Enika
Enika is a Czech manufacturer and distributor (founded 1990, ~85 employees) that designs proprietary wireless control systems for building automation (POSEIDON®, NAVISYS) and exclusively distributes electrical components and luminaires from international brands to B2B customers across 17 export countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersNova Paka, Czechia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Enika does
Enika (legal entity ENIKA.CZ s.r.o.) is a privately held Czech manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Nová Paka, founded in 1990. The company operates two integrated business lines: (1) proprietary design and manufacture of wireless control systems for building automation, anchored by the POSEIDON® 868 MHz platform for intelligent lighting and shading control, the POSEIDON® City variant for municipal applications, and the NAVISYS energy consumption monitoring system; and (2) exclusive distribution of electrical components and luminaires from international brands including Waldmann, PiL, Spittler, Carlo Gavazzi, Omega, Italtronic, and ODOT Automation. The product portfolio spans wireless sensors, switches, receivers, thermostats, programmable clocks, dimmers, UV-C disinfection luminaires, industrial and architectural lighting fixtures, and a broad catalog of electrical components totaling 15,615+ e-shop SKUs and 20,000+ items in stock. Enika's revenue model is product sales (one-time hardware transactions) generated through a B2B e-commerce platform with a registered customer portal, supplemented by direct sales. The company serves industrial, commercial, sports, public-space, and architectural-lighting customers across the Czech Republic and 17 export countries. A new General Director, Lukáš Majkuth, was appointed effective April 15, 2025, and the firm is participating in an EU-funded digital transformation project initiated in February 2025. Enika holds EcoVadis sustainability certification and operates with approximately 85 employees.
Enika firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Enika
- Legal name
- ENIKA.CZ s.r.o.
- Website
- https://enika.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Enika is a Czech manufacturer and distributor (founded 1990, ~85 employees) that designs proprietary wireless control systems for building automation (POSEIDON®, NAVISYS) and exclusively distributes electrical components and luminaires from international brands to B2B customers across 17 export countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Enika industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Automation and Lighting Equipment
- NAICS
- Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA), Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs) (CRAIAHAF)
Keywords
Where Enika is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nova Paka
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Enika business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales (Own Manufacturing): Revenue from manufacturing and selling proprietary wireless control systems including POSEIDON® systems, wireless sensors, switches, receivers, thermostats, programmable clocks and dimmers
- Distribution/Resale of Third-Party Brands: Revenue as exclusive distributor of international lighting and electrical component brands including Waldmann, PiL, Spittler, Carlo Gavazzi, Omega, Italtronic. Company operates e-commerce shop with 15,615+ items and 20,000+ items in stock.
- E-commerce Platform: Online sales through company e-shop platform with B2B customer portal offering instant access to purchasing prices and order overview
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | E-commerce retail pricing for individual customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Enika product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Enika designs, manufactures and distributes proprietary wireless control systems (POSEIDON® at 868 MHz for intelligent lighting and shading control, POSEIDON® City for municipal applications, and NAVISYS for energy consumption monitoring), along with a broad portfolio of lighting luminaires and electrical components sourced from international brands such as Waldmann, PiL, Spittler, Carlo Gavazzi, Omega, and Italtronic. The company operates a B2B e-commerce platform with over 15,600 items and exports to 17 countries.
Product overview
Enika is a Czech manufacturer and distributor offering two main product lines: (1) Proprietary wireless control systems developed in-house, including POSEIDON® (868 MHz) and POSEIDON® City for intelligent lighting and shading control, and NAVISYS for energy consumption monitoring; and (2) A comprehensive portfolio of distributed electrical components and luminaires from international brands (WALDMANN, PiL, Spittler, Carlo Gavazzi, Omega, Italtronic). The company operates both as an e-commerce platform with over 15,600 items and as a custom development partner. System solutions integrate wireless protocols with measurement/control components for building automation applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- POSEIDON: Control system for intelligent lighting and shading control
- POSEIDON City
- NAVISYS
Products and services
- POSEIDON® Wireless Control System Proprietary 868 MHz wireless control system for intelligent lighting and shading control. Enables cable-free installation with flexibility to adjust lighting anywhere and anytime, including locations inaccessible or dangerous for standard wiring such as wet areas, flammable substrates, and glass. Developed in-house.
- POSEIDON® City Wireless Control System Wireless control system variant designed for city and municipal applications. Part of the Enika wireless building automation portfolio, built on the proprietary POSEIDON® platform.
- NAVISYS Energy Consumption Monitoring System Energy consumption monitoring system for measuring energy use and other operational parameters. Includes consumption monitoring, data logging, and operational parameter tracking for facility operators.
- Professional Luminaires Portfolio Design and technical luminaires for professional applications, including industrial lights, lights for sports grounds, garden lights, and architectural lights, distributed under multiple international brands.
- Disinfection UV-C Luminaires Germicidal disinfection luminaires using UV-C radiation at 254nm for chemical-free air and surface disinfection. Includes the Waldmann ZAPP! series (ZAPP!18 18W and ZAPP!80 58W) for air disinfection in occupied rooms, and the Lucky portable units for targeted disinfection.
- UV-C Mini Disinfection Device 5W USB Handheld UV-C germicidal device with 5W power, 275nm UV-C wavelength, 120° radiation angle, 100,000h LED lifetime, and 50-minute battery runtime. Sanitizes surfaces by waving 5-6 times at maximum 3cm distance with minimum 20 seconds for sterilization.
- Measurement and Controls Components Distributed measurement and controls portfolio including single-phase and three-phase energy meters, power meters, network analyzers with datalogger capability, current transformers (Carlo Gavazzi CTD series), monitoring relays, timers, counters, controllers, process indicators, and safety modules. Supports industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP/ASCII, BACnet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, and CANopen.
- Distributed Electrical Components Portfolio Distributed portfolio of electrical components from international brands for professional and long-term use, including protection devices, cooling systems, switching equipment, connectors, power supplies, wireless communication components, motion drives, sensors, and electromechanical components. Distributed brands include Waldmann, PiL, Spittler, Carlo Gavazzi, Omega, Italtronic, and ODOT Automation (PLC controllers, Modbus/EtherCAT/Profinet/Ethernet/IP communication boards, I/O modules, B-series components).
Companies that use Enika
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Enika technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Enika partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- WaldmanncoreEnika is a distributor of Waldmann lighting products including UV-C disinfection luminaires (ZAPP! series) and workplace luminaires.
- Carlo GavazzicoreEnika distributes Carlo Gavazzi products including energy meters (EM series), network analyzers (WM series), current transformers (CTD series), and various measurement and control components.
- PiLminorEnika is an exclusive distributor of PiL brand products.
- SpittlerminorEnika is an exclusive distributor of Spittler brand products.
- OmegaminorEnika is a distributor of Omega brand products.
- ItaltronicminorEnika is a distributor of Italtronic brand products.
- ODOT AutomationcoreEnika distributes ODOT Automation products including PLC controllers, communication boards (Modbus, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP), I/O modules, and B-series components.
- wpj s. r. o.minorListed in privacy policy as data processor for website/e-commerce functionality. Company is identified as CZ28860608.
- European UnioncoreEnika is participating in EU-funded 'Digitální transformace podniku' (Digital Transformation of Enterprise) project to modernize processes, improve production efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Enika competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Carlo Gavazzi: Swiss manufacturer of industrial automation, energy meters, and controls of which Enika is a distributor. Comparable as a supplier of energy meters, monitoring relays, and control components that overlap with NAVISYS and Enika's Measurement and Controls portfolio.
- Helvar: Finnish-based specialist in intelligent lighting controls and energy management solutions for commercial buildings. Direct competitor in the DALI/wireless lighting control space and energy monitoring, with similar mid-market European positioning.
- Lutron Electronics: US-based specialist in wireless lighting controls, dimmers, and shading systems (e.g., Caseta, RA, HomeWorks). Closely comparable to POSEIDON® in wireless control philosophy (RF-based, proprietary protocol, retrofit-friendly installation) and energy monitoring integrations.
- Theben: German manufacturer of KNX-compatible building automation, presence/motion detectors, dimmers, and time-based controls. Comparable through direct overlap with POSEIDON® in wireless lighting controls, sensors, and clock-based controls.
- Waldmann: German manufacturer of industrial and workplace luminaires including UV-C disinfection systems (ZAPP! series) of which Enika is a distributor. Comparable in industrial and specialty luminaire manufacturing, with Enika acting as Czech distribution partner for UV-C germicidal products.
- B.E.G. (Brück Electronic): German manufacturer of presence detectors, motion sensors, and lighting controls for commercial and industrial buildings. Comparable as a European mid-market specialist in sensor-based lighting control with proprietary wireless/BMS technologies.
Broad incumbents
- Legrand: France-based global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, offering wireless lighting controls, dimmers, and building automation systems. Comparable in product overlap (lighting controls, dimmers, sensors) with much broader scale and a wider smart building portfolio.
- Zumtobel Group: Austrian-based global lighting group with Thorn, Tridonic, and Zumtobel brands covering professional luminaires, lighting controls, and components. Comparable through luminaire portfolio (industrial, office, sports, outdoor) and lighting management systems that parallel POSEIDON®/NAVISYS offerings.
- Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company offering building automation, lighting controls, and energy monitoring solutions. Comparable via its EcoStruxure platform which overlaps with Enika's POSEIDON® + NAVISYS combination.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Global leader in lighting and connected lighting systems, including Philips Hue and Interact for wireless lighting controls. Comparable as a manufacturer/distributor of professional lighting and wireless control solutions, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Enika social profiles
Digital presenceEnika compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Enika financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Enika leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Enika funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Enika M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Enika
What does Enika do?
Enika designs, manufactures and distributes proprietary wireless control systems (POSEIDON® at 868 MHz for intelligent lighting and shading control, POSEIDON® City for municipal applications, and NAVISYS for energy consumption monitoring), along with a broad portfolio of lighting luminaires and electrical components sourced from international brands such as Waldmann, PiL, Spittler, Carlo Gavazzi, Omega, and Italtronic. The company operates a B2B e-commerce platform with over 15,600 items and exports to 17 countries.
Is Enika a public or private company?
Enika is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Enika founded?
Enika was founded in 1990. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Enika based?
Enika is headquartered in Nova Paka, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does Enika make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (Own Manufacturing) is the primary driver. The others are distribution/Resale of Third-Party Brands and E-commerce Platform.
Who are Enika's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Carlo Gavazzi, Helvar, Lutron Electronics, Theben, Waldmann and B.E.G. (Brück Electronic). Broad incumbents are Legrand, Zumtobel Group, Schneider Electric and Signify (Philips Lighting).
Does Enika have an API?
No public API is recorded for Enika.
What industry is Enika in?
Enika's product category is Building Automation and Lighting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAGAC, Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems, with a secondary code of IMAGAIAI, Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting). Its NAICS code is 335132 and its SIC code is 3640.