Concens

Name

Concens

Legal name

Concens A/S

Website

https://concens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric linear actuators and motion control components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Electric linear actuators
• In-line actuator systems
• Industrial motion control
• Medical certified actuators
• Compact DC actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Esbjerg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Actuator Sales: Sale of electric in-line actuators (con25, con35, con50, con60, icon35, icon50, icon60) with varying load capacities from 110N to 10,000N. Products sold as custom-made solutions tailored to customer specifications.
2. Controllers and Control Systems: External controllers (C1, C2-10, C2-20, C2-30, C3, C4) and integrated controller solutions for actuator control. Includes programmable digital controllers for electronic control of one or more actuators.
3. Accessories and Components: Handsets for remote control, NiMH batteries, battery chargers, mounting brackets in steel and stainless steel. Cables, connectors, and customization options.
4. Customization Services: Custom actuator solutions including special stroke lengths, colors (RAL), brackets, cables, connectors, hall sensors, low-noise versions, and stainless steel options. Samples can be shipped within 48 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concens A/S designs, manufactures and sells electric in-line linear actuators and their associated controllers, batteries, handsets and mounting accessories. Its products are 12V/24V DC actuators with load capacities from 110 N to 10,000 N, offered in the con series (with external controller) and the icon series (with integrated MODBUS RTU controller), and are sold to OEMs and end customers through a global network of distribution partners for applications in rehab and fitness, industrial automation, building technology, maritime, and special vehicles.

Product overview

Concens is a manufacturer of electric in-line actuators offering two main actuator series: the con series (with external controller) and the icon series (with integrated controller). The product portfolio spans four actuator sizes (con25, con35, con50, con60 and their icon counterparts) covering load capacities from 110 N to 10,000 N. Supporting products include six controller models (C1, C2-10, C2-20, C2-30, C3, C4), NiMH batteries and chargers, wired and serial communication handsets, mounting brackets in steel and stainless steel, and the conXion connectivity solutions. The company provides extensive customization options including stroke lengths, brackets, IP classes, colors, cables, hall sensors, and low-noise versions. Products serve five market segments: Rehab and Fitness, Industrial Automation, Building Technology, Maritime, and Special Vehicles. All products are designed, manufactured, and tested at the company's factory in Esbjerg, Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• con25 electric in-line actuator Most compact electric in-line actuator in the Concens line, designed for minor lifting tasks with an elegant, space-saving form factor. Max diameter Ø25 mm, speed 1.5–5 mm/s, load capacity 110–370 N, 12V/24V DC operation. Used in space-constrained applications across all Concens market segments.
• con35 electric in-line actuator Versatile compact in-line electric actuator and Concens' small bestseller, designed for minor lifting tasks with high efficiency. Max diameter Ø35 mm. Available in standard, medical-certified, stainless steel and harsh-environment (IP68/69) versions for use with an external controller.
• con50 electric in-line actuator Middleweight in-line electric actuator with slim, elegant design and sturdy lifting capability, ideal for industrial applications such as Gerber Technology's textile lay-up machines. Max diameter Ø50 mm, with versions in standard, medical-certified, stainless steel, and harsh-environment configurations.
• con60 electric in-line actuator Heavy-duty electric in-line actuator for high lifting capacity without compromising design elegance. Max diameter Ø60 mm and up to 10,000 N force. Used in demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.
• icon35 intelligent in-line actuator Intelligent version of the con35 with integrated controller providing intelligent protection of both actuator and application, including overcurrent protection, heat protection, data reporting and MODBUS RTU on RS485 interface (up to 128 interconnected units).
• icon50 intelligent in-line actuator Intelligent version of the con50 with integrated controller, ideal for industrial applications requiring a versatile and highly efficient electric in-line actuator solution with MODBUS RTU communication.
• icon60 intelligent in-line actuator Intelligent heavy-duty electric in-line actuator with integrated controller, designed for high lifting capacity without compromising design or functionality. Includes MODBUS RTU on RS485 for industrial networking.
• C2-10 basic actuator controller Basic external controller for driving Concens electric in-line actuators, used as a lower-cost option where advanced features are not required.
• C2-20 advanced actuator controller Advanced external actuator controller with intelligent features for controlling one or more Concens electric in-line actuators.
• C2-30 advanced actuator controller Advanced external actuator controller for synchronized control of multiple electric in-line actuators.
• C1 simple contact-based actuator controller Simple contact-based external controller for driving Concens electric in-line actuators in basic on/off applications.
• C3 battery-based controller system Patented battery-based controller system with NiMH rechargeable battery enabling mobile use of Concens actuators without external power. Medical-certified (IEC60601-1) and used in patient hoists, hospital beds and other mobile applications.
• C4 advanced battery-based controller system Advanced battery-based controller system succeeding the C3, with serial communication for the C4 handset, designed for mobile electric actuator applications with rechargeable NiMH battery.
• NiMH rechargeable battery Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery for mobile actuator applications, part of the patented C3/C4 battery system.
• NiMH battery charger Battery charger for NiMH rechargeable batteries used in C3/C4 mobile actuator systems.
• Wired handset for C1/C2/C3 controllers Wired remote-control handset with simple contacts for use with C1, C2 and C3 controllers.
• C4 serial-communication handset Remote-control handset with serial communication for the C4 advanced controller system.
• Electro-galvanized steel mounting brackets Electro-galvanized steel mounting brackets for con/icon35, 50 and 60 actuators.
• AISI316 stainless steel mounting brackets Stainless steel (AISI316) mounting brackets for corrosive environments and maritime applications, paired with harsh-environment actuators.
• Custom electric actuator solutions Engineered-to-order customization service for Concens actuators covering special stroke lengths, RAL colors, brackets, cables, connectors, Hall sensor option, low-noise versions, stainless steel (AISI316) construction, and other application-specific adaptations. Samples can be shipped within 48 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10,000 N lifting capacity in heaviest model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Distribution Partners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 202264 distribution partners from 24 countries participated in the 2022 joint Bansbach-Concens distributor meeting in Esbjerg. Partners include E. Eberhardt ApS (Denmark), ES TECH Co. Ltd. (Korea), Powermec AS (Norway), Powermec AB (Sweden), ROTERO Holland bv, ROTERO Belgium bvba, A&E Trading B.V. (Netherlands), AMG Zaopatrzenie Przemysłu i Automatyka (Poland), and many more.
• Bansbach Easylift GmbH (Strategic Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Strategic partnership established in 2017 with Bansbach Easylift GmbH, a global manufacturer of high-end gas springs. This partnership preceded the acquisition in 2022 and provided the foundation for collaboration.
• Multiform Industrie GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Acquired in 2015 and now operating as Multiform Concens GmbH, serving the German market from Flensburg, Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Moteck Electric: Taiwanese manufacturer of electric linear actuators, columns and control systems for medical, ergonomic and industrial applications. Similar size and product mix to Concens with a comparable customization-led go-to-market.
• TiMOTION: Taiwanese-headquartered global maker of electric linear actuators for medical, furniture and industrial automation. Closest Asia-based competitor with similar product breadth, customization model and medical-grade certifications.
• Linak: Danish-founded global manufacturer of electric linear actuators, desks and healthcare actuators. Direct overlap with Concens in electric in-line actuators serving medical beds, patient lifts and accessibility equipment — essentially the home-market benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler / Ewellix: Ewellix (formerly SKF linear motion, owned by Schaeffler) is a major manufacturer of linear actuators, ball screws and motion components. Much broader mechatronic portfolio and global scale, but overlaps in industrial electric linear actuators.
• Thomson Industries: US-headquartered (Fortive-owned) linear motion specialist producing electric linear actuators, ball screws and guided products. Broader catalog but competes head-to-head with Concens in factory automation and specialty machinery.
• Haydon Kerk Pittman (Ametek): Ametek-owned maker of precision linear actuators, motors and motion solutions. Competes with Concens in industrial and medical electric actuators, backed by a much larger parent and broader mechatronic portfolio.
• Festo: German industrial automation giant offering electric and pneumatic linear actuators, controllers and complete automation systems. Overlaps with Concens in factory automation but at a vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed manufacturer of enclosures, linear drives and drive technology through brands such as RK Rose+Krieger. Competitor in electric linear actuators and drive systems for industrial and medical applications.

Emerging players

• Ningbo Sono (Sono Motion): Chinese manufacturer of electric linear actuators and motion control products. Competes primarily on price in the lower end of the same product category served by Concens.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ConcensActuators
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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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