Imesa Electrical Engineering

What Imesa Electrical Engineering does

Imesa Electrical Engineering (I.M.E.S.A. S.p.A.) is an Italian designer and manufacturer of medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical switchgear, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Jesi (Ancona), Italy. The company operates a single manufacturing facility producing approximately 4,000 switchgear compartments per year and employs 140 people. Imesa's proprietary product portfolio includes the JesGear™ primary distribution panels (24kV and 36kV-40.5kV, ENEL homologated), the Minifluor modular secondary distribution units, the JESAIR® SF6-free air-insulated switchgear launched in anticipation of EU Regulation 2024/573, the MINIVER/C double-deck MV switchgear, and MCC32 low-voltage motor control centers. The company also produces shore connection panels (cold ironing solutions up to 12kV-50kA-2000A) for marine decarbonization, and delivers turn-key SCADA automation and control systems with proprietary D.C.I. data concentrators.

Imesa serves five primary verticals: Power & Energy, Marine & Offshore, Oil & Gas, Transport (railway/metro), and Industry. The customer base is heavily concentrated in large enterprise and government accounts including Enel, Terna, Edison, A2A, Acea, Alstom Ferroviaria, Hitachi Rail, Gruppo Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane, Marina Militare Italiana, Petrofac, Dewa, Ansaldo Energia, and BASF. International projects span South Africa, Kuwait, Suriname, Venezuela, Indonesia, and Algeria. The company is privately held within Gruppo Schiavoni, with the Schiavoni family maintaining board control (President Giampiero Schiavoni, founder Sergio Schiavoni as Counselor, Claudio Schiavoni as Board Member) and external CEO Marco Achilli appointed in 2024 to drive a stated 2030 target of €100 million in revenue.

The business model is project-based capital equipment sales with custom quotations, long sales cycles, and multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of switchgear, professional services for SCADA/automation commissioning and after-sales support, and spare parts. Distribution combines a direct enterprise sales force with a long-established Italian agent network and international local agents at industry trade shows. Reported 2024 revenue was €40 million, an 18.5% increase versus 2023 with strong profitability growth. The company underwent a 2024 restructuring resolved by a December 2024 interbank agreement, and is investing in digital-ready products, SF6-free technology, and senior leadership (R&D, Operations, People, Digitalization) to support its growth plan.

Name

Imesa Electrical Engineering

Legal name

I.M.E.S.A. S.p.A.

Website

https://imesaspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Imesa Electrical Engineering is an Italian (Jesi-based) manufacturer of medium- and low-voltage electrical switchgears, SF6-free and SCADA-integrated solutions, serving utilities, rail, marine, oil & gas, and industrial customers globally with a project-based capital equipment model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Switchgear and Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC), Shore Power & Electrification Systems (Cold Ironing, Charging Interfaces) (IMAJAJAM), Medium-Voltage (MV) Distribution Substations & Switchgear (EUADACAB), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Medium voltage switchgear
• Low voltage panels
• SCADA automation systems
• Shore connection solutions
• Electrical power distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Jesi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Switchgear Sales: Sale of medium voltage primary and secondary distribution panels, low voltage electrical panels, and specialized switchgears for various industrial applications. Custom project-based sales with long sales cycles typical of capital equipment.
2. Automation and SCADA Systems: Turn-key supervision and control systems including PLC integration, field bus systems, data concentrators (DCI), and operator panels. Provided on project basis with commissioning and training services.
3. Shore Connection Solutions: Custom shore connection panels for marine vessels enabling zero-emission port operations. Includes circuit breaker panels and connector panels sized to customer requirements.
4. After-sales Service and Support: Technical assistance, commissioning, site management, and spare parts supply. Service engineers provide support both domestically and internationally, including remote troubleshooting and on-site interventions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imesa designs and manufactures medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electrical switchgear, including SF6-free air-insulated switchgear, double-deck distribution panels, motor control centers, and shore connection panels for marine vessels. The company also delivers turnkey SCADA automation and control systems for monitoring and managing electrical plants across industrial, marine, power, oil & gas, and transport sectors.

Product overview

IMESA manufactures high-quality electrical power switchgears and digital solutions for safe, reliable, and sustainable energy distribution. The product portfolio includes medium voltage primary distribution panels (JesGear™ 36kV and 24kV), medium voltage secondary distribution panels (Minifluor, JesAir® SF6-free, GSCM004 ENEL-approved cabins, MINIVER/C double deck), low voltage motor control centers (MCC32), shore connection panels for maritime cold ironing, and automation/SCADA systems for supervision and control. JesAir® represents the company's SF6-free alternative compliant with EU Regulation 2024/573, while the digital-ready switchgear line integrates with SCADA, IoT, and predictive maintenance platforms. Products serve sectors including Power & Energy, Oil & Gas, Marine & Offshore, Transport, and Industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JesGear™: Medium voltage primary distribution switchgear product line, available in 24kV and 36kV-40.5kV variants. JesGear™ 24kV is ENEL approved (GSCM009).
• JESAIR®
• Minifluor
• MINIVER/C
• MCC32
• Service Solutions

Products and services

• JesGear 36kV-40.5kV
• JesGear 24kV
• Minifluor
• JesAir SF6-free Switchgear SF6-free air insulated medium voltage switchgear using air as the insulating medium instead of sulfur hexafluoride gas, combined with vacuum circuit breakers. Compliant with EU Regulation 2024/573 prohibiting SF6 in new medium voltage equipment from January 2026.
• GSCM004 ENEL Approved Secondary Cabin
• MINIVER/C Double Deck
• MCC32 Motor Control Center
• Shore Connection Panels
• Automation and SCADA Systems
• Reactors and Fault Current Limiters (FCL) Solutions for short-circuit current management in complex electrical systems, particularly for marine and offshore applications. FCL devices use explosive charges to interrupt fault currents within milliseconds.
• Smart Electrical Panels for Industrial Energy Efficiency Smart electrical panels incorporating advanced measurement and control logic for improved energy efficiency in industrial electrical infrastructure, supporting the digital and sustainable transformation of manufacturing facilities as part of Industry 5.0.
• After-sales Service and Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024 revenue growth of +18.5% compared to 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: US-headquartered power management company with extensive MV/LV switchgear portfolio and global service network. Overlaps with Imesa on industrial and energy customer base across European markets.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment and industrial automation leader with the established MV switchgear lines (RM6, SM6, PremSet) and EcoStruxure digital platform. Major competitor in European utility tenders and the SF6-free transition space.
• ABB: Global leader in electrification, motion, and automation offering a comprehensive MV and LV switchgear portfolio (e.g., SafeRing/SafePlus, ZX family). Overlaps directly with Imesa's product range but competes from a vastly larger installed base and global service network.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent offering 8DJH/8DH10 MV switchgear, NXAIR LV switchboards, and SCADA solutions. Competes with Imesa on European utility and transport (rail) tenders with substantially larger R&D and balance sheet.

Direct peers

• Socomec: French specialist in low voltage power switching, monitoring, and energy management equipment. Similar mid-sized European industrial with focus on critical power applications and adjacent SCADA/automation offerings, directly overlapping with Imesa's LV MCC and automation portfolio.
• Lucy Group: UK-based privately held manufacturer of electrical infrastructure products including medium and low voltage switchgear. Very similar profile to Imesa: family-influenced ownership, niche European specialist, multi-decade operating history, comparable revenue scale.
• Ormazabal: Spanish manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear, distribution substations, and protection systems for utilities and renewables. Closest comparable in size, geography, and product mix to Imesa, serving similar European utility and industrial customers.
• Mersen: French-listed electrical equipment specialist serving power, energy, and industrial markets with products including switchgear, fuses, and power conversion. Comparable in size, public-market listed status, and vertical breadth across power, transport, and process industries.
• Končar Group: Croatian electrical equipment manufacturer producing MV switchgear, transformers, and power engineering solutions for utilities, transport, and industry. Comparable mid-sized European specialist with similar heritage and vertical breadth, including rail electrification experience.

Emerging players

• Cavotec: Swiss-listed specialist in shore power (cold ironing) connection systems, automated mooring, and marine electrification. Directly competes with Imesa's shore connection panels in the marine decarbonization segment, with comparable niche focus but a wider product footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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