Exista

What Exista does

Exista AG is a privately held Swiss B2B solution partner specializing in power supplies and power electronics, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Mönchaltorf, Switzerland. The company serves five primary vertical segments — MedTech, Mobility, Infrastructure, Household, and Industrial — providing application-specific power solutions where regulatory compliance (EN/IEC 60601, EN50155, EN60335, EN61010) and long-term availability are critical. Its product portfolio spans AC/DC and DC/DC converters (including the proprietary Fabrimex own-brand with 3,788 SKUs), LED power solutions, UPS systems, and — following the 2025 PowerParts integration — discrete power-electronics components (semiconductors, capacitors, thermal management, fans). The Fabrimex sub-brand carries certifications to B/BF/CF protection classes for medical patient-contact applications and the broader catalog covers more than 10,000 articles accessible through a digital product finder.

Name

Exista

Legal name

Exista AG

Website

https://exista.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Exista is a Swiss B2B solution partner for power supplies and power electronics, serving MedTech, Mobility, Infrastructure, Household, and Industrial customers with proprietary Fabrimex products, OEM partnerships, and full lifecycle services from prototype to aftersales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Supplies and Power Electronics

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (33599)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial power supplies
• Power electronics components
• DC/DC converters
• AC/DC converters
• Medical-grade power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fehraltorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Supply Products: Sale of power supplies including AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, LED drivers, and UPS systems from OEM manufacturers and the Fabrimex own brand.
2. Power Electronics Components: Sale of power electronics components including semiconductors, capacitors (via Jianghai partnership), fans, and thermal management solutions.
3. Technical Services: Comprehensive technical services including expert advisory, co-innovation, project management, maintenance/repair, logistics, and laboratory testing services throughout the product lifecycle.
4. Prototype Development: Custom prototype development services from proof of concept through design studies to hardware/software development and 3D printing for professional prototypes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exista AG is a Swiss solution partner that sells industrial power supplies and power electronics components (AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, regulators, LED drivers, UPS systems, capacitors, semiconductors, fans, thermal management) sourced from OEM manufacturers and its own Fabrimex brand, complemented by a 360-degree service offering that includes manufacturer-independent technical advisory, co-innovation, prototype development, in-house laboratory testing, project management, logistics, and maintenance/repair across the full product lifecycle.

Product overview

Exista is a Swiss solution partner for power supplies and power electronics, offering a portfolio of standard and proprietary products combined with full lifecycle services. The product portfolio includes: AC/DC Power Supplies (ARCH Electronics brands including AEC, AFC, AHC series, 5W-50W), DC/DC Converters and Regulators (including Fabrimex-branded converters with 830+ models ranging 3.3W-60W), Power Electronics components (integrated from PowerParts acquisition), LED Power Solutions, and UPS systems. The proprietary Fabrimex sub-brand offers 3,788 products including DC/DC converters and adapters/accessories, certified to EN60335, EN/IEC 60601, EN62368 with B/BF/CF ratings for medical applications. These products are complemented by a 360° service system spanning technical advisory, co-innovation, in-house testing laboratory, logistics, repair/maintenance, and project management—supporting customers from concept through series production and aftersales across mobility, MedTech, infrastructure, household, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fabrimex: Eigenmarke für Standard-Stromversorgungslösungen (AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC) mit Fokus auf MedTech-Anwendungen und industrielle Nutzung.

Products and services

• DC/DC Converters and Regulators DC/DC converters and regulators (isolated and non-isolated designs) for industrial power supply applications, distributed under multiple OEM brands and the Fabrimex own brand, for use in regulated industrial, medical, railway and household applications.
• AC/DC Power Supplies AC/DC power supplies (modules and enclosed units) including ARCH Electronics AEC, AFC and AHC series from 5W to 50W, distributed by Exista for Swiss industrial customers.
• LED Power Solutions Power solutions for LED lighting applications, including LED drivers, as part of Exista's power supplies portfolio for industrial and infrastructure lighting customers.
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for critical infrastructure applications requiring battery/buffer functionality for 24/7 operation.
• Fabrimex Own Brand Power Supplies Exista's proprietary Fabrimex brand of standard power supply solutions, including 830 DC/DC converter models and 2,946 adapters/accessories (3,788 total SKUs), certified to DIN EN 60335, EN/IEC 60601, IEC/DIN EN 62368 with B/BF/CF ratings for medical applications. Long-established brand proven in national and international medical projects.
• Power Electronics Components (PowerParts) Power electronics components including semiconductors, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, polymer capacitors, film capacitors, energy capacitors/supercaps, fans and thermal management solutions, integrated from the PowerParts AG merger and supported with Jianghai partnership products.
• MKA50-W/O DC/DC Converter (Railway) Ultra-compact DC/DC converter manufactured by FORTEC Power for railway applications, with 14.4V–154V input, 12V output, 50W continuous power, galvanic isolation, 87–89% efficiency, OT4/ST1/ST2 temperature class (-40°C to 85°C) and EN 50155 / EN 50121-3-2 compliance for rolling stock subsystems.
• Technical Advisory Services Manufacturer-independent, application-focused technical consulting covering feasibility studies, design reviews, standards/approval guidance (EN, UL, MedTech, railway, household) and prototype-to-series transition support for industrial OEMs.
• Co-Innovation Services Joint product development of power supplies and power electronics with customer teams, including product design, hardware/software development, mechanical integration, feasibility studies and development through series readiness.
• Power-Lab Testing Services In-house laboratory for functional testing, performance testing, precision measurements, thermal testing, design verification, comparison tests, standards/approval support and failure analysis of power supplies and power electronics. Performs 90% of validation tests manufacturer-independently.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Services Supply chain management covering strategic procurement, supplier management, obsolescence management, series transition/production logistics, individual logistics services and quality assurance for power components.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Repair of power supplies and power electronics components, warranty and service case processing, technical upgrades and redesigns, spare part management, preventive maintenance and training/technical support.
• Project Management Services Technical project management for power supplies and power electronics covering schedule/resource planning, cost/controlling, interface management, quality/risk management and series launch support.
• Prototype Development Service End-to-end hardware development services from concept to implementation including proof of concept, design/construction studies, hardware/software development and 3D printing for professional prototypes; achievable in as little as 4 weeks for MedTech solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to standard products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JianghaicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Technology partnership with Jianghai, China's largest manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and top 3 globally with 65+ years experience. Jianghai provides four complementary capacitor technologies: aluminum electrolytic capacitors, polymer capacitors, film capacitors, and energy capacitors/supercaps. Exista becomes the competence center in Switzerland for Design-In, consulting, technology selection, and support with lifetime and current-carrying capacity calculations. Partnership was formalized at PCIM 2026 in Nuremberg.
• FORTEC Power (formerly Autronic)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Long-standing partnership for railway power supplies including the MKA50-W/O ultra-compact DC/DC converter for railway applications. FORTEC Power supplies EN50155 compliant power solutions exclusively distributed by Exista in Switzerland for the mobility sector.
• ARCH ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic manufacturing partner for AC/DC power supplies including AEC60, AFC20, and AHC series modules distributed by Exista in Switzerland.
• Vipotal Holding AGcoreOthersParent company (Vipotal Holding AG) of Exista AG. Responsible for acquisitions including PowerParts AG and Fabrimex. André Günter serves as Chairman of the Board of Vipotal Holding.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• XP Power: UK-headquartered power supply manufacturer serving industrial, healthcare, and semiconductor equipment markets. Comparable in regulated vertical focus (medical, industrial) and own-brand certified portfolio.
• RECOM Power: Austrian power supply specialist (DC/DC, AC/DC converters) with strong focus on industrial, medical, and railway certifications. Comparable to Exista as a European mid-power supply manufacturer with own-brand catalogue and certified product lines.
• PULS Power: German specialist in DIN-rail industrial power supplies, with growing focus on decentralized and high-efficiency power systems. Comparable to Exista's industrial segment in customer base and product depth.
• FORTEC Power: German specialist in industrial and railway DC/DC converters, AC/DC modules, and displays. Direct peer because Exista is FORTEC's exclusive Swiss distributor for railway power supplies (e.g., MKA50-W/O), making the two comparable in product family and end-market focus.
• TRACO Power: Swiss-headquartered power supply manufacturer offering DC/DC, AC/DC converters and industrial power solutions. Direct peer in geography, product range, and target industries (industrial, MedTech, railway).

Broad incumbents

• Bel Fuse: US-listed designer and manufacturer of power conversion products (AC/DC, DC/DC) for industrial, railway, and aerospace markets. Comparable in regulated vertical exposure and broad product range.
• Cosel Asia: Japanese manufacturer of industrial power supplies (AC/DC, DC/DC) with strong presence in factory automation and railway. Comparable product lines and vertical mix, but at significantly larger scale.
• TDK-Lambda: Global incumbent in industrial AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies with extensive medical and railway certifications. Comparable to Exista in product categories but operates at much greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• Distrelec: European electronic and industrial component distributor with strong Swiss and DACH presence. Comparable to Exista in being a multi-brand electronic components distributor serving Swiss industrial customers, though without Exista's own-brand manufacturing.
• Bürklin: German specialty distributor of electronic components, laboratory equipment, and tools. Comparable to Exista's distribution and advisory role in serving professional engineers in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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