OPA

What OPA does

Ośrodek Pomiarów i Automatyki S.A. (OPA S.A.) is a Polish technical services company headquartered in Zabrze, Silesia, providing diagnostic testing, calibration, and measurement services for electrical power equipment. The company's core offering spans transformer testing, electrical substation inspection, wind power plant measurements, cable fault location, thermal imaging, cathodic protection, anti-static measurements, non-destructive testing, optical property measurements, and explosion-proof equipment acceptance. OPA also operates two in-house research laboratories — the High Voltage Testing Laboratory (Laboratorium Badawcze Wysokich Napięć) and the Measuring Instruments Laboratory (Laboratorium Badawcze Przyrządów Przyrządów Pomiarowych) — which handle dielectric equipment testing and calibration of electrical measurement instruments, with the latter pursuing PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accreditation.

OPA's technical foundation is reinforced by two Polish patents (a mining shaft measurement device granted in 2015 and a three-phase motor protection system granted in 2016) and institutional expert (rzeczoznawca instytucjonalny) status granted by the President of the Upper Mining Authority covering 10 equipment groups. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and operates an integrated management system certified by TÜV NORD Polska. Field service delivery is supported by dedicated on-site branches at KWK Budryk and KWK Knurów-Szczygłowice coal mines and a 24/7 mobile cable fault location service covering Silesian cities.

OPA monetizes through project-based professional services billed per engagement, hardware sales via the sklep.opa.pl e-commerce store (dielectric equipment, measurement instruments, calibration tools), and renewable energy installation services including photovoltaic systems and heat pumps delivered as an authorized partner of multiple major PV OEMs and Rotenso. The customer base is concentrated in the Silesian mining and power utility sectors (President Hucz stated approximately 80% of customers are large coal mining companies), supplemented by industrial and commercial enterprises. The company is privately held, with shares held exclusively by current and former employees following its 1995 privatization, and now operates as OPA S.A. following a 2018 rebranding from its previous coal-industry-tied name.

Name

OPA

Legal name

Ośrodek Pomiarów i Automatyki S.A.

Website

https://opa.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ośrodek Pomiarów i Automatyki S.A. is a Zabrze-based Polish technical services firm providing diagnostic testing, calibration, and measurement of electrical power equipment for mining, power utility, and industrial customers, primarily in the Silesia region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Testing and Diagnostics Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Permitting, Inspection Preparation & Compliance Services (HSAOADAL)

Keywords

• Electrical testing services
• Power diagnostics
• Photovoltaic installation
• Heat pump installation
• High voltage measurements

Headquarters

HQ city

Zabrze

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Specialized diagnostic and testing services: OPA's primary revenue stream comes from professional technical services in electrical power equipment diagnostics, testing, and measurement. Services include transformer testing, electrical substation testing, wind power plant measurements, cable fault location, non-destructive testing, thermal imaging, cathodic protection measurements, and hoisting equipment inspection for mining. Services are billed project-based or per engagement.
2. Product sales (e-commerce): OPA operates an online store (sklep.opa.pl) selling dielectric equipment, measuring instruments, calibration equipment, and geometric measurement tools. Revenue is generated from one-time product transactions, including protective equipment (gloves, footwear, mats), testing accessories, and measurement instruments.
3. Photovoltaic and heat pump installation services: OPA designs, installs, and commissions photovoltaic systems and heat pumps (as an authorized Rotenso partner) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Silesia. Revenue is project-based, typically including full installation, permitting support, and after-sales service.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OPA provides accredited electrical testing, diagnostics, and measurement services for the power-engineering sector, operating specialized research laboratories and offering design and technical-analysis services to industrial and utility clients. The company also installs renewable-energy systems (photovoltaics and heat pumps) and sells technical equipment through its own online store. A 24/7 cable-line emergency response service complements the core diagnostic portfolio.

Product overview

OPA S.A. is a specialized technical services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic testing, measurement, and engineering services for the power, mining, and industrial sectors. The core offering centers on Badania i pomiary w elektroenergetyce (Testing and Measurements in Power Engineering), which encompasses transformer testing, substation testing, wind power measurements, cable fault location, power quality analysis, thermal imaging, cathodic protection, anti-static measurements, non-destructive testing, optical measurements, and explosion-proof equipment acceptance. Supporting this are two research laboratories: the Laboratorium Badawcze Przyrządów Pomiarowych (Testing Laboratory for Measuring Instruments) for calibrating electrical instruments, and the Laboratorium Badawcze Wysokich Napięć (High Voltage Testing Laboratory) for dielectric equipment testing. Additional services include Projektowanie i analizy techniczne (Design and Technical Analysis) for electrical installations, Serwis kablowy 24/7 (24/7 Cable Service) for cable fault localization, and renewable energy solutions (Fotowoltaika and Pompy ciepła). The company operates an online store selling measurement equipment and dielectric products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing and Measurements in Power Engineering Accredited electrical testing, diagnostics, and measurement services for power-engineering assets, performed for industrial enterprises, utilities, and mining operators.
• Research Laboratories (High-Voltage and EMC) Two in-house laboratories — a high-voltage laboratory and an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) laboratory — providing accredited testing and measurement services to industrial and utility clients.
• Design and Technical Analysis Engineering design and technical analytical services for power-engineering projects, supporting industrial and utility clients with system planning and evaluation.
• 24/7 Cable-Line Service Continuous emergency response and field service for cable-line failures, addressing unplanned downtime for industrial and utility clients.
• Photovoltaic Installations Design and installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems for customers seeking on-site renewable generation.
• Heat Pump Installations Design and installation of heat pump systems for renewable heating applications.
• Online Store (Sklep Internetowy) Operated online store selling technical equipment and accessories used in power-engineering and electrical applications directly to customers.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Metrica Artur KopaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026OPA partnered with Metrica Artur Kopa to jointly manage and administer the online store pomiarowe.com.pl. This partnership expands OPA's product offering to include precision geometric measurement tools for industry, including length and angle measurement instruments, quality control equipment, and workshop accessories.
• SHARPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized distributor of SHARP photovoltaic panels for installation projects in the Silesia region. OPA integrates SHARP panels into its photovoltaic system offerings for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• FroniuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized distributor of Fronius inverters for photovoltaic installations. OPA uses Fronius inverter technology in its solar system configurations.
• SolarEdgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized distributor of SolarEdge power optimizers and inverters for photovoltaic systems.
• Longi SolarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized distributor of Longi Solar monocrystalline photovoltaic modules for installation projects.
• ZeversolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized distributor of Zeversolar inverter products for photovoltaic systems.
• JA SolarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA installs JA Solar monocrystalline photovoltaic modules. Referenced in project case studies for commercial micro-installation projects (e.g., 49.20 kWp installation near Lędziny).
• Q CELLScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized partner for Q CELLS photovoltaic panels (German-engineered). Referenced in OPA's product offerings.
• RotensocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPA is an authorized partner of Rotenso, a Polish manufacturer of air-source heat pumps. OPA designs, installs, and services Rotenso heat pump systems (split, monoblock, and multi-split types) across Silesia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Columbus Energy: Polish residential and commercial photovoltaic installer with national scale. Comparable as an emerging player in the same PV/heat-pump installation market that OPA entered through its OZE business unit.
• ML System S.A. Polish listed photovoltaic integrator and BIPV technology company. Comparable as an emerging player in renewable installations adjacent to OPA's photovoltaic offering in Silesia.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Norwegian-headquartered assurance and risk-management firm with energy testing, certification, and grid services. Comparable as a broad incumbent addressing power-system safety, asset integrity, and certification across the value chain.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with power-and-utilities industry services. Comparable as a broad incumbent TIC peer that competes for industrial electrical testing and asset integrity work across geographies.
• ZPUE S.A. Polish manufacturer of medium-voltage substations, switchgear, and prefabricated distribution solutions. Comparable as a domestic broad incumbent in MV substations — a category OPA extensively tests and commissions.
• Eltel Group: Nordic-headquartered provider of power grid construction, maintenance, and telecom infrastructure services across Europe. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping high-voltage testing, substation services, and cable fault response across multiple European geographies.
• TÜV NORD Polska: Polish arm of TÜV NORD providing testing, inspection, certification, and training services. Comparable as a broader TIC incumbent; OPA is itself certified by TÜV NORD and competes in adjacent testing and calibration activities.
• Apator S.A. Polish manufacturer of metering, electrical equipment, and power-system components. Comparable as a Polish broad incumbent in the same energy ecosystem with overlapping customer relationships in distribution and industrial electrification.
• SPIE S.A. French-listed independent European leader in multi-technical electrical, mechanical, and energy services. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving power utilities, industrial sites, and infrastructure with testing, commissioning, and maintenance.

Direct peers

• Energopomiar: Polish electrical power equipment testing, measurement, and diagnostics firm serving power plants, substations, and industrial customers. Highly comparable as a domestic specialist competing for the same testing, calibration, and commissioning contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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