DEKAL LOAD BANKS

What DEKAL LOAD BANKS does

DEKAL LOAD BANKS, operating through its legal entity DEKAL POWER d.o.o., is a Slovenia-headquartered specialty manufacturer of digital portable load banks and power analyzers designed for testing Ground Power Units (GPUs) used in civil and military aviation. Founded in 1997 in Miklavž na Dravskem Polju, the company produces equipment covering the three power domains relevant to the sector: 400 Hz AC for narrow-body commercial aircraft, 28.5 V DC for start-cart and battery testing, and 270 V DC for military-grade systems. Its product portfolio spans resistive and reactive load bank series (ALB, DLB, plus lightweight L-variants), advanced power analyzers (ANA series), in-line Gateway Aircraft Plugs (GAP series), cable/plug testers (CPT series), and supporting accessories, all offered in analog, digital, digital-USB, and digital-WiFi variants with a DEKAL-licensed software layer for data logging and report generation.

The underlying technology combines high-accuracy power measurement (Class ±0.5% per IEC 62053-22:2003), patented hardware architectures such as the slide-in resistive-to-reactive connection concept, and a range of certifications including NATO supplier listing via NSPA, MIL-C-81790, MIL-STD-704F, STANAG 3456(7), ISO 6858, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CE, TÜV Austria, VDE, DIN, IEC, and AFI 33-115 for US Air Force compatibility. The company sells primarily via a quote-based B2B model through its product enquiry form, supported by a wholly-owned US branch in Pittsburgh and a network of international distribution partners across North America, Australia, Spain, Czech Republic, the Arctic region, and China. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales with ancillary spare parts, calibration, and repair services, supplemented by EU co-funded export-promotion grants for international trade fair participation.

Name

DEKAL LOAD BANKS

Legal name

DEKAL POWER d.o.o.

Website

https://gse-global.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DEKAL LOAD BANKS is a Slovenia-based manufacturer of digital portable load banks and power analyzers for testing Ground Power Units in civil and military aviation, serving airports, GSE providers, and military operators globally since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miklavz Na Dravskem Polju

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Load Banks: Sale of portable load banks including resistive and reactive models for 400 Hz AC, 28.5 V DC, and 270 V DC applications. Products are sold with transport casings and come with 2-year warranty with extension options.
2. Power Analyzers and Testing Equipment: Sale of advanced power analyzers (ANA series), cable plug testers (CPT series), gateway aircraft plugs (GAP series), and accessories including transport carrying cases, Y-cable connections, and WiFi monitoring modules.
3. Spare Parts and After-Sales Support: Spare parts availability and repair services including DEKAL Repair and Cannon Repair. Includes Dekal Licensed Software application support and proper drivers included with products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DEKAL LOAD BANKS manufactures digital portable load banks and power analyzers for testing and servicing Ground Power Units (GPUs) used in civil and military aviation. The product portfolio spans 400 Hz AC, 28.5 V DC, and 270 V DC systems, including resistive load banks, reactive load banks, advanced power analyzers, gateway aircraft plugs, and cable plug testers. Products are offered in Analog Panel, Digital Panel, Digital USB, and Digital WiFi variants with proprietary software for data logging and report generation.

Product overview

DEKAL LOAD BANKS is a specialized manufacturer of digital portable load banks and power analyzers for Ground Power Unit (GPU) testing in civil and military aviation. The product portfolio comprises two main categories: Resistive and Reactive Portable Load Banks (including 400 Hz AC series in Resistive, Reactive, and Light Weight variants; and 28.5 V DC series in standard and Light Weight variants), and Power Analyzer and Testing Equipment (including Advanced Power Analyzers in the ANA series, Gateway Aircraft Plugs in the GAP series, Cable Plug Testers in the CPT series, and accessories like Y-Cables and Transport Carrying Cases). Products are offered in multiple interface variants (Analog Panel, Digital Panel, Digital USB, and Digital WiFi) and support proprietary DEKAL software for data management and reporting. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Slovenia with a US branch office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 400 Hz AC RESISTIVE LOAD BANK SERIES (ALB Series) Portable resistive load banks for testing 400 Hz AC Ground Power Units (GPUs), available in Analog Panel (AP), Digital Panel (DP), Digital USB (DU), and Digital WiFi (DW) variants. Models include ALB-45, ALB-80, ALB-100, ALB-120, and ALB-140 with power ratings from 45 to 140 kW for civilian aviation ground support applications.
• 400 Hz AC REACTIVE LOAD BANK SERIES (ALB-I Series) Reactive load banks for 400 Hz AC GPU testing, supporting power factor correction and reactive power measurement. The ALB-I-56DW model provides 0-56 kVAr load with WiFi connectivity and features DEKAL's patented slide-in connection technology for linking resistive load banks to reactive load bank systems.
• 400 Hz AC RESISTIVE LIGHT WEIGHT SERIES (ALB-L Series) Lightweight portable resistive load banks for 400 Hz AC applications, featuring luggage-type casing with pull-up handle for easy transport. Model ALB-L-80DU available with USB interface for portable airside or workshop GPU testing.
• 28.5 V DC RESISTIVE LOAD BANK SERIES (DLB Series) Portable resistive load banks for testing 28.5 V DC Ground Power Units, available in Analog Panel (AP), Digital Panel (DP), Digital USB (DU), and Digital WiFi (DW) variants. Models include DLB-03, DLB-ESS-15, DLB-ESS-20, and DLB-ESS-25 with continuous and ESS (Engine Start Simulation) capabilities for start cart battery testing.
• 28.5 V DC RESISTIVE LIGHT WEIGHT SERIES (DLB-L Series) Lightweight 28.5 V DC load banks for GPU testing, featuring compact design with transport casing. Model DLB-L-ESS-20DU supports 300A/600A continuous and 2000A ESS testing for portable airside operations.
• 400 Hz AC & 28.5 V DC ADVANCED POWER ANALYZER SERIES (ANA Series) Advanced power analyzers for measuring and billing ground power by time and kW. Models include ANA-028 (DC only), ANA-400 (AC only), ANA-428 (AC+DC), and ANA-440 (AC+DC with extended features). Support USB and WiFi connectivity for data logging and report generation.
• 400 Hz AC & 28.5 V DC GATEWAY AIRCRAFT PLUG SERIES (GAP Series) Measuring devices that plug directly between GPU and aircraft to monitor power consumption. GAP-028 for 28.5 V DC applications and GAP-400 for 400 Hz AC applications, measuring voltage, current, and power parameters during actual aircraft connection.
• 400 Hz AC & 28.5 V DC CABLE PLUG TESTER SERIES (CPT Series) Cable and plug test boxes for testing and servicing power cables and aircraft plugs. CPT-028 for 28.5 V DC and CPT-400 for 400 Hz AC applications, featuring phase indication, phase rotation, and E&F interlock testing.
• YCN-400 Y-Cable Connection Rugged Y-cable assembly for connecting a single GPU unit to two portable load banks for testing 400 Hz AC 115/200V GPUs. Features single GPU input with two sockets (Master & Slave) and includes cables.
• Transport Carrying Case High-quality aluminum transport casing with integrated wheels and pull-up handle for all DEKAL portable load banks, designed for workshop and airside operation.
• ALB-140D + EP20 Cable/Plug Test Box Combined load bank and test box for 400 Hz AC cable and plug testing, with external power supply option (EP-10 or EP-20) and LAN/USB/WiFi connectivity for data management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement accuracy of ±0.5% (Class S per IEC 62053-22:2003)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• WeyerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. Appears to be a distribution or reseller partner for DEKAL load bank products.
• Carolina GSE USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. US-based partner for ground support equipment distribution.
• Rate AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. Australia-based partner for ground support equipment distribution.
• EAero SpainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. Spain-based partner for aviation ground support equipment.
• Elfis CzechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. Czech Republic-based partner for ground support equipment distribution.
• GSE ArcticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. Arctic region partner for ground support equipment.
• HAEC ChinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed in the Our Partners section. China-based partner for ground support equipment distribution.
• European UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU co-funded project under public tender for co-financing individual company appearances at international trade fairs. Operation Title: 'Activities for an individual exhibition at the GSE Expo Europe 2024 international trade fair in Lisbon, Portugal, from 17.09 to 19.09.' Part of Slovenian government export promotion program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Eagle Eye Power Solutions: Eagle Eye Power Solutions is a US provider of battery testing, load banks and power monitoring instruments for industrial and utility markets. Comparable in portable load bank category but with less aviation-specific certification than DEKAL.

Direct peers

• Avtron Aerospace: Avtron (now part of Crane Aerospace & Electronics) is a long-established US manufacturer of load banks, power conversion and ground support test equipment serving civil and military aviation. Directly comparable to DEKAL in product category (load banks for GPU testing) and customer base (airports, MROs, defense).
• Mosebach Manufacturing: Mosebach is a US maker of load banks and dynamic braking resistors serving aerospace, defense, mining and energy. Direct peer for aviation/defense load bank testing equipment with comparable product features (resistive/reactive, portable systems).
• Crestchic Loadbanks: Crestchic (UK, now part of Aggreko) manufactures resistive and reactive load banks used in aviation, marine, and industrial markets. Comparable to DEKAL for portable load banks and power testing equipment, though historically stronger in industrial rather than aviation-only.
• Powerohm Resistors / Powerohm Brakes: Powerohm is a US manufacturer of load banks, braking resistors and power resistors for industrial, aviation and marine markets. Direct peer to DEKAL in load bank equipment, with somewhat broader industrial focus but overlapping aviation/defense applications.
• Simplex (Aero Systems): Simplex is a major US load bank manufacturer focused on aviation and military ground support testing, including 400 Hz AC and DC systems. Closely comparable to DEKAL in target customers (airports, defense) and product overlap (portable/resistive load banks and analyzers).

Broad incumbents

• ITW GSE (Hobart): ITW GSE (formerly Hobart Ground Power) is a major manufacturer of 400 Hz ground power units and preconditioned air units for civil aviation. Comparable end-market customer base; competing rather than directly overlapping in load bank test products.
• TLD (TLD Group / AERO Group): TLD is a global GSE incumbent offering aircraft ground power units, air conditioning units, and tow tractors. Adjacent to DEKAL as the GPU supplier whose products DEKAL's load banks are designed to test; competes for the same aviation capex budgets.
• Tronair: Tronair is a US-based broad GSE manufacturer offering ground support equipment, jacks, and test equipment for civil and military aviation. Overlaps DEKAL in portable power testing products and shares the same aviation MRO customer base.
• JBT AeroTech: JBT AeroTech is a major Tier-1 ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer providing GPUs, air start units and ground power systems to airlines, MROs and airports. Broader incumbent than DEKAL because it supplies the GPU itself rather than only the test equipment, but operates in the same procurement workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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