What Proconect does

Proconect S.A. is a French manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors headquartered at ZAC de la Pentecôte in Orvault (near Nantes) with a registered office in Paris. Founded in the early 1980s and ISO 9001 certified since 1998, the company designs, develops, and sells standardized and custom-engineered industrial plugs, sockets, power distribution boxes, and combined switched-conductor units for low-voltage (up to 1,000V AC) and medium-voltage (up to 15kV) applications spanning 10A to 800A. Its product families include metal power connectors (3PX/3PV ranges), the 3PS combined-switched conductor with integrated AC23 breaker, medium-voltage connectors compliant with IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1, single-pole connectors (3PU/3PXU), control-command units (3PSS), multipin connectors, and a dedicated range of DC charging connectors for electric vehicles and forklifts.

The company serves heavy-industry verticals — ports and maritime (ship-to-shore, cold ironing, port cranes), railways, mining, aeronautics, food processing, and defense — supplying reference customers such as Airbus, Boeing, Alstom, Bombardier, SNCF, RATP, DCN, the Ports of Rotterdam and Singapore, EDF, Renault Trucks, Toyota, Arcelor, and Air France. Proconect is a registered NATO approved supplier and holds certifications to IEC 80005-1, IEC 62613, IEC 60309, and EN 50546, with products tested by accredited laboratories including LCIE.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales in France and through an international distribution network of more than 40 countries, with lead generation supported by participation in flagship industry trade shows (Sea Asia, World Maritime Week, NAVEXPO, SIFER) and a dedicated partner portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must request quotes, reflecting the custom-engineered and certified nature of most specifications. The company is privately held as a Société Anonyme with €310,112 of registered capital and remains independently owned with no disclosed private-equity, venture-capital, or parent-company relationship.

Name

Proconect

Legal name

Proconect S.A.

Website

https://proconect.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Proconect is a French manufacturer of certified industrial electrical connectors and power distribution equipment (16A-800A, up to 15kV), serving ports, railways, mining, aeronautics, and defense customers across more than 40 countries through direct sales and an international distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Plugs, Couplers & Shore Power Interfaces (high-current connectors, interlocks, shore power) (IMAGAEAK), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed) (HDAHAOAA)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical connectors
• Medium voltage connectors
• Ship to shore power
• Port crane connectors
• Railway power connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Orvault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Connector Sales: Proconect generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of industrial electrical connectors, plugs, sockets, and distribution boxes. Products range from standard catalog items to custom-engineered solutions for specific applications in ports, railways, mining, and other heavy industries. The company offers both standard product lines and bespoke solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Proconect designs, manufactures, and sells industrial electrical connectors, plugs, sockets, combined switch-conductor units, and power distribution boxes for heavy industrial applications. The portfolio covers metal power connectors (200-800A), combined switched-conductor connectors (16-250A), medium voltage connectors (up to 15kV), control-command connectors, single pole connectors, multipin connectors, and DC charging connectors for electric vehicles and forklifts. Products are engineered for harsh environments with IP66-67/IK08-10 ratings and comply with international standards including IEC 80005-1, EN 50546, and IEC 60309.

Product overview

PROCONECT is a French manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors and power distribution equipment. The product portfolio centers on specialized connectors across multiple power ranges and applications: metal power connectors (3PX, 3PV ranges, 200-800A) for heavy industry including ports, mining, railways, and airports; combined switched-conductor units (3PS range, 16-250A) for factory power distribution; medium voltage connectors (3PV5/3PX5 MV and 3PV6/3PX6 MV, up to 15kV) for ship-to-shore and mining applications; control-command connectors (3PSS, 10-25A) for industrial automation; single pole connectors (3PU, 3PXU, up to 800A) for high-power connections; multipin connectors for port cranes and machine tools; and DC charging connectors for electric vehicles and forklifts (P Socket, Y Socket, CBE, CBX, CB, NF ranges). The company also offers custom solutions and industrial enclosures. All products comply with international standards including IEC 60309, IEC 80005-1, and are certified up to 24000V and IP67/IK10 ratings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3PX Range Industrial metal connectors with push-pull system designed for port crane connections, quayside ship-to-shore/cold ironing applications, and railway coach-to-coach couplings. Available in three sizes covering 200A to 800A ratings.
• 3PV Range Industrial metal connectors designed for connecting mining equipment (loaders, excavators, tunnel boring machines) and port crane connections. Available in three sizes covering 200A to 800A ratings.
• 3PS Combined Switched-Conductor Range Combined switched-conductor connectors with integrated AC23 power breaker for safe power distribution in factories and work sites. Available in five sizes from 16A to 250A with IP66/IK8 protection, in wall and extension versions.
• 3PV5 MV / 3PX5 MV Medium Voltage Connectors Medium voltage connectors rated 6.6 kV nominal/7.2 kV max at 350A, with impulse voltage 50 kV and fault rating 16 kA, designed for ship-to-shore harbor applications and mining equipment. Complies with IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1.
• 3PV6 MV / 3PX6 MV Medium Voltage Connectors Medium voltage connectors rated 11 kV nominal/12 kV max at 320A with impulse voltage 75 kV, designed for harbor and mining applications.
• 3PSS Range Control-Command Connectors Control-command connectors with bayonet locking and IP66/IK7 watertightness for industrial applications including fire engines, tunnel lighting, and food processing. Available with 3 to 12 contacts, max 16A.
• 3PU Range Single Pole Connectors Single pole connectors for high power applications allowing connection of cables up to 300mm². Rated up to 1500V AC/110V DC, 800A/30A, with IP66-IP67/IK8 protection and 24 insert positions.
• 3PXU Range Metal Single Pole Connectors Metal single pole connectors for high power applications up to 800A, designed for harbor ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore connections, and railway applications. IP66-IP67/IK10 protection.
• 3PV/3PX/3PS Multipin Connectors Multipin connectors for spreader supply on port cranes and machine tool applications. Available in 3PV (screw ring), 3PX (push-pull, vibration resistant), and 3PS (standard) variants.
• P Socket EV Charging Connector DC charging connector for electric vehicles and forklifts. 250A rating with 2 contacts (+/-) plus optional pilot contact, thermoplastic housing with solder connections.
• Y Socket EV Charging Connector EV charging connector with IP54 protection meeting ADR 2013 and 2015 requirements. Rated 250A/150V max, polyamide housing resistant to acids, with watertightness accessories.
• CBE Range EV Charging Connectors EV charging connectors available in two sizes (CBE 160 at 160A and CBE 320 at 320A) with polycarbonate or polyamide housing resistant to acids, bases, and hydrocarbons. Complies with NF EN 1175-1.
• CBX Range EV Charging Connectors EV charging connectors available in two sizes (CBX175 at 175A and CBX350 at 350A), offered in different colors matching voltage usage.
• CB Range EV Charging Connectors EV charging connectors available in three sizes (CB50 at 50A, CB175 at 175A, and CB350 at 350A) with polycarbonate or polyamide housing, max 600V.
• NF Range EV Charging Connectors EV charging connectors available in four sizes (NF80 at 80A, NF100 at 100A, NF160 at 160A, NF320 at 320A), 150V DC max, IP23 rated, with voltage coding finger. Complies with NF EN 1175-1/DIN 43589.
• CBXU Range Single Pole Connector Compact and watertight single pole connector rated 175A/600V max, available in five different colors (L1, L2, L3, N, T) to prevent visual and mechanical confusion.

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cluster Maritime FrançaiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023French maritime cluster representing the French maritime industry. Proconect participates with this partner at trade shows like Sea Asia 2023 in Singapore to promote French maritime electrical connection solutions internationally.
• Pôle Mer MéditerranéecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Mediterranean sea competitiveness cluster promoting innovation in maritime sectors. Co-exhibited with Proconect at Sea Asia 2023 in Singapore as part of the French Pavilion.
• GICANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Groupement des Industries de Construction et Activities Navales (French shipbuilding and naval activities industry group). Partner in French maritime industry initiatives and trade show presence.
• French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (FCCS)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2023French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore co-organized Sea Asia 2023 presence with French Pavilion, facilitating French companies including Proconect to participate in the maritime industry event.
• Team France ExportminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2023French export support program that co-organized the French Pavilion at Sea Asia 2023, providing marketing and business development support for French exporters including Proconect.
• MINILAMPEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 March 2023Railway solutions provider that co-exhibited with Proconect at SIFER 2023. MINILAMPE is a distributor/partner for railway electrical connection products in the French market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Harting: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors (Han series), with a broad portfolio covering rail, industrial automation and power distribution — a more catalog-driven peer competing for the same end customers as Proconect.
• Cavotec: Direct peer in shore-to-ship power connection systems, port crane electrification and cold ironing infrastructure — directly competes with Proconect's 3PX/3PV MV connectors at ports such as Rotterdam and Singapore.
• Meltric: US-headquartered specialist in industrial plugs, receptacles and switched-socket products for harsh industrial environments; directly comparable to Proconect's combined switched-conductor (3PS) and metal connector lines.
• Stäubli Electrical Connectors: Swiss manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial connectors including single-pole and multipole power connectors used in railways, ports and mining — overlapping with Proconect's 3PU/3PXU and 3PX/3PV ranges.
• Marechal Electric: French-founded specialist in industrial plugs, sockets and connectors for harsh environments (ports, mining, railways). The closest head-to-head competitor to Proconect, with overlapping decContact-style product positioning and standards-based go-to-market.
• Walther-Werke: German manufacturer of industrial plugs, couplers and sockets for heavy industry, ports and railways — overlapping with Proconect's 3PX/3PV and 3PS product lines in European heavy-industrial accounts.
• Phoenix Contact: German specialist in industrial connection technology, including heavy-duty power connectors for railway and industrial applications; competes with Proconect in specification-driven rail and industrial OEM accounts.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global broad-line electrical equipment incumbent with industrial plugs, ship-to-shore connections and rail electrification offerings that overlap with Proconect's portfolio — but typically deployed as part of much larger integrated systems.
• Eaton: Diversified power management incumbent whose Crouse-Hinds industrial plugs and receptacles compete with Proconect in mining, rail and heavy industrial channels, but as part of a much broader electrical portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent with industrial socket-outlet and power connection products (PratiKa, etc.) that overlap with Proconect's standard ranges, alongside a vastly larger solution portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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