ELPA
ELPA is a Turkish manufacturer of medium voltage (12kV-40.5kV) metal-clad switchgear and distribution panels for industrial customers across 27 countries. Founded in 1979, it holds KEMA and CESI type test certifications and delivers custom-engineered solutions for heavy industry.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersTuzla
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ELPA does
ELPA is a privately held Turkish industrial manufacturer specializing in medium voltage (12 kV to 40.5 kV) energy distribution products, founded in 1979 by Recep Osman Eligül. The company designs and produces metal-clad switchgear panels, air-insulated distribution panels, grounding disconnectors, transformer kiosks, and capacitive inductors at its 4,000 square meter facility in Tuzla, Istanbul. Its product portfolio centers on three lines: the DT-series (standard withdrawable panels), the ED-series (enhanced panels tested at CESI), and the EDQ-series (next-generation panels certified at KEMA), with current ratings up to 2,500A and short-circuit ratings up to 31.5 kA. ELPA also delivers custom-engineered switchgear systems for specialized industrial loads, exemplified by a 40.5 kV, 4,000 A, 40 kA system built for HABAŞ's 320 MVA electric arc furnace.
The company operates a project-based B2B sales model targeting heavy industrial customers — primarily steel plants, manufacturing facilities, and public/private utilities — across 27 countries spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contract cycles driven by custom engineering, manufacturing, on-site supervision, and after-sales support. Distribution is direct, with no intermediary channels. ELPA's commercial credibility rests on type test certifications from KEMA (Netherlands) and CESI (Italy), TSE certification, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management system certifications. The company is family-founded and remains independent, with no external investment, M&A activity, or public listing identified.
ELPA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ELPA
- Legal name
- Elpa Şalt Tesisleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
- Website
- https://elpaltd.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ELPA is a Turkish manufacturer of medium voltage (12kV-40.5kV) metal-clad switchgear and distribution panels for industrial customers across 27 countries. Founded in 1979, it holds KEMA and CESI type test certifications and delivers custom-engineered solutions for heavy industry.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ELPA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medium Voltage Switchgear
- NAICS
- Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding) (EUAEAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)
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Where ELPA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tuzla
Offices1 record
Markets served
ELPA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Medium Voltage Switchgear Manufacturing and Sales: ELPA manufactures and sells medium voltage metal clad distribution panels, switchgear, grounding disconnectors, and transformer kiosks to industrial customers. Revenue is generated through project-based sales of custom-engineered products with type test certifications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | B2B Custom Engineering Projects - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
ELPA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ELPA manufactures and services medium voltage (12 kV to 40.5 kV) energy distribution products, including metal-clad switchgear panels (DT, ED, EDQ series), grounding disconnectors, capacitive inductors, and transformer kiosks. Products are air-insulated, type-tested at international laboratories (KEMA, CESI), and custom-engineered for industrial applications such as steel plants, electric arc furnaces, and utility infrastructure. The company also provides after-sales technical support including on-site training and installation supervision.
Product overview
ELPA manufactures and services superior quality medium voltage energy distribution products, including metal-clad switchgear panels, grounding disconnectors, capacitive inductors, and transformer kiosks. The product portfolio centers on air-insulated medium voltage distribution panels in 12kV and 36kV classes, with current ratings up to 2500A and short-circuit ratings up to 31.5kA. Products include the DT-series (standard distribution panels with withdrawable circuit breaker trucks), ED-series (enhanced distribution panels with advanced features), and EDQ-series (new generation panels with KEMA certification). The company also provides custom-engineered solutions for specialized industrial applications like the HABAŞ 320 MVA arc furnace project. ELPA holds type test certificates from independent laboratories including KEMA and CESI.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 12 kV Metal Clad EDQ15 12kV 1250A 31.5kA metal-clad medium voltage distribution panel with air insulation, featuring a withdrawable truck design for circuit breaker configurations. Type-tested at KEMA laboratories; intended for industrial power distribution applications.
- 12 kV Metal Clad DT12 12kV type 2500A, 31.5kA withdrawable, air-insulated medium voltage distribution panel with circuit breaker, disconnector link, and bus sectionalizer configurations. Short-circuit breaking current 31.5 kA, short-time withstand current 25 kA for 3s.
- 12 kV Metal Clad ED15 12kV 2500A 31.5kA (3s) air-insulated medium voltage distribution panel with withdrawable circuit breaker design, type tested at CESI laboratory.
- 36 kV Metal Clad DT36 36kV 1250A metal-clad switchgear with 25kA short-circuit breaking current, air-insulated medium voltage distribution panel.
- 36 kV Metal Clad ED35 36kV 2500A 31.5kA air-insulated medium voltage distribution panel with withdrawable circuit breaker, type tested at CESI laboratory with 70kV power frequency withstand and 170kV lightning impulse withstand voltage.
- ELPA 36 kV 25-31.5 kA Grounding Disconnector 36kV 25-31.5kA grounding disconnector for safely grounding electrical circuits in medium voltage distribution systems, with short-circuit making current of 80 kA and peak withstand current of 80 kA.
- ELPA ESG Kapasitif İndükatör (Capacitive Inductor) ESG capacitive inductor for power factor correction and reactive power compensation in medium voltage systems.
- Transformer Kiosk (Trafo ve Pano Köşkleri) Prefabricated transformer and panel kiosks housing medium voltage switchgear and distribution equipment for outdoor installations.
- Custom HABAŞ Medium Voltage Switchgear System Custom-engineered 40.5 kV 4000 A 40 kA medium voltage switchgear system for HABAŞ iron and steel plant's 320 MVA electric arc furnace, featuring 2+2 parallel operating circuit breakers fed via two separate incoming lines. Tailor-made solution for high-capacity steel industry applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Successfully delivered custom 40.5 kV, 4000 A, 40 kA switchgear system for 320 MVA arc furnace application - representing one of the highest capacity custom industrial switchgear projects
Companies that use ELPA
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ELPA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
ELPA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves2 records
ELPA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB: Global electrification and motion leader with a broad medium-voltage switchgear portfolio (e.g., SafeRing/SafePlus, UniGear). Comparable because ABB directly competes in the 12–40.5 kV metal-clad switchgear category ELPA serves, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
- Schneider Electric: Provides MV switchgear (RM6, SM6, Premset) and integrated distribution solutions. Targets the same industrial and utility customers as ELPA and competes in the same 12–36 kV range, but with a much broader energy-management portfolio.
- Eaton: Manufactures medium-voltage switchgear (e.g., Power Xpert UX, FMX) for industrial and utility applications. Direct product overlap with ELPA, particularly in heavy-industrial and infrastructure projects, with substantially larger scale and global footprint.
- Siemens Energy: Supplies medium-voltage switchgear (NXAIR, 8DJH) and turnkey substations globally. Comparable product category and target customers (utilities, heavy industry, EPCs), but operates as a diversified energy major rather than a specialist.
Direct peers
- Tavrida Electric: Specializes in medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and distribution automation. Comparable niche specialization in MV switchgear, similar project-based sales to utilities and industrial customers, and overlapping geographic focus in EMEA and emerging markets.
- Lucy Electric: UK-based specialist manufacturer of medium-voltage switchgear, ring main units, and distribution panels for utilities and industrial customers. Closely comparable to ELPA on product range, customer type, and project-based engineering model, though with a stronger UK/EMEA presence.
- Ormazabal: Spanish specialist in medium-voltage switchgear, distribution transformers, and integrated substations. Closely matches ELPA's MV metal-clad panel portfolio, custom-engineering capability, and utility/industrial customer base, particularly across EMEA.
- Efacec: Portuguese manufacturer of power transformers, substations, and medium-voltage switchgear serving utilities, renewables, and industry. Direct overlap with ELPA in MV switchgear and transformer kiosks for utility and industrial customers across Europe and emerging markets.
Regional players
- Alfanar: Saudi Arabian electrical equipment group manufacturing LV/MV switchgear, panels, and distribution solutions. Comparable product range and target verticals (utilities, heavy industry), with strong MENA presence that overlaps ELPA's Middle East customer base.
Emerging players
- TGOOD Global: Chinese smart-electrical-equipment manufacturer offering MV switchgear, prefabricated substations, and distribution automation. Comparable product family and target end-customers, with a cost-competitive position relevant to ELPA's emerging-market bids.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ELPA social profiles
Digital presenceELPA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
ELPA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ELPA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ELPA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ELPA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ELPA
What does ELPA do?
ELPA manufactures and services medium voltage (12 kV to 40.5 kV) energy distribution products, including metal-clad switchgear panels (DT, ED, EDQ series), grounding disconnectors, capacitive inductors, and transformer kiosks. Products are air-insulated, type-tested at international laboratories (KEMA, CESI), and custom-engineered for industrial applications such as steel plants, electric arc furnaces, and utility infrastructure. The company also provides after-sales technical support including on-site training and installation supervision.
Is ELPA a public or private company?
ELPA is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ELPA founded?
ELPA was founded in 1979. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ELPA based?
ELPA is headquartered in Tuzla.
How does ELPA make money?
One revenue line is on record: medium Voltage Switchgear Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are ELPA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB, Schneider Electric, Eaton and Siemens Energy. Direct peers are Tavrida Electric, Lucy Electric, Ormazabal and Efacec. Alfanar is listed as a regional player. TGOOD Global is listed as an emerging player.
Does ELPA have an API?
No public API is recorded for ELPA.
What industry is ELPA in?
ELPA's product category is Medium Voltage Switchgear. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAFAB, Medium/Low-Voltage Power Distribution (MCCs, Panels, UPS, Grounding), with a secondary code of EUAEAFAA, High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control). Its NAICS code is 335313 and its SIC code is 3613.