Elmeko

What Elmeko does

Elmeko GmbH + Co. KG is a German manufacturer founded in 2004 in Liebenscheid that develops, produces, and sells electromechanical components for industrial control cabinets, organized into three product groups: enclosure climate control (Peltier thermoelectric coolers in the PK series from 30W to 300W, compressor-based E-Next wall-mounted units from 380W to 5400W, SL/SH enclosure heaters, LV/DL filter and roof fans, MSE/PSE Peltier dehumidifiers, and ETUH/TPC thermostats and controllers), LED enclosure and machine lighting (LEX, LLX, LMX, LE, LMM, LMR, LMT, and AL series), and accessories (DEM pressure equalization elements, OUT-FIT drainage with IP68/IP69 protection, document pockets, sockets, and ground straps). Core differentiating technology is proprietary Peltier-based cooling and dehumidification, protected by registered patents, with ATEX, CE, and UL certifications enabling deployment in explosion-risk and regulated environments.

The company sells through a hybrid model combining its own elmeko.de online shop (with OCI/Punchout integration into SAP and Sage ERP systems for direct enterprise procurement), a network of specialist dealers and electrical wholesalers, online marketplaces, and global distribution partners covering approximately 30 European countries plus worldwide shipping via GLS and forwarding agents. Products carry unit-level pricing (e.g., LMX-360 from €89.90), with custom or special solutions developed in-house from concept through series production for OEM customers. Primary end-markets are mechanical and plant engineering and energy technology, with secondary applications in transport infrastructure and IT/telecommunications enclosures.

Elmeko remains a privately held, family-operated business managed by Burkhard Herr, Frederic Herr, and Stephan Thomas, with no external investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Operations are anchored at the Liebenscheid headquarters and production facility, which was enlarged in 2017 to support increased volume and was quality-certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. The company has progressively expanded from a 2004 trading distributor into an integrated manufacturer, with continuous product launches through 2025 and an explicit pivot toward Industry 4.0 connectivity through its TPC 300 controller platform.

Name

Elmeko

Legal name

ELMEKO GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://elmeko.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elmeko GmbH + Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of electromechanical components for industrial control cabinets — Peltier and compressor cooling, LED lighting, dehumidification, and accessories — sold globally to machine builders, energy, transport, and IT customers via its own e-commerce shop, dealers, wholesalers, and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Enclosure Components (Climate Control, LED Lighting, and Accessories)

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)

Keywords

• Enclosure climate control
• Peltier cooling devices
• Control cabinet lighting
• Switchgear cabinet accessories
• Thermoelectric dehumidifiers

Headquarters

HQ city

Liebenscheid

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of electromechanical components for enclosures - air conditioning (coolers, heaters, fans, dehumidifiers), LED lighting (enclosure lights, machine lights, compact lights), and accessories (pressure equalization, drainage, document pockets, sockets, ground straps). Products sold as one-time purchases through online shop and distribution partners.
2. Custom/Special Solutions: Customer-specific designs and special solutions developed in-house from concept to series production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elmeko develops, manufactures, and sells electromechanical components for industrial control cabinets, focused on three product lines: (1) enclosure climate control — Peltier-based and compressor-based coolers (30W to 5400W), enclosure heaters, filter and roof fans, dehumidifiers, thermostats, and Peltier controllers; (2) LED enclosure, machine, and workspace lighting with wide voltage ranges; (3) enclosure accessories — pressure equalization elements, IP68/IP69 drainage elements (OUT-FIT), document pockets, sockets, and ground straps.

Product overview

Elmeko is an electromechanical components company focused on control cabinet solutions, organized into three main product categories: (1) Control Cabinet Air Conditioning - including Peltier thermoelectric coolers (PK series), compressor cooling units (E-Next), enclosure heaters (SL/SH series), filter/roof fans (LV/DL series), dehumidifiers (MSE/PSE series), and thermostats/controllers; (2) Control Cabinet Lighting - featuring LED enclosure lights (LEX, LLX, LMX series), compact lamps (LE series), machine lights (LMM, LMR, LMT series), and workspace lights (AL series); (3) Control Cabinet Accessories - including pressure equalization units (DEM series), drainage elements (OUT-FIT), document pockets, sockets, and ground straps. The company also provides the DELTA T calculation software for sizing cooling/heating requirements. Core competencies include thermoelectric cooling and dehumidification using proprietary Peltier technology (with patents), LED lighting with wide voltage ranges (24-265V), and the TPC 300 controller for Industry 4.0 applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peltier-Kühlgeräte (PK Series) Thermoelectric cooling devices using patented Peltier technology without refrigerants, available in cooling capacities from 30W to 300W, including ATEX-certified variants for use in explosive environments. Sold primarily to OEM machine builders, plant engineers, and end customers via the online shop and distribution partners.
• Kompressor-Kühlgeräte E-Next Compressor-based cooling units for indoor and outdoor enclosures with cooling capacities ranging from 380W to 5400W, supplied as part of the E-Next product line for higher-capacity climate-control applications beyond Peltier devices.
• Schaltschrankheizungen (SL, SH Series) Enclosure heaters with integrated fans for optimal temperature distribution, used to prevent temperature fluctuations and condensation inside control cabinets; available in capacities from 150W (ML series) through to the 650W SL 650.
• Filterlüfter und Dachlüfter (LV, DL, DVL Series) Filter fans (LV series) and roof-mounted fans (DL/DVL series) providing forced ventilation and air circulation inside enclosures, including the compact DVL-300 solution launched in May 2021.
• Entfeuchtungsgeräte (MSE, PSE Series) Dehumidification devices using patented Peltier technology with integrated humidity control and automatic defrost function, used to remove condensation moisture from enclosure interiors, available in capacities for various applications.
• Thermostate und Regler (ETUH, TPC Series) Temperature and humidity controllers including thermo-hygrostats (ETUH series) and the TPC 300 Peltier Controller with Windows software for regulating, monitoring, and visualizing cooling/heating systems with Industry 4.0 data transmission capability.
• LED-Schaltschrankleuchten (LEX, LLX, LMX Series) LED enclosure lights available in multiple series (LEX, LLX, LMX) featuring wide voltage range (100-240V AC), different enclosure-compatible lengths, optional motion detectors, glare-free illumination, and flexible mounting options including screw, snap-in, and magnetic fixing.
• LED-Kompaktleuchten (LE Series) Compact LED lamps for enclosure lighting in various lengths with optional magnetic mounting, including Elmeko's first in-house-developed product, the LE-300-SX.
• LED-Maschinenleuchten (LMM, LMR, LMT Series) Industrial machine-lighting products using LED technology, including IP67-rated versions (LMT series) and various mounting accessories such as clamps and spring clips.
• Arbeitsplatzleuchten (AL Series) LED workspace lights for industrial workstations, available as part of Elmeko's complete enclosure and industrial lighting portfolio.
• Druckausgleichselemente (DEM Series) Pressure equalization units (DEM series) for control cabinets that prevent condensation by maintaining optimal internal enclosure pressure during temperature cycling.
• Entwässerungselemente (OF, DF Series, OUT-FIT) Drainage devices for enclosures with IP68/IP69 protection ratings including the OUT-FIT drainage system, used to drain water from enclosure interiors in demanding industrial environments.
• Schaltplantaschen Document pockets for storing circuit diagrams and documentation inside enclosures, supplied as part of Elmeko's standard accessories range.
• Steckdosen Socket outlets for powering auxiliary equipment inside enclosures, supplied as part of Elmeko's standard accessories range.
• Massebänder Ground straps for electrical grounding of enclosures, supplied as part of Elmeko's standard accessories range.
• DELTA T Berechnungssoftware Free calculation software for sizing required cooling and heating capacity for control cabinets, available as a desktop application and iOS mobile app to support customers and sales engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wide voltage range 100-240V AC for LED lights with integrated optics for perfect illumination
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pentair HoffmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2016Distribution agreement established in February 2016. ELMEKO sells Pentair Hoffman products including coolers, switchgear cabinets, and wall-mounted enclosures through this partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rittal: Global market leader in industrial enclosures, climate control, and power distribution. Rittal competes head-on with Elmeko in enclosure cooling/heating but offers a far broader portfolio (enclosures, busbar, IT infrastructure) and significantly larger scale.
• Schneider Electric (Climasys / Spacial): Schneider Electric offers the Climasys climate control line alongside Spacial enclosures, competing with Elmeko in industrial enclosure thermal management while bundling power distribution, automation, and software at much larger scale.
• nVent (Hoffman brand): nVent's Hoffman brand provides enclosures and climate control products. Elmeko already has a 2016 distribution partnership with Pentair Hoffman (now nVent), making it both a partner and the most natural competitive benchmark in the channel.
• Eaton: Global power management major with an enclosures and thermal management sub-line (formerly Hoffman and Cooper) that competes with Elmeko in industrial switchgear and energy applications, though Eaton's climate line is only one of many product categories.

Direct peers

• EIC Solutions: US specialist in enclosure air conditioners, heat exchangers, and thermoelectric coolers, including ATEX/hazardous-location models. Direct niche competitor to Elmeko's Peltier-based cooling line, particularly in oil & gas and outdoor telecom enclosures.
• Pfannenberg: German-headquartered manufacturer of enclosure air conditioners, filter fans, heaters, chillers, and signaling devices. Pfannenberg is the closest direct peer to Elmeko in enclosure climate control and signaling, serving the same European industrial customers with a similar product mix.
• Fandis: Italian manufacturer of fans, filter units, cabinet heaters, and LED lighting for industrial enclosures. Closely comparable to Elmeko in product mix and European SME-style positioning, with stronger presence in Italy and Southern Europe.
• Kooltronic: US-based manufacturer of air conditioners, heat exchangers, and fans specifically for industrial and electronic enclosures. Comparable niche focus and product set to Elmeko, serving overlapping verticals (energy, manufacturing, telecom) on the North American side.
• Seifert Systems: Germany/Switzerland-based specialist in enclosure air conditioners, heat exchangers, and filter fans. Closely comparable to Elmeko on product scope, target verticals, and DACH-centric distribution, though Seifert is larger and more internationally established.

Emerging players

• STULZ (Technoalpin Group / ENEXSO line): STULZ is primarily known for precision air conditioning for data centers and telecom, but its ENEXSO industrial enclosure cooling range directly overlaps with Elmeko's climate control portfolio in industrial and power-distribution enclosures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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