KIEPE Electric

What KIEPE Electric does

KIEPE Electric S.p.A. is a privately held Italian industrial components distributor and system integrator founded in 1959 and headquartered in Caponago (Monza e Brianza), Italy. The company selects, customizes, and commercializes industrial and process components across four primary verticals: food and beverage (including hygienic process equipment), naval and maritime, material handling and cranes, and electrified public transport, with secondary presence in mining and fire detection applications.

The company's product portfolio spans cable management systems (conductor rails, festoon systems, cable reels, slip ring collectors), naval control systems (the Lilaas-branded joysticks, propulsion levers, rudder controls, and the AESS electronic shaft system operating on a redundant CANbus network), fire detection systems (LISTEC linear heat-sensing cables, Securiton aspirating detectors and panels), industrial and hygienic pumps (Alfa Laval and Graco, including Graco's QUANTM electric diaphragm pumps with FluxCore technology), certified naval cables, conveyor belt safety equipment, and electrified public transport traction and signaling components. Notable technical differentiators include the LISTEC system's 0.1 degrees C temperature resolution and EN54-22 / DNV Maritime certifications, and multiple marine type approvals (DNV, ABS, BV, GL, LR, RINA, and others) across the Lilaas product line. The company has also achieved SOC 2 Type II certification for its webshop infrastructure.

KIEPE generates revenue through two primary streams: component and product sales (both via direct e-commerce for standard parts and via direct sales engagement for integrated systems), and custom system integration and technical consulting services that include application analysis, design support, and post-installation assistance. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based. The company serves both large international groups and small-to-medium enterprises, operating internationally under the KINEXTEC brand with distribution coverage in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, and Latin America. The headcount is in the 11-50 range, and the company's registered share capital is EUR 520,000 i.v.

Name

KIEPE Electric

Legal name

KIEPE Electric S.p.A.

Website

https://kiepe-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KIEPE Electric is an Italian industrial components distributor and system integrator, founded in 1959, that selects, customizes, and commercializes components across naval, food and beverage, material handling, and electrified public transport markets, operating internationally under the KINEXTEC brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Components and Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms (TLABAJAM)

Keywords

• Industrial component distribution
• Naval control systems
• Fire detection systems
• Cable management solutions
• Hygienic process equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Capolago

HQ country

Italy

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. Component and Product Sales: KIEPE Electric selects, customizes, and commercializes industrial components and systems. The company resells and distributes products from partner manufacturers (Alfa Laval, GRACO, Lilaas, Securiton, etc.) alongside its own-branded solutions. Products are sold both through a direct e-commerce webshop and through direct sales engagement for complex integrated systems.
2. Custom System Integration and Technical Consulting: KIEPE provides custom design, system integration, and technical consulting services, supporting customers in selecting and configuring the optimal solution for specific industrial applications. This includes application analysis, design support, pre- and post-installation technical assistance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KIEPE Electric selects, customizes, and distributes industrial and process components for electrifying public transport and fire prevention, including naval control systems, cable management systems, conveyor-belt safety devices, fire detection systems, naval cables, hygienic process pumps, and traction/signaling equipment. The company combines a multi-vendor distribution portfolio (Alfa Laval, GRACO, Lilaas, Securiton, Listec, Symeo) with own-branded solutions, and delivers custom system integration, application engineering, and technical consulting alongside its products. It serves industrial clients through direct technical sales and a dedicated B2B e-commerce webshop, operating internationally under the KINEXTEC brand.

Product overview

KIEPE Electric is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial components and systems with over 65 years of experience. The company operates internationally under the KINEXTEC brand and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into several product categories: Lilaas marine control systems (electronic shaft systems, joysticks, levers, rudder controls, propulsion control consoles); power supply systems for mobile equipment (cable reels, conductor rails, festoon systems, slip ring collectors, positioning systems); conveyor belt safety and monitoring equipment; fire detection and extinguishing systems (LISTEC thermosensitive cable systems, smoke/heat detectors, sirens); naval and offshore cables; industrial and hygienic process pumps (Alfa Laval, Graco); fall protection systems; and electrified public transport equipment. The Lilaas control systems use CANbus/CANopen networking, while fire detection integrates with Securiton SecuriFire/SecuriPro platforms via Modbus protocols.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lilaas Naval Control Systems Modular naval control hardware including joysticks (L04, LF50, LF60), propulsion and thruster control levers (LE90, LF70, LF90, LF120, LF180, L01), rudder controls (LF80, LF150), the LTC01 propulsion control console, and the AESS electronic shaft system. Communicates via CANbus/CANopen, with Profibus/Profinet through Lilaas interface units. Certified to EN/IEC 60945 and major maritime classification societies (ABS, BV, DNV, GL, KR, LR, NK, RINA, RS, CRS). Sold to shipyards and naval system integrators.
• LISTEC Linear Heat-Sensing Fire Detection System Resettable linear heat detection system with SEC15/SEC20 thermosensitive cables and SCU800/d-LCON/ListController control units. Certified EN54-22, DNV Maritime, DNV GL Category D/F/EMC1, and ATEX Zone 2/22 (SEC15-Ex). Continuous temperature monitoring with 0.1°C resolution, pre-alarm/alarm thresholds, and precise overheating localization. Targets industrial facilities, tunnels, cold storage, conveyor belts, electrical panels, and naval/offshore vessels.
• Securiton Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems Fire safety portfolio including aspirating smoke detectors (ASD), heat detectors via pressure variation (ADW), addressable panels, smoke/heat/CO detectors, manual call points (EN54-11 MCP 535X/545X), sirens (EN54-3 BSE 128, BX-SOL, Sonos-SB), visual alarm devices (EN54-23), short-circuit isolators (EN54-17), and SecuriAir wireless systems. Integrates with SecuriFire and SecuriPro panels. Serves industrial and infrastructure fire safety projects.
• Cable Reels (Spring, Counterweight, Motor-Driven) Cable reels for transferring electrical power and data to mobile equipment such as cranes, gantries, and material-handling machinery. Spring-driven variants for short distances, counterweight reels for harsh environments, and motor-driven reels for continuous operation, high speeds, and long distances. Average lifespan approximately 100,000 operating cycles for spring-driven reels.
• Conductor Rails and Busbars Conductor rail systems including compact VKS/VKL/VKS10, isolated FABA 100/U series, non-isolated L20/F35/F45/A20/A35/A45/C20/C35/C45/C60 series, and enclosed KBH/MKH/LSV/LSVG busbar systems for mobile power supply in industrial environments.
• Festoon Systems Cable carrier systems with C-profile, square profile, IPE-IPN beam, and rope guide options for powering mobile equipment along straight and curved paths. Supports speeds up to 210 m/min on IPE-IPN beams. Used in cranes, gantries, and conveyor systems.
• Slip Ring Collectors Collectors that transfer power, signals, and data from rotating to fixed parts, with voltage up to 20kV and current up to 1000A. Used in rotating machinery, cranes, and turret applications.
• APOS Linear Absolute Positioning System Absolute positioning system using a conductor rail as a linear encoder with a coded magnetic tape and an integrated reading head. Detects absolute position of machines or machine parts with linear movement and transfers the value to control logic via its interface.
• SMGM/SMGX Data Transmission Systems Radio-frequency data transmission systems integrated with conductor rail profiles for safe, fast, and interference-free data transfer between fixed and mobile units. Indoor SMGM variant for EMS or shuttle systems; outdoor SMGX variant for cranes and amusement rides with more robust mechanical construction.
• Conveyor Belt Safety and Monitoring Equipment Safety and monitoring devices for conveyor belts and bucket elevators including rope-pull emergency stops, anti-misalignment limit switches, speed/slip control, belt tear detectors, metal detectors, and bucket-elevator anti-splay sensors.
• Industrial Joysticks and STIKO Command Stations Industrial joysticks and STIKO-branded command stations for cranes and industrial machines, including combinators for industrial vehicles. Sold to crane OEMs and machine builders.
• Anticollision and Positioning Systems (Symeo Radar) Radar-based anticollision and positioning systems (Symeo LPR-1D24, LPR-1DHP-291) for safe movement of cranes, vehicles, and mobile equipment over long distances.
• Naval and Offshore Cables Marine electrical cables conforming to Green Passport and IEC 60092 standards including MARINE LINE, MARINE FLEX, MARINE COM, MARINE SIGNAL series, plus offshore O-LINE+ RFOU/BFOU/UX cables with NEK 606 approval, fire-resistant cables, medium-voltage EMC cables, and approved fiber optics and LAN cables.
• Special Cables for Industrial Applications Specialized cables for mobile installation, drag chains, servo motors and robotics, hoisting/crane/elevator systems, high-temperature environments, control and command, data transmission, and public transport. Includes Cupal bimetallic sheets, NSGAFOU and NSHXAFOU public transport cables (IEC 60332-1 flame retardant), and round cables for festoon systems.
• Alfa Laval Hygienic Process Pumps Sanitary pumps including lobe pumps, LKH centrifugal pumps, circumferential piston pumps, twin-screw pumps, and Seepex progressing cavity pumps for food, beverage, brewery/wine, dairy, pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical industries. Available with associated spare parts and Alfa Laval maintenance kits.
• GRACO Industrial Pumps (QUANTM Double Diaphragm) Pneumatic and electric double diaphragm pumps including the QUANTM series with patented FluxCore technology delivering up to 80% energy savings. Energy-efficient, compact, quiet, self-priming, dry-running capable, plug-and-play, and able to pump abrasive fluids. Targets general industrial and hygienic applications.
• Hygienic Process Components Components for hygienic processes including mechanical agitators, tank cleaning systems, hygienic valves and automation, plate heat exchangers, membrane filtration, tubing and fittings, UV disinfection, biofilm monitoring, and Alfa Laval spare parts. Targets food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotech production.
• Industrial Fans Industrial fans including centrifugal fans, lateral-channel blowers, smoke extractors, axial-flow fans, ATEX-certified fans, and chemical-resistant fans. Used for industrial ventilation, smoke extraction, and process air handling.
• Fall Protection Systems Anti-fall safety equipment including safety ladders with vertical lifelines, horizontal lifeline systems, railings, confined-space access solutions, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for working at height. Targets construction, infrastructure, and industrial maintenance.
• Traction Electric and TPL Signaling Equipment Equipment for electrified public transport (trams, trolleybuses) including motorized disconnectors, voltage presence detectors (SIL3), contact line monitoring, signaling design and simulation systems, and vehicle detection systems. Targets public transport operators and infrastructure projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy savings with QUANTM double diaphragm pumps featuring FluxCore technology
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lilaas AScoreTechnology or IntegrationKIEPE Electric distributes and integrates Lilaas AS naval control products including joysticks (L04, LF50, LF60), propulsion and thruster control levers (LE90, LF70, LF90, LF120, LF180, L01), rudder controls (LF80, LF150), and the AESS (Electronic Shaft System). Lilaas develops and produces these control systems entirely; KIEPE commercializes them in Italy and internationally via KINEXTEC.
• Alfa LavalcoreTechnology or IntegrationKIEPE Electric distributes Alfa Laval hygienic process equipment including lobe pumps, centrifugal pumps, circumferential piston pumps, twin-screw pumps, single-screw pumps, plate heat exchangers, and associated spare parts and maintenance kits for food, pharmaceutical, and biotech applications.
• GRACOcoreTechnology or IntegrationKIEPE Electric distributes GRACO products including automatic lubrication systems, pneumatic and electric double diaphragm pumps (including the revolutionary QUANTM series with FluxCore technology), drum/container emptying systems, and industrial cleaning solutions.
• Securiton SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKIEPE Electric partners with Securiton SA (part of the Securiton group) to distribute specialized fire detection systems including aspiration smoke detectors (ASD), heat detectors via pressure variation (ADW), addressable fire detection panels, smoke/heat/CO detectors, manual call points, sirens, beacons, and wireless SecuriAir systems.
• ListeccoreTechnology or IntegrationKIEPE Electric offers Listec linear heat-sensing fire detection cable systems certified EN54-22 and DNV Maritime, including the SEC15 and SEC20 thermosensitive sensor cables and associated control units (SCU800, d-LCON, ListController). Listec is a specialized manufacturer of resettable linear heat detection systems.
• KINEXTEC International NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKIEPE Electric operates internationally through the KINEXTEC brand network covering Spain (kinextec.com), Portugal (pt.kinextec.com), Greece (gr.kinextec.com), Turkey (tr.kinextec.com), and Latin American markets. These regional entities distribute KIEPE/KINEXTEC products in their respective territories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Electrification: Global industrial automation and electrification conglomerate. Overlaps with KIEPE on cable management, motor control, and electrified public transport (ABB is a major tram/trolleybus supplier), but as a broad manufacturer rather than a value-added distributor.
• Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of industrial connection technology, automation, and interface solutions. Overlaps with KIEPE on industrial automation components and electrification but operates as a principal manufacturer rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global supplier of maritime control systems, propulsion control, and ship automation. Directly competes with KIEPE/Lilaas on propulsion control consoles (e.g., AutoChief) for commercial vessels and offshore platforms, but at much larger scale and as a manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Sonepar: Global B2B electrical distribution group with strong European footprint serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable model of aggregating multiple principals' products under a unified value-added distribution brand.
• RS Group (RS Components): Global B2B distributor of industrial and electronic components, maintenance products, and test & measurement equipment with both catalog and e-commerce channels. Comparable multi-category industrial components distribution with online storefront like KIEPE's webshop.
• Rexel: European leader in B2B distribution of electrical, lighting, security, and energy management products to industrial and commercial customers. Comparable multi-principal value-added distribution model in overlapping verticals (industrial automation, energy efficiency, safety systems).
• Conrad Electronic: European multi-channel distributor of electronic and industrial components, automation, and measurement products to B2B and prosumer customers. Comparable catalog-plus-e-commerce model serving industrial buyers.
• Würth Industrie: Industrial division of the Würth Group specializing in technical B2B distribution of fasteners, tools, and process materials for industrial customers. Comparable multi-principal industrial distribution model with application-engineering support.
• Bürklin: European specialty distributor of electronic components, connectors, tools, and industrial supplies with strong DACH presence. Comparable high-mix, low-volume specialist distribution to industrial customers.

Others

• Alfa Laval: One of KIEPE Electric's core principals; supplies hygienic pumps, heat exchangers, and process components that KIEPE distributes. Included as a principal partner rather than a direct competitor, but relevant context for KIEPE's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 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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