What ROLEC does

ROLEC (legal entity: ROLEC Gehäuse-Systeme GmbH) is a family-owned German manufacturer specializing in industrial enclosures and suspension arm systems for electronics and human-machine interface (HMI) equipment. Headquartered in Rinteln, Germany, the company designs and produces a portfolio spanning nine aluminium enclosure series, plastic enclosures, polyester enclosures, mobile control housings, and six suspension arm systems rated from IP54 to IP69K. Manufacturing is performed in-house in Germany with ISO 9001-certified development, production, and sales operations; US operations are anchored by a wholly-owned subsidiary in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

The product platform covers diecast aluminium enclosures (aluCASE, aluNORM, aluDOOR, aluPLUS, profiCASE), plastic and polyester enclosures (polyTOP, polyDOOR), mobile handheld control housings (handCASE, commandCASE, mobilCASE), and suspension arm systems (profiPLUS, taraSMART, QUADRO, technoPLUS) carrying capacities from light to heavy loads. Notable technical components include patented single-screw height adjustment on profiPLUS, integrated cable routing for HDMI/DVI/network/USB, 100% recycled diecast aluminium construction in profiCASE, and customization capabilities including CNC machining, laser processing, EMC/RFI shielding, powder coating, screen and digital printing, display integration, and full assembly. Optional UL and DNV certifications are available alongside the defense-grade VG 95211 standard.

ROLEC operates a sales-led, quote-based business model targeting three primary verticals: machine building and industrial automation, agricultural/off-highway vehicle manufacturing, and defense electronics. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of standard and customized enclosures plus professional services for CNC machining, coating, EMC shielding, and prototype tooling. The company distributes through regional sales managers covering Germany (split into north/south key accounts), Austria, North America, and 40+ international markets. Pricing is ex-works with standard terms of 3% cash discount within 10 days or net 30 days. ROLEC holds technology partnerships with Siemens, Beckhoff, and B&R for HMI/panel-PC compatibility, and participates in a shared business cooperation with ORCA Gehäusetechnik GmbH and Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke Gehäusesysteme GmbH.

Name

ROLEC

Legal name

ROLEC Gehäuse-Systeme GmbH

Website

https://rolec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ROLEC is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial enclosures and suspension arm systems for HMI panels, machine control, off-highway vehicles, and defense electronics, with nine aluminium series, plastic/polyester lines, and in-house customization serving machine builders and vehicle OEMs across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Enclosures

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial enclosures
• Suspension arm systems
• HMI panel enclosures
• Mobile control housings
• Diecast aluminium enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Rinteln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Enclosure Sales: Sale of standard and customized industrial enclosures and suspension arm systems. Revenue generated from product sales across aluminium, plastic, and polyester enclosure lines.
2. Customization and Processing Services: Value-added services including CNC machining, powder coating, EMC shielding, display installation, and assembly. These services are offered as add-ons to standard enclosure purchases.
3. Prototype and Special Tool Development: Development of custom prototypes and special tools for unique customer requirements, with associated tooling costs factored into pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ROLEC designs and manufactures industrial enclosures in diecast aluminium, plastic, and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester, plus mobile control housings, HMI/IPC panel enclosures, and suspension arm systems. The company offers nine aluminium enclosure series, five plastic series, three polyester series, and six suspension arm systems with protection ratings from IP54 to IP69K. ROLEC also provides full in-house customization including CNC machining, EMC shielding, powder coating, display integration, and assembly, delivering turnkey enclosure solutions to machine builders, vehicle manufacturers, and industrial automation customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• profiCASE HMI/IPC Enclosures Rugged diecast aluminium enclosures purpose-built for housing HMI touchscreens and panel PCs (7-10 inch displays) in industrial environments. Available in IP65, IP66, and IP67 protection ratings with multiple mounting options (direct machine mount, suspension arm, VESA 100). Targets machine builders, vehicle manufacturers, and industrial automation OEMs.
• profiCASE Vehicle HMI Enclosures Variant of the profiCASE platform tailored for in-cab HMI integration in tractors, tankers, construction vehicles, and off-highway machinery. Built to withstand vibration, dust, moisture, and temperature extremes with integrated EMC shielding options.
• handCASE Handheld Enclosures (Version S and Version R) Handheld diecast aluminium enclosures rated IP66/IP67 designed for machine control, robotics, and defense electronics. Available in two ergonomic lid variants - Version S with beveled lid for handheld comfort and Version R with narrow-edged lid for increased internal space. Optional RFI/EMI shielding and military-grade coatings per VG 95211.
• profiPLUS 50 Suspension Arm System Premium design suspension arm system with integrated cable routing for HDMI, DVI, and network connectors. Features patented single-screw height compensation adjustment, integrated potential equalization, and VESA compatibility for mounting HMI enclosures. Rated IP54, designed for medium-load applications.
• aluCASE Aluminium Enclosures Flagship aluminium enclosure series from ROLEC with multiple sizes and high IP protection ratings (IP65 to IP69K). Features a standard recess for membrane keypads, digital print foils, or printed front panels, and can be mounted without opening the enclosure. Used for industrial electronics across indoor and outdoor applications.
• taraSMART Suspension Arm System Modern suspension arm system for machine construction with IP54 protection. Provides multiple coupling variants for HMI enclosures and integrated cable routing for HDMI, DVI, network, and USB connectors. Targeted at machine builders needing flexible panel mounting.
• Plastic Enclosures (technoCASE, technoBOX, technoDISC, technoPLUS) Five different plastic enclosure product series manufactured from Luran, ABS, and polycarbonate with protection ratings up to IP69K. Designed for industrial electronics with modern styling and versatile application options for indoor and outdoor use.
• Polyester Enclosures (polyDOOR, polyKOM, polyTOP) Three glass-fibre-reinforced polyester enclosure series with protection ratings up to IP66. Designed for robust and versatile solutions for electrical installations in demanding industrial environments.
• Command and Control Enclosures (commandCASE, conFORM, conTROL) Two product lines of command enclosures (commandCASE, conFORM, conTROL) designed for machine control, process control, and display system applications. Available with IP65 or IP66 protection ratings. Compatible with ROLEC suspension arm systems.
• Aluminium Enclosure Series (aluNORM, aluPLUS, aluDOOR, aluTWIN, aluDISC, aluFACE, aluCLIC, aluKOM) Nine extensive diecast aluminium enclosure series (aluNORM, aluPLUS, aluDOOR, aluTWIN, aluDISC, aluFACE, aluCLIC, aluKOM, aluCASE) covering diverse form factors with protection ratings from IP65 to IP69K. Includes the original patented aluNORM and the German Innovation Award-winning aluDOOR.
• Customization Services (CNC, Coating, EMC, Assembly) Value-added customization services including CNC machining, laser processing, powder coating, painting, screen/digital printing, EMC (RFI/EMI) shielding, display integration (Displayscheiben), and full assembly (Montage). These services transform standard enclosures into customer-specific turnkey solutions and are sold alongside enclosure purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protection ratings from IP65 to IP69K ensure electronics safety in extreme industrial environments

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens HMI panels and panel PCs are compatible with ROLEC suspension arm systems. ROLEC has developed specific adapters including angle coupling 50/48 and 70/48 for Siemens HMI-Pro devices with Ø48 round tube reception.
• BeckhoffcoreTechnology or IntegrationBeckhoff HMI panels and control panels are compatible with ROLEC enclosure and suspension arm systems. ROLEC offers specific adapters for Beckhoff control panels.
• B&R (Beckhoff Robotertechnik)coreTechnology or IntegrationB&R HMI panels are compatible with ROLEC suspension arm systems. ROLEC provides integration solutions for B&R automation equipment.
• ORCA Gehäusetechnik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the shared business cooperation system with ROLEC, ORCA Gehäusetechnik GmbH and Odenwälder Kunststoffwerke Gehäusesysteme GmbH share data systems and cooperate on business operations.
• Additional HMI Panel ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible HMI panels include Advantech, Asem, Eaton, Omron, Phoenix Contact, Pro-face, Rockwell Allen Bradley, Schneider Electric, Sigmatek, and Weintek.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hammond Manufacturing: Hammond Manufacturing produces a broad range of metal and plastic electronic enclosures, including HMI and industrial control enclosures, with strong North American distribution. It is a direct competitor to ROLEC in HMI/IPC panel housings and small-format industrial enclosures.
• Rittal GmbH & Co. KG: Rittal is the leading German manufacturer of industrial enclosures, cabinet systems, and power distribution, with a global footprint. It directly competes with ROLEC across aluminium enclosures, HMI housings, and suspension arm systems, but at materially larger scale and with broader portfolio breadth.
• Rose Systemtechnik GmbH: Rose Systemtechnik (part of Phoenix Mecano) manufactures aluminium, stainless steel, and polyester industrial enclosures for hazardous and standard environments. It competes with ROLEC in heavy-duty industrial and outdoor enclosure applications, particularly in process industries.
• Fibox Oy Ab: Fibox is a Nordic manufacturer specializing in polycarbonate, ABS, and aluminium enclosures for industrial electronics and HMI applications. It overlaps with ROLEC's plastic and HMI/panel enclosure ranges and competes in similar machine-building and automation end markets.
• Takachi Electronics: Takachi is a Japanese manufacturer of aluminium, plastic, and diecast enclosures for industrial and electronic applications, including HMI housings. It serves similar machine-building and automation customers and competes with ROLEC in cross-border OEM supply.
• nVent Electric (Hoffman brand): nVent's Hoffman and Schroff brands produce electrical and electronic enclosures, including HMI and industrial control housings. ROLEC competes head-to-head with Hoffman in machine-building and industrial automation enclosure specs globally.
• OKW Gehäusesysteme GmbH: OKW is a German specialist in plastic and aluminium enclosures for electronics, HMI, and handheld applications, with extensive customization services. It directly overlaps with ROLEC's handCASE, mobile control, and HMI enclosure lines, particularly in DACH-region OEM accounts.
• Phoenix Mecano (Bopla / Rose Systemtechnik): Phoenix Mecano operates enclosure brands Bopla and Rose Systemtechnik, which sell diecast aluminium, plastic, polyester, and HMI enclosures with extensive customization. It is a closely overlapping competitor in ROLEC's primary product categories across Europe and internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton (Enclosures & Housings): Eaton is a broad industrial incumbent offering enclosures alongside power management, components, and automation systems. Its enclosure lines overlap with ROLEC's HMI and control housings but are sold as part of a much larger electrical and industrial portfolio.
• Schneider Electric (Spacial / Thalassa enclosures): Schneider Electric sells metal and plastic enclosures (Spacial, Thalassa ranges) as part of its full industrial automation and electrical distribution stack. It competes with ROLEC in HMI and control enclosure specs but bundles enclosures with PLCs, software, and services that ROLEC does not offer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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