EPA
EPA is a Belgian electrical engineering services firm based in Genk, part of Soca Group, specializing in high-voltage substations, transformers, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy grid connections, and lightning protection for industrial, commercial, and government clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersOpglabbeek, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What EPA does
EPA is a Belgian electrical engineering services firm headquartered in Genk (Limburg), founded in 1989 and operating as part of the Soca Group conglomerate. The company designs, installs, and maintains high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure for industrial, commercial (tertiary), and government clients across Belgium. Its core product portfolio includes high and medium voltage substations (hoog- en middenspanningscabines) up to 36kV, oil transformers up to 3150 kVA, network coupling (netkoppeling) for renewable energy sources (PV, BESS, wind, CHP, biogas), EV charging infrastructure supporting up to 800V DC, lightning protection per NBN EN 62305-2, and grounding systems per AREI regulations. EPA holds Belgian government recognition (Class 2, 4, and 5), VCA** safety certification, and ISO 9001 quality management, and operates a 24/7 emergency maintenance service backed by certified field engineers and technicians.
The company's business model is project-based professional services, with revenue generated through custom quotes for design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement is initiated via website quote requests (offerteaanvraag) and direct phone/email contact. Go-to-market is predominantly direct B2B field sales, with no digital marketing channels described. The company employs 11-50 people and is positioned as a regional Belgian SME serving the Flemish Limburg market, with no international expansion signals. As part of the broader Soca Group ecosystem (which includes Socalim, LB, and Step2Work), EPA benefits from a multi-entity structure that enables full-lifecycle service delivery from design through maintenance, though it operates as a specialized high-voltage and electrical systems entity within that group.
EPA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EPA
- Legal name
- EPA
- Website
- https://epa-nv.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EPA is a Belgian electrical engineering services firm based in Genk, part of Soca Group, specializing in high-voltage substations, transformers, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy grid connections, and lightning protection for industrial, commercial, and government clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EPA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Substation EPC (AIS/GIS) & Switchyard Construction (EUAEABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), Grid Interconnection & Collector Substation EPC (Utility-Scale Renewables) (EUAEABAK), Substations, Transformers & Grid Step-Up Facilities (EHV Substations, GSU Transformers) (EUAMAFAE)
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Where EPA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Opglabbeek
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
EPA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electrical Engineering Services: EPA provides turn-key electrical engineering services including high-voltage substations, transformers, network coupling, EV charging infrastructure, lightning protection, grounding, and maintenance. Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts, quoted per project, serving industrial, tertiary, and government clients in Belgium.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based professional services — no published pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
EPA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EPA designs, installs, and furnishes high and medium voltage electrical substations, supplies oil transformers up to 3150 kVA, and delivers grid coupling solutions connecting renewable energy sources (PV, BESS, wind, CHP, biogas) to the public grid. The company also provides lightning protection, grounding, EV charging infrastructure, and 24/7 maintenance services as turn-key solutions for industrial, commercial, and government clients in Belgium.
Product overview
EPA is a Belgian electrical engineering company and part of Soca Group offering a portfolio of integrated electrical services. The core offerings include high and medium voltage cabins (Hoog-en middenspanningscabines), oil transformers up to 3150kVA, lightning protection and grounding systems (Bliksembeveiliging & Aarding), electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Laadinfrastructuur), grid connections for renewable energy sources (Netkoppeling), and 24/7 maintenance services. The company provides turn-key solutions from design and technical support through installation and ongoing maintenance, serving industrial, tertiary, and government clients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hoog-en middenspanningscabines (High and Medium Voltage Substations) Design, placement, and outfitting of high and medium voltage electrical installations (substations) up to 36kV, including regulatory permits, distribution network operator studies, power analysis for future expansion, and ongoing maintenance. Targeted at industrial, commercial, and government clients in Belgium requiring compliant high-voltage infrastructure.
- Transformatoren (Oil Transformers) Supply and installation of oil distribution transformers from 100 kVA to 3150 kVA at up to 36 kV level. Available in hermetic or free-breathing designs, standard or flat-wall with radiators, with mineral oil, ester, or silicone oil options; conventional or high-efficiency designs; and real-time condition monitoring. For industrial and commercial power distribution projects.
- Bliksembeveiliging & Aarding (Lightning Protection & Grounding) Complete lightning protection and grounding installation service including Faraday cage, surge protection, risk analysis per NBN EN 62305-2, design and calculation, installation per norm 62305-3, and maintenance. Includes grounding measurement, earth resistance testing, and continuity measurement per AREI. Targeted at industrial and commercial clients needing compliant electrical safety systems.
- Laadinfrastructuur (EV Charging Infrastructure) Design and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for one or multiple charging stations in large buildings and industrial settings. Manages the energy node from which power is distributed to charging points, addressing the high power demands of EV charging up to 800V DC. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and fleet operators.
- Netkoppeling (Grid Connections for Renewable Energy) Custom high-voltage installation design and realization for reliable grid connection, enabling connection of large PV installations, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), CHP/WKK, wind turbines, or biogas plants to inject renewable energy onto the public electricity grid. Includes required netontkoppelborden and compliant injection. For renewable energy developers and industrial generators.
- Onderhoud en 24/7 permanentie (Maintenance and 24/7 Standby) Maintenance services for electrical installations covering both high and low voltage systems, including custom maintenance plans, document management for electro-technical documents, and 24/7 emergency intervention for power outages and electrical failures. Provides rapid and safe restoration of operations. Targeted at existing clients with installed high-voltage infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- Government contracts up to €1,810,000 per project under Class 5 recognition
Companies that use EPA
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EPA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
EPA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Soca GroupcoreEPA is a member of the Soca Group, a Belgian holding company comprising multiple electrical and technical service companies (Socalim, LB, and Step2Work). Soca Group provides the complete trajectory from design and technical support to commissioning and maintenance, with EPA serving as the high-voltage and electrical systems specialist within the group.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EPA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SPIE Belgium: SPIE is a major European multi-technical services contractor with a strong Belgian presence in electrical installations, substations and grid services for industrial and public-sector clients. It is a direct competitor for the same high/medium-voltage substation and grid-connection projects that EPA targets.
- EQUANS Belgium: EQUANS (formerly ENGIE Solutions/Fabricom) provides electrical, HVAC and multi-technical services to industrial, tertiary and government clients in Belgium. It competes head-to-head with EPA on high-voltage substations, transformer installations and renewable grid-connection work.
- VINCI Energies Belgium (Cegelec / Omexom): VINCI Energies' Belgian brands (Cegelec, Omexom) deliver electrical infrastructure, substation construction and renewable grid-connection projects. They serve the same industrial, commercial and utility customers as EPA and operate at a larger scale on comparable tenders.
- ENGIE Solutions Belgium (Fabricom): ENGIE Solutions (formerly Fabricom) provides electrical and electromechanical infrastructure services to industrial, energy and public-sector clients in Belgium. It overlaps with EPA across high-voltage substations, transformer work and grid connections for renewables.
- Tectum Group: Tectum is a Belgian electrical contractor delivering substation construction, industrial electrical installations and renewable energy grid-connection projects. Its service portfolio and Flemish industrial customer base closely mirror EPA's positioning.
Broad incumbents
- ABB Belgium: ABB is a global incumbent in transformers, switchgear and substation systems, and supplies much of the equipment EPA installs. While ABB primarily manufactures rather than installs, it represents the upstream technology ecosystem around EPA's substation and transformer services.
- Siemens Energy Belgium: Siemens Energy supplies transformers, switchgear and grid solutions to utilities and industrial clients globally, including Belgium. As an upstream incumbent in substation technology, it represents the broader ecosystem around EPA's substation EPC activity.
- Schneider Electric Belgium: Schneider Electric provides transformers, switchgear and grid solutions globally, including in Belgium. It is an upstream equipment supplier and broader incumbent offering integrated solutions that overlap with EPA's high-voltage and grid-connection work.
Emerging players
- Alfen: Alfen specialises in EV charging stations, energy storage systems and grid connection solutions across Europe. It is an emerging comparable for EPA's EV-charging infrastructure and renewable grid-connection business lines, though at significantly larger scale.
Regional players
- Elma Elektro: Elma is a Flemish/Belgian electrical contractor serving industrial and commercial clients with installation and maintenance services. It is a regional comparable for EPA in the Flemish industrial electrical services market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EPA social profiles
Digital presenceEPA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
EPA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EPA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
EPA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EPA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EPA
What does EPA do?
EPA designs, installs, and furnishes high and medium voltage electrical substations, supplies oil transformers up to 3150 kVA, and delivers grid coupling solutions connecting renewable energy sources (PV, BESS, wind, CHP, biogas) to the public grid. The company also provides lightning protection, grounding, EV charging infrastructure, and 24/7 maintenance services as turn-key solutions for industrial, commercial, and government clients in Belgium.
Is EPA a public or private company?
EPA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was EPA founded?
EPA was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EPA based?
EPA is headquartered in Opglabbeek, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does EPA make money?
One revenue line is on record: electrical Engineering Services.
Who are EPA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SPIE Belgium, EQUANS Belgium, VINCI Energies Belgium (Cegelec / Omexom), ENGIE Solutions Belgium (Fabricom) and Tectum Group. Broad incumbents are ABB Belgium, Siemens Energy Belgium and Schneider Electric Belgium. Alfen is listed as an emerging player. Elma Elektro is listed as a regional player.
Does EPA have an API?
No public API is recorded for EPA.
What industry is EPA in?
EPA's product category is Electrical Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEABAC, Substation EPC (AIS/GIS) & Switchyard Construction, with a secondary code of EUAEAFAA, High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control). Its NAICS code is 22112 and its SIC code is 1623.