What Elettrotec does

Elettrotec S.r.l. is an Italian, family-controlled manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic sensors for industrial fluid control, founded in Milan in 1977 by Pietro Cremaschi and currently led as Amministratore Unico by Adriana Silvia Sartor. Its product portfolio spans four core measurement disciplines — pressure (pressostati, pressure transducers, vacuum switches, ATEX variants), temperature (bimetallic and adjustable thermostats), level (adjustable and ATEX level switches, level probes) and flow (variable-area flow meters, paddle flow switches) — with specific lines including the PMB Basic pressure sensor, the EPX02 ARM-MCU-based electronic pressure transducer, the FPR paddle flow switch, the GRL adjustable level switch, and the TBG/TER compact and immersion thermostats. Products are designed, tested and produced in-house in Italy (with manufacturing also in Tunisia), and differentiated by international certifications (ISO 9001:2015, UL, CSA, ATEX, IECEx, Lloyd's Register, RINA) and by deep-cycle durability (up to 1,000,000 mechanical cycles on pressure-switch membranes, 10-year storage stability).

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of sensors and accessories, with pricing handled via quote-based configuration rather than public list pricing. Its go-to-market combines a direct sales organization at the Milan headquarters with owned sales offices in Apopka, FL (USA, since 2014) and Shanghai (China, since 1999), an authorized distributor network covering more than 50 countries, an online product configurator and e-commerce storefront launched in 2023, and presence at major industry trade shows (Hannover Messe, PTC Asia, Eima, Bauma China, Hydrogen Expo, Codeway). It serves 15+ industrial verticals including earthmoving machines, electromedical, food & beverage, naval, fire prevention, lubrication, refrigeration, water treatment, filtration, lifting, renewable energy and pneumatics — a deliberately diversified vertical mix that tempers concentration in any single end-market.

Elettrotec has no external funding rounds, no parent company and no disclosed external shareholders; ownership remains with the founding family (Adriana Silvia Sartor as CEO, with Luca Riva appointed General Manager effective January 2026 after serving as Sales & Marketing Director since 2022). Recent strategic moves include a 2024 EPX02 transducer launch, a January 2025 wave of new SKUs (GRL, TBG, TER), an FPR flow switch targeted at renewable energy, the PMB Basic accessible-tier launch in September 2025, an AI exploration project with IULM AI Lab, cobot integration and e-commerce in 2023, and acquisitions of the Elettro Instruments and SIE industriali elettromeccanici brands that are retained as wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Name

Elettrotec

Legal name

Elettrotec Srl

Website

https://elettrotec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elettrotec is a Milan-based, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1977 that designs and produces electromechanical and electronic sensors for pressure, temperature, level and flow control, serving 15+ industrial verticals worldwide through direct sales, offices in the US and China, and a distributor network spanning 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Control Sensors

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Industrial pressure sensors
• Fluid control instruments
• Temperature control devices
• Level measurement switches
• Flow control switches

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fluid Control Equipment Sales: Sale of electromechanical and electronic sensors and devices for pressure, temperature, level, and flow control to industrial customers worldwide. Products include pressure switches, thermostats, level switches, flow meters, and accessories. Revenue is generated through direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elettrotec designs, manufactures and sells electromechanical and electronic sensors and devices for industrial fluid control, with a four-category portfolio covering pressure (pressure switches, differential pressure switches, pressure transducers, vacuum switches and ATEX variants), temperature (non-adjustable thermostats, bimetallic thermostats, immersion thermostats), level (adjustable level switches, standard level switches, level probes, ATEX versions) and flow (visual/electrical flowmeters, paddle flow switches). The company sells through direct sales offices in Milan, Shanghai and Apopka FL, an authorized distributor network across 50+ countries and an e-commerce site with a product configurator, targeting industrial OEMs and operators in sectors such as hydraulics, railways, food, pharmaceutical, medical, naval, fire prevention, lifting, renewable energy and pneumatics.

Product overview

Elettrotec is a manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic sensors for fluid control, founded in 1977. The company offers four core product categories: Pressure Control Devices (pressostati, pressure transducers, vacuum switches), Temperature Control Devices (thermostats), Level Control Devices (level switches, level probes), and Flow Control Devices (flowmeters, flow switches). The product portfolio includes specific product lines such as PMB Basic series, EPX02 pressure transducer, FPR paddle flow switch, GRL adjustable level switch, TBG compact thermostat, and TER immersion adjustable thermostat. The company also provides an online product configurator, accessories, and outlet products. Elettrotec serves industrial sectors including hydraulics, railways, food, pharmaceutical, medical, marine, fire prevention, lifting, renewable energy, and pneumatics through its global presence with headquarters in Italy, offices in China and USA, and Tunisia operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Control Devices Electromechanical and electronic pressure sensors including pressure switches, differential pressure switches, pressure transducers, vacuum switches and ATEX vacuum switches for industrial pressure control applications. For industrial OEMs and plant operators.
• Temperature Control Devices Thermostats and temperature sensors including non-adjustable thermostats, bimetallic thermostats and special thermostats for industrial temperature control. For industrial OEMs and plant operators across process, mechanical and HVAC-related applications.
• Level Control Devices Level switches and level probes including adjustable level switches, standard level switches with 1-2 or 3-4 intervention points, low-cost level switches, ATEX intrinsically safe level switches, ATEX explosion-proof level switches and level probes for point-level fluid detection in industrial tanks and vessels.
• Flow Control Devices Variable area flowmeters (flussimetri) and flow switches (flussostati) including visual or electrical flow indicators for monitoring liquid flow in industrial applications. For industrial process monitoring and renewable-energy systems.
• EPX02 Pressure Transducer Industrial pressure transducer with revised compact design, 330° orientable head, LCD display for configuring two alarms, PNP/NPN connection modes, 4-20mA or 0-10V output, ARM MCU industrial-grade microcontroller with silicon pressure sensor. Applied in hydraulic and pneumatic system pressure regulation and monitoring.
• FPR Paddle Flow Switch Paddle-type flow switch for liquids with brass T-fitting/union, brass paddle, nickel-plated brass locking ring, PPO black body, ferrite magnet, NBR O-ring seal. Rated 1A/230Vac/48Vdc, NA contact, max 10 bar static pressure, IP65 protection, horizontal operating position. Targeted at renewable-energy liquid flow detection.
• GRL Adjustable Level Switch Adjustable level switch with anodized aluminum flange, AISI304 rod, POM black contact holder, NBR float and gasket. Rated 60W/VA DC/AC, 220V working voltage, SPST-SPDT switch type, max 10 bar pressure, IP65 protection, DIN43650-PG09 electrical connection.
• TBG Compact Thermostat Compact temperature switch with 120Vac/15A or 240Vac/10A resistive contact rating, max 125°C temperature, -20°C to +90°C ambient, ±5°C accuracy, max 16°C thermal differential, 100,000 work cycles, IP67 protection, max 100 bar static pressure.
• TER Immersion Adjustable Thermostat Immersion adjustable thermostat with temperature range 0°C to +90°C or +30°C to +120°C, ±5°C activation tolerance, max 6°C thermal differential, IP40 protection, brass or stainless steel probe materials, plastic body.
• PMB Basic Series Basic pressure sensor line combining solid performance with accessible pricing for demanding industrial environments, tested to international standards and supported by a technical team with 20+ years of experience.
• Accessories Protection caps, connectors (3P+T, DIN43650), flow indicators, level float assemblies, level probes, pressure accumulators and thermostats available for purchase as add-on accessories to core sensor products.
• Product Configurator Online tool for configuring products by category (pressure, temperature, level, flow) with 3D model downloads via PARTcommunity integration, supporting self-serve product specification and direct purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain functionality after 10 years when properly stored
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UNICEFminorOthers · 17 May 2023Elettrotec has partnered with UNICEF as an 'Amica UNICEF' (UNICEF Friend) company, contributing to guarantee children's access to healthcare, education, clean water, and protection in emergency and development contexts. The company renewed its support in 2025 and 2026.
• IULM AI LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElettrotec collaborates with MondoIULM and IULM AI Lab, a laboratory launched to explore artificial intelligence applications. This partnership aligns with Elettrotec's AI project launched in 2024.
• FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente ItalianominorOthersElettrotec holds Corporate Golden Donor status with FAI (Italian Environment Fund), demonstrating commitment to Italian environmental and cultural heritage preservation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ashcroft Inc. US manufacturer of pressure and temperature instrumentation including switches, gauges, and transducers – competes head-to-head with Elettrotec in industrial pressure/temperature applications globally.
• IFM Electronic: German manufacturer of industrial sensors (pressure, temperature, level, flow) and IO-Link connectivity, directly comparable product range and target customers in factory automation and process industries.
• Baumer Group: Swiss-headquartered sensor manufacturer for industrial automation, with comparable pressure, temperature, level, and flow sensor offerings targeted at process industries and OEMs.
• Trafag AG: Swiss specialist in pressure and temperature switches/transmitters with electromechanical and electronic product lines – closest direct competitor to Elettrotec in pressure switches, thermostats, and naval/ATEX-certified applications.
• Gems Sensors & Controls: US-based manufacturer of fluid sensors (pressure, level, flow) and switches – highly comparable product portfolio and target markets in HVAC, hydraulics, lubrication, and medical gases.
• Balluff GmbH: German sensor and connectivity specialist serving industrial automation, with overlapping pressure, temperature, and level product lines targeted at similar factory and process-automation customers.
• Kistler Group: Swiss sensor manufacturer specializing in pressure, force, and acceleration measurement; competes with Elettrotec in industrial pressure and process monitoring applications.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: German-headquartered global manufacturer of measurement instruments for pressure, temperature, level, and flow – the most direct head-to-head comparison to Elettrotec across the same four core sensor categories and similar industrial end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: Large German industrial sensor manufacturer with a much broader portfolio (vision, photoelectric, safety, fluid sensors). Overlaps with Elettrotec in industrial fluid and level sensing but operates as a much larger generalist.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-headquartered global leader in process automation instrumentation with a much larger scale; overlaps with Elettrotec in pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement for process industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ElettrotecL

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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