Belec
Belec Spektrometrie Opto-Elektronik GmbH is a German manufacturer of optical emission spectrometers for metal and alloy analysis, serving industrial manufacturers, foundries, recyclers, jewelry traders, and laboratories across 40+ countries via direct sales and an international representative network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersGeorgsmarienhütte, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Belec does
Belec Spektrometrie Opto-Elektronik GmbH is a German manufacturer of optical emission spectrometers (OES) for the chemical analysis of metals and alloys, headquartered in Georgsmarienhütte, Germany. The company builds portable and stationary OES instruments — including the Compact Port HLC (mobile), Vario Lab, IN-SPECT (with the proprietary 7GSO system), and OPTRON (with dual-spectrometer optics) — and complements this portfolio with Evident-branded X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers (Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop) for non-destructive precious metals and material testing. Proprietary optical subsystems, in-house production of spare parts and adapters (wire, tube, UV+, argon, and air probes), and Belec Win 21 control software form the technical core; the technology can detect up to 70 elements per sample in as little as 3–10 seconds.
The company serves industrial manufacturers, foundries, metal recyclers, jewelry and precious-metals traders, and independent laboratories across more than 40 countries. Revenue is generated primarily through capital equipment sales of OES and XRF analyzers, supplemented by recurring maintenance contracts (per DIN 31051), repairs, original spare parts, structured training programs (Anwender-Schulung, Refresher, Anwender-PRO workshops), and contract analysis services where Belec tests customer samples on its own instruments. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales in DACH and BeNeLux with a network of over 40 international channel partners providing localized sales, service, and language support.
Belec was founded by Willi Berstermann, who developed the first mobile emission spectrometer for metal analysis in the early 1970s and formally incorporated Belec Spektrometrie Opto-Elektronik GmbH in 1986. The company is privately held, independently operated, and led today by General Managers Andreas Wiek and Niklas Mathieu. It holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (valid through January 2029), maintains active trade show presence at events such as Euroguss, Inhorgenta, and E-Waste World, and reports customer relationships spanning several decades across industries including shipbuilding, energy, compressed air, gas transmission, and power tools.
Belec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Belec
- Legal name
- Belec Spektrometrie Opto-Elektronik GmbH
- Website
- https://belec.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Belec Spektrometrie Opto-Elektronik GmbH is a German manufacturer of optical emission spectrometers for metal and alloy analysis, serving industrial manufacturers, foundries, recyclers, jewelry traders, and laboratories across 40+ countries via direct sales and an international representative network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Belec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Analysis Instruments
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)
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Where Belec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Georgsmarienhütte
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Belec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- OES Spectrometer Sales: Sale of optical emission spectrometers including mobile (Compact Port HLC) and stationary models (Vario Lab, IN-SPECT, OPTRON). Hardware sales with various configurations and accessories.
- XRF Analyzer Distribution: Distribution of Evident XRF analyzers (Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop) for non-destructive precious metal and material analysis.
- Training Services: Revenue from training programs including Anwender-Schulung (user training), Refresher-Training, and Anwender-PRO Workshop. On-site and online options available.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Service contracts, maintenance according to DIN 31051, repairs, and remote diagnostics via TeamViewer. Includes on-site service or maintenance at factory.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of original spare parts, adapters (wire, tube), consumables, and accessories manufactured in-house.
- Contract Analysis Services: Material testing service where Belec analyzes customer metal samples using their spectrometers, providing results without customer needing to purchase equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Anwender-Schulung (User Training) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Refresher-Training |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Anwender-PRO Workshop |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Anwender-PRO Workshop Individual |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Belec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Belec manufactures optical emission spectrometers (OES) for precise metal and alloy analysis, offering both mobile (Compact Port HLC) and stationary (Vario Lab, IN-SPECT, OPTRON) configurations capable of detecting up to 70 elements in seconds. The product portfolio is complemented by Evident XRF analyzers (Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop) for non-destructive precious metal and material analysis. Supporting offerings include proprietary sparking probes (Air, Argon, UV+), wire and tube adapters, training programs, maintenance/repair services, and contract analysis services.
Product overview
Belec Spektrometrie Opto-Elektronik GmbH is a German manufacturer of optical emission spectrometers (OES) for metal analysis with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on four core OES spectrometer products: the portable Belec Compact Port HLC for mobile on-site analysis; the stationary Belec Vario Lab for laboratory and production use with optional sparking probes; the compact Belec IN-SPECT combining advanced 7GSO technology with versatility; and the entry-level Belec OPTRON with dual-spectrometer optics for rapid 10-second analysis. The portfolio is complemented by Evident XRF analyzers (Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop) for non-destructive precious metal testing. Supporting accessories include UV+, Argon, and Air sparking probes plus wire and tube adapters. The company also offers maintenance, repair, spare parts, and professional training services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Belec Compact Port HLC Portable spark optical emission spectrometer (OES) for mobile metal analysis. Detects up to 70 elements in seconds including carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, boron, tin, and nitrogen. Operates on battery power with ergonomic sparking probes up to 8m length for on-site quality assurance.
- Belec Vario Lab Stationary spark spectrometer for laboratory and production environments. Features maximum flexibility for various sample sizes and shapes, with optional attachable sparking probe. Ergonomic design with integrated accessory drawer, ideal for laboratories and manufacturing operations.
- Belec IN-SPECT Stationary metal analyzer combining modern technology with compact design. Equipped with 7GSO system for maximum analysis speed, accuracy, and low detection limits ideal for trace element analysis. Features user-friendly Belec Win 21 software.
- Belec OPTRON Compact stationary metal analyzer utilizing innovative dual-spectrometer optics. Delivers complete analysis in just 10 seconds. Multi-base compatible for various metal alloys including Fe, Al, Cu, and Ni. Near maintenance-free operation with minimal footprint, suited for foundries, incoming goods inspection, production control, and recycling.
- RFA Hand Analyzer (Vanta Series) Portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) handheld analyzers from Evident for rapid, non-destructive material analysis. Includes Vanta Max, Vanta Core, and Vanta Element models tailored for metal recycling, precious metal testing, environmental analysis, and quality assurance.
- RFA Benchtop Analyzer (Vanta GX) Benchtop XRF analyzer for non-destructive precious metal analysis. Designed for jewelry testing and authentication. Delivers rapid gold, silver, platinum and other alloy determination in seconds without material loss.
- Training Services Comprehensive training programs including user training (Anwender-Schulung), refresher training (Refresher-Training), and professional workshops (Anwender-PRO Workshop). Covers technical and analytical fundamentals, routine operation, software commands, material tables, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Available on-site and online with published pricing per participant.
- Contract Analysis Services Material testing service where Belec analyzes customer metal samples using their own spectrometers, providing precision metal analysis results (e.g., aluminum, copper, steel) without requiring the customer to purchase equipment.
- Maintenance and Repair Services Service contracts, maintenance per DIN 31051, repairs, and remote diagnostics via TeamViewer. Includes on-site service or factory maintenance. In-house manufacturing of original spare parts ensures quality and availability.
Quantifiable outcome
- Detects up to 70 elements including carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, boron, tin, and nitrogen
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Belec
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Belec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature7 records
Belec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Evident (Olympus)coreEvident (formerly part of Olympus) supplies XRF (RFA) analyzers including Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop models. Belec complements their OES portfolio with these non-destructive analysis solutions for precious metals and material testing.
- International Representatives (40+)coreNetwork of over 40 distribution partners across 40+ countries covering Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Canada, Qatar, Colombia, Croatia, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Macedonia, Mexico, Middle East, Netherlands, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Czech Republic/Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, USA, Venezuela, UAE, Vietnam, Egypt, Austria.
- Hotel zum FredenminorRecommended hotel for training participants attending Belec courses in Georgsmarienhütte. Located at Zum Freden 41, 49186 Bad Iburg.
- Gasthaus zum DörenbergminorRecommended accommodation for Belec training participants. Located at Osnabrücker Straße 145, Bad Iburg.
- B.W. Hotel Hohenzollern OsnabrückminorRecommended hotel for Belec training attendees in Osnabrück. Located at Theodor-Heuss-Platz 5, 49074 Osnabrück.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Belec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GNR Analytical Instruments Group: Italy-based specialist manufacturer of OES and ICP spectrometers for foundries, steel mills, and metal producers — closest direct competitor to Belec in European foundry and recycling QA.
- SPECTRO Analytical Instruments (Ametek): Ametek-owned German-headquartered manufacturer of OES spectrometers (SPECTROMAX, SPECTROTEST, SPECTROLAB) for metal analysis. Direct rival to Belec in both mobile and stationary OES for foundries, incoming-goods inspection, and metal recycling.
- Oxford Instruments (XRF / handheld): Produces handheld XRF analyzers (X-MET) and OES for metal/alloy identification and PMI, overlapping with Belec's Mobile OES and distribution of Evident XRF for metals QC.
- Hitachi High-Tech (OE series OES): Sells the OE and FMX series of stationary and mobile OES spectrometers used in foundries, mills, and casting QA. Directly comparable to Belec's Vario Lab and Compact Port HLC product positioning.
Others
- Evident (Olympus Industrial): OEM supplier of the Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop XRF analyzers that Belec distributes. Strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but Evident also sells direct in many regions, making it a partial downstream rival.
Emerging players
- SciAps: Maker of handheld XRF (X-Series) and LIBS analyzers (Z-Series) used for alloy verification, particularly in scrap metal and field PMI — directly competes with the same Belec customer verticals of recycling and mix-up testing.
Broad incumbents
- HORIBA Scientific: HORIBA offers OES, ICP-OES, and XRF instrumentation overlapping Belec's metals-analysis positioning; broader analytical-instrument footprint makes it an incumbent rather than a direct specialized competitor.
- Bruker: Bruker's elemental analysis business offers OES spectrometers (Q6/Q8 MAGELLAN, G8/PROTECTOR) for metal analysis, competing head-to-head with Belec across industrial and lab applications, while operating a much broader scientific-instrument portfolio.
- Rigaku: Japanese analytical-instrument group offering XRF, EDXRF, and OES-relevant products for material analysis; competes in alloy and precious-metal analysis with broader industrial and scientific reach.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (ARL OES): Through its ARL product line (ARL iSpark, ARL easySpark), Thermo Fisher competes in the same metal-analysis OES market as Belec but as part of a much larger analytical instruments portfolio serving metals, life sciences, and electronics labs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Belec social profiles
Digital presenceBelec compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Belec financial estimates
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Belec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Belec funding detail
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Investors
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Belec M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Belec
What does Belec do?
Belec manufactures optical emission spectrometers (OES) for precise metal and alloy analysis, offering both mobile (Compact Port HLC) and stationary (Vario Lab, IN-SPECT, OPTRON) configurations capable of detecting up to 70 elements in seconds. The product portfolio is complemented by Evident XRF analyzers (Vanta handheld and Vanta GX benchtop) for non-destructive precious metal and material analysis. Supporting offerings include proprietary sparking probes (Air, Argon, UV+), wire and tube adapters, training programs, maintenance/repair services, and contract analysis services.
Is Belec a public or private company?
Belec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Belec founded?
Belec was founded in 1972. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Belec based?
Belec is headquartered in Georgsmarienhütte, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Belec make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. OES Spectrometer Sales are the primary driver. The others are XRF Analyzer Distribution, training Services, maintenance and Repair Services, spare Parts and Accessories and contract Analysis Services.
Who are Belec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GNR Analytical Instruments Group, SPECTRO Analytical Instruments (Ametek), Oxford Instruments (XRF / handheld) and Hitachi High-Tech (OE series OES). Evident (Olympus Industrial) is listed as an others. SciAps is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are HORIBA Scientific, Bruker, Rigaku and Thermo Fisher Scientific (ARL OES).
Does Belec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Belec.
What industry is Belec in?
Belec's product category is Metal Analysis Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAE, Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.