Flohe

What Flohe does

FLOHE GmbH is a German industrial engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-current technology (Hochstromtechnik), headquartered in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, and founded around 1903. The company designs, manufactures, and services systems for electric arc and ladle furnaces, electrolysis, power generation and distribution, and railway technology. Its core product portfolio includes furnace construction (Ofenbau), electrode arms (Tragarmtechnik) for electrode diameters from 100 to 800 mm, high-current cables rated for low, medium, and high-frequency applications up to 10,000 Hz, busbar systems capable of handling currents up to 360 kA, expansion joints, crucibles, and switching equipment (disconnectors, grounding switches, DC load break switches). Complementary offerings include original spare parts throughout the equipment service life, on-site assembly and erection services, copper/aluminum/copper-steel welding, and online cable and switchgear product configurators.

The company operates through a group structure controlled by holding company Flohe Hochstromtechnik- und Beteiligungs GmbH, with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries including FLOHE Hochstromtechnik GmbH, FLOHE Cable Technologies GmbH, and FLOHE Berg GmbH in Germany, plus FLOHE Fouilleret SAS in France and FLOHE LINKWEL Power Pvt. Ltd. in India. Revenue is generated through one-time capital-equipment sales, engineering and professional services, and spare-parts/aftermarket service contracts, with pricing quoted project-by-project and not publicly disclosed. FLOHE serves enterprise customers in three primary verticals: the steel industry (e.g., Thyssen, Arcelor for EAF/LF and induction furnaces), electrical engineering (e.g., Siemens for power generation, transformers, generators, and medium/low-voltage equipment), and the chemical industry (e.g., Dow for chlorine, copper, zinc, and aluminum electrolysis). GTM is sales-led B2B industrial direct sales with technical contacts at each subsidiary, supplemented by a multilingual corporate website and corporate social media presence.

Name

Flohe

Legal name

FLOHE GmbH

Website

https://flohe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FLOHE GmbH is a German industrial manufacturer specializing in high-current technology systems, including furnaces, electrode arms, cables, busbars, and switching equipment for the steel, electrical engineering, chemical, and rail industries, operating globally through subsidiaries in Germany, France, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Equipment — High-Current Technology Systems

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• High-current technology systems
• Electric arc furnace equipment
• Industrial busbar systems
• Electrode arm technology
• Power distribution switchgear

Headquarters

HQ city

Castrop-rauxel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of high-current technology equipment including furnace construction, electrode arms, high-current cables, expansion bands, busbar systems, switching equipment, and crucibles
2. Engineering Services: Planning, construction, and production services with modern equipment; assembly and dismantling work; supervisory work; welding of copper, aluminium and copper/steel
3. Spare Parts and Standby Services: Supply of original spare parts throughout the service life of equipment; service-oriented standby services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FLOHE GmbH designs, engineers, and manufactures high-current technology (Hochstromtechnik) systems and components for heavy industry, including complete furnace construction (EAF/LF), electrode arms, high-current cables, expansion joints, busbar systems up to 360 kA, crucibles, and switching equipment for railway, electrochemistry, and plant construction. The company complements these products with on-site assembly, erection, welding, and standby services, plus original spare parts supply throughout the equipment lifecycle. Customers include steel, electrical engineering, and chemical-industry enterprises in Europe and globally.

Product overview

FLOHE GmbH is a German industrial engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-current technology systems. The product portfolio centers on seven core product categories: furnace construction (Ofenbau), electrode arms (Tragarmtechnik), high-current cables (Hochstromkabel), expansion joints (Dehnungsbänder), busbar systems (Stromschienensysteme), crucibles (Tiegel), and switching equipment (Schaltgeräte). These products serve heavy industries including steel production (EAF/LF), electrolysis (chlorine, zinc, copper, aluminum), power generation and distribution, and railway technology. The company also offers two digital product configurators for cables and switchgear, complemented by spare parts supply and on-site assembly/erection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLOHE Hochstromtechnik: High current technology division specializing in busbar systems, switching equipment, and power distribution
• FLOHE Cable Technologies
• FLOHE Berg
• FLOHE Fouilleret

Products and services

• Furnace Construction (Ofenbau) Complete furnace construction for electric arc furnaces (EAF), ladle furnaces (LF), and reduction furnaces, delivered from concept through skilled manufacturing of durable, high-performance high-current systems for the steel industry.
• Electrode Arms (Tragarmtechnik) Electrode arms for AC-EAF, DC-EAF, and ladle furnace (LF) applications, suitable for electrode sizes from Ø 100-800 mm.
• High-Current Cables (Hochstromkabel) High-current cables for low and medium frequency systems as well as high-frequency applications up to 10,000 Hz, used to connect high-current components in industrial plants.
• Expansion Joints / Flexible Connectors (Dehnungsbänder) Flexible expansion connectors that serve as links between switches, transformers, high-current components, and their rigid busbar systems, absorbing thermal expansion and movement.
• Busbar Systems (Stromschienensysteme) Busbar systems capable of handling currents up to 360 kA, including busbars for electrolytic processes in chlorine, zinc, copper, and aluminum production, and high-current power distribution.
• Crucibles (Tiegel) Industrial crucibles designed for high-temperature applications in metallurgical and electrochemical processes.
• Switching Equipment (Schaltgeräte) Disconnectors (Trenner), grounding switches (Erder), DC load break switches, and additional switching equipment for railway technology, electrochemistry, and plant construction; offered by FLOHE Fouilleret SAS for French and international markets.
• Original Spare Parts (Ersatzteile) Supply of original spare parts for electrode arm systems and other high-current equipment throughout the equipment's service life.
• Assembly, Erection, and Standby Services On-site mounting and dismantling work, supervisory work, copper/aluminum/copper-steel welding, furnace water supply repair, lifting column replacement, and high-current cable replacement, plus service-oriented standby (Rufbereitschaft) for installed equipment.
• Cable Configurator (Kabelkonfigurator) Online product configurator for designing and specifying customer-specific high-current cable systems.
• Switchgear Configurator (Schaltgerätekonfigurator) Online product configurator for specifying switching equipment and related components for customer projects.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Danieli: Danieli designs and builds complete electric arc and ladle furnaces, electrode systems, and high-current equipment for steelmakers, making it a direct competitor in EAF/LF furnace construction alongside FLOHE's Ofenbau offering.
• Sécheron: Sécheron (now part of Sécheron Hasler Group) specializes in DC switchgear, traction power, and high-current electrical equipment for rail, electrolysis, and steel, mirroring FLOHE's Schaltgeräte and Bahntechnik product lines.
• SMS group: SMS group is a German plant builder for metals processing, including electric arc furnaces, ladle metallurgy, and rolling mill equipment—directly comparable to FLOHE's high-current steelmaking portfolio.
• Mersen: Mersen is a direct peer in high-current electrical equipment, manufacturing busbars, laminated conductors, cooling systems, and graphite components for EAF steel, electrolysis, and power electronics—closely overlapping with FLOHE's busbar and high-current cable portfolio.
• Primetals Technologies: Primetals Technologies supplies EAF, ladle furnace, and continuous casting technology to global steel producers, overlapping directly with FLOHE's furnace construction and electrode arm systems for steel customers like Thyssen and Arcelor.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers a global portfolio of medium- and low-voltage switchgear, busbars, and power distribution systems that overlaps with FLOHE's electrical apparatus and E-Technik focus.
• Eaton: Eaton manufactures medium- and low-voltage switchgear, power distribution, and industrial control equipment that overlaps with FLOHE's Schaltgeräte and Niederspannungstechnik product lines.
• ABB: ABB offers a broad portfolio of switchgear, busbars, drives, and power distribution equipment that competes with FLOHE's electrical apparatus products, though as part of a much larger electrification portfolio rather than a high-current specialty focus.
• Siemens: Siemens is both a FLOHE customer (power distribution, transformer/generator manufacturing) and an indirect competitor through its broad electrical infrastructure portfolio covering switchgear, busbars, and industrial power systems.

Emerging players

• Hindle Power: Hindle Power produces switchgear and high-current equipment for substations, rail, and electrolysis, with partial overlap to FLOHE's Bahntechnik and Schaltgeräte product families but a smaller global footprint.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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