What Kontakt Simon does

Kontakt-Simon S.A. is a Polish manufacturer of electrical installation equipment, founded circa 1924 and headquartered in Czechowice-Dziedzice, Poland, operating under a Polish joint-stock (S.A.) structure. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning wall switches and sockets (multiple Simon series from budget Simon Basic/Simon 10 through premium Simon 54 Premium and Simon 82 Detail), smart home systems (Simon GO smartphone-controlled and Simon 100 with io modules), electric vehicle charging stations (Simon Xenon, Neon, SM34, SM20 for business, public, and residential use), floor boxes and cable management systems (KGT, KGH, KSE, KF, FB, SF series plus CABLOMAX, CABLOPLUS, and DCS ALU channels), and furniture/desk power solutions (Simon 480, Simon 400 Flash, Ofiblok, TELEBLOK, minicolumns and mini towers). Technical differentiation centers on protection ratings (IP44, IP54, IP66 variants), modular K45 compatibility, and design breadth across multiple color and material series.

The business model is hardware sales of physical electrical installation products, distributed through a hybrid channel mix: direct e-commerce via the company's own e-katalog and online configurators (switch, floor box, EV charger), 40+ online retail partners (including MEGAKABEL, TIM, Onninen, Sonepar, Solar, Kaczmarek Electric), stationary retail across all 16 Polish voivodeships, the Klub Sprzedaży installer Sales Club, and direct field sales via technical-commercial advisors for large projects. Pricing is unit-based and publicly listed in PLN. The company also provides professional services including BIM/CAD/SketchUp/3ds model downloads and CAD drawing support for designers and architects. Customers are segmented across four primary groups: electrical installers, designers/architects, end consumers, and commercial/institutional buyers, with installer and designer segments explicitly prioritized. International presence is supported via localized websites in Polish, English, Ukrainian, Slovak, Czech, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Swedish, and German, plus affiliation with the Simon International global brand network.

Name

Kontakt Simon

Legal name

Kontakt-Simon S.A.

Website

https://kontakt-simon.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kontakt-Simon S.A. is a 100-year-old Polish manufacturer of electrical installation equipment, producing switches, sockets, smart home systems, EV charging stations, floor boxes, and cable management products, distributed across Poland and Europe via 40+ online partners and direct channels to installers, designers, and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Equipment

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Electrical installation equipment
• Smart home systems
• EV charging stations
• Cable management solutions
• Floor box systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Czechowice-dziedzice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sale of physical electrical installation products including switches, outlets, installation channels, floor boxes, and EV charging stations. Revenue generated through direct sales, distributors, and retail partners.
2. Professional Services: Technical-commercial advisory services for installers, project support for designers and architects, BIM/SketchUp/3ds model downloads, and CAD drawing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kontakt-Simon S.A. designs, manufactures, and sells electrical installation equipment, including wall switches and sockets, smart home systems, EV charging stations, floor boxes, and cable management products. Its offering targets electrical installers, designers, and commercial/institutional buyers in Poland and international markets, with supplementary direct-to-consumer sales through its online store.

Product overview

Kontakt-Simon S.A. is a Polish manufacturer of electrical installation equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into three main categories: electrical installation equipment (switches, sockets, frames, dimmers, USB chargers, thermostats, shutter controls, audio systems, and smart home controllers), energy distribution systems (floor boxes, installation channels, furniture power blocks, power columns, and mini towers), and electric vehicle charging stations. The smart home offerings include Simon GO (smartphone-controlled system) and Simon 100 (iO smart home modules). The company produces multiple switch series including Simon 55, Simon 54 (with Premium, Nature, Touch variants), Simon 82 (Detail variants), Simon 24, Simon 10, Simon Basic/Neos, Simon Akord, Simon Aquaclick (IP44), and Simon Aquarius (IP54). The installation channel systems include CABLOMAX (PVC/ALU wall channels), CABLOPLUS (floor/wall channels), and DCS ALU (aluminum floor channels), along with cable organizers. EV charging solutions comprise Simon Xenon (business), Simon Neon (public spaces), Simon SM34 (individual), and Simon SM20 (business). The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets through various product series designed for wall mounting, furniture mounting, floor mounting, and above-floor installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Simon GO: Smart home system controllable via smartphone
• Simon 100
• Simon 54 Premium
• Simon 54 Nature
• Simon 54 Touch
• Simon 82 Detail
• Simon 82 Nature
• Simon Basic Standard
• Simon Basic Neos
• Simon 10
• Simon Aquaclick
• Simon Aquarius
• Simon Akord
• Simon Connect KGT
• Simon Connect KGH
• Simon Connect FB
• Simon Connect SF
• Simon Connect KF
• Simon Connect KSE
• CABLOPLUS
• CABLOMAX
• DCS ALU
• Simon 480
• Simon 400 Flash
• Simon Xenon
• Simon Neon
• Simon SM34
• Simon SM20

Products and services

• Switches and Sockets

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• UrmetminorOthersUrmet is a related company in the building communications and security systems sector, linked on Kontakt-Simon's website footer. Nature of relationship appears to be affiliated companies under common ownership or control.
• Simon InternationalcoreOthersSimon International (global-simon.com) is the global brand network connecting Kontakt-Simon with international markets and other Simon-brand companies worldwide. Enables international distribution and brand consistency.
• MEGAKABELmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Polish electrical cable and installation equipment distributor with extensive nationwide distribution network. One of the primary online sales channels for Kontakt-Simon products.
• TIMmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Polish electrical wholesale company with nationwide branch network. TIM distributes Kontakt-Simon products through its physical and online stores.
• OnninenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational electrical and HVAC distribution company with operations in Poland. Onninen carries Kontakt-Simon products as part of its electrical installation equipment portfolio.
• SoneparmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal electrical distributor operating in Poland with extensive branch network. Sonepar distributes Kontakt-Simon products through its B2B sales channels.
• SolarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish electrical equipment distributor with nationwide coverage. Solar serves as a key distribution partner for Kontakt-Simon products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management company offering residential wiring devices (e.g., Eaton xComfort), load centers, and EV charging. Comparable as a broad incumbent spanning electrical distribution, wiring devices and adjacent EV/smart-home categories.

Direct peers

• Gira: German manufacturer of premium switches, smart-home (Gira One, KNX) and door communication systems with strong architect/designer channel presence. Direct peer in the design-led premium wiring-device and smart-home segments.
• Hager Group: European manufacturer of wiring devices (Berker, Peha), cable management, energy distribution and EV charging solutions (witty). Direct comparable on switches/sockets, floor boxes, and increasingly on EV charging and home automation.
• Schneider Electric: Through its wiring-device brands (Merten, Unica, Odace, Niessen) and Wiser smart-home ecosystem, Schneider competes head-on in switches, sockets and home automation. Comparable across residential and small-commercial installation channels across Europe.
• Vimar: Italian manufacturer of wiring devices (Plana, Eikon, Arké), smart-home (By-me Plus, View Wireless) and cable management. Closely comparable across premium switch ranges and home-automation platforms serving installers and designers in Europe.
• Jung: Premium German designer of switches, sockets, dimmers and KNX-based smart controls. Highly comparable on premium/design-led switch series (Simon 54 Premium/Touch vs. LS 990, LS Design) and architect-driven specification channels.
• Legrand: Global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure with deep wiring-device, smart-home (Living Now, Valena Life) and cable-management portfolios. Closest direct peer given overlapping switches/sockets, smart controls and cable-channel offerings in residential and commercial markets.
• ABB: Through Busch-Jaeger and ABB-branded wiring devices, plus its KNX-based smart-home platform free@home, ABB competes in the same installer/specifier channels across European residential and commercial projects.

Regional players

• OSPEL: Polish manufacturer of electrical installation equipment (switches, sockets, extension cords). Direct domestic competitor with overlapping product lines and similar installer channel focus within the Polish market.
• Karlik Elektrotechnik: Polish manufacturer of premium wiring devices and DECO designer switches. Comparable on design-led premium switch series and Polish installer/designer channels, but with narrower geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/simonkontakt
• Facebookfacebook.com/SimonKontakt
• Instagraminstagram.com/kontaktsimon
• Pinterestpl.pinterest.com/kontaktsimon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kontakt-simon

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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