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides Desigo CC, Building X, and Climatix controllers covering HVAC, energy, and building automation. Direct functional overlap with Abelko's IMSE for property and industrial HVAC, but with global reach, cloud platform, and integration breadth.
• Johnson Controls OpenBlue: Global BMS provider with Facility Explorer and OpenBlue digital platform. Comparable product scope to Abelko (HVAC, energy, lighting controls) but with international services footprint and enterprise-scale deployments.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global leader in BMS/BAS with Niagara Framework and Forge cloud platform. Overlaps with Abelko across HVAC controls, energy management, and building automation, but operates at vastly greater scale with full-stack software, services, and global installer network.
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building: Offers EcoStruxure Building Operation BMS, SpaceLogic controllers, and PowerLogic metering. Competes with Abelko in property automation and energy monitoring but at global scale with comprehensive electrical and building portfolios.
• Automated Logic (Carrier): Building automation vendor within Carrier, offering WebCTRL and controllers for HVAC, lighting, and energy. Comparable controller-centric architecture to Abelko's IMSE, with broader North American and global footprint.

Emerging players

• WAGO Kontakttechnik: Manufacturer of WAGO controllers, I/O systems, and edge computing platforms for industrial and building automation. Overlaps with Abelko's expandable I/O, Modbus-based controllers, and licensing philosophy targeting industrial/OEM integrators.
• Belden (Hirschmann/Grass Valley): Industrial networking and infrastructure provider serving building and industrial automation. Adjacent peer where Abelko's IMSE UltraBase and expansion modules integrate with Belden-grade networking hardware for distributed control systems.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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