What Schwechater Kabelwerke does

Schwechater Kabelwerke (SKW) is a private, family-owned Austrian cable manufacturer headquartered in Schwechat, Austria, founded in 1891 and operated as part of the SKB Group holding structure. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of approximately 3,000 cable types spanning low-voltage power (0.6/1 kV), medium-voltage power (up to 36 kV), fire safety cables with circuit integrity (FE180/E30 and FE180/E90), FRNC and halogen-free cables, solar cables (H1Z2Z2-K), railway signaling cables (ÖVE-K 11), telecommunication and control cables, rubber, silicone, and PUR flexible cables, and installation and harmonized cables. Manufacturing is conducted in Schwechat (Austria) and Rokycany (Czech Republic), with the company holding certifications from VDE, ÖVE, and EZÚ across its product families.

The business model is direct B2B sales, with customers primarily consisting of wholesalers, plant engineering firms, industrial buyers, solar installers, and railway/public transport operators. SKW monetizes through one-time product sales, leveraging a permanent stock of 3,000+ SKUs to offer just-in-time delivery, supplemented by individual customized cable solutions. The go-to-market is direct, with customers reaching the company through a product inquiry system on the corporate website and dedicated sales contacts (e.g., Sales Utilities/Wholesale). No subscription, recurring, or digital revenue streams are evident; pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by cable type, specification, and order volume.

Strategic positioning emphasizes longevity (130+ years of continuous operation), depth of certifications for high-stakes infrastructure applications, and a deliberate ESG posture formalized in 2022, including a 309 kWp on-site photovoltaic system (2023, covering ~75% of energy needs) and an EcoVadis Bronze Medal (2024). The customer segments are horizontal across multiple use cases rather than vertically concentrated, with no named anchor customers disclosed in the source data.

Name

Schwechater Kabelwerke

Legal name

SCHWECHATER KABELWERKE GMBH

Website

https://skw.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schwechater Kabelwerke is a family-owned Austrian cable manufacturer founded in 1891, producing approximately 3,000 types of power, communication, industrial, railway signaling, solar, and fire-safety cables from facilities in Schwechat, Austria and Rokycany, Czech Republic, serving wholesalers, industrial buyers, and infrastructure operators via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Resistant & Life-Safety Cable (Fire Alarm/Emergency) (IMADAMAF), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Power cables manufacturing
• Industrial cable solutions
• FRNC halogen-free cables
• Solar photovoltaic cables
• Railway signalling cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwechat

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of power cables, communication cables, industrial cables, railway signaling cables, and telecommunication cables. Revenue generated through one-time product sales with just-in-time delivery from permanent stock inventory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schwechater Kabelwerke manufactures and distributes approximately 3,000 types of power, communication, and industrial cables kept in permanent stock for just-in-time delivery. The portfolio covers low voltage (0.6/1 kV) and medium voltage (up to 36 kV) power cables, FRNC halogen-free cables, fire safety cables with circuit integrity, solar/photovoltaic cables, railway signalling cables, telecommunication underground cables, EMC-screened motor supply cables, and flexible rubber/silicone/PUR cables, alongside individual custom cable solutions.

Product overview

SKW Schwechater Kabelwerke is a traditional Austrian cable manufacturer (founded 1891) and part of SKB Group. The company operates as a comprehensive cable supplier offering approximately 3,000 types of power, communication, and industrial cables from permanent stock for just-in-time delivery. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: Low voltage power cables (0.6/1 kV) including copper E-YY and aluminum E-AYY series; Medium voltage cables up to 36 kV; Fire safety cables with circuit integrity (FE180/E30 and FE180/E90 ratings); FRNC halogen-free cables for telecommunications and control; Motor power supply cables (EMV series with EMC screening); Rubber, silicone and PUR flexible cables for industrial applications; Telecommunication underground cables (F-series); Railway signalling cables meeting ÖVE-K standards; Solar cables (H1Z2Z2-K); Automation and motor supply cables; Installation and harmonised cables (H05/H07 series, NYM); Building site cables; and Earthing/bare wire conductors. The company emphasizes custom solutions alongside standard product availability from stock.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Cables 0.6/1 kV (E-YY / E-AYY series) Low-voltage power distribution cables (0.6/1 kV) including copper (E-YY-J/E-YY-O) and aluminum (E-AYY-J/E-AYY-O) variants for industrial facilities, switching stations, and local power networks. ÖVE-certified per ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8200-603 and E 8200-627.
• Medium Voltage Cables up to 36 kV Medium-voltage power cables rated for applications up to 36 kV, used in industrial and utility power distribution.
• Fire Safety Cables with Circuit Integrity (FE180/E30-E90) Specialized cables with circuit integrity ratings FE180/E30 and FE180/E90 (including JB-H(St)H and JE-H(St)H series) for fire alarm systems and fire protection applications where circuit integrity must be maintained during a fire.
• FRNC (Flame Retardant Non Corrosive) Cables Halogen-free FRNC cables for telecommunications and control applications where reduced smoke emission and flame retardancy are required for human safety in buildings and sensitive installations.
• Motor Power Supply Cables (EMV/EMC Series) Double-screened 0.6/1 kV motor power supply cables with EMC protection, including 2XSL(St)CYK-J and 2YSL(St)CY-J series, for industrial motor and drive applications requiring electromagnetic compatibility.
• Rubber, Silicone and PUR Flexible Cables Flexible cables for demanding industrial conditions, including H07RN-F heavy flexible cables (VDE-certified per EN 50525-2-21), H07BQ-F PUR cables, and H05RR-F rubber cables.
• Telecommunication Underground Cables (F-series) Underground telecommunication cables including F-2YJA2Y, F-2YC2Y and F-2YA2Y series with screening and longitudinal water-proof properties, VDE-certified per DIN VDE 0816.
• Railway Signalling and Telecommunications Cables Specialized cables for railway installations, including S-2Y2YBY quad cables plus S-YY, S-2YY, and YR series, manufactured to ÖVE-K 11 standards for railway signalling and telecommunications applications.
• Solar Cables (H1Z2Z2-K) Halogen-free solar/photovoltaic cables per EN 50618, UV- and weather-resistant, designed for efficiency and longevity in outdoor solar installations.
• Automation and Motor Supply Cables (HSLCH-JZ / HSLCH-OZ) FRNC-screened control cables (HSLCH-JZ / HSLCH-OZ series) for automation systems and motor connections requiring halogen-free construction and screening.
• Installation and Harmonised Cables (H05/H07 series, NYM) Standard installation cables including H05V-K, H07V-K, H03VV-F, NYM-J/NYM-O and AT-N05VV series, ÖVE-certified per EN 50525-2-31 and DIN VDE 0250-204, for general building wiring per harmonised European standards.
• Earthing Cables and Bare Wires (Cu rope series) Copper ropes and bare conductors for earthing applications, including Cu rope RMn hard VDE, Cu rope RMk soft IEC, and Cu rope RMv soft series.
• Building Site Cables (AT-N07V3V3-F) Heavy-duty cables for construction sites including AT-N07V3V3-F series, featuring cold resistance and oil resistance for harsh building-site environments.
• Rubber Welding Cables (H01N2-D) Single-core rubber cables (H01N2-D series) VDE-certified per CENELEC HD 22.6 S2 for electrode and ground cable connections in welding applications.
• Individual Customized Cable Solutions Bespoke cable engineering and manufacturing alongside the standard catalog, allowing customers to specify custom cable designs to meet specialized technical requirements.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Leoni AG: Large German cable and wiring systems manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Comparable to SKW on European power/industrial cable overlap, but materially larger and serving different primary end-markets (notably automotive wiring systems).
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer (Italian-headquartered) with end-to-end power, telecom, and submarine cable businesses. Comparable to SKW on product category overlap, but operates at a fundamentally larger scale and geographic footprint, making it a competitive benchmark rather than direct peer.
• Nexans SA: Global French-headquartered cable manufacturer with leading positions in power, telecom, and submarine cables. Comparable to SKW on power and telecom cable overlap, but vastly larger scale and global footprint make Nexans a benchmark incumbent rather than direct mid-market competitor.

Direct peers

• Lapp Group: Family-owned German manufacturer of cables, connectors, and cable accessories serving industrial, automation, and machinery customers. Closely comparable to SKW on family ownership structure, European industrial focus, customization capability, and ÖVE/VDE-certified product lines.
• Reka Cables: Finnish cable manufacturer producing power, installation, and specialty cables for Nordic and European markets. Comparable to SKW on similar mid-sized position, broad cable portfolio including fire-safety and industrial cables, and European infrastructure customer focus.
• Tele-Fonika Kable: Polish cable manufacturer producing power, telecom, and specialty cables for European utilities and industry. Comparable to SKW on Central European positioning, broad power and telecom cable portfolio, and railway/infrastructure exposure.
• HELUKABEL: German cable manufacturer and distributor offering a broad portfolio of power, control, data, and specialty cables. Highly comparable to SKW given similar product breadth, DACH focus, mid-market positioning, and emphasis on stock availability and customization.
• NKT A/S: Danish-based cable manufacturer focused on power cables, medium/high-voltage systems, and service to European utilities. Comparable to SKW on European power-cable manufacturing, MV cable capability, and infrastructure customer base.
• Kabelwerk Eupen: Belgian manufacturer of power, telecom, and specialty cables for European utilities, railways, and industry. Comparable to SKW on similar mid-sized European cable manufacturing footprint, MV capability, and infrastructure project exposure.

Emerging players

• Belden Inc. US-listed specialty cable manufacturer focused on industrial, networking, and broadcast cables. Comparable to SKW on specialty/industrial cable overlap, but with a different geographic base and stronger weighting toward data/networking cables rather than power distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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