Central Switchgear

Electrical Switchgearcentralswitchgear.ie

Central Switchgear is an Irish boutique manufacturer of bespoke low-voltage switchgear and power distribution assemblies up to 6300A, serving industrial operators, design consultancies, and end-user clients across Ireland, Europe, and Mexico.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersRoscommon, Ireland
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Central Switchgear does

Central Switchgear is an Irish privately-held manufacturer of low-voltage electrical switchgear and power distribution equipment, headquartered in Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The company designs, builds, tests, and commissions bespoke assemblies for industrial operators, electrical design consultancies, and end-user clients, with a product range that spans Final Distribution Units, LV Power Distribution Units, Intelligent Motor Control Centre (MCC) Units, and Packaged Substations rated up to 6300A with short-circuit withstand of 120kA, all type-tested to BE EN 61439-2. Its technical platform centres on the proprietary ARCON Arc Fault Protection System and digital temperature monitoring integrated into Intelligent MCC units, providing differentiated safety and condition-monitoring features within otherwise conventional LV switchgear architectures.

The firm operates a sales-led, project-based go-to-market model in which each unit is engineered to client specification rather than sold as a catalogue product. Revenue is generated through a mix of equipment sales, design and manufacturing services, consultation and post-installation maintenance, and testing and commissioning, allowing the company to capture margin at multiple stages of the project lifecycle. Geographically, Central Switchgear serves the domestic Irish market as its core base and has extended delivery into the broader European market — specifically Poland, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK — as well as into Mexico, indicating an export-oriented growth posture. Operational scale is small (11-50 employees), positioning the company as a specialist boutique competing on technical flexibility and certified performance rather than on volume or price.

Central Switchgear firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Central Switchgear
Legal name: Central Switchgear
Website: https://centralswitchgear.ie
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Central Switchgear is an Irish boutique manufacturer of bespoke low-voltage switchgear and power distribution assemblies up to 6300A, serving industrial operators, design consultancies, and end-user clients across Ireland, Europe, and Mexico.
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Central Switchgear industry classification

Industry

Product category: Electrical Switchgear
NAICS: Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
SIC: Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
akta.pro primary industry: Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)
akta.pro secondary industries: Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Substation Systems & Integration (EPC, Engineering, Protection, Commissioning) (IMAGAAAC), Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance & Retrofit/Modernization (Substations/Switchgear) (EUADACAL), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

Electrical switchgear manufacturing
Power distribution equipment
Low voltage switchgear
Motor control centres
Packaged substations

Where Central Switchgear is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Roscommon
HQ country: Ireland
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Central Switchgear business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Switchgear Equipment Sales: Sale of electrical switchgear products including Packaged Substations, LV Power Distribution Units, Intelligent MCC Units, Final Distribution Units, and Power Distribution Units. Products range from panel boards and 5000A distribution systems to PDUs and Power Factor Correction units.
Design & Manufacturing Services: Engineering services from design through bespoke manufacturing associated with power distribution solutions, including electrical engineering, bespoke enclosure design, custom control and automation cabinets, mechanical system enclosures, enclosure assembly, and custom factory acceptance testing.
Consultation & Maintenance Services: Consultation on infrastructure and switchgear integration, maintenance services including intrusive and non-intrusive maintenance techniques to help eliminate equipment faults and business interruptions.
Testing & Commissioning Services: Full testing and commissioning services including Factory Testing, On Site Load Bank Testing, Graphical Performance Test Results, Integrated System Testing, and Cause & Effect analysis.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Custom/Bespoke Product Pricing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Central Switchgear product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Central Switchgear designs, manufactures, and supplies low-voltage electrical switchgear and power distribution equipment, including packaged substations, LV power distribution units, intelligent motor control centres, final distribution units, and power distribution units. The company complements its product range with design and bespoke manufacturing, consultation and maintenance, and full testing and commissioning services for industrial, utility, and commercial power distribution projects.

Product overview

Central Switchgear offers a unified portfolio of switchgear and power distribution products complemented by engineering services. The product range spans from Final Distribution Units (630A) for end-point power distribution, through Power Distribution Units (PDUs) (2500A) and LV Power Distribution Units (6300A) for primary distribution, to Packaged Substations for integrated transformer-distribution solutions. The Intelligent MCC Unit provides motor control with advanced arc fault protection. These products are supported by design & manufacturing, consultation & maintenance, and testing & commissioning services, creating an end-to-end offering from custom design through installation and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Companies that use Central Switchgear

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Central Switchgear technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Central Switchgear partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Central Switchgear competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

CUBIC-Modulsystem: Danish manufacturer of modular LV switchgear and motor control centres with strong type-tested and arc-fault-protected lines. Closely comparable niche competitor to Central Switchgear in bespoke, IEC61439-compliant switchgear and intelligent MCCs for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

Siemens: Sells SIVACON and similar LV switchgear and intelligent MCC solutions to industrial and utility customers globally. Comparable product portfolio and certification profile to Central Switchgear, with arc-fault protection options and high current ratings.
ABB: Global electrical equipment giant with a full LV/MV switchgear and MCC portfolio including arc-fault-protected assemblies to IEC 61439. Directly comparable as a supplier of utility-grade and industrial power distribution equipment, but at vastly greater scale and global reach than Central Switchgear.
Hager Group: European manufacturer of LV distribution boards, panelboards and switchgear systems with strong presence in Ireland and the UK. Comparable product range (LV switchboards, panelboards, MCCs) and overlapping customer base in commercial and light-industrial projects.
Legrand: Global electrical equipment group with substantial LV distribution, panelboard and switchgear offerings across commercial and industrial segments. Overlaps with Central Switchgear in final distribution units and panelboards but at much broader portfolio scale.
Schneider Electric: Major OEM of LV switchgear, motor control centres and power distribution solutions under brands like PrismaSet and Okken. Competes head-on with Central Switchgear in industrial and commercial switchgear applications, particularly where IEC 61439 type-tested assemblies are required.

Direct peers

Socomec: European-headquartered specialist in LV switchgear, power distribution and energy monitoring solutions. Closely comparable to Central Switchgear as a focused, mid-sized European manufacturer of bespoke power distribution and switchgear products.
Lucy Electric: UK-based specialist manufacturer of MV/LV switchgear, package substations and distribution automation products. Directly comparable to Central Switchgear's Packaged Substations and LV Power Distribution Units for utility and industrial customers.
Rockwell Automation: Supplies intelligent MCCs (Centerline), motor control and power distribution products widely used in industrial automation. Directly comparable to Central Switchgear's Intelligent MCC Unit with digital monitoring, especially for industrial automation buyers.
Eaton: Direct manufacturer of LV/MV switchgear, motor control centres and power distribution assemblies with strong IEC 61439-compliant lines. Closely comparable to Central Switchgear in offering type-tested switchboards, intelligent MCCs and packaged solutions for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Central Switchgear financial estimates

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Central Switchgear leadership team

Management profile

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Central Switchgear funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Central Switchgear M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Central Switchgear

What does Central Switchgear do?

Is Central Switchgear a public or private company?

Central Switchgear is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Central Switchgear founded?

Central Switchgear was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Central Switchgear based?

Central Switchgear is headquartered in Roscommon, Ireland, in the Europe region.

How does Central Switchgear make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Switchgear Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are design & Manufacturing Services, consultation & Maintenance Services and testing & Commissioning Services.

Who are Central Switchgear's main competitors?

CUBIC-Modulsystem is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Siemens, ABB, Hager Group, Legrand and Schneider Electric. Direct peers are Socomec, Lucy Electric, Rockwell Automation and Eaton.

Does Central Switchgear have an API?

No public API is recorded for Central Switchgear.

What industry is Central Switchgear in?

Central Switchgear's product category is Electrical Switchgear. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAAAB, Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS), with a secondary code of IMAGAEAA, Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards). Its NAICS code is 335313 and its SIC code is 3613.