Comat Releco

What Comat Releco does

Comat Releco GmbH is a Reinbek-based German distribution subsidiary of Swiss relay manufacturer ComatReleco AG. The company sells electromechanical relays, semiconductor (solid-state) relays, time relays, monitoring relays, installation relays, marine relays, and IoT-enabled relay systems (CMS-Relais with built-in eSIM for 4G/3G/2G connectivity, configurable via web browser). Its product portfolio targets five primary verticals: railway and rail vehicles (EN 50155, EN 61373, EN 45545-2 certified), marine and shipping (Lloyd's Register certified), industrial manufacturing, energy and power generation, and building installation. Notable technical differentiators include patented R&D representing over 20% of total cost outlay, sensitive-coil designs delivering up to 80% energy reduction, and Long Life relays with 5x standard service life.

The company operates a hybrid product-led and sales-led go-to-market: it runs three e-commerce storefronts (comatreleco.de, shop.comatreleco.de, bahnrelais.de) with detailed product catalogs, datasheets, and a technical guide (Relais-Ratgeber), complemented by direct sales, technical support, and applications engineering for complex relay solutions. Pricing is unit-based per item with German VAT (19%) added; payment options include prepayment, invoice (subject to credit check), and PayPal/Klarna in development. Shipping is limited to Germany (UPS Standard EUR 12, UPS Express EUR 65) and Austria (package service EUR 25), with all products shipped EXW per Incoterms 2020.

Founded as SAM Steuerungstechnik GmbH in 2001, the firm began cooperating with ComatReleco AG (Switzerland) in 2002, took over full German distribution rights in 2007, and was formally reorganized as Comat Releco GmbH in 2010. With seven employees handling administration, customer service, warehouse/shipping, technical support, applications, and sales, the company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds. Its authorized representative is Ines Heinke-Schwarz. The company carries more than 50 years of relay heritage through its Swiss parent and continues to expand its IoT-enabled switching portfolio as a differentiated offering within the German industrial relay market.

Name

Comat Releco

Legal name

ComatReleco GmbH

Website

https://comatreleco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reinbek

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. Relay and Contactor Sales: Direct sales of electromechanical relays, semiconductor relays, time relays, monitoring relays, and contactors for railway, industrial, marine, and installation applications. Products sold through e-commerce shops with pricing listed for individual units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Comat Releco GmbH sells and technically supports a full portfolio of industrial relays and contactors manufactured by its Swiss parent ComatReleco AG. The lineup covers railway relays, marine relays (Lloyd's Register certified), industrial relays, installation relays, time relays, monitoring relays, semiconductor (solid-state) relays, long-life mechanical relays, and IoT-enabled CMS relays with integrated eSIM connectivity.

Product overview

Comat Releco offers a comprehensive portfolio of relay and contactor products for railway, marine, industrial, and building installation applications. The core offerings include four main product lines: Bahnrelais (railway relays compliant with EN 50155, EN 61373, EN 45545-2), Industrierelais (industrial relays and contactors), Installationsrelais (installation relays for building and lighting control), and IoT-Relais/CMS-Relais (wireless remote monitoring and control relays with built-in mobile connectivity). Supporting the main relays are specialized products including Zeitrelais (time relays for automation and energy), Überwachungsrelais (monitoring relays for voltage/current/insulation), Halbleiterrelais (solid-state relays), Long Life Relais (extended-life mechanical relays), and Marinerelais (Lloyd's Register certified marine relays). The portfolio is complemented by relay sockets and accessories including CMS accessories (antennas, cables) and installation accessories (auxiliary contacts, distance modules). The company is headquartered in Reinbek near Hamburg, Germany, as a subsidiary of Swiss-based ComatReleco AG, with over 50 years of experience in relay technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMS-Relais (IoT-Relais) IoT relay with integrated eSIM and mobile-network connectivity that enables remote switching and status monitoring for unmanned or distributed sites; intended for energy, infrastructure and industrial monitoring customers.
• Bahnrelais (Railway relays) Mechanical relays designed and certified to EN railway standards for use in rail signaling, traction and rolling-stock applications; intended for railway operators and rail equipment manufacturers.
• Industrierelais (Industrial relays) General-purpose industrial relays for switching and control in machine and control-cabinet applications; intended for machine builders, panel builders and industrial automation customers.
• Installationsrelais (Installation relays) Relays designed for building electrical installations and building-services switching tasks; intended for electrical installers and building-services contractors.
• Marinerelais (Marine relays) Relays certified by Lloyd's Register for switching in marine and offshore electrical systems; intended for shipbuilders, ship-system integrators and offshore operators.
• Zeitrelais (Time relays) Time-delay and timing relays providing time-based switching functions for industrial automation and installation control; intended for automation engineers and installers.
• Überwachungsrelais (Monitoring relays) Monitoring/supervisory relays that track electrical parameters (such as voltage, current or phase) and trigger switching actions when thresholds are exceeded; intended for automation and infrastructure monitoring users.
• Halbleiterrelais (Semiconductor relays) Solid-state (semiconductor) relays providing silent, wear-free switching without moving parts; intended for high-cycle industrial applications.
• Long Life Relais Mechanical relays engineered for extended operational lifetime and reduced maintenance cycles; intended for railway and industrial customers requiring long service intervals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy savings with sensitive coils compared to standard relays at comparable switching performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ComatReleco AG (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company and primary product supplier. ComatReleco AG, based in Switzerland, develops and manufactures relay and contactor products. Comat Releco GmbH serves as the exclusive German subsidiary, established in 2010 to distribute all ComatReleco relay products in Germany. The German entity handles sales, technical support, applications, customer service, and logistics from its Reinbek location near Hamburg.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Finder S.p.A. Italian family-owned manufacturer of relays, timers, and monitoring relays with a comparable focus on industrial, power, and building installation applications. Closely matched product portfolio and customer segments to Comat Releco's industrial and installation lines.
• Schaltbau Holding AG: German-headquartered specialist in contactors, relays, and switching equipment for rail and industrial applications, with similar railway certifications and a comparable niche focus on rolling stock and DC switching. Most direct functional overlap with Comat Releco's railway and industrial product lines.
• Relpol S.A. Polish manufacturer of industrial relays, contactors, and time/monitoring relays with significant business in railway and energy applications. Closely matches Comat Releco's product mix and verticals at a similar small-mid manufacturer scale, with overlapping European customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens AG: German industrial conglomerate whose Smart Infrastructure and Mobility divisions sell relays, contactors, and rail signaling components competing with Comat Releco in industrial automation, building installation, and railway verticals, but as part of a vastly broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric SE: French global specialist in energy management and automation with relay, contactor, and monitoring products that compete with Comat Releco in industrial and building installation applications. Operates at a global scale that dwarfs the German DACH-focused subsidiary.
• Eaton Corporation plc: US-headquartered power management company with a strong industrial controls and relays portfolio, including railway and marine-adjacent offerings. Competes in similar industrial and energy verticals, supported by a much larger global distribution and engineering footprint.
• ABB Ltd: Swiss-Swedish industrial and electrification group offering relays, contactors, and rail/marine signaling products. Direct overlap with Comat Releco's railway and industrial product lines, but ABB serves the same end customers through a much larger global sales and service network.
• Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG: Large German manufacturer of industrial connection, interface, and relay products serving the same industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers as Comat Releco, but across a vastly broader portfolio and global footprint. Competes on range, brand, and availability rather than niche certifications alone.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of interconnection, automation, and interface/relay products serving industrial, energy, and building customers. Competes head-to-head in industrial relays and installation relays but with a global footprint and broader product ecosystem.
• Weidmüller Group: German-headquartered specialist in industrial connectivity, relays, and power supplies for factory automation, energy, and process industries. Overlaps with Comat Releco's industrial relays and monitoring relay categories but operates at much larger scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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