Eichhoff Capacitors

What Eichhoff Capacitors does

EICHHOFF Kondensatoren GmbH (trading as Eichhoff Capacitors) is a German family-owned manufacturer of passive electrotechnical components, founded in 1931 and headquartered in Schlitz, Hesse. The company designs and produces electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) components — including self-extinguishing paper capacitors in X1, Y2 and X1Y2 safety classes, radio-interference chokes, suppression filters, and RC combinations — as well as inductive components for power electronics (PFCs, storage chokes, sine filters, power transformers) and Powerline Communication (PLC) systems comprising modems, line filters, blocking filters, capacitive and inductive signal couplers, and coupling capacitors.

Eichhoff serves industrial OEMs across at least nine verticals — electrical household appliances, power tools, lighting, ICT, medical technology, drive technology and automation, railway, e-mobility, and smart grid/energy utilities — with primary emphasis on white goods manufacturers and energy/grid operators. The business model combines custom engineering development and series production with unit-based pricing under EXW Schlitz delivery terms, 30-day net payment terms, and 10% advance payments on orders exceeding EUR 50,000. Production is centralized at the wholly-owned subsidiary EICHHOFF Components Bulgaria EOOD (Vidin, established 2002, 4,300 sqm facility opened 2008), which operates VDE- and UL-monitored processes and additionally offers third-party Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and injection molding.

Supporting capabilities include an in-house EMC testing laboratory, in-house tool and special machine construction, custom plastic part design, and TÜV DIN EN ISO certification. The current managing director is Ing. Bernd Luft, who became part of the ownership group following a 2010 change of ownership that realigned management and product strategy, strengthening the German development base while optimizing the European production location. The company markets itself as a German "Hidden Champion" approaching its centennial.

Name

Eichhoff Capacitors

Legal name

EICHHOFF Kondensatoren GmbH

Website

https://eichhoff.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EICHHOFF Kondensatoren GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer, founded 1931, that designs and produces EMC capacitors, chokes, filters, inductive power components, and Powerline Communication systems for industrial OEMs across white goods, power tools, smart grid, e-mobility, medical, and railway verticals, with production centralized in Bulgaria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passive Electronic Components (EMC / Inductive Components)

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inductors & Coils (Power/RF/Chokes) (HDAHANAC), Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Interference suppression capacitors
• Inductive power components
• Powerline communication systems
• EMC testing services
• Electronics manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schlitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Electronic Components Sales: Sale of EMC components including capacitors, chokes, filters, and inductive components to industrial manufacturers. Custom development and series production. Pricing typically EXW (EX Works) Schlitz.
2. Powerline Communication Systems: PLC modems, filters, signal couplers, and coupling capacitors for smart grid and industrial communication applications
3. Custom Development Services: Customer-specific development and engineering services for EMC solutions, consulting, and product optimization
4. Contract Manufacturing (EMS): EMS services from EICHHOFF Components Bulgaria including assembly, soldering, and testing services for third-party customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eichhoff Kondensatoren GmbH develops and manufactures electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) components including interference suppression capacitors (X1, Y2, X1Y2 classes), chokes, and filters, alongside inductive components for power electronics and Powerline Communication (PLC) systems. The company also offers custom engineering development, an in-house EMC testing laboratory, contract manufacturing (EMS), injection molding, and tool manufacturing at its German headquarters and Bulgarian production facility.

Product overview

Eichhoff Capacitors is a German electrotechnical components company offering a portfolio of passive electronic components and manufacturing services. The core product portfolio consists of EMV (electromagnetic compatibility) products including capacitors (MKT, MKP film capacitors and paper capacitors in X1, Y2, X1Y2 classes), chokes/drosseln (rod core, ring core, thyristor, protective conductor, KW/UKW types), RC combinations, and interference suppression filters. The inductive components line includes PFCs, storage chokes, sine filter chokes, and power transformers. For Powerline Communication (PLC), Eichhoff offers modems, filters, signal couplers, and coupling capacitors. Supporting services include an in-house EMC testing laboratory (EMV-Prüflabor), electronics manufacturing services (EMS) at their Bulgarian facility, injection molding (Spritzgussfertigung), tool manufacturing (Werkzeugherstellung), and custom development services. The company emphasizes customer-specific development as a core competency alongside series production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMV-Kondensatoren (EMC Interference Suppression Capacitors) Radio interference suppression capacitors including conventional film capacitors (MKT, MKP) and paper capacitors in X1, Y2, and X1Y2 classes, characterized by longevity and self-extinguishing properties. Used by industrial OEMs for EMC compliance in electrical appliances, power tools, lighting, and other electronic equipment.
• EMV-Drosseln (EMC Chokes) Radio interference suppression chokes including rod core chokes, current-compensated ring core chokes, thyristor suppression chokes, protective conductor chokes, and shortwave/VHF chokes. Used by manufacturers needing EMC-compliant interference suppression beyond what capacitors alone can deliver.
• EMV-Funk-Entstörfilter (Radio Interference Suppression Filters) Radio interference suppression filters used for EMC compliance when chokes alone are insufficient for interference suppression in electronic equipment.
• RC-Kombinationen (RC Combinations) Protection circuits and spark extinguishing circuits combined with X1 and X2 capacitors for DC and AC voltage applications.
• Induktive Bauelemente (Inductive Components for Power Electronics) Inductive components including PFCs, storage chokes, sine filter chokes, and power transformers in open and potted designs with through-hole or surface mounting options. Used in power electronics applications such as drives, automation, and e-mobility.
• PLC Modems Narrowband and broadband Powerline Communication modems for reliable and secure communication in distribution networks and demanding industrial environments.
• PLC Filter Line filters for targeted attenuation of interference and blocking filters for signal-technical limitation of PLC signals in powerline communication networks.
• PLC Signalkoppler (Signal Couplers) Signal couplers with capacitive or inductive signal transmission providing optimal signal coupling solutions for PLC networks.
• PLC Koppel-Kondensatoren (Coupling Capacitors) Coupling capacitors that serve as unique signal bridges for optimal transmission network structure in PLC systems.
• EMV-Prüflabor (EMC Testing Laboratory Services) EMC testing services including interference emission measurements, mains feedback measurements, and immunity testing for customers developing EMC-compliant electronic products.
• EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) Contract electronics manufacturing services for inductors, interference suppression components, filter systems, and electrotechnical components, performed at the EICHHOFF Components Bulgaria facility with VDE and UL monitored production.
• Spritzgussfertigung (Injection Molding) Custom plastic part design and series production of customer-specific plastic components for electronic and electrotechnical assemblies.
• Werkzeugherstellung (Tool and Special Machine Construction) In-house design and build of tools and special machines to support customer-specific manufacturing requirements and rapid prototyping for electrotechnical components.
• Entwicklung (Custom Development Services) Customer-specific engineering and development services for optimal interference suppression solutions, EMC consultation, and cost-effective series production at the highest quality levels.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Block Transformatoren-Elektronik: Block is a German manufacturer of transformers, chokes, filters, and power supplies for industrial and renewable energy applications. Comparable to Eichhoff's inductive components and EMC filter offerings, serving similar industrial automation and energy customers.
• Schurter Group: Schurter is a Swiss manufacturer of EMC components, filters, chokes, and circuit protection devices. Closely comparable to Eichhoff in product range (capacitors, chokes, filters) and customer segments (white goods, medical, industrial), with similar focus on safety-certified components and custom solutions.
• Frako Kondensatoren: Frako is a German manufacturer of capacitors and power quality components, with similar family-owned/Mittelstand characteristics to Eichhoff. Competes in industrial power electronics, EMC, and power factor correction markets across Europe.
• Würth Elektronik eiSos: Würth Elektronik is a major German manufacturer of electronic components including inductors, chokes, transformers, and EMC components. Directly comparable to Eichhoff's inductive components and EMC product lines, with strong overlap in industrial and automotive customer segments.
• WIMA GmbH: WIMA is a German manufacturer specializing in film capacitors (MKT, MKP, FKP) for demanding electronic applications. Comparable to Eichhoff's film capacitor and paper capacitor offerings, serving similar industrial electronics, audio, and power electronics customers.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a German specialist in industrial connectivity, PLC, and surge protection for industrial and energy infrastructure. Comparable to Eichhoff's PLC systems for smart grid and industrial communication, as well as EMC filter solutions.
• Schaffner Group (TE Connectivity): Schaffner (now part of TE Connectivity) is a leading European manufacturer of EMC filters, chokes, and power quality components for industrial and railway applications. Directly comparable to Eichhoff's EMC filter and choke product lines and competing in the same railway, industrial, and energy end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Vishay Intertechnology: Vishay is a broad global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components including capacitors, inductors, and EMI filters. Overlaps with Eichhoff's capacitor and inductor product lines, serving the same industrial, automotive, and power electronics customers.
• Yageo Corporation (KEMET): Yageo (including KEMET) is one of the world's largest capacitor manufacturers, offering MLCC, film, and tantalum capacitors. Comparable to Eichhoff's capacitor portfolio but operates at global scale with much broader product breadth.
• TDK Electronics (EPCOS): TDK's EPCOS division is a global leader in capacitors, inductors, EMC filters, and PLC components. Overlaps with Eichhoff across nearly every product line but operates at vastly larger scale, targeting similar industrial, automotive, and energy customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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