RECAB

What RECAB does

RECAB (Recab AB) is a Sweden-headquartered Nordic distributor and systems integrator of high-end standard and custom embedded computing solutions, founded in 1996 and operating across Sweden (Hägersten HQ), Norway (Hamar), and Denmark (Smørum). The company serves demanding OEMs in Defense, Maritime, Machine Automation, and Critical Infrastructure by providing rugged, certification-ready hardware — including COM modules, VPX/VME/CompactPCI platforms, edge AI/machine vision systems, industrial Ethernet networking (5G routers, managed switches, firewalls, TSN), marine- and DNV-rated computers, SOSA-aligned defense platforms, and rugged displays and peripherals — sourced from a deep international partner ecosystem (Kontron, AAEON, Neousys, Advantech, Hirschmann/Belden, VadaTech, Concurrent Technologies, nVent SCHROFF, and others). Beyond resale, RECAB provides value-added engineering services spanning custom-off-the-shelf configuration, full custom design, software embedding, qualification testing, and product lifecycle management for long-running mission-critical programs.

Commercially, RECAB pursues an enterprise B2B field-sales motion: technical pre-sales consultation with engineering and procurement teams, project-based quoting rather than list pricing, and demand-generation via trade shows (e.g., Load Up North), LinkedIn, and a Knowledge Library of case studies and white papers. The primary revenue stream is hardware product resale under distribution agreements, supplemented by integration and engineering services bundled with hardware. The company is privately held but operates as a subsidiary of Addtech Group (Nasdaq Stockholm-listed), which provides group-level governance, ESG/sustainability alignment (ISO 14001, UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets), and inorganic growth capacity through prior tuck-in acquisitions of Metric Industrial, INL System, and Synective Labs.

Name

RECAB

Legal name

Recab AB

Website

https://recab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RECAB is a Nordic distributor and systems integrator founded in 1996 that supplies rugged embedded computing, industrial networking, and edge AI hardware to defense, maritime, machine automation, and critical infrastructure OEMs across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Embedded Computing Hardware

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts, Components, Refurbished & Reverse Logistics (Electronics) Distribution (CRAOACAK)

Keywords

• Embedded computing hardware
• Rugged industrial computers
• Industrial data communication
• Mission-critical embedded systems
• Custom embedded integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales (Distributor Model): Recab generates revenue primarily through the resale and distribution of embedded computing hardware and industrial communication products sourced from technology partners (Kontron, AAEON, Neousys, Advantech, Hirschmann/Belden, and others). Products include rugged embedded PCs, industrial switches, panel PCs, COM modules, VPX/VME boards, and peripherals. Revenue is derived from unit sales, project-based hardware orders, and ongoing after-sales support and logistics. As a value-add distributor, Recab also provides integration, configuration, software embedding, and custom design services bundled with hardware procurement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RECAB distributes and integrates rugged embedded computing platforms and industrial communication hardware sourced from international technology partners (Kontron, AAEON, Neousys, Advantech, Hirschmann/Belden, VadaTech, Concurrent Technologies and others) and resells them to Nordic OEMs. The company also delivers value-add engineering services including software embedding, custom configuration, qualification testing, and product lifecycle management for mission-critical programs.

Product overview

RECAB is a Nordic distributor and reseller specializing in embedded computing systems and rugged industrial computer hardware for mission-critical applications. The company's portfolio is organized into nine product categories covering the full spectrum of industrial computing: Advanced Modular Computers (VPX, VME, cPCI, mTCA platforms), Computer On Modules (COM Express, COM HPC, Qseven, SMARC), Industrial Data Communication (routers, switches, firewalls, transceivers), Industrial Displays, Industrial Embedded Computers (defense, marine, railway, vehicle, edge AI), Industrial Peripherals (HMI, keyboards, cables), Panel PCs and Tablets, Servers and Enterprise Computers, and Single Board Computers/Motherboards. RECAB represents third-party manufacturers including Kontron, AAEON, Advantech, Neousys Technology, VadaTech, Concurrent Technologies, and others, offering both standardized COTS solutions and custom-engineered systems designed for harsh environments with long lifecycle support. The product range spans from ultra-compact DIN rail computers like the Kontron AL Pi-Tron CM4 to high-performance 3U VPX GPU boards like the Kontron VX33211 with NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000, addressing defense, maritime, machine automation, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Embedded Computers Rugged embedded computing platforms including defense computers, edge AI and machine vision systems, marine computers, railway computers, ultra-compact computers, and vehicle computers, designed for harsh industrial and mission-critical environments. Targeted at OEMs in Defense, Maritime, Machine Automation, and Critical Infrastructure.
• Advanced Modular Computers High-density modular computing platforms supporting VPX, VME, CompactPCI (cPCI), and MicroTCA (mTCA) standards with XMC/PMC mezzanine modules, enclosures, and custom solutions for defense and aerospace applications.
• Computer On Module Compact COM Express, COM HPC, Qseven, and SMARC module solutions with carrier boards and supporting software integration services for embedded computing platforms.
• Industrial Data Communication Industrial networking equipment including routers (5G, LTE), switches (managed and unmanaged), firewalls, transceivers, WiFi/LoRaWAN access points, and remote I/O modules supporting industrial protocols.
• Industrial Displays Industrial-grade monitors, open-frame monitors, and custom display solutions for harsh environments including marine and railway applications.
• Panel PCs and Tablets Rugged panel PCs, marine panel PCs, and rugged tablets with industrial-grade touchscreens for demanding environments.
• Servers and Enterprise Computers Enterprise computers, industrial rackmount servers, network appliances, and custom server solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Single Board Computers and Motherboards Single board computers and motherboards in Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, Mini-STX, 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, and 1.6-inch form factors, with standard chassis solutions for embedded and industrial applications.
• Industrial Peripherals HMI solutions, industrial keyboards, auto-configuration adapters, and cables/connectors/antennas including M12 connectors and power connectivity solutions.
• Custom Engineering and Integration Services Engineering services covering Custom-off-The-Shelf adaptations, Full Custom Design, hardware/software integration, qualification testing, and long-term Product Lifecycle Management for embedded and industrial programs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered parent group, core and supporting.

• Addtech Groupparent groupOthersRecab is a subsidiary of Addtech AB, a listed Swedish technology group. As part of Addtech, Recab operates with entrepreneurial flexibility combined with the strength of a larger listed group. Addtech's Code of Conduct defines ethical, social, and environmental principles that Recab follows. Recab also aligns with Addtech's UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets initiatives.
• Metric Industrial, INL System, Synective LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecab's history includes the strategic acquisitions and integration of Metric Industrial, INL System, and Synective Labs, which have strengthened the company's capabilities and expertise in embedded systems and industrial computing across the Nordic region.
• KontroncoreTechnology or IntegrationRecab is a Nordic distribution partner for Kontron's embedded computing products, including VPX boards, COM modules, Raspberry Pi industrial DIN rail computers (AL Pi-Tron series), industrial IoT gateways, mission computers, and rugged microservers (µDARC). Kontron is one of Recab's featured technology partners with dedicated product pages on recab.com.
• AAEONcoreTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes AAEON's embedded computing products including rugged tablets, panel PCs, single board computers, embedded box PCs, and AI inference servers. AAEON is listed among Recab's featured product partners.
• Neousys TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Neousys embedded computers, edge AI platforms, GPU computers, in-vehicle controllers, and railway computers. Featured on recab.com as a key product partner.
• AdvantechcoreTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Advantech's industrial I/O modules, remote I/O, serial device servers, industrial routers, AI inference systems, and COM Express modules. Listed among Recab's technology partners.
• Hirschmann (Belden Brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationRecab is a Nordic distributor for Hirschmann's industrial Ethernet switches (including TSN switches, managed and unmanaged switches, railway switches), firewalls, industrial routers, IIoT gateways, and connectivity products. Belden/Hirschmann products form a major component of Recab's industrial data communication portfolio.
• TEWS TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes TEWS Technologies' CompactPCI and XMC/PMC modules including serial interface boards, PMC carriers, and FPGA-based reconfigurable PCIe cards.
• VadaTechsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes VadaTech's advanced modular computing products including VPX boards, VME switches, AMC modules, and chassis solutions for defense and rugged applications.
• Concurrent TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Concurrent Technologies' VPX and CompactPCI processor boards, SOSA-aligned GPGPU cards, and XMC storage carrier modules for defense and aerospace embedded computing.
• Lumberg Automation (Belden Brand)supportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Lumberg Automation's M12 connector and cable products, including food & beverage wash-down rated sensor/actuator cordsets, IO-Link masters, and power connectors. Lumberg Automation is a Belden brand.
• AxiomteksupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Axiomtek's embedded computers, industrial motherboards, panel PCs, railway computers, and network appliances. Axiomtek is listed among Recab's product partners.
• Teltonika NetworkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Teltonika Networks' industrial routers including 5G routers and railway-specific routers (ATRM50) for industrial data communication applications.
• ACKSYS CommunicationssupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes ACKSYS Communications' industrial WiFi access points, cellular routers, and railway WiFi/5G routers (RailBox V2) for demanding industrial and railway wireless connectivity applications.
• DarveensupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Darveen's rugged embedded computers, marine computers, panel PCs, industrial motherboards, and DIN Rail IPCs for industrial and marine applications.
• NetModulesupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes NetModule's industrial routers including the NB1810 5G router with GNSS and WiFi capabilities, supporting multi-network connectivity for industrial applications.
• MoxasupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Moxa's serial device servers and PoE serial device servers for industrial serial-to-Ethernet connectivity and integration.
• WinsonicsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes Winsonic's marine-grade panel PCs and fanless box PCs, designed for marine and maritime environments with IP65/IP66 ratings.
• nVent SCHROFFsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRecab distributes nVent SCHROFF's rugged enclosures and chassis solutions for electronic systems in demanding environments, featured as a product brand on recab.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Seco: Italian embedded computing and edge AI specialist offering COM modules, single board computers, and edge platforms — competes with RECAB for industrial automation and edge AI sockets in Northern Europe.
• ADLINK Technology: Taiwan-based manufacturer of embedded computing platforms, edge AI systems, and modular boards whose products overlap with RECAB's distributed portfolio — a potential future distribution principal or competitive threat.
• Congatec: German COM module, SBC, and edge computing vendor whose products (COM Express, SMARC, Qseven) directly overlap with RECAB's Computer-on-Module category — competes with RECAB's other principal partners for the same OEM sockets.

Regional players

• Syslogic: Swiss embedded computing and rugged computer manufacturer that competes with RECAB in Central European industrial and railway markets but does not cover the Nordic region, where RECAB retains a localized advantage.

Broad incumbents

• Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente: Germany-based broad-line electronics distributor with growing embedded and industrial communication coverage, increasingly competing for Nordic industrial automation and IoT sockets alongside RECAB's principals.
• Arrow Electronics (embedded/industrial division): Global broad-line electronics distributor with extensive embedded computing and industrial IoT offerings; competes with RECAB for large Nordic OEM design-in opportunities and procurement contracts.
• Farnell / element14 (premier Farnell, part of Avnet): High-service electronics distributor and global catalog supplier of SBCs, COMs, and industrial computing components — competes with RECAB especially in lower-volume industrial and prototyping accounts across the Nordics.
• Avnet Embedded (Avnet / EBV Elektronik): Global electronics distributor with a dedicated embedded computing division (including the former EBV/Avnet Silica) that distributes many of the same principals (Kontron, AAEON, Advantech) that RECAB represents, competing for Nordic OEM design wins.

Direct peers

• MSC Technologies (Apex Tool Group / MSC Embedded): European value-added distributor and integrator of embedded computing modules, SBCs, and industrial PCs focused on demanding applications — overlaps directly with RECAB's COM/SBC and embedded PC categories.
• Elma Electronic: Switzerland-headquartered designer and integrator of rugged embedded computing, VPX/VME platforms, and rugged systems for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications — the most direct international peer to RECAB in terms of product portfolio, customer verticals, and value-add integration model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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