Backer ELC

What Backer ELC does

Backer ELC AG is a Swiss industrial manufacturer of electric heating elements and systems, headquartered in Teufenthal (Aargau canton) and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly traded Swedish NIBE Group since March 2011. The company originated as a profit centre within Maxim AG in 1931, subsequently operated as Elcalor AG, Electrolux Systemtechnik AG and Electrolux Professional AG, before Electrolux divested its heating-elements business to NIBE and Backer ELC AG was constituted as a new stock corporation.

The company's core offering centres on highly compressed round heating rods (R6 and R8), flat heating rods (F12 and F16), screw-in and flange heaters, tool heaters, immersion heaters and registers, cartridge and coil heaters, heating cables, heating plates, convectors, air heaters, silicone heaters, thick-film elements, micanite and ceramic heaters, drum heaters and EX-rated explosion-proof heating solutions. It also supplies integrated rail heating systems such as the BLUE WIRE overhead line heating system for catenary ice protection and point heating systems for railway switches, alongside regulators and temperature sensors for closed-loop control. The acquired Lückon brand covers tubular heaters and appliances. Manufacturing is supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Distribution includes the Braude fluoropolymer immersion heater line for aggressive media, with vertical coverage spanning industrial manufacturing, rail, chemical, food and gastronomy, medical technology, HVAC, automotive, construction, textile, plastics, renewable energy and EX-protection applications.

Backer ELC operates a sales-led B2B model with custom-engineered solutions, quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts. Customer engagement runs through field sales representatives and technical sales consultants providing on-site consultations across Switzerland, backed by internal technical sales support and a multilingual website (DE/EN/FR/IT). Marketing activity is conducted through trade exhibitions (e.g., K 2019), approximately ten newsletters per year, and direct technical sales, with product documentation distributed via an online download center. Industry-association engagement includes membership in the SWISSGALVANIC Association of Swiss Electroplating Companies. Revenue figures and customer logos are not publicly disclosed, and the company is private (held by NIBE Group) with no recorded external funding rounds.

Name

Backer ELC

Legal name

Backer ELC AG

Website

https://backerelc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Backer ELC AG is a Swiss manufacturer of industrial electric heating elements and systems — including round and flat heating rods, immersion heaters, cartridge heaters, EX-rated solutions, and rail catenary heating — serving manufacturing, rail, chemical, food, medical, HVAC, automotive and construction customers, primarily across Switzerland under NIBE Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Teufenthal

HQ country

Switzerland

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

Revenue model

1. Heating Element Manufacturing: Development, production, and sale of industrial heating elements including round and flat heating rods, immersion heaters, cartridge heaters, and custom heating solutions
2. Custom Engineering Solutions: Customer-specific heating solutions including project planning, design, and assembly services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Backer ELC develops, manufactures, and sells industrial heating elements for integration into OEM and commercial equipment. Core product lines include round heating rods, flat heating rods, immersion heaters, and cartridge heaters, with custom configurations in wattage, geometry, and materials. The company serves industrial customers requiring reliable resistive heating solutions for their equipment.

Product overview

Backer ELC AG is a Swiss industrial heating solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating products and systems. The core offering consists of highly compressed round heating rods (R6, R8) and flat heating rods (F12, F16), which form the foundation of their heating element business. These are complemented by specialized heating solutions including screw-in and flange heaters, tool heaters, immersion heaters, flow heaters, convectors, and heating plates. The company also provides complete heating systems such as the BLUE WIRE overhead line heating system for railways, point heating systems for switches, and EX-rated explosion-proof heating solutions for hazardous environments. Additional product lines include cartridge and coil heaters, heating cables, air heaters, drum heaters, and control components like regulators and sensors. The company also acquired and integrates the Lükon brand for tubular heaters. Solutions span industries including automotive, rail, chemical, food, medical technology, plastics, and HVAC, covering heating, measuring, and controlling applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Round Heating Rods Cylindrical resistive heating elements for integration into industrial equipment and machinery. Sold to OEMs and industrial customers requiring tubular heating solutions.
• Flat Heating Rods Flat-profile resistive heating elements for applications requiring low-profile or surface-mounted heating. Sold to industrial OEMs and commercial equipment manufacturers.
• Immersion Heaters Heating elements designed for direct immersion in liquids, used in process heating, water heating, and industrial liquid heating applications. Sold to OEMs and industrial users.
• Cartridge Heaters Compact cylindrical heating elements designed for insertion into drilled holes in metal parts, providing localized high-temperature heating for molds, dies, platens, and machinery components. Sold to industrial OEMs and equipment manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swiss quality products manufactured and tested to high standards

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SWISSGALVANICminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2018Partner member of the SWISSGALVANIC Association of Swiss Electroplating Companies since October 15, 2018. SWISSGALVANIC is the association of Swiss electroplating industries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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