PC Electric

What PC Electric does

PC Electric Gesellschaft.m.b.H. is an Austrian, privately held industrial electrical component manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered in St. Martin im Innkreis. The company designs and produces CEE industrial plugs and sockets (16A to 125A), safety plugs and sockets with earth contact, distribution boxes for power distribution, mobile personal protection devices (PRCD-S+, PRCD-K+), cable reels (XREEL), photovoltaic DC string boxes, and an emerging e-mobility portfolio that includes the EV11.3 wallbox (11kW) and PRI:CHARGER (22kW, ISO 15118 Plug & Charge, OCPP 1.6). Proprietary innovations include the TWIST screwless cable gland (1999), TURBO TERMINAL screwless connection technology (2007), XREEL (2016), and the GRIP 2-component series (2018); products are certified to IEC/EN, VDE, MID, and CE standards.

The group operates roughly 1,000 employees across six manufacturing locations in Austria, Germany, Poland, and Sri Lanka, plus regional entities in the US and UK via Sälzer Electric. Approximately 80% of output is exported to more than 100 countries, served through a direct B2B e-commerce shop, regional subsidiaries, and international distribution networks. End markets span industrial manufacturing, construction sites, event technology, data centers, ports and shipyards, and electromobility. Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales with enquiry-based pricing; the company has grown historically through bolt-on acquisitions (Brandt 2001, MERZ 2005, MERZ Schaltgeräte 2008, Moser 2013, Sälzer 2018). Financial details including revenue are not publicly disclosed.

Name

PC Electric

Legal name

PC Electric Gesellschaft.m.b.H.

Website

https://pcelectric.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PC Electric is an Austrian privately held manufacturer of CEE industrial plugs and sockets, distribution boxes, cable reels, personal protection devices, and EV charging solutions, serving industrial, construction, event, data center, and port customers across 100+ countries from six production sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Components & Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE), EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF)

Keywords

• Industrial plugs sockets
• CEE connectors
• Power distribution equipment
• EV charging stations
• Safety protection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Martin Im Innkreis

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 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 Electrical Components Sales: PC Electric manufactures and sells industrial plugs and sockets, distribution boxes, mobile power distributors, testing equipment, switches, and cable reels. Their core business is production and sale of high-quality CEE industrial electrical components serving construction, industrial, event technology, data center, and port/shipyard applications. Revenue is generated through direct sales via their e-commerce platform and potentially through distribution partners globally.
2. E-Mobility Charging Solutions: Sale of EV charging stations (wallboxes), charging cables, charging sockets, and accessories including the PCE Gateway Energy Manager for PV integration. Products include the EV11 wallbox series (11kW) and PRI:CHARGER series (22kW) with various connectivity and metering options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PC Electric designs and manufactures industrial electrical components and power distribution equipment, with its core range being CEE industrial plugs and sockets (16–125A), safety plugs and sockets with earth contact (TAURUS2 series), distribution boxes and energy pillars, mobile personal protection devices (PRCD-S+, PRCD-K+), cam and DC switches, cable reels, and an e-mobility line of AC wallboxes (EV11.3 11kW, PRI:CHARGER 22kW), Mode 3 charging cables and Type 2 charging sockets. Products are sold directly to industrial customers in construction, manufacturing, event technology, data center, port/shipyard and EV charging segments across more than 100 countries, primarily through its own e-commerce shop and its international subsidiary network.

Product overview

PC Electric is a manufacturer of industrial electrical equipment headquartered in Austria, offering a broad portfolio of CEE industrial plugs and sockets, safety plugs and sockets with earth contact, distribution boxes for power distribution, protective devices and switches, cable reels and extension cords, e-mobility charging solutions, and industrial work lights. The core e-mobility product line includes the EV11.3 Wallbox (11kW wall-mounted charger) and PRI:CHARGER (22kW communicable charger with OCPP 1.6 and Plug & Charge support), complemented by Mode 3 charging cables and Type 2 charging sockets. The industrial portfolio centers on CEE connectors including plugs, connectors, flanged sockets in various amperage ratings, along with TAURUS2 safety plugs and DELTA distribution boxes. Products integrate with PV inverters for solar excess charging and support Modbus TCP and OCPP protocols for building management and backend connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCHALK Steuerungstechnik: Control technology products under the SCHALK brand
• MERZ
• Brandt
• Sälzer Electric
• Moser Systemelektrik
• XREEL
• PRCD-S+
• TWIST
• POWER TWIST
• TAURUS
• TAURUS2
• GRIP
• DELTA
• SHARK
• EV11
• PRI:CHARGER
• PCE Gateway

Products and services

• CEE-Industrial plugs and sockets Complete range of CEE industrial connectors — including plugs, connectors, flanged plugs/sockets, switched interlocked sockets, motor protection plugs, multiple socket outlets and special configurations (2P3W to 4P5W, 16–125A) — for industrial and construction applications requiring IEC/EN-compliant high-current connections.
• Safety plugs and sockets (with earth contact) TAURUS and TAURUS2 series safety plugs, connectors and sockets with earth contact for portable equipment and construction-site applications.
• Distribution boxes / power distribution Wall-mounted, mobile and hanging distribution boxes including DELTA series, energy pillars, enclosures (FLEX empty enclosure series) and accessories for construction-site and industrial power distribution.
• Cable reels XREEL Innovative XREEL cable reel technology with TT (TURBO TERMINAL) screwless connection for industrial and construction-site applications, alongside cable rewinders, extension cords and cable protector bridges.
• EV11.3 Wallbox Wall-mounted AC charging station for electric vehicles with 11kW power output, Type 2 connector, integrated DC residual current detection, Modbus TCP communication and optional MID-compliant energy meter for solar excess charging integration.
• PRI:CHARGER Communicable wallbox with 22kW power output, Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) certified, RFID authorization, integrated load management, OCPP 1.6 support, suitable for solar excess charging, available in ERK-compliant or MID-compliant meter versions.
• EV Charging Cables Mode 3 Mode 3 charging cables connecting charging station to EV with Type 2 plug on the infrastructure side, available in 5m–10m lengths and Type 2–Type 2 or Type 2–open-cable-end configurations supporting up to 32A/480V/22kW, VDE-certified per IEC 62196-1/2.
• eMobility Charging Sockets Type 2 Infrastructure surface-mounted flange socket Type 2 for EV charging, AC 32A, screw connection, brass nickel-plated contacts, locking actuator and IP44/54 protection rating.
• PCE Gateway Energy Manager Intelligent interface between wallbox and PV technology with WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet and RS485 (Modbus RTU) communication interfaces for solar excess charging integration.
• CEE-plugs 60A IP69k series UL Industrial CEE plugs rated 60A with PA6 housing, IP69k, OSHA-compliant padlock hole, voltages up to 600VAC, available in 2P3W, 3P4W and 4P5W configurations for North American and demanding industrial environments.
• CEE-wall socket combinations (COMBO-POL2) Wall-mounted CEE socket combinations with 16/32A ratings, PA6 housing, incorporating two safety sockets, available in 3/4/5-pole configurations with IP44 protection.
• Personal protection devices PRCD-K+ Mobile personal protection switch with electronic fault evaluation for IT networks on construction and assembly sites, all-pole switching with IP55 protection.
• PV-BOX series SOL-LINE Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systems with Type 1+2 protection and IP65 rating for DC stringbox applications.
• Empty enclosure series FLEX Suitable for low-voltage switchgear combinations, designed for indoor and outdoor applications with IP66/67 rating, available in three sizes for self-assembly.
• Net-0-Emergency switch Transfer switch (Netzumschalter) per IEC/EN 60947-6-1 for grid/emergency power switching, available in 3-pole and 4-pole versions with maintenance-free 35/63A design.
• Industrial work lights LED worklights, industrial spotlights and accessories for industrial and construction-site illumination.
• SCHALK Steuerungstechnik Control technology products including light timers and control modules marketed under the SCHALK sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of experience in industrial electrical components since 1973
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PCE Polska Sp. z o.o.coreOthersWholly-owned subsidiary in Dzierżoniów, Poland handling production and distribution of industrial plugs and sockets, safety plugs and sockets, socket combinations, cable reels and extension cables for the Polish and Eastern European markets.
• MERZ GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary in Gaildorf, Germany producing mobile power distributors for construction sites, event distributors, and underfloor distributors.
• MERZ Schaltgeräte GMBH + CO KGcoreOthersSubsidiary in Gaildorf, Germany manufacturing cam switches, DC switches, repair & maintenance switches, compact switches, and USPA switches.
• Brandt GmbHsupportingOthersSubsidiary in Inzersdorf, Austria providing toolmaking, mold making, and service operations supporting the PCE manufacturing capabilities.
• Sälzer Electric GmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary in Rochlitz, Germany producing switch disconnectors, cam switches, and customized switch solutions. Also has Sälzer USA (Mesa, Arizona) and Sälzer UK (Aylesbury) operations.
• Moser Systemelektrik GmbHsupportingOthersSubsidiary in Gaildorf, Germany producing connection columns, underground technology, and stainless steel distributors.
• PCE Lanka LimitedsupportingOthersSubsidiary in Colombo, Sri Lanka producing industrial plugs and sockets for the Indian market.
• ITB-Austria GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHomepage support and hosting partner for PC Electric's website and e-commerce platform. Located at IZ NÖ-Süd, Street 2, Obj. M6/7, 2355 Wiener Neudorf, Austria.
• eworx Network & Internet GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationE-mail marketing software partner handling newsletter distribution. Located at Hanriederstraße 25, A-4150 Rohrbach-Berg, Austria.
• GARO E-mobility ABsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for eMobility solutions through GARO G-Cloud platform for registering charging infrastructure. Located at Södergatan 26, 335 33 GNOSJÖ, Sweden.
• CORE smartworksupportingTechnology or IntegrationApplicant management system partner for PCE's recruitment processes. Located at Zukunftsstraße 2, 4942 Gurten, Austria.
• FACT Finder (OMIKRON)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSimilarity search technology provider for the PC Electric website from OMIKRON. Website implementation by ITB-GmbH.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Walther Electric: US-headquartered (with German heritage) manufacturer of industrial CEE connectors and EV charging products. Walther directly competes with PCE in CEE plugs/sockets and has overlapping EVSE offerings for North American and European customers.
• Bals Elektrotechnik: Germany-based family-owned manufacturer of CEE industrial plugs and sockets, distribution boxes, and e-mobility solutions. Bals is a direct head-to-head competitor in the same CEE niche and similar private-company profile as PCE.
• Harting: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors (including Han series) and a growing portfolio in EV charging and industrial communication. Harting competes with PCE in industrial connectivity for harsh environments and shares a private, family-controlled governance profile.
• Scame: Italian specialist in industrial electrical installations, CEE plugs/sockets, and EV charging infrastructure. Scame competes with PCE in CEE connectors and AC wallboxes across southern Europe and adjacent export markets.
• MENNEKES: German specialist in industrial CEE connectors and one of Europe's largest EV charging hardware players. MENNEKES overlaps with PCE across CEE plugs/sockets, mobile distributors, and AC wallboxes, making it the closest like-for-like competitor.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global Swiss-Swedish industrial conglomerate whose Electrification segment (including ABB E-mobility) covers wiring devices, distribution, and EV charging. ABB is a much broader incumbent that overlaps with PCE in CEE connectors and competes in EVSE.
• Schneider Electric: French multinational offering wiring devices, industrial plugs/sockets, and EV charging (EVlink) alongside its broader energy management portfolio. Schneider overlaps with PCE in CEE-adjacent wiring devices and EVSE.
• Legrand: French global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including industrial plugs/sockets and (via Legrand/Zucchetti-related) charging solutions. Legrand competes with PCE in industrial-grade wiring devices and distribution.
• Eaton: US-headquartered power management company offering industrial plugs, receptacles, and EV charging infrastructure (including the recent acquisition of Royal Power Solutions). Eaton is a broad incumbent with overlap to PCE in industrial power distribution and EVSE.

Emerging players

• Alfen: Dutch specialist in EV charging stations, smart grid solutions, and energy storage. Alfen is a more focused EVSE challenger whose product line and channel closely resemble PCE's PRI:CHARGER/EV11.3 wallbox business, with stronger software and grid-integration emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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