EL-CON
EL-CON (Powergrid Solutions B.V.) is a Netherlands-based manufacturer established in 1970 that designs, fabricates, and supplies custom electrical connections, copper and aluminum busbar systems, and certified low voltage switchgear for high, medium, and low voltage installations across Dutch utilities, rail, panel construction, energy, and maritime sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersWateringen, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EL-CON does
EL-CON, operating as Powergrid Solutions B.V., is a Netherlands-based specialist established in 1970 that designs, manufactures, and supplies electrical connection systems for high, medium, and low voltage installations. Its core product portfolio comprises custom copper busbar systems (6mm² to 6,000mm²), prefabricated aluminum HS busbar systems for 150/380 kV applications, and custom flexible connections including lamel, press-weld, litze, and aluminothermic weld variants. The company also resells and integrates Mitsubishi Electric low voltage switchgear (ACB, MCCB, MCB) and Hyundai Electric components under certified supplier arrangements. Manufacturing is performed in-house at the Wateringen facility using Ehrt CNC punching and bending machines, waterjet cutting, and laser cutting, with a secondary manufacturing hall in The Hague.
The company operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model in which technical sales engineers and account managers provide engineering consultation, custom design, fabrication, assembly, certification, and on-site installation as an integrated turnkey package. Revenue streams derive from one-time sales of electrical components, custom manufacturing services, engineering and technical consulting, certification/testing, and assembly/installation. EL-CON's competitive position rests on Prorail and Tennet certifications, 50+ years of accumulated domain knowledge, and the largest Mitsubishi Electric LVS stock in the Netherlands, enabling same-day shipping for in-stock items.
Customer segments span high voltage utilities (substations, switch gardens, transformer connections), medium voltage installations, low voltage panel construction, Dutch rail infrastructure, energy (solar, EV charging), and maritime maintenance at European ports. Key named customers and counterparties include DYNNIQ, Prorail, and Tennet. Operations are entirely Netherlands-domestic, with a headcount of 11-50 and cumulative production milestones including 143 HS stations engineered, 1,737 ACBs certified and delivered, and 956 tons of copper rail fabricated. The legal entity is a private Dutch B.V. with no disclosed external funding or institutional ownership.
EL-CON firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EL-CON
- Legal name
- Powergrid Solutions B.V.
- Website
- https://el-con.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EL-CON (Powergrid Solutions B.V.) is a Netherlands-based manufacturer established in 1970 that designs, fabricates, and supplies custom electrical connections, copper and aluminum busbar systems, and certified low voltage switchgear for high, medium, and low voltage installations across Dutch utilities, rail, panel construction, energy, and maritime sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EL-CON industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Connection Systems
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF), Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH)
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Where EL-CON is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wateringen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EL-CON business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Electrical Component Sales: Sale of electrical connection components including prefab aluminum busbar systems, copper busbar systems, flexible connections, circuit breakers (MCB, MCCB, ACB), contactors, and rail infrastructure materials.
- Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom fabrication and manufacturing of electrical connections, busbar systems, and metal components to customer specifications including punching, bending, waterjet cutting, laser cutting, milling, and welding.
- Engineering and Technical Services: Technical consulting, project engineering, design services for high voltage systems, substations, switch gardens, and overhead line systems.
- Certification and Testing Services: Testing, calibration, and certification of breakers and electrical equipment with industry and maritime sector accepted certificates.
- Assembly and Installation Services: On-site assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning of switches, breakers, and electrical systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Request for Quote System |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
EL-CON product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EL-CON (Powergrid Solutions B.V.) designs, manufactures, and supplies electrical connections for high, medium, and low voltage installations from its base in Wateringen, Netherlands. The company bundles engineering, fabrication, assembly, certification, and installation under one roof, producing busbar systems (aluminum and copper), custom flexible connections, and rail-infrastructure products, while also distributing Mitsubishi Electric and Hyundai Electric low-voltage breakers as a channel partner in the Dutch market.
Product overview
EL-CON designs, manufactures, and supplies electrical connections for high, medium, and low voltage installations. Their core portfolio consists of prefab aluminum HS busbar systems, pre-machined ready-to-assemble copper work, and custom-made flexible connections (lamel, press-weld, litze, and aluminothermic weld connections). As a certified supplier, they also resell Mitsubishi Electric LVS breakers (ACB, MCB, MCCB) and Hyundai Electric products (MCCBs, contactors, accessories). The company operates EHRT CNC machines for in-house punching and bending of copper and aluminum. They serve markets across high voltage, medium voltage, panel construction, and rail infrastructure with capabilities spanning engineering, fabrication, assembly, certification, and on-site installation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Prefab Aluminum HS Busbar Systems
Quantifiable outcome
- 143 HS stations engineered and assembled
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use EL-CON
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EL-CON technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
EL-CON partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hyundai ElectriccoreEL-CON introduced Hyundai Electric products in 2021 to serve the maritime industry better. The partnership includes MCCBs, contactors, and accessories. This addresses the growing demand for Hyundai Electric products from vessels built in Asia calling at European ports.
- Machine Factory PartnershipminorEL-CON partnered with a small dedicated machine factory to enable punching, bending, waterjet cutting, laser cutting, and milling operations under one roof in Wateringen. The partnership strengthened EL-CON's production capabilities following growth in copper rail systems for panel construction and energy distribution.
- Manufacturing Hall in The HagueminorSecondary manufacturing partnership for sanding and greasing high voltage terminals, straight and welded busbar fabrication, and conductor rewinding. Located 10 minutes from the main Wateringen facility.
- Mitsubishi ElectriccoreEL-CON is a certified supplier and trading partner of Mitsubishi Electric LVS (low voltage switchgear) products including Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) and Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB). The partnership includes engineering, assembly, certification, and installation services. EL-CON holds the largest stock of Mitsubishi Electric LVS in the Netherlands. The company also provides retrofit solutions for old Holec Aeromat breakers with compatible Mitsubishi breakers.
- EhrtcoreEL-CON uses Ehrt CNC machines for precision punching and bending of copper and aluminum. The partnership includes Ehrt punching machines with automatic tapping and engraving devices, and Ehrt computer-controlled bending machines. These machines form the core of EL-CON's copper production capabilities.
- ProrailcoreAll EL-CON Rail Infra products are certified according to Prorail requirements for use in the Dutch rail infrastructure market. This certification is essential for supplying components to the Dutch railway network.
- TennetcoreEL-CON's welders are certified in accordance with Tennet's requirements. Tennet is the Dutch high voltage grid operator, making this certification essential for supplying high voltage connection solutions.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EL-CON competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mersen: Mersen designs and manufactures electrical components including busbars, cooling, and protection devices for power electronics and electrical infrastructure. Overlaps with EL-CON's custom copper/aluminum busbar fabrication and industrial electrical components.
- Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global incumbent in LV/MV switchgear, panel components, and electrical distribution equipment — overlapping with EL-CON's Mitsubishi/Hyundai breaker resale and panel-construction customer base, though at vastly larger scale and across geographies.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens provides LV/MV switchgear, busbar trunking systems, and substation solutions globally. Comparable to EL-CON's busbar and switchgear-adjacent offerings but at much larger scale and across international markets.
- ABB: ABB is a global leader in substations, switchgear, transformers, and HV power components. Its HV switchyard and substation products compete with EL-CON's prefab aluminum HS busbar systems and transformer connection services, particularly for utility customers like Tennet.
- Eaton: Eaton manufactures electrical components including breakers, busbars, and power distribution equipment for industrial and utility customers. Directly relevant to EL-CON's panel-construction and LV breaker distribution activities.
- nVent Electric (ERIFLEX): nVent's ERIFLEX business manufactures flexible busbars, power connections, and grounding products used in panel building and electrical infrastructure. Comparable to EL-CON's copper busbar and flexible connection product lines, though nVent operates globally with a much broader portfolio.
- TE Connectivity / Raychem RPG: TE Connectivity's energy division (including former Raychem RPG) manufactures power cable accessories, connectors, and busbar systems for substations and transmission infrastructure globally. It overlaps with EL-CON's HV connection scope but serves a much broader international customer base.
Regional players
- Volker Rail: Volker Rail is a major Dutch rail infrastructure contractor that uses Prorail-certified overhead line and catenary components — the same rail infrastructure segment EL-CON serves with certified products. A potential customer and competitive reference in the Dutch rail market.
Direct peers
- Pfisterer: Pfisterer is a German-headquartered specialist in HV cable accessories, power connections, and substation components. It is directly comparable to EL-CON's HV busbar and connection systems business, serving utilities and EPC contractors with prefabricated connection solutions.
Others
- Draka / Prysmian Netherlands: Prysmian (including its Draka brand) supplies power cables and accessories for Dutch utilities and rail operators. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but serves overlapping Dutch HV and rail infrastructure customers where EL-CON's connection solutions are deployed.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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EL-CON leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
EL-CON funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EL-CON M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EL-CON
What does EL-CON do?
EL-CON (Powergrid Solutions B.V.) designs, manufactures, and supplies electrical connections for high, medium, and low voltage installations from its base in Wateringen, Netherlands. The company bundles engineering, fabrication, assembly, certification, and installation under one roof, producing busbar systems (aluminum and copper), custom flexible connections, and rail-infrastructure products, while also distributing Mitsubishi Electric and Hyundai Electric low-voltage breakers as a channel partner in the Dutch market.
Is EL-CON a public or private company?
EL-CON is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EL-CON founded?
EL-CON was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EL-CON based?
EL-CON is headquartered in Wateringen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does EL-CON make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Electrical Component Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Manufacturing Services, engineering and Technical Services, certification and Testing Services and assembly and Installation Services.
Who are EL-CON's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mersen, Schneider Electric, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, ABB, Eaton, nVent Electric (ERIFLEX) and TE Connectivity / Raychem RPG. Volker Rail is listed as a regional player. Pfisterer is listed as a direct peer. Draka / Prysmian Netherlands is listed as an others.
Does EL-CON have an API?
No public API is recorded for EL-CON.
What industry is EL-CON in?
EL-CON's product category is Electrical Connection Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAAAM, Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls), with a secondary code of EUAMAFAF, Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines). Its NAICS code is 3353 and its SIC code is 3620.