Elvatec

What Elvatec does

Elvatec ag is a Swiss private corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) headquartered in Altendorf, Switzerland, operating as the Swiss distribution arm of DEHN SE, a German manufacturer specializing in lightning protection, surge protection (Überspannungsschutz), and occupational safety (Arbeitsschutz). The company sells DEHN's full product portfolio into the Swiss market through its own e-commerce platform at elvatec.ch, available in German and Italian, with account-based ordering. Its legal status is that of a wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary within the DEHN corporate group, with no public listing, no venture or private equity sponsorship, and no disclosed revenue. Employee count is reported in the 1-10 range, consistent with a focused sales and distribution operation rather than a manufacturing entity.

The product portfolio centers on three technology pillars. Lightning protection includes the HVI family of high-voltage insulated conductors (HVI, HVI light, HVI light plus, HVI power) for maintaining separation distances per DIN EN 62305-3, DEHNiso distance holders and combi-sets for isolated capture devices, and DEHNclip reinforcement clamps rated at 50 kA (10/350 µs). Surge protection covers BLITZDUCTORconnect compact arresters (6 mm width with push-in connection and integrated LifeCheck), BLITZDUCTOR VT DIN-rail devices, and DEHNvario combination arresters for electroacoustic systems. Grounding and bonding, measurement instruments (HT COMBI G3, HT M71, DLSC Basic lightning counter), and software planning tools (DEHNselect IT, DEHNsupport Toolbox, BLITZPLANER) round out the offering, alongside emerging e-mobility products such as DEHNcube EMOB grid connection boxes.

Elvatec serves eight horizontal use-case segments: residential construction, commercial and industrial buildings (primary), photovoltaic systems, energy infrastructure (battery storage, biogas, hydrogen, wind, LED street lighting), mobile telecommunications, e-mobility, process industries (gas, oil, chemical/pharmaceutical), and railway. The go-to-market is direct B2B distribution via the Swiss online storefront, supplemented by DEHNacademy training, ELVATECinfo newsletter, and DEHNsupport planning tools that engage engineers and electricians at the specification stage. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires account registration. Revenue mechanics are entirely tied to resale of DEHN-branded products within Switzerland, with no disclosed services, subscription, or licensing revenue stream.

Name

Elvatec

Legal name

elvatec ag

Website

https://elvatec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elvatec ag is a Swiss distributor of DEHN SE's lightning protection, surge protection, and occupational safety products, serving Swiss residential, commercial, industrial, energy, e-mobility, and infrastructure customers through its elvatec.ch e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Altendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elvatec ag is a Swiss distributor and reseller of DEHN SE products, specializing in lightning protection (Blitzschutz), surge protection (Überspannungsschutz), and electrical occupational safety (Arbeitsschutz). The company operates an e-commerce storefront offering surge arresters, high-voltage insulated conductors (HVI), grounding equipment, measurement instruments, and personal protective equipment for electrical work, serving residential, commercial, industrial, energy, e-mobility, and process industry sectors in Switzerland.

Product overview

Elvatec is a Swiss reseller and distributor for DEHN SE products, specializing in three core solution areas: lightning protection (Blitzschutz), surge protection (Überspannungsschutz), and occupational safety (Arbeitsschutz). Their product portfolio is organized across multiple categories: (1) Information Technology Surge Protection including BLITZDUCTORconnect (compact 6mm arresters with push-in technology) and BLITZDUCTOR VT (screw-terminal DIN rail devices) for MSR circuits and bus systems; (2) Lightning Protection Systems with HVI high-voltage insulated conductors (HVI, HVI light, HVI light plus, HVI power) for maintaining separation distances per DIN EN 62305-3, plus DEHNiso-Distanzhalter and DEHNiso-Combi sets for separated capture devices; (3) Grounding and Bonding products including earth electrodes, foundation ground systems, deep earth electrodes, and DEHNclip reinforcement clamps; (4) Measurement instruments including HT COMBI G3 installation testers, HT M71 grounding resistance meters, HT T2100 grounding clamps, and DLSC Basic lightning counters; (5) Software tools including DEHNselect IT, DEHNsupport Toolbox, and BLITZPLANER for planning and design. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors including renewable energy, e-mobility, and hazardous area applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLITZDUCTORconnect – Kompakt Compact lightning current and surge arresters for protecting data bus interfaces and MSR circuits, featuring push-in connection technology, integrated LifeCheck with optical status indicator, and 6mm width with voltage ratings of 12V, 24V, and 48V.
• BLITZDUCTOR VT Compact device protection with screw terminal connections for multi-conductor cables for DIN rail mounting, including variants for RS485/422 interfaces, telecommunications, DC voltage supplies, and cathodic corrosion protection systems.
• DEHNvario Compact combination arrester for protecting electroacoustic systems such as voice alarm or loudspeaker systems.
• HVI light plus Leitung High-voltage insulated conductor for maintaining separation distance from electrically conductive parts according to DIN EN 62305-3, usable up to s ≤ 60 cm (air) or s ≤ 120 cm (solid material), meeting DIN IEC/TS 62561-8 requirements.
• HVI Leitung / HVI long Leitung High-voltage insulated conductors for maintaining separation distance from electrically conductive parts per DIN EN 62305-3, with standard HVI usable up to s ≤ 75 cm (air) or s ≤ 150 cm (solid), and HVI long variant.
• HVI power Leitung High-voltage insulated conductor for maintaining separation distance from electrically conductive parts, usable up to s ≤ 90 cm (air) or s ≤ 180 cm (solid), suitable for Ex-Zone 1 and Ex-Zone 21.
• Erdung / Potentialausgleich Complete range of products for constructing grounding systems and equipotential bonding, including conductor materials, rods, bands, wires, earth electrodes, foundation earth electrodes, deep earth electrodes, communications grounding, railway grounding, equipotential bonding for Ex-areas, and measurement instruments.
• Fangeinrichtung / Ableitung / Getrennter Blitzschutz Products for constructing external lightning protection systems including air-termination systems, down conductors, and separated lightning protection, featuring conductor materials, roof holders, clamps, connectors, air-termination rods, tele-lightning protection masts, reinforcement technology, and GFK components.
• Blitzzähler DLSC Basic Lightning counter for potential-free registration of number and timestamp of lightning and surge currents in down conductors, grounding, and equipotential bonding systems, Type 1 + Type 2 certified with max. 100 kA impulse current rating and IP67 protection rating.
• Installationsprüfgerät HT COMBI G3 VDE0100/VDE 0105 installation tester for low-resistance, loop impedance, and insulation measurements, including 10A continuity testing for steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete per DIN EN 62305-3.
• Bewehrungsklemme DEHNclip Quick and tool-less connection clamp for joining earth electrodes with reinforcement bodies, tested for lightning current carrying capacity of 50 kA (10/350 µs) per DIN EN 62561-1, complying with DIN 18014 and DIN EN 62305-3.
• DEHNcube EMOB Grid connection boxes for PV systems designed for electric mobility charging infrastructure protection.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sonepar: Global B2B electrical distribution company with Swiss operations, offering competing surge and lightning protection brands to installers and contractors.
• Rexel: Large French-headquartered electrical distribution group with Swiss operations, distributing multiple brands of protection equipment and competing with Elvatec as a multi-brand distributor.

Broad incumbents

• DEHN SE: German parent company and original manufacturer of all products Elvatec distributes. Shares the entire product portfolio and corporate ownership.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment major with surge protection and electrical distribution products, often serving the same commercial and industrial customers as Elvatec.
• ABB: Swiss-headquartered global electrical equipment manufacturer offering surge protection and broader electrical infrastructure products, competing in the same Swiss industrial and commercial markets.
• Eaton: Global power management manufacturer offering surge protection devices and electrical components, competing in industrial and renewable energy applications.

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of surge protection devices (TRABTECH line) and electrical connectivity products, directly competing with DEHN/Elvatec in MSR circuit and data interface protection.
• OBO Bettermann: German manufacturer of lightning and surge protection systems with overlapping product categories including HVI-style conductors, surge arresters, and grounding equipment sold through distribution partners.
• Raycap: Specialized manufacturer of surge protection devices for telecommunications, renewable energy, and EV charging infrastructure, overlapping with Elvatec's PV, telecom, and e-mobility segments.
• nVent (ERICO): Major manufacturer of lightning protection systems, grounding products, and surge protection under the ERICO Cadweld and nVent ERIFLEX brands, competing in the same end markets as DEHN/Elvatec.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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