ELIMA ELEKTRO

What ELIMA ELEKTRO does

ELIMA ELEKTRO s.r.o. is a privately held Czech electrical installation materials distributor headquartered in Jičín, Czech Republic, operating since approximately 1990-1993. The company runs a hybrid B2B and B2C e-commerce platform at elima.cz, complemented by two physical retail locations (Jičín headquarters on Hradecká 506 and a showroom in Děčín). Its catalog spans 35+ product categories — switches, sockets, modular devices, distribution boards, junction boxes, cables and wires, lighting sources and fixtures, electronic control devices (thermostats, dimmers, motion sensors), industrial plugs and sockets, plus newer categories in E-mobility charging and photovoltaic protection — sourced through distribution agreements with 25+ premium electrical brands including ABB, Schneider Electric, Legrand, Eaton, ETI, TEM Čatež, Noark, Famatel, WAGO, EMOS, KOPOS Kolín, and Hager.

The technology backbone is a custom e-commerce platform launched in 2014 and consolidated in 2023 into a single unified storefront that serves both registered B2B buyers (with pre-negotiated pricing, Excel bulk-order import, and account-specific terms) and walk-in consumer customers. A separate B2B portal historically operated at ebc.elima.cz before the 2023 merger. Fulfilment is differentiated by same-day dispatch from in-stock inventory, while customer service runs through phone (Mon-Fri 7:30-16:00) and a tiered email structure (sales, registration, technical issues). The company carries no mobile app and exposes no API; integrations are confined to standard payment, shipping, and CRM channels typical of mid-market e-commerce.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales at unit pricing (with VAT-inclusive and VAT-exclusive displays in Czech Koruna) for consumers, plus transaction-based B2B pricing under individually negotiated terms. The customer base is hybrid — residential DIY/home-improvement buyers using the consumer site, professional electricians and contractors procuring bulk materials for commercial and industrial installations, and registered B2B businesses benefiting from pre-negotiated pricing. No acquisitions, funding rounds, parent entities, or leadership changes are disclosed; ownership appears founder-controlled and operating status is active. Marketing reach is concentrated in the Czech domestic market via the e-commerce site, email newsletter, content/blog guides, and phone-based consultative selling.

Name

ELIMA ELEKTRO

Legal name

ELIMA ELEKTRO s.r.o.

Website

https://elima.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELIMA ELEKTRO s.r.o. is a privately held Czech wholesale distributor of electrical installation materials, operating an e-commerce platform (elima.cz) and two retail stores serving B2B contractors, electricians, and residential customers across the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Materials Distribution

NAICS

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAFAHAM

Electronics Components & OEM/ODM Sourcing Marketplaces

Consumer Products & Retail/E-commerce & Marketplaces/Wholesale/B2B E-commerce Marketplaces

Keywords

• Electrical installation materials
• Electrical wholesale distribution
• Switches and sockets
• Cables and wiring
• Lighting fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Jicin

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Online retail of electrical installation materials, switches, sockets, cables, distribution boxes, and related products to both B2B and B2C customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ELIMA ELEKTRO s.r.o. is a Czech wholesale and retail distributor of electrical installation materials, supplying switches, sockets, modular devices, distribution boards, junction boxes, cables, lighting, electronics, e-mobility charging stations, and photovoltaic components from leading international brands (ABB, Schneider Electric, Legrand, Eaton, ETI, Noark, TEM, Famatel, Elektrobock, EMOS, Solight, WAGO and others) through its e-commerce platform elima.cz, its B2B ordering portal (formerly ebc.elima.cz), and two physical retail stores in Jičín and Děčín.

Product overview

ELIMA ELEKTRO s.r.o. is a Czech e-commerce company operating a comprehensive online store (elima.cz) specializing in electrical installation materials. The company offers an extensive portfolio of products from multiple international brands including ABB, Famatel, Legrand, Schneider Electric, TEM, Eaton, ETI, Noark, Elektrobock, EMOS, and Solight. The product range covers switches and sockets, modular devices (circuit breakers, residual current breakers, contactors), distribution boards, junction boxes, cables and wires, lighting (LED bulbs, fixtures, strips), electronic control devices (thermostats, timers, dimmers, motion sensors), e-mobility charging stations, and photovoltaic solutions. ELIMA ELEKTRO positions itself as a wholesale distributor serving both B2B and B2C customers with over 30 years of market experience, operating from their main location in Jičín, Czech Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Installation Materials
• E-Mobility Charging Solutions
• Photovoltaic Components
• Cables, Wires, and Sleeves
• Junction Boxes
• Modular Devices
• Electronics
• Distribution Boards
• Light Sources
• Lighting Fixtures

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading brand of electrical installation materials including switches, sockets, modular devices, distribution boxes. ELIMA distributes ABB products across 15 design series including Tango, Zoni, Levit, Element, and smart home solutions like ABB-free@home and ABB i-bus KNX.
• Schneider ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal leader in industrial technologies for electrification, automation and digitalization. ELIMA distributes Schneider products including switches, sockets, Cedar Plus, Anya, Asfora, Sedna, Nova Unica design series.
• LegrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal electrical installation specialist present in Czech Republic since 1992. ELIMA distributes Legrand products including Valena, Valena Life, Céliane, Niloé, Niloé Step, and Mosaic design series.
• FamatelmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenowned brand specializing in electrical installation materials for industrial, commercial, and residential use. Czech market leader in industrial distribution boxes and socket enclosures with own manufacturing facilities.
• EatonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal power management company. ELIMA distributes Eaton modular devices, distribution boxes, and control and signaling equipment.
• ETI ElektroelementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Czech manufacturer of electrical components including modular devices, distribution boxes, industrial plugs and sockets. One of five largest fuse manufacturers in the world.
• Noark ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers wide range of electrical installation materials including modular devices, distribution boxes, control and signaling. Known for long warranty up to 5 years on most products.
• ELEKTROBOCK CZmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech company specializing in development and sale of consumer electronics for households since inception. Products include thermostats, wireless PocketHome system, doorbells, and security systems.
• TEM ČatežmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest Slovenian manufacturer of electrical installation materials. ELIMA distributes TEM products including Ekonomik, Modul, LOGIQ, and Edge design series.
• EMOSmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech brand operating since 1991, offering wide range of electrical devices including LED lighting, batteries, extension cords, and smart home products under Emos GoSmart line.
• SolightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand offering quality electrical devices combining modern design, reliable performance and favorable prices. Products include extension cables, timers, LED lighting.
• KOPOS KOLÍNmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer of installation boxes and systems for thermal insulation. Leading producer of junction boxes for electrical installations.
• Haupa / BrinkominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of quality tools for professional and DIY use. ELIMA distributes Haupa tools including screwdrivers, pliers, saws, knives, keys, and accessories.
• Eleko EPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer of electronic devices for home electrical installations including dimmers, motion sensors, timers, humidity sensors.
• PanluxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of LED lighting and smart home products. Products include waterproof extension cord boxes with IP54 rating.
• FenixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer specializing in electric heating solutions including underfloor heating mats and heat storage.
• Hager ElectrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean manufacturer of electrical installation materials including distribution boxes and modular devices.
• SpelsbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of electrical installation enclosures and boxes for various applications.
• GewissminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of electrical installation materials including distribution boxes and smart home systems.
• LovatominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of electrical measurement and control devices.
• Tomex a NovákminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer of industrial and street lighting.
• TrevosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures.
• TremisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of industrial flooring and installation accessories.
• AlphatecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of heating products including Airelec, Glen Dimplex, and termoKabel brands.
• WAGOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of screwless terminal blocks and connectors. ELIMA distributes WAGO lever-type and spring clamp terminals including popular 221 series.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Würth: German-headquartered global supplier of tools, fasteners, and electrical installation materials with substantial Czech operations. Overlaps ELIMA on tool and electrical product categories and serves professional installers via similar B2B sales channels.
• Eaton: Global power management company distributed by ELIMA for modular devices, distribution boards, and control/signaling equipment. Eaton's direct sales force competes with ELIMA in the industrial and large-project segments.
• ABB: Premium electrical brand and key ELIMA partner with 15 design series distributed. ABB operates direct B2B channels competing with distributors for large contractor and industrial accounts.
• Schneider Electric: One of ELIMA's core brand partners but also a direct competitor through its own B2B sales channels. Manufacturers' direct channels increasingly bypass distributors, creating both partnership and disintermediation risk.
• ETI Elektroelement: Slovenian/Czech manufacturer of electrical components that ELIMA distributes. Also operates its own distribution channels, making it both a supplier and a partial competitor for branded electrical installation components.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure; one of ELIMA's top distributed brands. Legrand operates direct B2B portals and authorized installer networks that overlap with ELIMA's installer customer base.
• KOPOS Kolín: Czech manufacturer of junction boxes and electrical installation systems that ELIMA distributes. Operates its own direct sales channels for industrial customers, creating both partnership synergy and channel competition.

Direct peers

• Rexel: Global electrical distribution leader with direct Czech operations. Distributes the same premium brands (ABB, Schneider, Legrand, Eaton) to B2B electrical contractors via catalog and digital channels, making it ELIMA's most direct large-scale competitor.
• Hagemann: Czech electrical installation materials distributor operating in a similar mid-market segment. Directly comparable in product mix, customer base (B2B electricians and B2C end users), and geographic focus on the Czech Republic.
• Sonepar: Global electrical distributor with Czech operations following acquisitions of regional players. Competes in multi-brand electrical installation materials distribution with broader logistics and supplier negotiating leverage than ELIMA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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