Fortop automation & energy control UK

What Fortop automation & energy control UK does

Fortop automation & energy control UK Ltd. is a UK-based specialist distributor and solutions integrator in automation and energy control, headquartered at Malvern Hills Science Park, Worcestershire, with a related Netherlands entity, ForTop Automation & Energycontrol B.V., based in Zwartsluis. The firm resells and integrates premium-brand industrial components from more than twenty suppliers — including Janitza (power quality analysers), Comsys (active dynamic filters), Inxpect (safety radar), ReeR (RFID safety switches), DINA Elektronik (safety PLCs), Dimetix (laser distance sensors), EMU Electronic (kWh meters), Auer Signal (signalling), steute and Sensopart (sensors) — organised across five knowledge areas: Perfect Power, Intelligent Detection, Industrial Connection, Smart Switching and Safe Operation.

Name

Fortop automation & energy control UK

Legal name

fortop automation & energy control UK Ltd.

Website

https://fortop.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fortop automation & energy control UK is a specialist UK distributor and solutions integrator for power quality measurement, energy monitoring, and industrial automation, reselling premium brands such as Janitza and Comsys to hospitals, data centres, OEMs, and electrical contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Malvern

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of power quality measurement equipment, analysers, power meters, active filters, sensors, and industrial automation components through their Product Portal e-commerce platform.
2. Consulting and Technical Advisory: Technical consulting services for energy management, power quality analysis, measurement planning, and solution engineering. Includes advice on choosing measurement devices and developing complete measurement plans.
3. Workshops and Training: Power Quality workshops offered at the fortop Experience Center covering basics and advanced topics for engineers and facility managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fortop automation & energy control UK is a specialist distributor and solutions provider that supplies power quality measurement equipment, active harmonic filters, industrial sensors, safety systems and automation components sourced from premium-brand manufacturers such as Janitza, Comsys, Inxpect, ReeR, Dimetix, DINA and EMU. The company complements its hardware distribution with proprietary DCEM power monitoring software, technical consulting, custom switch engineering, and Power Quality workshops delivered through its fortop Experience Center and self-serve Product Portal at shop.fortop.co.uk.

Product overview

Fortop automation & energy control UK operates as a specialist distributor and solutions provider in automation and energy control, offering a portfolio of branded products organized around five knowledge areas: Perfect Power (power quality monitoring and optimization), Intelligent Detection (sensor technology), Industrial Connection (connectivity), Smart Switching, and Safe Operation (safety systems). The core product lines include Janitza power quality analysers (UMG series for Class A/S measurement), Comsys Active Dynamic Filters (ADF for harmonic compensation), Inxpect safety radar sensors, ReeR RFID safety switches, Dimetix laser distance sensors, DINA safety PLCs, EMU energy meters, and Auer Signal signalling products. Fortop also provides complementary services including custom switch development, power quality consulting, and educational workshops. The offering integrates measurement hardware with monitoring software (GridVis, DCEM) for continuous improvement of electrical installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Janitza Power Quality Analysers Class A and Class S power quality analyzers (UMG 512-PRO, UMG 605-PRO) measuring harmonics, flicker and power quality parameters according to IEC 61000-4-30 with EN 50160 and EN 61000-2-4 reporting, sold to industrial and critical infrastructure customers.
• Janitza Power Analysers UMG 509-PRO and UMG 604-PRO power analyzers with high sample rate for detailed analysis of harmonics up to 63rd order, voltage/current channels, and transient recording for industrial power quality applications.
• Janitza Multichannel Analysers Modular UMG 801 and UMG 800 power and energy analyzers expandable to 8 current channels via CT8-A, CT8-LP and CT24 modules for simultaneous multi-group measurement applications.
• Janitza Energy Analysers UMG 96RM and UMG 96-PA panel-mount energy analyzers for recording consumption per building section, determining pollution sources, and basic harmonic analysis up to 40th order.
• Janitza DIN-Rail kWh Meters GridXense Professional II DIN-rail energy meters for recording consumption per installation part or end user, available with M-Bus, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP communication protocols.
• Comsys Active Dynamic Filters (ADF) Active harmonic and dynamic filters from Comsys that eliminate harmonic pollution, resonances, flicker and imbalance by injecting countercurrent, available in P300 modular units with remote monitoring capability.
• Inxpect Safety Radar Sensors Advanced safety radar technology with configurable 3D zones (cuboids) for machine and robot safety applications, providing reliable protection even in dusty or smoky conditions.
• Auer Signal Signalling Products

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in harmonics achieved in hospital installation using six ADF P300 units
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JanitzacoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of power quality analysers, power analysers, energy analysers, and multichannel analysers. Products include UMG series (UMG 512-PRO, UMG 605-PRO, UMG 509-PRO, UMG 604-PRO, UMG 801, UMG 800) and GridVis analysis software. Primary brand for power measurement equipment.
• ComsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of active dynamic harmonic filters (ADF) and active filters for power quality improvement. Products include ADF P300 units used in customer installations including hospital harmonics reduction case study.
• ReeR SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of safety PLCs, programmable safety modules, and RFID contactless safety switches. Products maintain safety category PLe even when serially connected.
• InxpectcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of advanced safety radar technology. S202A-MC series introduces configurable 3D zones (cuboids) in a single unit for reliable protection in dusty or smoky conditions.
• Auer SignalcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of signalling and control devices including Smart Dot 50 Touch featuring touch control in compact rugged housing for industrial environments.
• DimetixcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss manufacturer (since 2003) of laser distance sensors for precise, contactless distance and position measurement in industrial applications. Used in crane systems, logistics installations, and industrial processes.
• DINA ElektronikcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer (since 1986) of safety PLCs and programmable safety modules for machine safety. Compact and configurable systems for safe stop functions, emergency stop circuits, and safety functions.
• EMU ElectroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer (since 1989) specialising in digital energy measurement and data acquisition. First to introduce digital energy meter. Products include kWh meters and data loggers for energy consumption analysis.
• steutecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of industrial switches and sensors for automation applications.
• SensopartcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of industrial sensors for automation and detection applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chauvin Arnoux: French manufacturer of power quality analysers, energy meters, and electrical test instruments. Closely comparable product portfolio to fortop's Janitza and EMU offerings.
• Socomec: European specialist in power quality, energy efficiency, and energy storage, with active filters, energy meters, and monitoring software. Most direct comparable to fortop's specialist power quality and energy control positioning.
• Hioki: Japanese manufacturer of power quality meters, energy loggers, and power analysers. Direct overlap with fortop's analysers and meters category, particularly for industrial facility monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in energy management and automation, offering power quality monitoring, harmonic filters, and energy analytics across data centres, healthcare, and industry. Comparable to fortop's broad portfolio reach but at vastly greater scale.
• ABB: Offers power quality and energy management products including active filters, analysers, and monitoring software. Overlaps with fortop's Comsys-equivalent solutions and serves similar critical infrastructure verticals.
• Eaton: Power management company with strong power quality and energy monitoring portfolio, including harmonic filters and UPS systems. Directly overlaps with fortop's harmonic mitigation and monitoring solutions.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides power quality solutions, building automation, and energy monitoring software (e.g., SICAM, Sentron) to industrial and infrastructure customers. Overlaps with fortop's industrial automation and energy control offerings.

Emerging players

• Elspec: Pure-play power quality solutions provider with analysers, cloud monitoring, and EN 50160 reporting. Most direct comparable to fortop's measurement + monitoring + improvement architecture.
• Fluke (Fortive): Provides power quality and energy logging tools (e.g., Fluke 1770 series) widely used by electrical contractors and facility managers. Comparable to fortop's analyser portfolio and overlapping customer base.

Regional players

• Bender UK: UK-based subsidiary of Bender Group, specialist in electrical safety, power quality monitoring, and insulation monitoring. Comparable to fortop's UK sales motion and critical infrastructure focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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