Unex
Unex is a Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1964, of non-metallic insulating cable trays, ladders, trunking, and cable ties made from proprietary U23X and U48X thermoplastics. It serves installers, engineers, and architects globally through a 100% exclusive distributor network across industrial verticals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Unex does
Unex is a Spanish manufacturer of non-metallic, electrically insulating cable management systems, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Barcelona. The company's core products are cable trays (system 66), cable ladders (system 67), slotted trunking (88), trunkings (73), cable ties (22), and the Trut 60 rail/strut channel support system, all built around proprietary in-house raw materials—U23X (PVC-based, dielectric strength 18±5 kV/mm, UL94 V0) and U48X (100% recycled halogen-free thermoplastic). The non-metallic construction eliminates the need for earthing, provides full corrosion and UV resistance, and is targeted at harsh-environment applications including water treatment, marine, oil & gas, photovoltaic, rail, airports, chemical, healthcare, and mining. Products are manufactured in-house at two Spanish facilities (Madrid 15,000 m² and Barcelona 3,300 m²) with logistics hubs in Barcelona and Santiago de Chile supporting a 99% service rate from full stock of all references.
The company operates a 100% exclusive distributor model, selling through national and international distributors to installers, engineers, architects, and end customers. Pricing is publicly listed by unit (e.g., cable trays from €12.55/m, cable ladders from €85.67/m, cable ties from €0.75/pc), and products carry an unusually broad certification stack—UL, VDE, AENOR, Bureau Veritas, IQNet ISO 9001:2015, NF, CE under EN 61537/EN 50085-2-1/EN 61914, RoHS II, and PEP Ecopassport EPD. The legal entity is Unex aparellaje eléctrico, S.L., privately held with no external funding rounds or parent company disclosed in available sources.
Unex is positioning itself as a digital-forward industrial manufacturer through the U-Digital Services portal, offering a Configurator, U-Sizing Tool, BIM/CAD library, technical data sheets, and blog content for professional users. Recent product development has focused on the Trut 60 ecosystem, halogen-free horizontal supports with up to 25% load-capacity improvement, and recyclable thermoplastic variants—consistent with a sustainability and digitalization push. The company shows no acquisitions, leadership turnover, or external investment activity, suggesting organic, founder/family-controlled growth.
Unex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Unex
- Legal name
- Unex aparellaje eléctrico, S.L.
- Website
- https://unex.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Unex is a Spanish manufacturer, founded in 1964, of non-metallic insulating cable trays, ladders, trunking, and cable ties made from proprietary U23X and U48X thermoplastics. It serves installers, engineers, and architects globally through a 100% exclusive distributor network across industrial verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Unex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Insulating Cable Management Systems
- NAICS
- Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings) (IMAGAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK), Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC), Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC)
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Where Unex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barcelona
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Unex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Sale of insulating cable trays, cable ladders, cable ties, trunking systems and accessories. Products are manufactured in-house with complete stock availability. Revenue generated through distributor network on a direct product sale basis.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Per-unit pricing for cable trays, ladders, and accessories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Unex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Unex designs, manufactures, and sells thermoplastic insulating cable management systems—including cable trays, cable ladders, trunking, and cable ties—made from proprietary U23X (PVC-based) and U48X (halogen-free) raw materials developed and compounded in-house. Products are produced at owned manufacturing centers in Madrid and Barcelona and sold exclusively through a global network of authorized, non-overlapping distributors to electrical installers and infrastructure end customers.
Product overview
Unex is a manufacturer of insulating cable management systems founded in 1964. The product portfolio centers on non-metallic, electrically insulating cable trays and ladders (models 66 and 67), complemented by slotted trunking (88), trunkings (73), and cable ties (22). The Unex Trut 60® system provides supporting rail and strut channel infrastructure. These core hardware products are supported by digital tools including a product configurator, U-Sizing tool, and BIM/CAD library accessible through the U-Digital Services customer portal. The company produces its own proprietary raw materials (U23X PVC-based and U48X halogen-free thermoplastic) and manufactures products in Spain with in-house production capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Insulating cable trays (Series 66) Thermoplastic cable trays made from U23X or U48X compounds, used to route power and control cables in industrial and infrastructure installations.
- Insulating cable ladders (Series 67) Thermoplastic cable ladder systems for supporting heavier cable runs in industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Slotted trunking (Series 88) Slotted thermoplastic trunking used to organize and protect small wiring runs in panels, control cabinets, and equipment.
- Cable ties (Series 22) Insulating thermoplastic cable ties for fastening and bundling cables in electrical installations.
- Trunkings (Series 73) Solid-wall thermoplastic trunking systems for surface cable distribution in industrial and commercial installations.
- Unex Trut (Series 60) Special-purpose thermoplastic trunking/duct system used in industrial and infrastructure cable routing applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Load capacity increased by up to 25% in some dimensions with reduced weight (horizontal supports)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Unex
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments13 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Unex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Unex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Unex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB Installation Products: Division of ABB providing cable protection, ties, and electrical installation products globally. Overlaps with Unex in industrial cable management and competes for infrastructure and utility projects where Unex's U48X halogen-free solutions are specified.
- Panduit: Global infrastructure solutions provider offering cable management systems, ties, pathway products, and identification solutions. Overlaps with Unex on cable ties and trunking but serves a broader enterprise/data center and industrial customer base.
- Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with extensive cable management and wiring device portfolio. A broad incumbent where Unex's tray and trunking products sit as a niche within Legrand's full electrical systems offering.
- Cope (Atkore): US-focused cable tray and ladder manufacturer owned by Atkore, offering comparable metal and non-metallic pathway systems. Direct overlap with Unex's core trays 66 and ladders 67 product lines in North American infrastructure projects.
- Schneider Electric: Multinational electrical equipment and energy management leader offering cable management as part of broader power distribution portfolios. Comparable as a market incumbent in electrical installation products serving the same installers and specifiers as Unex.
- Atkore (Unistrut brand): Large North American manufacturer of electrical raceway and strut channel systems, with the Unistrut brand directly competing against Unex's Trut 60® system. Broader portfolio includes cable, framing, and mechanical products sold through industrial distribution.
Direct peers
- OBO Bettermann: German manufacturer specializing in cable management systems, trunking, and wiring accessories for electrical installations. Closely matches Unex's product portfolio and serves overlapping verticals including construction, infrastructure, and industrial.
- HellermannTyton: Global specialist in cable management, identification, and connectivity solutions including cable ties, cable protection systems, and routing products. Directly competes with Unex's cable ties and trunking ranges, serving installers and OEMs worldwide.
- Niedax Group: German-headquartered global specialist in cable management systems including trays, ladders, and strut channels. Directly comparable to Unex as a focused cable management manufacturer with comparable product range and international distribution.
- Pemsa: Spanish-headquartered cable management manufacturer producing metal and non-metallic cable trays, ladders, and conduit systems. A direct Iberian peer serving similar European and Latin American markets as Unex with overlapping customer base in construction and infrastructure.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance12 records
Unex financial estimates
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Unex leadership team
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Unex funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Unex
What does Unex do?
Unex designs, manufactures, and sells thermoplastic insulating cable management systems—including cable trays, cable ladders, trunking, and cable ties—made from proprietary U23X (PVC-based) and U48X (halogen-free) raw materials developed and compounded in-house. Products are produced at owned manufacturing centers in Madrid and Barcelona and sold exclusively through a global network of authorized, non-overlapping distributors to electrical installers and infrastructure end customers.
Is Unex a public or private company?
Unex is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Unex founded?
Unex was founded in 1964. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Unex based?
Unex is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Unex make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are Unex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB Installation Products, Panduit, Legrand, Cope (Atkore), Schneider Electric and Atkore (Unistrut brand). Direct peers are OBO Bettermann, HellermannTyton, Niedax Group and Pemsa.
Does Unex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Unex.
What industry is Unex in?
Unex's product category is Insulating Cable Management Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAEAD, Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings), with a secondary code of IMADAMAK, Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut). Its NAICS code is 3359 and its SIC code is 3640.