What IDE Electric does

IDE Electric is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer specializing in the design and production of electrical enclosures, distribution cabinets, and industrial plugs and sockets for low-voltage power distribution and telecommunications infrastructure. Founded in 1987 in Zaragoza by Alfonso Montañés, the company operates from a unified 34,000 m² facility in Zuera housing four manufacturing plants producing metal enclosures, plastic enclosures, industrial sockets, and supporting accessories. The product portfolio spans multiple series under the ARGENTA, ARGENTA PLUS, ARGENTA-INOX, ATLANTIC, ECOLOGY, GOLD, MUNDIAL, and TECNO brands, covering IP ratings from IP40 to IP68, with stainless-steel, ATEX, and polyester variants for corrosive, explosive, and harsh environments. Production is supported by automated robotics enabling consistent quality and 24-hour turnaround for custom enclosures, and is complemented by in-house R&D that designs all products to be patentable.

IDE Electric generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of standardized enclosures plus complementary custom/special solutions, including pre-assembled and wired bases per Spanish REBT 2002 standards. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; registered customers access downloadable rate sheets and BMEcat-format catalog files. Distribution occurs through a hybrid model: direct sales via national (Spain) and export departments, a wholly-owned German subsidiary (IDE Electric GmbH) managing Central Europe, dedicated regional sales managers covering four German territories, and distributor networks covering LATAM and other international markets. The company also operates an e-commerce platform, IDEdirect, for direct online sales. Approximately 60% of manufacturing output is exported, with 80% of exports going to Central European markets, and the company reports serving 80+ countries overall.

IDE Electric serves four primary customer segments: industrial (manufacturing, automation, petrochemical, automotive, food, naval), infrastructure (railway, renewable energy, public works), food and pharmaceutical (hygiene-compliant stainless-steel enclosures), and building/telecommunications (residential distribution, telecom registers). Notable emblematic projects include the Panama Canal metro, the Mecca High-Speed Railway (AVE Medina-La Meca), and Adif railway infrastructure. The company maintains an extensive certification portfolio covering CE, UL, VDE, GOST-R, Bureau Veritas (naval), and ATEX (explosive atmospheres), alongside ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and UNE 19601 compliance certifications. Leadership transitioned from founder Alfonso Montañés to his daughters Raquel and Beatriz Montañés, who serve as chief executive officers; the company is entirely Aragonese-capital owned with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

IDE Electric

Legal name

IDE ELECTRIC, S.L.

Website

https://ide.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IDE Electric is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer of certified electrical enclosures, distribution cabinets, and industrial plugs/sockets for low-voltage power distribution. It exports to 80+ countries from a 34,000 m² facility in Zuera, serving industrial, infrastructure, and telecom sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zuera

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Enclosures and Distribution Products: IDE Electric generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of plastic and metal electrical enclosures, industrial plugs and sockets, distribution boxes, wall-mounting cabinets, floor-standing cabinets, and related accessories. Products are sold through direct sales, distributors, and the IDE direct e-commerce platform.
2. Custom/Special Solutions and Assembly Services: The company offers customized enclosure solutions and pre-assembled, wired bases according to REBT: 2002 standards, providing added value through special configurations and assembly services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IDE Electric designs and manufactures plastic and metal electrical enclosures for low-voltage power distribution and telecommunications, including wall-mounting cabinets, floor-standing cabinets, distribution boxes, terminal boxes, industrial plugs and sockets, and thermal management accessories. All products are developed in-house, manufactured at a unified 34,000 m² facility in Zuera, Spain using automated robotics, and certified to international standards (CE, VDE, UL, Bureau Veritas, ATEX, GOST-R) for global market access.

Product overview

IDE Electric manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of plastic and metal electrical enclosures for low-voltage power distribution and telecommunications. The product range is organized into distinct series: ARGENTA wall-mounting cabinets (in laminated steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel, ATEX, and polyester variants) and ARGENTA PLUS self-supporting cabinets form the core metal enclosure line; ECOLOGY IP65 distribution cofrets and GOLD IP40 distribution boxes address surface and flush-fit applications in both plastic and metal; the ATLANTIC/ATLANTIC PLUS series handles large-format metal distribution cabinets; TECNO terminal boxes and BALTIC operator consoles serve industrial control; and MUNDIAL industrial plugs/sockets provide safe connections from IP44 to IP68. Supporting accessories include STAR and PRYMA socket enclosures, DOMOS/LIGHT/ROC junction boxes, GLASS polyester cabinets, ICT/RODA/FENIX telecom registers, ARGENTA RACK 19" IT enclosures, thermal management (ventilation/heating), installation components, circuit breakers, and special custom assemblies. The ARGENTA SPECIAL line provides fully bespoke enclosures with rapid lead times. The CEC software is a desktop configuration tool for cabinet sizing and quotation. IDEdirect is an e-commerce platform for online product purchasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOLOGY: IP65 watertight distribution boxes, modular and halogen-free, designed for industrial and outdoor environments.
• ARGENTA
• GOLD
• MUNDIAL
• ARGENTA PLUS
• ARGENTA-INOX
• ARGENTA ATEX
• GLASS
• BALTIC
• TECNO
• ROC
• ATLANTIC / ATLANTIC PLUS
• DOMOS / DOMOS-K
• LIGHT
• PRYMA
• STAR
• RODA
• FENIX
• DIAMANT
• ECO-STAR
• IDE direct

Products and services

• ARGENTA Wall-Mounting Cabinets IP66 wall-mounting metal cabinets in laminated steel, galvanised steel, and AISI 304L/316L stainless steel variants with IK10 impact resistance and international certifications (CE, UL, VDE, Bureau Veritas, GOST-R, ATEX). Designed to house electrical distribution and conversion equipment for industrial and infrastructure applications.
• ARGENTA PLUS Floor-Standing Cabinets Self-supporting metal cabinets in IP55–IP65 protection ratings with standard, stainless steel (IP65), and Control PC variants. Modular configuration supports busbar chambers, 19″ racks, anti-seismic kits, and thermal management accessories for industrial and infrastructure use.
• ECOLOGY IP65 Distribution Cofrets Modular halogen-free IP65 surface-mounting distribution cofrets in ABS or polycarbonate with IK08 impact rating and UV protection for outdoor environments. Available in 4- to 54-module capacities with transparent windows, designed for industrial and self-consumption installations.
• GOLD IP40 Distribution Boxes IP40 distribution boxes and cabinets for flush-fit and surface mounting in plastic (GOLD Plastic) and metal (GOLD Metal) variants. Includes GOLD Multimedia with data/Schuko support and KIT VIVIENDA distribution kits with network termination registers for residential and commercial buildings.
• MUNDIAL Industrial Plugs and Sockets Industrial bases and plugs manufactured from halogen-free high-durability plastics, rated 10–125 Amperes and 24–500 Volts with IP44–IP68 protection. Designed for safe electrical connections in demanding industrial environments.
• ATLANTIC and ATLANTIC PLUS Metal Distribution Cabinets

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global electrification and industrial automation leader with a broad enclosure portfolio (Spacial, Thalassa, ClimaSys) and home/residential distribution boxes that overlap with IDE's GOLD and ECOLOGY lines. As a multi-billion-dollar incumbent, Schneider competes across the same industrial, infrastructure, and building segments IDE serves.
• ABB: ABB's Electrification business offers system pro M compact, SMISSLINE, and a wide range of industrial enclosures and distribution cabinets closely comparable to IDE's ATLANTIC and ARGENTA series. ABB's global brand, project pipelines, and integration with switchgear make it a key competitor in industrial and infrastructure tenders.
• Legrand: Legrand is a French global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with XL3 enclosures and Drivia distribution boards. Its residential/commercial building focus and European footprint position it as a broad incumbent competitor to IDE's GOLD distribution boxes and ECOLOGY cofrets.
• Eaton: Eaton is a US-headquartered power management company with a significant enclosures business (e.g., xEnergy, CI-K series) competing in industrial and commercial power distribution. Eaton's global scale and integration with switchgear/breakers directly overlaps with IDE's ATLANTIC distribution cabinets and aparamenta offerings.
• nVent Electric (Hoffman): nVent's Hoffman brand is a North American leader in electrical enclosures (A-style, Concept, InLine) for industrial and outdoor applications. Comparable product offering and certifications (NEMA, UL, IEC) make Hoffman a relevant global incumbent peer to IDE's ARGENTA and ECOLOGY portfolio.
• Rittal: Rittal is the German-founded global leader in industrial enclosures, switchgear, and power distribution. It is the most direct competitor to IDE's ARGENTA wall-mounting and ARGENTA PLUS floor-standing cabinets, with similar IP/IK ratings and broad industrial customer base. Rittal's much larger scale and global service network make it a reference competitor for IDE's premium positioning.

Direct peers

• Spelsberg: Spelsberg is a German manufacturer specializing in electrical enclosures, junction boxes, and distribution boxes for industrial and building applications. Its product breadth across plastic and metal enclosures, including AK/AKl series, directly parallels IDE's GOLD, ECOLOGY, and DOMOS lines with similar IP ratings and target customer segments.
• Eldon Enclosures: Eldon is a European manufacturer of standard and customized electrical enclosures with a strong presence in Southern Europe and industrial automation. Its compact wall-mounting and floor-standing enclosures, plus copper/brass terminal block offerings (CamLine), directly compete with IDE's ARGENTA series and TECNO terminal boxes.
• Hammond Manufacturing: Hammond Manufacturing is a Canadian manufacturer of electrical enclosures, racks, and cabinets (1414, 1590, Eclipse series) with global distribution. Comparable IP-rated metal and stainless enclosures, plus 19-inch rack integration, make Hammond a relevant peer to IDE's ARGENTA and ARGENTA RACK product lines.
• Hensel: Hensel is a German family-owned manufacturer of electrical enclosures and distribution boxes (KV, RK, Mi, ENY series) with a deep focus on industrial, hazardous, and outdoor environments. Comparable product categories, IP ratings, and ATEX certification strategy make Hensel a direct peer to IDE in the European enclosure market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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