What Uesa does

Uesa GmbH (legal name: Uebigauer Elektro- und Schaltanlagenbau uesa GmbH) is a privately held German electrical equipment manufacturer headquartered in Uebigau-Wahrenbrück, Brandenburg, with origins as a PGH "Frequenz" trade cooperative founded in 1959, nationalized in 1972, and re-established as a GmbH in 1990 with 160 employees. The company designs, fabricates, and assembles energy distribution infrastructure, with a core product portfolio spanning outdoor distribution cabinets, low-voltage switchgear up to 7,300A (built on Schneider Electric's Okken, Prisma Plus, and TriLine platforms), medium-voltage switchgear up to 24kV (proprietary MSA-L air-insulated systems), and transformer stations (compact, walk-in, and rental formats up to 3,150 kVA). A separate e-mobility line delivers proprietary AC charging bollards (2x22kW) and DC fast-charging stations (2x240kW per vehicle, with 480kW rectifier cabinets) targeting commercial fleets and electric truck depots. The group also operates a 24-hour solar park O&M business serving installations from 4 MWp to 60 MWp, using Meteocontrol Safer'SUN and PVGuard for monitoring.

The business operates as a vertically integrated group of 12+ wholly-owned subsidiaries, employing more than 450 people at the uesa GmbH entity and over 1,000 group-wide. Sister companies cover sheet metal (uemet), copper processing (metec), plastics (Kunststoffverarbeitung), transport (uesatrans), construction (K&P Kramer & Placek), electrical installations (Elektro-Haupt), and milking-system components (IMPULSA AG). Revenue mechanics are project-based hardware sales with quote-driven pricing; rental transformer stations add a managed-services stream. The go-to-market combines a region-by-region German field sales force (with named reps covering all major Länder), authorized industrial representatives in selected territories, inside sales organized by product area, a Polish sales office (uesa Polska Sp. z o.o. in Lubsko since 1995), and legacy operations in Russia and Mongolia. Primary customers are German distribution network operators (Avacon, Bayernwerk, E.DIS, EWE Netz, Mitnetz Strom, N-ERGIE, Netze BW, Schleswig Holstein Netz, Stromnetz Berlin, Stromnetz Hamburg, TEN, WEMAG, Westfalen Weser, Westnetz, Sachsen Netze), industrial firms (e.g., Betonwerke Bad Lausick with 3 sites at 400kW each), solar park operators, and commercial fleet operators transitioning to electric mobility. Certifications include DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 45001, and Schneider Electric EcoXpert Master-Partner; the company has been recognized as a Top100 innovator in 2010, 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2025.

Name

Uesa

Legal name

Uebiger Elektro- und Schaltanlagenbau uesa GmbH

Website

https://uesa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Uesa GmbH is a German electrical equipment manufacturer specializing in energy distribution systems, medium and low voltage switchgear, transformer stations, and e-mobility charging infrastructure. The company serves utilities, industrial firms, and commercial fleet operators across Germany, Poland, Russia, and Mongolia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Distribution Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance & Retrofit/Modernization (Substations/Switchgear) (EUADACAL)

Keywords

• Low voltage switchgear
• Medium voltage switchgear
• Transformer stations
• E-mobility charging stations
• Outdoor distribution boxes

Headquarters

HQ city

Wahrenbrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical equipment manufacturing: Custom switchgear and energy distribution systems including outdoor distribution cabinets, low voltage switchgear (up to 7300A), medium voltage switchgear (up to 24kV), transformer stations (compact and accessible), automation systems. Manufacturing for industry and energy supply companies on project basis.
2. E-mobility charging infrastructure: AC and DC charging stations, charging poles, DC rectifier cabinets for electric vehicle charging. Custom project solutions for commercial and industrial customers including fleet operators.
3. Rental stations: Rental of transformer stations for construction site power connection, bridging disturbances, or operation as grid main stations. Solutions for investors seeking rental stations for long-term subletting.
4. Solar plant services: Operating control, maintenance, and repair of solar parks including 24-hour monitoring, thermography, and component-specific repairs. References include solar parks with capacities from 4 MWp to 60 MWp.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uesa designs, manufactures, and supplies engineered electrical power distribution equipment — including outdoor distribution boxes, low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, transformer stations, and automation systems — for utilities, grid operators, municipalities, and industrial customers. The company complements its switchgear core with e-mobility charging stations (AC and DC fast chargers) and solar plant services including 24-hour remote monitoring. Production takes place in-house on an 11,000 m² site in Uebigau-Wahrenbrück, Germany, under ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified processes.

Product overview

Uesa GmbH is an established medium-sized company in the energy sector specializing in the planning, fabrication, and assembly of electrical equipment for industry and energy supply companies. The product portfolio centers on energy distribution systems including outdoor distribution boxes (Außenverteiler), low voltage switch systems up to 7300A (Niederspannungsanlagen), medium voltage switch systems up to 24 kV (Mittelspannungsanlagen), transformer stations (Transformatorenstationen), and automation/central control systems. These core products are complemented by component manufacturing (copper processing, module assembly, doors and air grids) and e-mobility charging solutions (AC and DC charging stations, infrastructure services). The company also provides solar plant service including operating control, maintenance, and repair. With over 450 employees, Uesa serves both the German market and international customers in Poland, Russia, and Mongolia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outdoor distribution boxes Engineered outdoor distribution cabinets used in low voltage power distribution networks for utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers.
• Low voltage switchgear Low voltage switchgear assemblies for power distribution and protection in industrial, commercial, and utility applications.
• Medium voltage switchgear Medium voltage switchgear for primary distribution networks serving utilities, large industrial sites, and grid operators.
• Transformer stations Compact and walk-in transformer stations that step voltage between medium and low voltage levels for industrial facilities, commercial sites, and grid nodes.
• Automation systems Automation and control systems for monitoring and operating switchgear installations, transformer stations, and related electrical infrastructure.
• E-mobility charging stations (AC and DC) AC and DC EV charging stations, including fast DC chargers and RFID-enabled AC pedestals, for charge point operators, fleet operators, municipalities, and commercial properties.
• 24-hour solar park monitoring Continuous remote monitoring of solar parks on a 24-hour basis to detect faults, optimize performance, and support operations and maintenance for solar park owners and operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Charging power up to 400 kW per site enabling electric truck fleet operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024EcoXpert Master-Partner certification from Schneider Electric. Uesa uses Schneider Electric systems including Okken (up to 7300A), Prisma Plus, and TriLine housing systems for low voltage switchgear manufacturing.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Uesa specifies Siemens Siprotec protection relays (UMZ, decoupling protection, distance protection) and Sunny Central inverters for solar installations in their products and services.
• EFEN GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019EFEN GmbH was acquired by uesa in 2019 and became part of the uesa group. EFEN specializes in energy technology solutions and is presented together with uesa at trade shows (EM Power 2026) showcasing combined product portfolio for energy distribution.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification and automation incumbent whose NA-protection relays, switchgear, and EV-charging portfolio compete with and supply Uesa. Broadly comparable across switchgear, transformer substations, and EV charging infrastructure.
• Eaton: Global power management company manufacturing LV/MV switchgear, panelboards, and substation solutions for utilities and industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent across Uesa's switchgear, transformer station, and power distribution categories.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in energy management and automation whose EcoXpert Master-Partner program includes Uesa. Comparable as a broad incumbent that designs, manufactures, and integrates LV/MV switchgear, transformer substations, and EV charging — overlapping with most of Uesa's portfolio.
• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology incumbent whose Siprotec protection relays and switchgear are specified inside Uesa products. Directly comparable as a supplier of MV/LV switchgear, substation systems, transformers, and grid software to the same German DNO customers.

Direct peers

• Ormazabal: European (Spanish-headquartered) manufacturer of MV switchgear, transformer substations, and distribution network solutions for utilities and renewables. Comparable to Uesa's MV switchgear up to 24 kV, transformer stations, and grid-modernization play, with stronger international reach.
• Driescher Wegberg: German manufacturer of medium-voltage switchgear, load-break switches, and transformer stations serving German DNOs. Closely comparable to Uesa's MSA-L MV switchgear and transformer station product lines in terms of customer base (German utilities), product scope, and project-based sales model.
• Tavrida Electric: Manufacturer of MV vacuum circuit breakers, switchgear, and reclosers for utilities and renewables. Adjacent comparability to Uesa's MV load-break switches and switchgear portfolio, particularly for grid modernization and renewable interconnection.
• Lucy Electric: UK-based specialist manufacturer of MV switchgear, distribution substations, and feeder automation. Comparable to Uesa in MV switchgear products up to 24 kV and substation systems serving regulated distribution utilities.
• Kries Ingenieurunternehmen: German specialist in MV switchgear components, smart-grid sensors, and power distribution equipment for German utilities and industrial customers. Comparable to Uesa in MV product focus, German DNO customer base, and project-driven engineering scope.
• Hensel: German specialist in low-voltage power distribution, cable distribution cabinets, and outdoor enclosures. Direct comparability to Uesa's outdoor distribution boxes (Außenverteiler), house connection boxes, and German DNO-focused LV product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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