What Ercogener does

Ercogener is the intelligent connected systems subsidiary of French industrial group Groupe ZeKat, designing and manufacturing M2M and IoT communication hardware and software primarily out of Bellevigne-Lès-Châteaux in France's Maine-et-Loire department. Founded in 1981, the company sells three core hardware ranges — GenPro (industrial equipment connectivity with real-time data transmission), GenLoc (vehicle fleet geolocation), and EG-IoT (battery-powered autonomous devices for telemetry and geolocation) — supporting multiple connectivity protocols including 2G/3G/4G, LTE Cat.M1, NB-IoT, LoRa, Sigfox and BLE. Hardware is paired with embedded software applications (EasePro, EaseLoc, EaseNTRIP, EaseIP, EaseEG-IoT) and the ESKIOT IoT device management platform for centralized data collection and equipment monitoring.

The company serves industrial equipment manufacturers, precision agriculture operators, cable/construction logistics players and operators of isolated infrastructure (telecom, utility, railway) through packaged solutions such as NTRIP Centimetric Precision positioning, Connected Drums for cable drum tracking, and Securing Isolated Assets. Revenue is generated from hardware sales, recurring connectivity subscriptions (including M2M SIM services) and the ESKIOT platform, alongside professional services for custom product development via a three-tier framework (SPECIFIC hardware customization, EGM embedded software, full ODM). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales with multi-year B2B contracts; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Ercogener operates within a vertically integrated mechatronics division alongside sister entities (Azkedia for electronic integration, ZK-systems for cabling, Cequad for mechanical engineering, Zemco for field maintenance), all under Groupe ZeKat (Paris-registered, founded 2005 by Pascal Denoël). Reference customers include Schneider Electric, Vinci, Airbus, Thales, Siemens Mobility, Honeywell, Engie, Bollore, Veolia and Weinmann. The company claims 1M+ products delivered across 50+ countries and emphasizes French design and manufacturing as a differentiator.

Name

Ercogener

Legal name

Groupe ZeKat

Website

https://ercogener.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ercogener is a French designer and manufacturer of M2M and IoT connected hardware (GenPro, GenLoc, EG-IoT) and the ESKIOT management platform, serving industrial, agricultural, infrastructure, and cable/construction customers across 50+ countries as part of Groupe ZeKat's mechatronics division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Hardware

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

OEM Embedded Connectivity & Telematics Platforms (TLAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT hardware
• M2M communication devices
• IoT device management
• Asset geolocation trackers
• Precision agriculture GPS

Headquarters

HQ city

Saumur

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware Products: Sale of connected devices including GenPro, GenLoc, and EG-IoT product ranges. Products are designed and manufactured in France with cellular, GPS, and BLE connectivity capabilities. One-time hardware purchase with optional connectivity services.
2. Connectivity Services: Integrated connectivity offerings where products are delivered 'ready to use' with cellular SIM cards. The company adapts subscription types to each application based on consumption and data diffusion requirements. M2M SIM cards for cellular connectivity.
3. ESKIOT IoT Platform: Device management platform for collecting, storing and transferring data from deployed equipment. Provides centralized data management and real-time monitoring capabilities.
4. Professional Services & Custom Development: Engineering office services for custom product development including analysis of specifications, feasibility studies, electronic/mechanical design, embedded software development, prototyping and pilot programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ercogener designs and manufactures connected hardware devices (GenPro for industrial equipment connectivity, GenLoc for fleet geolocation, EG-IoT for autonomous low-power telemetry) and operates the ESKIOT IoT device management platform. The company also delivers integrated cellular connectivity services, vertical solutions such as Connected Drums and Securing Isolated Assets, and custom ODM/tailor-made product development through its engineering office.

Product overview

Ercogener is a French designer and manufacturer of intelligent and connected systems, offering a multi-level product portfolio centered on three main hardware ranges: GenPro (industrial equipment connectivity and real-time data transmission), GenLoc (vehicle fleet geolocation), and EG-IoT (battery-powered autonomous IoT devices for geolocation and telemetry). These hardware platforms are complemented by embedded software applications including EaseLoc (fleet management), EasePro/EaseIP (industrial connectivity), EaseNTRIP (precision positioning), and EaseEG-IoT (device management). The company operates the ESKIOT IoT device management platform for centralized data collection and equipment monitoring. Ercogener provides end-to-end solutions including Connected Drums for cable drum tracking, Securing Isolated Assets for remote equipment protection, and NTRIP Centimetric Precision for precision agriculture. The product line spans from standard catalog offerings to fully customized ODM solutions, with integrated connectivity services available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESKIOT: IoT device management platform for collecting, storing, and transferring data from deployed equipment
• EaseLoc
• EasePro
• EaseIP
• EaseNTRIP
• EaseEG-IoT
• GenPro
• GenLoc
• EG-IoT

Products and services

• GenPro Range Product line for connecting industrial equipment and transmitting large amounts of data in real time. Includes GenPro 425e variants with cellular connectivity for industrial supervision applications.
• GenLoc Range Product line for geolocating and managing vehicle fleets. Includes GenLoc 354e EaseLoc for continuous equipment geolocation with powered enclosures.
• EG-IoT Range IoT-dedicated product line for applications requiring frugal energy and data consumption. Features battery-powered autonomous enclosures with integrated antennas for geolocation and telemetry. The range includes LTE Cat.M1 / NB-IoT / 2G fallback variants (1A81 geolocation and 1AB1 telemetry+geolocation), LoRa/BLE variants (40B1 telemetry, 4281 geolocation), and Sigfox (8201 geolocation). Models include IP67/IP69K waterproofing, 6Ah internal battery, and -20°C to +65°C operating range.
• GenPro 425e Ntrip Intelligent enclosure that transmits GNSS position frames (GGA) to an NTRIP caster via cellular network and receives RTK differential corrections for centimetric positioning accuracy. Features 4G LTE Cat.4 modem, RS232 serial interface, IP67 waterproof rating, and extended temperature range (-20°C to +60°C).
• ESKIOT Platform IoT device management platform dedicated to Ercogener products that collects, stores, and transfers data from field-deployed equipment in standard format. Simplifies management of communicating equipment and maximizes services provided by devices.
• Connected Drums (Tourets Connectés) IoT solution for digitalizing cable drums on construction sites. Enables real-time tracking, theft prevention, movement management, and residual cable length control (LRC). Achieves 90% reduction in drum thefts and losses, 20% reduction in operating costs, and 25% reduction in drum rotation times.
• Securing Isolated Assets Connected solution for securing isolated equipment in remote areas. Provides real-time surveillance via intelligent detection systems for movements or open/close events, with total control over assets and incident risk reduction. Targeted at telecom operators, utilities, and infrastructure managers protecting isolated assets such as copper cable, telecom equipment, and railway equipment.
• NTRIP Centimetric Precision Solution Precision positioning solution using NTRIP protocol for real-time GNSS corrections. Enables 300% improvement in positioning precision at 50% lower investment cost versus traditional RTK. Designed for precision agriculture applications and compatible with all precision agriculture equipment on the market.
• Data Transmission / Connectivity Service Integrated connectivity service providing products ready for use with cellular connectivity. M2M SIM cards for cellular data transmission, with subscription types adapted to each application based on consumption and data diffusion requirements.
• Customized Product Development (CUST001) Custom product development service offering three levels: SPECIFIC (hardware or packaging customization), EGM (custom embedded software development), and ODM (custom product design and industrialization). Includes needs analysis, feasibility study, electronic and mechanical design, embedded software, prototyping, and pilot phases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in drum thefts and losses through connected drum solutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AzkediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction and integration of electronic sets and sub-sets. Part of the Mechatronics Division within Groupe ZeKat, providing manufacturing capabilities for electronic assemblies.
• ZK-systemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabling and modular containerized solutions. Part of the Mechatronics Division, providing specialized cabling and system integration services.
• CequadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Mechatronics Division providing specialized electronic manufacturing and integration services.
• ZemcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintenance and installation services. Part of the Mechatronics Division providing field service and maintenance capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Adeunis: French designer and manufacturer of IoT sensors and devices (LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT) for smart building, smart metering and asset tracking. Closely comparable as a fellow French IoT device OEM in adjacent verticals.
• MultiTech: MultiTech manufactures industrial-grade cellular, LoRa and BLE gateways/devices for M2M and IoT applications. Directly comparable in industrial-grade enclosures, multi-protocol support and B2B enterprise sales motion.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (now part of Semtech) is a leading global provider of cellular M2M/IoT modules, gateways and device management platforms. Directly comparable to Ercogener's GenPro/EG-IoT cellular hardware lines and ESKIOT-style device management capability.
• Kerlink: French specialist in LoRaWAN IoT network equipment (gateways and end-devices). Comparable as a European-headquartered industrial IoT hardware vendor with overlap on LoRa-based EG-IoT product lines.
• Telit Cinterion: Telit designs and sells cellular IoT modules, platforms and connectivity services for industrial M2M. Overlaps directly with Ercogener's industrial M2M and cellular IoT offerings across LTE Cat.M1/NB-IoT and device management.
• Laird Connectivity: Laird Connectivity designs wireless IoT modules, antennas and gateways (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, LoRa) for industrial customers. Comparable to Ercogener's embedded connectivity hardware for industrial M2M.
• u-blox: Swiss designer of positioning and wireless modules (GNSS, cellular, BLE/LoRa) for industrial and automotive markets. Closely comparable to Ercogener's GenLoc fleet/asset geolocation range and NTRIP/RTK precision agriculture positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Geotab: Geotab is a global fleet telematics platform with connected vehicle hardware and SaaS. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fleet/asset telematics where Ercogener's GenLoc range and EaseLoc application compete for fleet customers.
• Thales (IoT/Connectivity): Thales operates a global IoT connectivity and device business (Cinterion heritage) serving industrial, defense and aerospace customers. Overlaps with Ercogener's defense/aerospace customer base (Airbus, Thales) and M2M module offering.

Emerging players

• Trackunit: Trackunit provides telematics and IoT for off-highway equipment and construction fleets. Comparable to Ercogener's fleet geolocation products (GenLoc) and Connected Drums/construction industry use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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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