EPA

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• High voltage substations
• Electrical engineering services
• Power transformer installation
• Renewable grid connections
• Lightning protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Opglabbeek

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core 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

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Soca GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA 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

Direct 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

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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