PEI-Genesis CZ

What PEI-Genesis CZ does

PEI-Genesis CZ (legal entity PEI/Genesis s.r.o.) is a Czech-based manufacturer and distributor of custom-engineered interconnect and fiber-optic connectivity solutions, operating as a subsidiary of the US-headquartered PEI-Genesis group. The company designs and produces optical and metallic interconnection cables, high-density fiber management systems (LISA, IANOS, Sylfa HD), fully optical switches (Polatis), EDFA optical amplifiers, WDM systems, transceivers, and pre-terminated plug-and-play routes. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Louny facility with sales and customer care in Prague; over 70% of products are custom-assembled to customer specifications. The entity serves seven primary verticals: telecommunications (O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone, CETIN), defense and military (Cecolo), industrial automation (ABB), transportation (České dráhy), energy (ČEZ), banking (Česká spořitelna), and automotive (Škoda Auto), with geographic focus on Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

The business model is enterprise direct sales with no e-commerce channel; pricing is quote-based with tier assignment by activity type and order volume, Ex Works from Prague or Louny, with courier delivery (PPL) for domestic orders. Revenue streams combine hardware sales of custom cables/connectors with professional services spanning consulting, design, installation, training, and lifecycle maintenance. Go-to-market relies on application engineers providing pre-sales technical consultation, regional field sales (60%+ travel), trade fair participation, and showroom visits. PEI-Genesis CZ holds ČSN EN ISO 9001 certification and leverages the parent group's AS9100D and ISO 27001 credentials to qualify for aerospace, defense, and government contracts. The Czech operations trace back to 1993 (as a division of Simac Technik), became independent as Net Watch s.r.o. in 1997, were acquired by Bel Fuse Inc. in 2005, and integrated into the PEI-Genesis group in 2023.

The company combines local Czech manufacturing with distribution rights for leading global connector brands (Amphenol, ITT Cannon, Cinch, Souriau, Positronic, HUBER+SUHNER, Times Microwave Systems, EKINOPS, Cube Optics), creating a distributor-plus-manufacturer hybrid model. Just-in-Time delivery is supported by a large component inventory at the Louny facility, contributing to a reported 91%+ customer delivery satisfaction rating. The entity is privately held under PEI-Genesis (founded 1946, Philadelphia) and is actively recruiting across customer service, business development, and technical functions, with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors.

Name

PEI-Genesis CZ

Legal name

PEI / Genesis s.r.o.

Website

https://peiconnect.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PEI-Genesis CZ (PEI/Genesis s.r.o.) is a Czech manufacturer and distributor of custom optical and metallic interconnect cable solutions, high-density fiber management systems, and optical switches, serving telecom, defense, industrial, transportation, energy, banking, and automotive customers across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic and Metallic Interconnect Solutions

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)

Keywords

• Fiber optic connectors
• Custom cable assemblies
• Data center interconnect
• Telecom network components
• Harsh environment connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Cable and Connector Sales: Sale of custom-manufactured optical and metallic interconnection cables, connectors, and components. Products include patchcords, pre-terminated routes, and specialized cables for demanding environments.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Bespoke production of interconnection systems based on customer-specific configurations and requirements. Manufacturing from customer-supplied materials also available.
3. Complete System Solutions: Full-service offerings including consulting, design, installation, training, and long-term service for telecommunication systems and data centers.
4. Value-Added Services: Technical pre-sales consultation, solution design, installation, configuration, training, maintenance, and ongoing technical support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PEI-Genesis CZ designs, manufactures, and supplies custom optical and metallic interconnect cable assemblies, connectors, and full connectivity systems for telecommunications, data centers, defense, industrial, and transportation customers. The company combines local custom manufacturing at its Louny facility with distribution of world-leading connector brands, supported by technical consulting, installation, training, and lifecycle service. Over 70% of products are assembled to customer-specific order, with delivery Ex Works from Prague or Louny.

Product overview

PEI-Genesis CZ operates as part of the global PEI-Genesis group and specializes in engineered connector solutions and custom interconnect cable manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on optical and metallic connectivity solutions including: optical amplifiers (EDFA/CzechLight Amplifier), high-density fiber management systems (LISA, IANOS, Sylfa HD), fully optical switches (Polatis), transceivers, active and passive WDM systems, and comprehensive FTTx solutions. The company also offers custom cable manufacturing with various connector types for fiber (LC, SC, FC, ST, MTP) and copper (RJ45, M12, D-SUB) applications, harsh environment connectivity, pre-terminated solutions, ducting, and measuring instruments. The portfolio targets telecommunications, data centers, defense/military, industrial, transportation, and healthcare sectors, with services spanning consulting, installation, training, and long-term maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optical Amplifier (EDFA - CzechLight Amplifier) EDFA (Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier) Dual BiDi optical amplifier (CLA - CzechLight Amplifier) designed for signal amplification in fiber optic networks, targeting telecommunications operators and data center operators.
• LISA System High-density fiber optic distributor with capacity up to 7,200 fibers, designed for data center applications requiring high fiber count termination and management. Distributed from HUBER+SUHNER portfolio.
• Polatis Optical Switches High-performance fully optical switches with the lowest attenuation on the market, providing space saving, energy saving, and lower thermal radiation for telecommunications and data center applications.
• IANOS and Sylfa HD Modular solution for high-density fiber management with whitespace optimization, enabling efficient fiber optic infrastructure management.
• LMR Series (Times Microwave Systems) LMR cables and connectors from Times Microwave Systems for RF and wireless applications, distributed to telecom and wireless customers.
• Transceivers Quality transceivers for seamless communication in telecommunications and data center environments.
• Active WDM (Cube Optics and EKINOPS) Complete backbone transport system solutions using Cube Optics and EKINOPS technologies for wavelength division multiplexing in telecom and data center networks.
• Passive WDM Innovative series of multiplexors in modular design for 19-inch rack solutions, enabling passive wavelength division multiplexing.
• High-Density Cables High-density fiber optic cables manufactured to the highest standards at the company's facility in Louny, Czech Republic, for data center and telecom applications.
• FTTx Solutions Network design solutions and FTTx component manufacturing for fiber-to-the-x telecommunications infrastructure, serving telecom operators building out last-mile and access networks.
• Data Center Monitoring (Monitoring DC) Environmental monitoring of non-IT technologies for data centers and remote locations, supporting infrastructure operations management.
• Measuring Instruments Instruments for measurement and certification of optical and metallic networks, used by telecom installers and network operators.
• Custom Interconnect Cable Manufacturing Local custom production of optical and metallic interconnects for automotive, industrial, and OEM applications. Capabilities include various connector types (LC, SC, FC, ST, MTP for fiber; RJ45, M12, D-SUB for copper) and cable configurations, with over 70% of products assembled to customer-specific order.
• Connectivity for Demanding Environments Harsh environment connectivity solutions for military, transport, industrial, and telecommunications applications requiring high reliability and durability, including ruggedized connector systems.
• Pre-terminated Solutions (Belpros) Belpros pre-terminated routes offering plug-and-play installation for rapid deployment in data centers and telecom networks.
• Ducting Systems Cable ducting solutions for routing and protection of optical cables above and below distributors, supporting physical infrastructure in data center and telecom environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91%+ customer satisfaction on delivery surveys
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CESNET z.s.p.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Co-organized Industry Day on Optical Technologies for the Future with PEI-Genesis and AOBP. Focused on precision timing, optical clocks, and fully optical switches for quantum cybersecurity.
• Bel Stewart s.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired by PEI-Genesis in 2023 and renamed to PEI/Genesis s.r.o. Expanded connector and value-added manufacturing capabilities internationally. Historical predecessor: Net Watch (1997), Bel Stewart Net (2005), Bel Stewart (2009).
• HUBER+SUHNERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified distributor and partner for HUBER+SUHNER products including LISA, IANOS, Polatis, and WDM solutions from Cube Optics. Offers wide range of products and solutions for telecommunications and data center applications.
• AmphenolcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading connector brand in PEI-Genesis portfolio. Access to extensive connector product range for telecommunications, industrial, and defense applications.
• ITT CannoncoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading connector brand distributed by PEI-Genesis for demanding applications.
• Cinch Connectivity SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading connector brand in PEI-Genesis distribution portfolio.
• Souriau and Sunbank by EatoncoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading connector brands distributed by PEI-Genesis.
• PositroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld-leading connector brand available through PEI-Genesis distribution.
• AOBP (Association of Business and Professional Women)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association collaborating with PEI-Genesis on industry events and professional development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• L-com (Infinite Electronics): L-com manufactures and distributes interconnect products including cable assemblies, connectors, and adapters for industrial, telecom, and data networking — closely comparable to PEI-Genesis CZ's custom cable assembly and connector distribution model.
• Radiall: Radiall is a French specialist in interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial applications — a direct niche competitor with similar custom-engineered connector and cable assembly offerings.
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: Carlisle IT designs and manufactures specialty cable assemblies, connectors, and interconnect systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — overlapping with PEI-Genesis CZ's harsh-environment and defense connector portfolio.
• HUBER+SUHNER: HUBER+SUHNER is a Swiss-based global manufacturer and supplier of optical and electrical interconnect solutions — including LISA, IANOS, and Polatis which PEI-Genesis CZ distributes. Directly comparable product overlap in fiber management and harsh-environment connectivity.
• Times Microwave Systems: Times Microwave Systems is a specialist manufacturer of coaxial cables, connectors, and RF/Microwave assemblies — overlapping with PEI-Genesis CZ's LMR product line and high-performance cable assembly offerings for telecom and defense.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect designs and manufactures specialized interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with a heavy custom-engineering orientation — comparable to PEI-Genesis CZ's high-density fiber management and harsh-environment portfolio.

Emerging players

• Farnell / element14: Farnell is a multi-brand electronics component distributor serving EMEA with connector and cable products — overlapping in distribution channel and product mix, but operates at broader catalog scale and lacks PEI-Genesis CZ's custom cable manufacturing depth.
• Conec: Conec is a German-based specialist manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems used in industrial automation, telecommunications, and medical technology — comparable to PEI-Genesis CZ's industrial and harsh-environment connector portfolio with regional European overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Bel Fuse Inc. Bel Fuse is the US parent of the Czech entity from 2005–2023 and remains a global manufacturer of magnetics, power, and interconnect products. While it sold the Czech subsidiary, it competes broadly in the same electronic component and power conversion spaces.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the world's largest manufacturers of interconnect, antenna, and sensor solutions — both a supplier-partner of PEI-Genesis CZ and a broad incumbent that competes for the same tier-1 OEM and defense programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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