apra-norm Elektromechanik

What apra-norm Elektromechanik does

apra-norm Elektromechanik GmbH is a German family-owned Mittelstand manufacturer of custom electronic enclosures and switch cabinets, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Mehren, Germany. The company operates as part of the apra-gruppe alongside subsidiaries apra-plast (plastic fabrication), apra-gerätebau (device construction), apraNET (network and data center technology), apra-lean (lean services), apra-norm SAS (France), and apra-optinet (Poland), employing approximately 400 people across six locations in Germany, France, and Poland. Its core capability is the design and manufacture of bespoke enclosures combining steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic fabrication under one integrated facility, supported by a modular Baukasten component library of over 10,000 catalog parts that enables rapid configuration of custom builds.

The product portfolio spans four primary segments: data center and network technology (19-inch rack systems including the TiRAX, NETcell, and aprack brands, plus the newly launched Micro Data Center line), industrial manufacturing enclosures, medical and cosmetics device housings, and telecommunications/fiber optic infrastructure. Underlying manufacturing capabilities include laser cutting, CNC bending, injection molding, deep drawing, powder coating, and 3D printing. Customers are served through direct enterprise field sales in the DACH region, owned subsidiaries in France and Poland, and a regional channel partner network covering more than 20 countries.

Revenue mechanics come from two streams: project-based custom manufacturing orders sold to OEM buyers (case studies include Gerolsteiner Brunnen and Innoquip GmbH) and standard catalog enclosure sales. The company supplements product revenue with professional services including on-site assembly, electrical pre-wiring, surface finishing, and front panel fabrication. Certifications under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AEO-C, along with product compliance under RoHS, REACH, WEEE, and Conflict Minerals frameworks, support sales into regulated end markets. The company is managed by Sabine Rademacher-Anschütz and Stefan Meffert and does not disclose revenue publicly.

Name

apra-norm Elektromechanik

Legal name

apra-norm Elektromechanik GmbH

Website

https://apra.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

apra-norm Elektromechanik is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs and produces custom electronic enclosures and switch cabinets for data center, industrial, medical, and telecommunications OEMs across Germany, France, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Electronic Enclosures and Switch Cabinets

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Racks, Cabinets & Physical Enclosures (HDABAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH), EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

Keywords

• Custom electronic enclosures
• 19-inch rack systems
• Switch cabinet manufacturing
• Industrial metal enclosures
• Plastic housing fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Mehren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Electronics Enclosure Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of bespoke electronic enclosures and control cabinets in metal and plastic, serving industrial, data center, medical, and telecommunications customers. Revenue is generated through project-based custom manufacturing orders with no publicly disclosed standard pricing.
2. Standard Enclosure Products: Sale of standard enclosure product lines including 19-inch rack systems, wall-mounted enclosures, small enclosures, table-top enclosures, industry enclosures, and DIN rail enclosures. Products sold as catalog items with configuration options.
3. Services (Assembly, Wiring, Surface Finishing): Additional services including on-site assembly, electrical pre-wiring, surface finishing (powder coating, painting), front panel services, and development/construction support, typically bundled with product orders.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

apra-norm Elektromechanik designs and manufactures custom electronic enclosures and switch cabinets in metal (steel, stainless steel, aluminum) and plastic under the apra-gruppe. The product portfolio spans 19-inch rack systems, data center and network cabinets, EMC-shielded enclosures, industrial and DIN-rail enclosures, and plastic housings, supported by in-house services including engineering, surface finishing, on-site assembly, and electrical pre-wiring.

Product overview

apra-norm Elektromechanik is a manufacturer of individual electronic enclosures and switch cabinets, operating as part of the apra group with approximately 400 employees. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Data Center & Network Technology including 19" rack systems (TiRAX, NETcell, aprack), wall-mount enclosures (VARi IT), and complete datacenter solutions; (2) 19" Systems encompassing enclosure systems, insertion/module systems, universal 19" insertion units, and electronics assembly systems; (3) Electronic Enclosures including small, desktop, EMC/EMI (EMI-One), and industrial enclosures; and (4) Plastic Enclosures from the apra-plast division covering injection molding, vacuum casting (SynPro), deep drawing, milling/bending, and 3D printing technologies. Services include on-site assembly, electromechanical assembly, surface finishing, front panel services, manufacturing techniques, and custom development. The company operates from multiple locations in Germany, France, and Poland, serving industries including data centers, medical/cosmetics, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• apraNET: Business division specializing in data center solutions, 19-inch rack systems, and network infrastructure
• TiRAX
• apra Rail
• aprack
• NETcell

Products and services

• 19"-Schranksysteme (aprack) 19-inch rack cabinet systems for data center and network applications, available in various configurations for rack mounting of IT and network equipment.
• TiRAX 19-Zoll-Schranksystem Modular 19-inch rack system based on rolled profile construction with only eight screw points, achieving protection class up to IP55 with force-fitting and form-locking connections and high load capacity.
• NETcell Schranksystem Rack system designed for data center and network technology applications, used for server and network equipment housing.
• Datacenter Solutions Full-service data center solutions from planning to on-site construction, including racks, power distribution, climate control, and monitoring systems.
• Micro Data Center (apraNET) Compact micro data center solutions integrating cooling, rack, monitoring, and power systems, designed for edge computing deployments at customer sites such as industrial or branch locations.
• VARi IT Wand-/Standverteiler Wall-mounted and standing distribution enclosures for variable IT installations, providing flexible housing for network and IT equipment.
• 19"-Gehäusesysteme (Vitaro, profi-set) 19-inch enclosure systems including the Vitaro and profi-set product lines, used for housing electronic assemblies and instruments.
• 19"-Einschubsysteme und Universaleinschübe 19-inch insertion/module systems, circuit board carriers, and modular universal insertion units for power supplies, configurable with hinged front plates, cable feeds, and telescopic rails.
• 19"-Elektronikaufbausysteme 19-inch electronics mounting systems used to build electronic assemblies and sub-systems for integration into 19-inch rack environments.
• Industriegehäuse Heavy-duty enclosures for industrial environments requiring robust protection, EMC shielding, and IP-rated durability under production conditions.
• Schalttafelgeh\u00e4use Control panel enclosures designed for industrial switchgear and control systems, intended for switch cabinet builders and equipment manufacturers.
• Hutschienengeh\u00e4use (apra Rail) DIN rail enclosures and holders for standardized mounting on industrial rails, used for housing electronics in automation and control cabinets.
• EMV-Systeme (EMI-One) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielded enclosures and shielding systems, including the EMI-One product line, protecting sensitive electronics from electromagnetic interference.
• Kleingeh\u00e4use (Small Enclosures) Small enclosures for various electronic applications, offered in both metal and plastic variants for compact electronic devices.
• Tischgeh\u00e4use (Desktop Enclosures) Desktop enclosures for electronic devices, suitable for laboratory, measurement, and benchtop instruments.
• Kunststoffgeh\u00e4use und -teile (apra-plast) Custom plastic enclosures and parts produced via injection molding, vacuum casting (SynPro), deep drawing, milling/bending, and 3D printing under the apra-plast division, including small batch and small-enclosure variants.
• Individuelle Geh\u00e4use und Teile (Custom Enclosures) Custom-designed enclosures and parts manufactured to individual customer specifications, leveraging apra's in-house metal and plastic fabrication capabilities.
• Aufbauservice vor Ort (On-Site Assembly) On-site installation and assembly service for delivered enclosures and switch cabinets, performed by apra service teams at the customer's premises.
• Elektromontage (Electrical Assembly) Electromechanical assembly and electrical pre-wiring service for delivered enclosures, allowing customers to receive pre-wired cabinets ready for installation.
• Oberfl\u00e4chenveredelung (Surface Finishing) Surface finishing services including powder coating, painting, and EMC coating performed in-house at the apra powder coating facility.
• Frontplatten-Service (Front Panel Service) Front panel design, milling, printing, and finishing service for customized front panels used in 19-inch enclosures and electronic devices.
• Entwicklung und Konstruktion (Design & Engineering) Development and engineering service supporting customers from concept through construction of custom enclosure solutions, using apra's modular Baukasten component system.
• Systemtechnik & Zubeh\u00f6r (System Technology & Accessories) Accessory product family including climate control, power distribution, rack monitoring, and cable management components sold alongside apra rack and enclosure systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 devices delivered in 6 weeks from first contact to delivery, including metal and plastic material mix, digital printing, milling, bending, and powder coating

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SECOMP AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor and channel partner representing apraNET products in Switzerland (Grindelstrasse 6, 8303 Bassersdorf). Provides local sales, support, and logistics for apra products in the Swiss market.
• marco zenner s.à.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxembourg-based distributor representing apraNET products in Luxembourg (4, rue de la Foret, 8065 Bertrange).
• PHOTON ELECTROTECH Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor representing apra-gerätebau products in Japan (1028-2 Konabeshima, Hiratsuka, Japan 254-0004).
• COM-CONT Kft.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHungarian channel partner representing apra products (Arpad fejedelem u. 16, 1174 Budapest, Hungary).
• okatec spol. s r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic distributor (Zámecká 193, 564 01 Žamberk, Czech Republic).
• Olmecs AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor (Steinackerstr. 31, 8902 Urdorf, Switzerland).
• Alfakomp ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor (Svarvarvägen 3, 13238 Saltsjö-Boo, Sweden).
• Accurate Nordic AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor (Vendevägen 90, 18232 Danderyd, Sweden).
• BOXPOINT S.L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor (C/ Badajoz 12-16, 08005 Barcelona, Spain).
• Comdes Componenten B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distributor (Platinastraat 25, 2718 SZ Zoetermeer, Netherlands).
• El-MicroWave SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor (Via Prealpi, 26, 20032 Cormano (MI), Italy).
• Comtel Israel Electronic Solution LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli distributor (Bet Hapamon, 20 Hataas st., PO Box 66, Kfar-Saba 44425, Israel).
• Wexøe A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish distributor (Lejvrej 31, 3500 Vaerlose, Denmark).
• FVC TECHNOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor (Kalenberg 11, 3210 Lubbeek, Belgium).
• Microtron n.v.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor (Generaal De Wittelaan 7, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium).
• Industrievertretung SchwickerathminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional German sales representative (Marburger Str. 31, 35088 Battenberg/Eder).
• MKI Solutions AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman regional sales partner for Stuttgart area (Schwarenbergstr. 100, 70188 Stuttgart).
• Innoquip GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted an accelerated project delivering 25 custom devices in 6 weeks, combining apra-norm metal fabrication with apra-plast plastic injection molding, digital printing, milling, bending, and powder coating.
• BREKO e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerapra participates in BREKO (German broadband association) annual conference, positioning its apraNET fiber optic enclosure solutions within the German fiber broadband deployment ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rittal: German-based global leader in industrial and IT enclosures, climate control, and power distribution. Directly comparable to apra's 19-inch rack and industrial enclosure business but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with extensive enclosure, rack, and control panel offerings via its Industrial Automation business. Comparable to apra's industrial enclosure and control panel solutions but at a much broader portfolio scale.
• Vertiv: Global provider of critical digital infrastructure including IT racks, enclosures, power, and cooling for data centers. Comparable to apraNET's micro data center and rack offering but at much larger scale and with full integrated systems.
• Eaton: Global power management company with significant enclosure, switchgear, and control panel product lines serving industrial and data center customers. Overlaps with apra's Schalttafelgehäuse (control panel enclosures) and industrial cabinet offerings.

Direct peers

• Hammond Manufacturing: North American manufacturer of standard and modified electronic enclosures, racks, and cabinets. Comparable to apra-norm's broad catalog of small enclosures, wall-mount units, and 19-inch rack systems.
• Bud Industries: US-based maker of standard electronic enclosures, server racks, and accessories for industrial and IT applications. Directly comparable product portfolio to apra's small enclosures, desktop enclosures, and rack accessories.
• Rose Systemtechnik: German manufacturer of industrial enclosures, command and signaling devices, and 19-inch cabinets. Closely comparable German Mittelstand competitor to apra-norm and apra-gerätebau with similar customer focus on industrial OEMs.
• nVent (Schroff): Schroff brand (acquired by nVent) supplies 19-inch rack systems, enclosures, and backplanes for data center and industrial customers. Closely comparable to apraNET's TiRAX, aprack, and NETcell rack product lines.
• OKW Gehäusesysteme: German specialist in standard and custom plastic and metal electronic enclosures, table-top and handheld enclosures. Closely comparable to apra-plast's plastic enclosure range and apra-norm's small/desktop enclosures.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed manufacturer of enclosures, electromechanical components, and engineered solutions for industrial and medical markets. Comparable product mix to apra with similar custom-engineering orientation and Mittelstand positioning.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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