What Kopos kolin does

KOPOS KOLÍN a.s. is a Czech manufacturer of electrical installation storage materials, headquartered in Kolín, Czech Republic, where it has produced wiring-related hardware since 1926. The company designs and manufactures over 5,000 SKUs from plastics and metal, including electrical installation boxes (universal, device, junction, and specialized), surface-mounted trunking and channels, installation pipes and conduits, fastening hardware, cable tray systems under the JUPITER and MARS brands, wire mesh trays, cable bridges, and standardized and non-standardized fire-resistant construction systems. Product engineering emphasizes compatibility with leading European switchgear platforms (notably ABB series) and compliance with EU, REACH, and RoHS regulations; the halogen-free product family and KUL hollow-wall boxes with air-tightness and 69 dB sound insulation illustrate targeted specialization in safety- and energy-efficiency-sensitive segments.

The company operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through hardware sales priced in Czech Koruna (CZK) on a per-unit basis, with minimum order quantities typically of ten pieces, distributed via an owned e-commerce platform, a direct sales representative force, and wholesale distributors. Primary customer segments are electrical installation contractors, electrical material wholesalers and distributors, and (secondarily) electrical engineers and designers. Technical support is delivered through product catalogs, CAD files, an online configurator (kns.kopos.cz), professional seminars, a technical hotline, YouTube tutorials, and presence at industry trade fairs including Light+Building Frankfurt and Volty Prague.

The group operates through 9 wholly-owned regional subsidiaries consolidated under KOPOS HOLDING a.s. (formed 2015), selling across 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East (UAE), Africa (Ethiopia), and the Caribbean (Dominican Republic). KOPOS KOLÍN is privately held by Czech family owners, discloses roughly €50 million in annual turnover, and employs 251–500 people. The company has no external venture or growth-equity financing and marked its 100th anniversary of Kolín-based production in 2026.

Name

Kopos kolin

Legal name

KOPOS KOLÍN a.s.

Website

https://kopos.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KOPOS KOLÍN a.s. is a Czech manufacturer of electrical installation materials, producing 5,000+ SKUs including wiring boxes, cable trays (JUPITER/MARS), and fire-resistant systems for B2B electrical contractors, wholesalers, and specifiers across 16 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Materials

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Electrical installation materials
• Cable management systems
• Fire-resistant constructions
• Cable trays
• Electrical conduit products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical installation materials sales: KOPOS KOLÍN generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of electrical installation storage materials including boxes, channels, pipes, cable trays, and mounting hardware. Products are sold through direct sales, e-commerce, and distributor networks with pricing in Czech Koruna (CZK).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KOPOS KOLÍN a.s. manufactures and sells electrical installation storage materials from plastics and metal, including electroinstallation boxes, installation rails and channels, pipes and conduits, mounting hardware, cable trays (JUPITER and MARS series), and fire-resistant constructions. The company offers more than 5,000 SKUs sold through its e-shop, direct sales force, and distributor networks across 16 countries.

Product overview

KOPOS KOLÍN a.s. is a Czech manufacturer of electrical installation storage materials producing over 5000 products. The product portfolio includes: Elektroinstalační krabice (electrical installation boxes) - universal, device, junction, and specialized boxes for various applications; Elektroinstalační lišty a kanály (installation profiles and channels) for surface-mounted wiring; Elektroinstalační trubky a chráničky (pipes and conduits); Upevňovací materiál (fastening hardware); Kabelové žlaby JUPITER and MARS (cable tray systems - two branded product lines); Drátěné žlaby (wire mesh trays); Kabelové lávky (cable bridges); and Požárně odolné konstrukce (fire-resistant constructions - both standardized and non-standard). Products are manufactured from both plastics and metal. The company operates as part of KOPOS HOLDING with 9 subsidiaries and exports to European and Asian markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JUPITER: Cable tray system product line
• MARS
• DIAMOND
• KOPOBOX

Products and services

• Elektroinstalační krabice (Electrical Installation Boxes) Universal, device, junction, and specialized boxes for housing electrical connections, switches, and outlets in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Elektroinstalační lišty a kanály (Installation Profiles and Channels) Surface-mounted profiles and channels for protecting and routing electrical wiring in exposed installations.
• Elektroinstalační trubky a chráničky (Electrical Pipes and Conduits) Electrical installation pipes and conduits for protecting electrical wiring in various construction applications.
• Upevňovací materiál (Fastening and Mounting Hardware) Fastening and mounting hardware for electrical installation systems, including clips, brackets, and support materials.
• Kabelové žlaby JUPITER (JUPITER Cable Trays) JUPITER series cable trays for supporting and routing electrical cables in commercial and industrial installations.
• Kabelové žlaby MARS (MARS Cable Trays) MARS series cable trays for cable management in electrical installations.
• Drátěné žlaby (Wire Mesh Cable Trays) Wire mesh cable trays for supporting and routing cables in various installation environments.
• Kabelové lávky (Cable Bridges and Ladders) Cable bridges and ladder systems for supporting electrical cables in overhead and surface installations.
• Požárně odolné konstrukce - normové (Standardized Fire-Resistant Constructions) Standardized fire-resistant cable support systems for maintaining circuit integrity during fires.
• Požárně odolné konstrukce - nenormové (Non-Standardized Fire-Resistant Constructions) Non-standardized fire-resistant cable support constructions for specialized fire protection requirements.
• Regionální produkty (Regional Product Offerings) Regional product offerings tailored for specific local market requirements and standards across the countries where KOPOS operates.
• Elektroinstalační krabice DIAMOND® (DIAMOND Distribution Boxes) New distribution box designed for electrical wiring with voltage up to 1000V, meeting relevant standards.
• Sběrná krabice SB-KPS 1 (Collection Box for Cast Concrete) Collection box for cast concrete applications, expanding KOPOS offerings for poured concrete installations.
• Kovové požárně odolné krabice KPK (Metal Fire-Resistant Boxes) Metal fire-resistant boxes (KPK series) for safety-critical installations requiring lightweight construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified according to EU standards with ESČ, REACH, and RoHS compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOPOS KOLÍN products are designed for compatibility with ABB switch and socket systems. The company produces boxes specifically designed for ABB product lines including Zoni, Classic, and Swing series. Lištové krabice (trunking boxes) are designed to match ABB design series for seamless installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Electrification: Major global electrification incumbent whose wiring accessories, enclosures and building products range overlaps with KOPOS; KOPOS explicitly designs for ABB device series, making ABB both a partner and adjacent competitor.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure group whose wiring device, trunking and cable management ranges compete with KOPOS, particularly in commercial and residential segments.
• Schneider Electric: Global broad-line electrical equipment and building systems incumbent offering wiring devices, enclosures, cable management and installation solutions that overlap with KOPOS's portfolio as part of a much wider electrical products catalogue.

Direct peers

• OBO Bettermann: German-headquartered manufacturer of cable support systems, cable trays, and electrical installation materials directly overlapping KOPOS's JUPITER/MARS product lines and serving the same European B2B installer and wholesaler channel.
• PUK-Werke: German manufacturer of cable trays, accessories and installation materials with similar product breadth to KOPOS and a focus on European B2B electrical distribution.
• Niedax Group: European leader in cable management systems including cable trays, ladders and installation accessories; competes head-to-head with KOPOS in cable support for commercial and industrial buildings across Europe.
• Spelsberg: German specialist in electrical enclosures, junction boxes and installation housings, closely comparable to KOPOS's wiring box portfolio and serving similar European B2B installer and wholesaler customers.
• Woertz: Swiss/European manufacturer of cable management systems, trunking and electrical installation materials serving industrial and infrastructure customers with comparable product breadth to KOPOS.
• Hensel Electric: German specialist in electrical installation boxes, junction boxes and cable entry systems for industrial and commercial buildings, directly comparable to KOPOS's Elektroinstalační krabice and KUL product families.

Regional players

• Elettrocanali (BTicino/Legrand group): Italian-based wiring device and cable management manufacturer under Legrand; serves Southern European markets that overlap with KOPOS's Italian-bordering CEE footprint and competes in trunking and installation boxes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcoxz0QaVsNUw-IcppUTXCQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/kopos.kolin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kopos-kolin
• Instagraminstagram.com/koposkolin

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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