Inform
İnform is a Turkish UPS and power quality equipment manufacturer, operating as the Turkish subsidiary of Legrand Group. It produces Online Double Conversion, Line Interactive, Modular, and Dynamic UPS systems, medical isolated power systems, and complementary power quality and renewable energy products for datacenter, industrial, medical, and commercial customers across Turkey, Iraq, and Northern Cyprus.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersUmraniye
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Inform does
İnform Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (İnform) is a Turkish industrial electronics manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ümraniye, Istanbul, with a manufacturing facility in Gebze, Kocaeli. It operates as the Turkish subsidiary of Legrand Group, a global electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist listed on Euronext Paris, and trades under the Legrand Grup Türkiye umbrella. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems based on Online Double Conversion topology, with the load continuously powered through the inverter regardless of mains status, and offers complementary power quality equipment including Line Interactive, Modular, and Dynamic UPS, frequency converters, static transfer switches, active harmonic filters, medical isolated power systems, voltage regulators, and rectifiers. Its product portfolio spans 1-phase to 3-phase configurations and extends into renewable energy via LG Solar panel distribution and the ECOBOXX portable solar power station sub-brand, as well as EV charging stations via the Legrand Türkiye ecosystem.
The company serves datacenter, industrial, medical, residential/commercial, and complex facility customers, with use cases ranging from server rooms and manufacturing lines to hospital operating theaters and large building complexes. Its go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct field sales from the Istanbul headquarters and Ankara regional branch with an authorized dealer and service network spanning over 20 Turkish cities, plus technology distributors (Penta Teknoloji, Trenta Teknoloji) and international representation in Iraq and Northern Cyprus. Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of UPS and power quality equipment, supplemented by batteries, solar products, EV charging hardware, and professional training services at the Legrand Innoval training center. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year sales arrangements and a dealer-supported service model that produces recurring battery, accessory, and maintenance revenue.
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Firmographics- Name
- Inform
- Legal name
- İnform Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
- Website
- https://inform.com.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- İnform is a Turkish UPS and power quality equipment manufacturer, operating as the Turkish subsidiary of Legrand Group. It produces Online Double Conversion, Line Interactive, Modular, and Dynamic UPS systems, medical isolated power systems, and complementary power quality and renewable energy products for datacenter, industrial, medical, and commercial customers across Turkey, Iraq, and Northern Cyprus.
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Industry- Product category
- Power Protection Equipment (UPS Systems)
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) (HDACAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway) (HDABAKAA), UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD), UPS Accessories & Monitoring (Network Cards, Software, Sensors) (HDACAJAF), Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)
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Where Inform is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Umraniye
Offices4 records
Markets served
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Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- UPS and Power Supply Equipment Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems across multiple form factors: Online, Line Interactive, Modular, and Dynamic UPS, in 1-phase and 3-phase configurations. Revenue generated through direct sales at headquarters and regional offices, and through the authorized dealer/service network.
- Solar Energy Products: Sales of solar panels (as official LG Solar distributor in Turkey), portable solar power stations (ECOBOXX series), solar inverters, and related renewable energy system components.
- Batteries and Battery Equipment: Sales of UPS batteries (lead-acid and lithium-ion compatible), battery cabinets, and battery management systems as consumables and replacement parts for UPS installations.
- Power Quality and Complementary Equipment: Sales of voltage regulators (1-phase and 3-phase), rectifiers, frequency converters, static transfer switches (STS), active harmonic filters, and isolation transformers.
- EV Charging Stations: Sales of electric vehicle charging stations, sourced from Legrand Group product portfolio, as part of the Legrand Türkiye product ecosystem.
- Training and Certification Services: Revenue from technical training programs conducted at Legrand Gebze Innoval training center and customer sites, including product-specific, application-specific, and certification-track courses for industry professionals.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contact sales for quotation — no public pricing available |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
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Product offeringCore offering
İnform designs, manufactures, and distributes Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and complementary power protection equipment — including Online Double Conversion, Line Interactive, Modular, and Dynamic UPS units in single-phase and three-phase configurations — together with frequency converters, static transfer switches, active harmonic filters, medical isolated power systems, rectifiers, voltage regulators, batteries, ECOBOXX portable solar power stations, LG solar panels, and EV charging stations. Products are sold primarily to datacenter, industrial, medical, residential/commercial, and complex facility customers through direct field sales and an authorized dealer network covering over 20 Turkish cities.
Product overview
Inform (İnform Elektronik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.) is a Turkish UPS manufacturer and Legrand Group company offering a comprehensive portfolio of power protection and energy solutions. The core product line consists of three main UPS categories: Line Interactive UPS systems with automatic voltage regulation, Online Double Conversion UPS (the most advanced technology where load is continuously powered through the inverter), and modular and dynamic UPS variants. These UPS systems are offered in three electrical configurations: single-phase input/output (1FAZ/1FAZ), three-phase to single-phase (3FAZ/1FAZ), and three-phase input/output (3FAZ/3FAZ) to serve installations ranging from small offices to large industrial facilities. The portfolio extends beyond UPS to complementary power quality products including frequency converters (static and dynamic), medical isolated power systems, static transfer switches, active harmonic filters, rectifiers, and voltage regulators. Renewable energy solutions include LG solar panels (as official distributor), ECOBOXX portable solar panel systems in three capacity tiers (90W, 160W, 310W), and hybrid inverters. A mobile application for Android enables remote monitoring of 3-phase UPS systems, while the NetAgent SNMP web interface provides comprehensive UPS management including remote control, scheduled actions, and alert notifications. The company also distributes electric vehicle charging stations through the Legrand Turkey partnership.
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Brands
- ECOBOX: Portable solar panel series available in 90, 160, and 310 watt configurations with battery and connection equipment
Products and services
- Online Double Conversion UPS (Online Kesintisiz Güç Kaynağı) Online Double Conversion UPS systems where the load is continuously powered through the inverter regardless of mains status, providing the highest power quality and continuity. Available in 1-phase and 3-phase configurations for datacenter, industrial, medical, and complex facility customers.
- Line Interactive UPS (Line Interactive Güç Kaynakları) Line Interactive UPS systems with automatic voltage regulation (OVR) that regulate mains electricity to maintain consistent 220V/50Hz output, with battery and inverter backup that activates during power interruptions. Targeted at home, office, and small business users.
- Modular UPS (Modüler Güç Kaynakları) Modular UPS systems offering scalable power capacity through hot-swappable modules, allowing capacity expansion without system downtime for growing datacenter and industrial power demands.
- Dynamic UPS (Dinamik Kesintisiz Güç Kaynakları) Dynamic UPS systems (rotating UPS with flywheel) providing continuous power for critical applications with high power ratings, complementing battery-based systems for specific heavy-load industrial use cases.
- 1-Phase Input / 1-Phase Output UPS (1 Faz Giriş / 1 Faz Çıkış) Single-phase input and single-phase output UPS systems designed for smaller installations requiring up to approximately 10-20 kVA capacity. Available in both Line Interactive and Online Double Conversion variants.
- 3-Phase Input / 1-Phase Output UPS (3 Faz Giriş / 1 Faz Çıkış) Three-phase input to single-phase output UPS systems for medium-scale applications balancing three-phase mains supply with single-phase load requirements.
- 3-Phase Input / 3-Phase Output UPS (3 Faz Giriş / 3 Faz Çıkış) Three-phase input to three-phase output UPS systems for large-scale installations requiring balanced three-phase power distribution.
- Frequency Converters (Frekans Konvertörleri) Frequency converters (motor drives) that convert mains frequency to different frequencies (e.g., 50Hz to 60Hz or 400Hz), used to control AC motor speed and provide power conditioning. Available in Static and Dynamic types for industrial, aviation, and marine applications.
- Medical Isolated Power Systems (Tıbbi İzole Güç Sistemleri) Medical isolated power systems providing electrically isolated power for critical care areas, operating theaters, and intensive care units in healthcare facilities, in compliance with medical electrical safety standards.
- Static Transfer Switch (STS) Static Transfer Switches for automatic switching between two power sources (e.g., two UPS systems or UPS and generator) with minimal interruption, improving system redundancy for critical loads.
- Active Harmonic Filter (Aktif Harmonik Filtre) Active harmonic filters that mitigate harmonic distortion in electrical systems, improving overall power quality and reducing losses in industrial and commercial installations.
- Rectifiers (Redresörler) Rectifiers that convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) for battery charging and DC power supply applications in various industrial settings.
- Voltage Regulators (Regülatörler) Voltage regulators for stabilizing output voltage, including single-phase and three-phase models with mandatory requirements for certain industrial sectors.
- Batteries and Battery Equipment (Aküler & Akü Donanımları) Battery units and battery equipment for UPS systems, including battery management systems (BMS) and accessories. Lead-acid and lithium-ion compatible batteries, battery cabinets, and battery management systems as consumables and replacement parts.
- ECOBOXX Portable Solar Power Stations (ECOBOXX Taşınabilir Güneş Panelleri) Portable solar power systems integrating solar panels, battery storage, and multiple AC/DC output ports for mobile power applications. Three capacity tiers: ECOBOXX 90 (entry-level), ECOBOXX 160 (75W nominal, expandable to 160W), and ECOBOXX 310 (200W nominal, expandable to 310W peak power with 2x 20Wp solar panels).
- LG Solar Panels (LG Solar Panelleri) LG solar panels distributed by İnform as official LG Solar Turkey distributor, featuring LG NeON series with 25-year product warranty and minimum 90.6% performance guarantee after 25 years, with capacities up to 550W.
- Renewable Energy Solutions (Yenilenebilir Enerji Kaynakları) Renewable energy solutions including solar energy systems, hybrid inverters, and related products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- EV Charging Stations (Elektrikli Araç Şarj İstasyonları) Electric vehicle charging stations, sourced from Legrand Group product portfolio, distributed by İnform as part of the Legrand Türkiye product ecosystem for residential and commercial EV charging.
- İnform UPS Mobile Application (Android) Android mobile application for remote monitoring and control of İnform 3-phase UPS systems via the NetAgent interface, providing system status and network health information on smartphones. Available free on Google Play Store (iOS version under development).
- NetAgent SNMP Monitoring Interface (NetAgent SNMP Arayüzü) Web-based SNMP monitoring interface for İnform UPS systems providing real-time system status, battery information, measurement values, input/output voltage and frequency, load percentage, event logging, email alerts, SMS notifications (via SMS server), scheduled actions, and remote control functions.
Quantifiable outcome
- UPS systems maintain output voltage within specified tolerances regardless of mains quality, eliminating equipment damage from power anomalies.
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Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Legrand GroupcoreInform is the Turkish subsidiary and trading entity of Legrand Group, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure headquartered in France (Euronext Paris: LR). Inform operates as Legrand Grup Türkiye, manufacturing UPS products under the İnform brand and distributing the broader Legrand Türkiye product portfolio including Legrand, BTicino, and Estap branded products. The relationship involves manufacturing, brand licensing, and distribution within Turkey under Legrand's global quality and technology standards.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Inform competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Riello UPS: Italian UPS manufacturer offering online, line interactive, and modular UPS for datacenter and industrial applications. Similar European mid-cap positioning to İnform with comparable technology and target segments.
- Delta Electronics: Taiwan-based power electronics manufacturer offering UPS, solar inverters, and EV charging. Overlaps with İnform across UPS product lines, renewable energy integration, and EV charging distribution.
- Socomec: European-headquartered UPS and power quality specialist with similar product architecture (online double conversion, modular UPS, STS). Directly comparable mid-cap competitor focused on industrial and datacenter UPS.
- Toshiba (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Power Systems): Major UPS manufacturer (TMEIC) with high-power 3-phase online UPS and industrial power conditioning products. Competes with İnform in large-scale industrial and datacenter UPS deployments.
- Vertiv: Pure-play datacenter infrastructure specialist in UPS, power distribution, and thermal management. Closely comparable to İnform's datacenter solutions segment with modular UPS and remote monitoring offerings at scale.
- Eaton: Global UPS and power quality manufacturer with strong datacenter presence. Directly competes with İnform in 3-phase online UPS, modular UPS, and industrial power protection with similar technology positioning but global reach.
Emerging players
- CyberPower Systems: UPS specialist focused on consumer, SMB, and mid-market segments with strong online and line-interactive product range. Directly competes with İnform's Home and Office Solutions segment.
- Kstar: Chinese UPS manufacturer expanding globally with online, modular, and line-interactive UPS products. Increasingly competes with regional players like İnform on price in industrial and commercial segments.
Broad incumbents
- ABB: Broad electrical equipment incumbent covering UPS, switchgear, frequency converters, and industrial automation. Overlaps with İnform's industrial UPS, frequency converters, and STS offerings as part of a much larger electrical portfolio.
- Schneider Electric: Global leader in UPS (via APC brand), power distribution, and datacenter infrastructure. Directly competes with İnform across datacenter, industrial, and commercial UPS segments but operates at vastly larger global scale with broader product portfolio.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Inform
What does Inform do?
İnform designs, manufactures, and distributes Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and complementary power protection equipment — including Online Double Conversion, Line Interactive, Modular, and Dynamic UPS units in single-phase and three-phase configurations — together with frequency converters, static transfer switches, active harmonic filters, medical isolated power systems, rectifiers, voltage regulators, batteries, ECOBOXX portable solar power stations, LG solar panels, and EV charging stations. Products are sold primarily to datacenter, industrial, medical, residential/commercial, and complex facility customers through direct field sales and an authorized dealer network covering over 20 Turkish cities.
Is Inform a public or private company?
Inform is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Inform founded?
Inform was founded in 1980. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Inform based?
Inform is headquartered in Umraniye.
How does Inform make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. UPS and Power Supply Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are solar Energy Products, batteries and Battery Equipment, power Quality and Complementary Equipment, EV Charging Stations and training and Certification Services.
Who are Inform's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Riello UPS, Delta Electronics, Socomec, Toshiba (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Power Systems), Vertiv and Eaton. Emerging players are CyberPower Systems and Kstar. Broad incumbents are ABB and Schneider Electric.
Does Inform have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inform.
What industry is Inform in?
Inform's product category is Power Protection Equipment (UPS Systems). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAJAA, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), with a secondary code of HDABAKAA, Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway). Its NAICS code is 33531 and its SIC code is 3600.