What PFLITSCH does

PFLITSCH GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1919 and headquartered in Hückeswagen, Germany. The company specializes in industrial cable management, producing cable glands, cable routing and trunking systems, cable protection, and cable entry systems. Operating from two German production sites with approximately 350-390 employees, PFLITSCH is in its fourth generation of family ownership and self-identifies as an international market leader in industrial cable management. The product catalog comprises roughly 8,000 standard items, sold to 6,000+ companies across more than 60 countries.

The portfolio is organized around four functional categories: cable glands for secure entry into enclosures (including the patented TRI spring and modular UNI Dicht families, plus the AE blueglobe TRI HTS line for high-current electromobility); cable routing and trunking (notably the new Bodenkanal floor channel system); cable protection (corrugated conduits, hose protection); and modular cable transit systems (such as UNI Corrugated Conduit Transit for railway). Technical differentiators include the patented TRI strain-relief spring, the modular UNI Dicht system with multiple material and sealing options, and the configurable CABseal system with an online configurator. PFLITSCH holds third-party certifications including EHEDG (food hygiene), EN 45545 HL3 (railway fire safety), ATEX/IECEx (explosive atmospheres), and VDA 233-102 (automotive), and serves eight named vertical markets: food and beverage, pharmaceutical, railway, electromobility, mechanical and plant engineering, chemical/Ex, automation, and energy.

The business model is industrial B2B component sales, with branded PFLITSCH products sold directly and through channel partners across 60+ countries. Distribution is supported by the myPFLITSCH customer portal and a digital product-data partnership with CADENAS via the easyRoute platform, which embeds certified PFLITSCH components into customer CAD designs. Pricing is specification- and certification-driven rather than commodity-based, with material and approval requirements setting project-level price points. A US subsidiary was established in November 2025 — the company's most significant recent geographic expansion. Operational foundations include an in-house apprenticeship program, the "berufundfamilie" work-life certification, and VDB (German Railway Industry Association) membership.

Name

PFLITSCH

Legal name

PFLITSCH GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://pflitsch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PFLITSCH GmbH & Co. KG is a fourth-generation German family-owned manufacturer of industrial cable management products — cable glands, trunking, and entry systems — serving 6,000+ companies across food, pharma, railway, electromobility, and chemical/Ex industries in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Management

NAICS

Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335932), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Glands, Sealing & Strain-Relief (glands, grommets, seals, cord grips, strain relief) (IMAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK), Cable Management & Pathways (Racks/Panels/Trays/Conduits/Organizers) (HDAFALAH), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial cable management
• Cable glands
• Cable trunking systems
• EMC cable entry
• Hygienic design glands

Headquarters

HQ city

Hückeswagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Industrial Cable Management Products: PFLITSCH generates revenue primarily through the sale of cable glands, cable routing/trunking systems, cable protection products, and cable entry systems. Products range from standard catalogue items to custom-engineered solutions manufactured in-house in Germany.
2. Custom Product Development: Custom cable gland development services for individual customer needs, available in series, small series, or lot size 1 configurations.
3. Component Assembly Service: Turnkey cable trunking component assembly service — from consultation and planning through to production and delivery of pre-assembled, installation-ready cable canal assemblies. Once designed, assemblies are reproducible and can be reordered.
4. Specialist Machines and Tools: Sale of specialised cutting machines (MaxiCut, MultiCut, MiniCut) and tools for processing PFLITSCH cable trunking systems.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

PFLITSCH manufactures and sells a holistic industrial cable management system covering cable glands (Kabelverschraubung), cable entry systems (CABseal), cable routing/trunking (Kabelführung/Kabelkanal) and cable protection (Kabelschutz), with products manufactured in-house in Germany using brass, stainless steel, polyamide and engineered plastics. The portfolio spans standard catalogue items, EMC-shielded variants, hygienic-design and explosion-proof glands, plus specialised cutting machines, 3D planning software and turnkey pre-assembled component services.

Product overview

PFLITSCH is an internationally leading technology specialist for industrial cable management, offering a comprehensive system of product solutions and services under the motto 'Passion for the best solution.' The portfolio encompasses three core product areas: Kabelverschraubung (cable glands), Kabelführung/Kabelkanal (cable routing/trunking), and Kabelschutz (cable protection), plus Kabeleinführung (cable entry) via CABseal. The cable gland portfolio includes multiple sub-brands: blueglobe (standard, CLEAN Plus hygienic, TRI EMC, HP, HT variants), UNI Dicht (modular system with TRI variant), LevelEx (explosion-proof), UNI Split Gland (splittable), and UNI IRIS. The cable routing range includes PIK-Trunking (compact installation), Industrial-Trunking (heavy industrial), Wire-tray Trunking (hygienic), VARiOX, and the new Bodenkanal (floor channel). Cable protection encompasses UNI corrugated conduit systems and hose solutions. Supporting services include CABseal configurator, CAD component library via CADENAS, easyRoute 3D planning software, custom product development, component assembly services, and specialized machines/tools (MiniCut, MultiCut, MaxiCut). Industry-specific solutions cover food/pharmaceutical, railway, and electromobility sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CABseal: Splittable cable entry system for introducing multiple cables into control cabinets, machines, or enclosures
• blueglobe
• UNI
• blueglobe CLEAN Plus
• LevelEx
• PIK
• UNI Dicht TRI
• easyRoute
• myPFLITSCH

Products and services

• blueglobe Cable Gland Series Universal cable gland product line for industrial sealing, strain relief and EMC applications. Variants include standard blueglobe, blueglobe CLEAN Plus (hygienic), blueglobe TRI (EMC), blueglobe HP (high-pressure) and blueglobe HT (high-temperature). Sold to industrial OEMs across food, pharma, rail and machinery sectors.
• UNI Dicht Modular Cable Gland System Modular cable gland platform with interchangeable sealing inserts covering wide cable diameter ranges, allowing flexible configuration. Sold to industrial OEMs needing versatile, modular cable entry solutions.
• UNI Dicht TRI EMC Cable Gland EMC cable gland combining patented TRI triangle spring 360° shield-bonding technology with the UNI Dicht modular sealing system. Provides maximum screening attenuation and IP68 sealing across wide cable diameter ranges. Sold to industrial OEMs in rail, electromobility and machinery sectors needing EMC-compliant cable entries.
• blueglobe CLEAN Plus Hygienic Cable Gland EHEDG-certified hygienic cable gland made of food-grade polyamide with smooth surfaces and gap-free assembly, designed to prevent bacterial nesting in food and pharmaceutical processing equipment. Sold to food-industry and pharmaceutical OEMs requiring hygienic-design cable entry.
• Cleanplus Hygienic Stainless Steel Cable Gland EHEDG-certified compact stainless steel hygienic cable gland with sleek design, smooth surfaces, rounded spanner flats, and crevice tolerances within ±0.2 mm. IP68/IP69 rated. Sold to food and pharmaceutical OEMs needing durable hygienic cable entry in stainless steel.
• LevelEx Explosion-Proof Cable Gland Explosion-proof cable gland product line certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, meeting ATEX/IECEx and related standards. Sold to chemical, oil & gas and hazardous-area equipment builders requiring explosion-protected cable entry.
• UNI Split Gland Splittable Cable Gland Splittable cable gland enabling cable insertion without disconnecting pre-terminated connectors, suited to retrofits and maintenance in machinery, control cabinets and enclosures. Sold to industrial maintenance and retrofit customers.
• AE blueglobe TRI HTS Electromobility EMC Cable Gland High-temperature EMC cable gland series with silicone sealing inserts designed for HV battery enclosures, motor housings and power electronics in electric and hybrid vehicles. Tested up to 200A continuous / 380A peak. Sold to EV/HEV OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• CABseal Splittable Cable Entry System Splittable cable entry system for introducing multiple pre-assembled or non-assembled cables, pneumatic and hydraulic lines into control cabinets, machines and enclosures, with high packing density and easy assembly. Sold to control-cabinet builders and machinery OEMs.
• PIK-Trunking Compact Installation Trunking Compact installation trunking system for small to medium cable and fibre-optic cable volumes with removable cover and full accessory range. Sold to machinery OEMs and installers for routing small cable volumes in industrial installations.
• Industrial-Trunking Heavy-Duty Cable Trunking Heavy-duty industrial cable trunking system with 13 cross-sections up to 600mm x 150mm and approximately 80 accessory fittings per size, available in sheet steel, aluminium and stainless steel for enclosed cable routing over large volumes and long distances. Sold to plant engineering and machinery OEMs.
• Bodenkanal Walkable Floor Channel Walkable floor channel for safe and efficient cable routing in demanding industrial environments, featuring high load-bearing capacity and slip-resistant properties. Sold to industrial plant operators and machinery OEMs needing floor-level cable routing.
• UNI Corrugated Conduit Transit (Wellrohr) Screw-fitting body in nickel-plated brass (sizes M20–M63) for safe routing of corrugated tubes through rail vehicle roofs and walls. Fire protection silicone meets EN 45545 HL3. IP68 up to 10 bar. Sold to rail vehicle manufacturers.
• Hose Cable Glands (Schlauch-Kabelverschraubung) Cable gland designed to connect hose-based protective systems to enclosures, ensuring secure and sealed transitions between hose and gland. Sold to machinery and plant engineering customers combining hose protection with cable gland entry.
• MiniCut Cutting Machine for PIK-Trunking Compact cutting machine for processing PIK-Trunking cross-sections from 15/15mm to 60/60mm with millimetre precision, low-burr cuts and improved occupational safety. Available with manual, manual hydraulic or battery-powered hydraulic drive. Sold to installers and plant engineering firms.
• MultiCut Customisable Trunking Cutting Machine Customisable cutting machine using individual cutting plates to process multiple trunking types (Industrial-Trunking and PIK-Trunking) on a single machine with millimetre precision and low-burr cuts. Sold to plant engineering and machinery OEMs needing flexible trunking processing.
• MaxiCut High-Volume Trunking Cutting Machine High-volume cutting machine with integrated hydraulic unit for serial trunking cutting operations, including a workshop trolley with workbench and storage. Sold to engineering manufacturers with serial production of trunking assemblies.
• easyRoute 3D Cable Routing Planning Software 3D cable routing planning software developed with CADENAS, enabling precise planning of Industrial-Trunking, PIK-Trunking and Wire-tray Trunking, design-data export to over 100 formats (CATIA, NX, STEP) for collision testing and plant documentation. Sold to engineers and planners designing cable routing systems.
• Custom Product Development Service Custom-engineered cable gland development service for specific customer requirements, available in series, small series or lot size 1. Sold to OEMs and project customers needing tailored cable management solutions.
• Pre-assembled Component Assembly Service (Baugruppen) Turnkey cable-trunking component assembly service from consultation and planning through to ready-to-install delivery, with reproducible and re-orderable numbered assemblies. Sold to machinery OEMs and plant engineering firms seeking installation-ready trunking assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• blueglobe CLEAN Plus in polyamide reliably prevents product failures and recalls due to contamination, cutting costs and eliminating unnecessary cleaning cycles.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YA DANCE CO., LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYA DANCE CO., LTD and PFLITSCH partnered to deliver modern EMC solutions for the Taipei Metro, providing electromagnetic compatibility for subway cable management systems serving millions of passengers daily. PFLITSCH's invisible technology enables reliable metro operations.
• CADENAScoreTechnology or IntegrationCADENAS is the software partner for the easyRoute 3D cable routing planning tool used by PFLITSCH. The easyRoute programme includes a component library that is continuously updated and excellent import/export functions. Data generated in easyRoute is saved in .ps2 or .ps3 exchange format convertible to over 100 file formats including CATIA, NX, and STEP.
• Formula Student Team Dynamics e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Formula Student Team Dynamics e.V. at Regensburg, supporting the development of high-performance racing cars from scratch. PFLITSCH contributes cable management expertise to engineering students building Formula racing vehicles, combining motorsport with engineering education.
• InduPart (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInduPart serves as PFLITSCH's distribution partner for Switzerland, exhibiting PFLITSCH products at all about automation Zürich trade fair.
• Euchner (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuchner is PFLITSCH's distribution partner for France, exhibiting PFLITSCH products at SEPEM Toulouse.
• Murri OY (Finland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMurri OY is PFLITSCH's distribution partner for Finland, exhibiting PFLITSCH products at Alihankinta Subcontracting in Tampere.
• MEC (South Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEC is PFLITSCH's distribution partner for South Korea, exhibiting PFLITSCH products at OFFSHORE KOREA in Busan.
• Rutab AB (Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRutab AB is PFLITSCH's distribution partner for Sweden, exhibiting at Elmessan (Stockholm) and Scanautomatic (Gothenburg).
• Soyter Components (Poland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoyter Components is PFLITSCH's distribution partner for Poland, exhibiting at TEK.day in Warsaw.
• FGT (Singapore)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFGT is PFLITSCH's distribution partner for Singapore, exhibiting PFLITSCH products at SWITCH Singapore.
• UIMC DR. VOSSBEIN GmbH & Co KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUIMC DR. VOSSBEIN GmbH & Co KG serves as PFLITSCH's external data protection officer (externer Datenschutzbeauftragter), providing GDPR compliance advisory services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CMP Products: CMP Products is a UK/Ireland-based specialist in cable glands and accessories for hazardous areas, power, and rail. It is comparable to PFLITSCH's LevelEx and UNI Dicht fire-protection ranges, particularly for ATEX/IECEx and rail fire-safety applications.
• OBO Bettermann: OBO Bettermann is a German specialist in cable management systems, including trunking, cable support, and cable gland products. It is comparable to PFLITSCH on cable routing/trunking and cable glands for industrial, infrastructure, and solar applications across EMEA.
• SES-Sterling: SES-Sterling is a European specialist in industrial cable glands, including EMC, Ex, and hygienic-design variants. It competes with PFLITSCH directly in metric cable glands for industrial, hazardous area, and railway installations across EMEA.
• Hummel Group: Hummel is a German manufacturer of industrial cable glands, cable entry systems, and Ex-rated accessories for industrial, railway, and process applications. It is the closest like-for-like specialist competitor to PFLITSCH across metric cable glands, EMC glands, and hygienic variants.
• Wiska (Wilhelm Sihn Jr. GmbH & Co. KG): Wiska is a German cable gland and cable entry system manufacturer with comparable vertical exposure in marine, rail, hazardous areas, and EMC applications. Like PFLITSCH, it specialises in sealing, strain relief, and EMC shielding for industrial cable management.

Broad incumbents

• Lapp Group: Lapp Group is a large German manufacturer of industrial cables, connectors, and cable glands (including the Skintop gland family). It overlaps with PFLITSCH in cable glands and cable management but is far broader, anchored in cable and connector manufacturing with global scale.
• Weidmüller: Weidmüller is a large German industrial connectivity specialist with a broad portfolio that includes cable glands alongside terminal blocks, PCB connectors, and automation products. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps PFLITSCH on EMC and metric cable glands but operates across a much wider solution set.
• Harting: Harting is a German industrial connector specialist that also offers cable glands, hoods/housings, and cabling solutions for rail, machinery, and automation. It is a broader incumbent that intersects with PFLITSCH on cable management and EMC-terminated connectivity for industrial and railway customers.
• nVent Electric (Hoffman / ERIFLEX): nVent Electric is a global electrical connection and protection company whose Hoffman enclosures and ERIFLEX low-voltage power products include cable management accessories. It is a broad US-anchored incumbent with deep channel presence in North America, where PFLITSCH's new subsidiary now competes.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a large German industrial electrical connectivity provider whose portfolio includes cable glands, marking systems, and surge protection alongside controllers and terminals. It competes with PFLITSCH in cable glands for control cabinet and industrial automation installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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