Widap

What Widap does

Widap AG is a Swiss power engineering company founded in 1979 and headquartered in Schmitten, Switzerland, that designs, manufactures, and distributes power resistors, electrical components, and complete electrical systems and apparatus. The company operates across three core product categories: (1) resistors and potentiometers including wire-wound, cement-coated, vitreous enamelled, silicon-coated, ceramic tube, aluminium-housed, cast iron/steel grid, and special resistors; (2) electrical components including solid state contactors (ACS and DCS), motor protection switches, capacitors, fans, fuses, circuit breakers, and surge protection devices; and (3) electrical systems and apparatus covering harmonic filter systems, reactive power compensation units, the proprietary VAMOCON modular switchgear system rated 630A-5000A, load banks, neutral point earthing resistors, and filter/starting/braking/snubber resistors. The company also offers LoRaWAN and M-Bus sensor technology, DIRIS multifunction meters, and engineering services including technical counseling, network analysis, and after-sales support.

The business model is built on B2B hardware sales to enterprise customers in railway/transportation (SBB, Stadler, Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier, ÖBB, BLS), industrial manufacturing (ABB, Schneider Electric, Nestlé, Novartis, Roche, Sulzer, Rieter, Bobst, Trumpf, MTU), energy and utilities (CERN, Swisscom, EWZ, EKZ, CKW), and building/infrastructure (Schindler, V-Zug, Furrer+Frey). Revenue is generated through direct enterprise field sales, an authorized-representative model for premium brands (Socomec, SIBA, Mitsubishi Electric, Wöhner, VAMOCON, Microelettrica, MTE, KRAH), and channel partnerships with European distributors. Pricing follows unit pricing with regional minimums (CHF/EUR 100-250 net) and 30-day net payment terms, with metal surcharges indexed to stock market quotes.

Widap has expanded through multiple acquisitions including Estec AG (2017), ELKO-Systeme AG (2017), S.I.R. Società Italiana Resistor (2018), ICEL S.r.l. (2024), and CAP AG (2024), building operations in Switzerland (headquarters plus Diessenhofen and Hirschthal branches), Germany (Dachau), Italy (Castellanza), and Poland (Jawczyce). The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, owns the CrossBoard® and VAMOCON registered trademarks, and maintains active participation in major European trade fairs including PCIM Europe, SPS Italia, InnoTrans, ineltec, and Powertage. The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or public listing, and grew its employee base to 11-50 in conjunction with continued acquisition activity through 2024-2026.

Name

Widap

Legal name

Widap AG

Website

https://widap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Widap AG is a Swiss power engineering company founded in 1979 that designs, manufactures, and distributes power resistors, electrical components, and complete electrical systems for enterprise customers in railway/transportation, industrial manufacturing, energy/utilities, and building/infrastructure sectors across Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Distribution Line Equipment (Bushings, Insulators, Arresters, Conductors, Hardware) (IMAGAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection, Control & Monitoring (Relays, RTUs, Fault Recorders, Condition Monitoring) (IMAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Power resistor manufacturing
• Electrical components distribution
• Railway power systems
• Power quality solutions
• Industrial electrical engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Schmitten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Resistors and Potentiometers: Design, manufacture, and distribution of various types of power resistors including open winding wire-wound, cement-coated wire-wound, vitreous enamelled, silicon coated, ceramic tube housed, aluminium housed, cast iron and steel grid resistors, and special resistors. Also includes potentiometers for industrial applications.
2. Electrical Components: Distribution and integration of electrical components including solid state contactors, motor protection switches, capacitors, fans, load-break switches, transfer switches, fuses, insulators, busbar systems, energy meters, multimeters, data loggers, contactors, disconnectors, circuit breakers, reactors, and surge protection devices.
3. Electrical Systems and Apparatus: Manufacturing and delivery of complete electrical systems including harmonic filter systems, reactive power compensation units, power distribution systems (VAMOCON), load banks, neutral point earthing resistors, filter resistors, starting resistors, braking resistors, and snubber resistors.
4. Engineering and Technical Services: Comprehensive engineering services including technical counseling, product development, network analysis, and after-sales service. Support for demanding projects from concept to execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Widap AG manufactures and distributes power resistors and potentiometers, electrical components, and complete electrical systems and apparatus. The company supports demanding projects with engineering, counseling, repair, after-sales service, network analyses, and the development of new products, serving railway, energy, transport, industrial manufacturing, and building/infrastructure customers primarily in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Poland.

Product overview

Widap AG is a Swiss power engineering company that produces and distributes power resistors, electrical components, and manufactures electrical systems and apparatus. The product portfolio consists of three core categories: (1) Resistors and potentiometers - including various wire-wound resistors (open winding, cement-coated, vitreous enamelled, silicon coated), ceramic tube and aluminium housed resistors, cast iron/steel grid resistors, and special resistors for railway and industrial applications; (2) Electrical components - including solid state contactors (ACS/DCS), motor protection switches, capacitors, fans, load-break switches, transfer switches, fuses, insulators, busbar systems, energy meters, data loggers, and sensor technology (LoRaWAN and M-Bus); and (3) Electrical systems and apparatus - including harmonic filter systems, reactive power compensation units, power distribution systems (VAMOCON), load banks, and specialized resistors (neutral point earthing, filter, starting, braking, snubber). The company also offers engineering services including consulting, after-sales service, analysis, and new product development. Recent acquisitions include S.I.R. Società Italiana Resistor (2018), ELKO-Systeme AG (2017), CAP AG (2024), and ICEL S.r.l. (2024).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Resistors and Potentiometers Manufactured portfolio of power resistors and potentiometers, including wire-wound, cement-coated, vitreous enamelled, high-vacuum coated, water-cooled, explosion-proof, high-power, and aluminum-housed variants. Served to railway, industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers through direct and authorized distribution channels.
• Electrical Components Distributed portfolio of electrical components including solid state contactors, motor protection switches, capacitors, fans, and battery-operated screwdrivers. Served to industrial and infrastructure customers as part of the company's distribution offering.
• Electrical Systems and Apparatus Manufactured and engineered electrical systems and apparatus covering harmonic filter systems, PTC fan heaters, reactive power compensation systems, load banks, DIRIS multifunction meters, and LoRaWAN/M-Bus sensor technology for energy data acquisition. Targeted at industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers with power quality and network analysis needs.
• VAMOCON Power Distribution Systems Proprietary power distribution system compliant with EN 61439-1/-2, sold as part of the electrical systems and apparatus portfolio for industrial and railway installations.
• CrossBoard® Basic System Proprietary basic system referenced under CrossBoard® in the power quality / electrical systems portfolio, intended for engineered power distribution and apparatus applications.
• Harmonic Filter Systems Engineered harmonic filter systems that mitigate harmonic distortion in industrial and railway networks; sold as part of the electrical systems and apparatus portfolio.
• Reactive Power Compensation Systems Systems for reactive power compensation to improve power factor and reduce energy costs in industrial and infrastructure networks.
• Load Banks Load bank products sold into industrial and energy customer applications, supported by a dedicated contact person for the load banks product category.
• PTC Fan Heaters PTC fan heater products included in the electrical systems and apparatus portfolio for industrial and infrastructure applications.
• DIRIS Multifunction Meters DIRIS multifunction meters for electrical measurement and monitoring, distributed within the electrical systems and apparatus portfolio.
• LoRaWAN and M-Bus Sensor Technology LoRaWAN and M-Bus sensor technology for energy data acquisition and network monitoring, offered within the electrical systems and apparatus portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced reactive energy costs by 40-50% through proper power factor correction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ComsysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026New partnership announced February 2026. Comsys is a strategic partner for power quality and harmonic filtering solutions.
• CAP AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Acquired by Widap Group in November 2024, expanding capabilities in the Swiss market.
• ICEL S.r.l.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Italian company acquired by Widap Group in October 2024, now operating alongside S.I.R. in Italy.
• S.I.R. Società Italiana ResistorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired in January 2018, serves as Widap's Italian subsidiary and manufacturing hub for resistors in Southern Europe.
• Trielec AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Integrated into Widap AG in January 2018, strengthening Swiss operations.
• ELKO-Systeme AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired in July 2017 and integrated into Widap AG, strengthening the company's position in the Swiss market.
• Estec AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Integrated into Widap AG in January 2017 as part of the group's consolidation strategy.
• SocomeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative for Socomec products including load-break switches, transfer switches, energy meters, and power monitoring equipment. Products covered: SIRCO, ATYS, DIRIS, and related systems.
• SIBAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative for SIBA fuses and protection systems. SIBA specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality fuses and protection systems with over 60 years of industry experience.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative for Mitsubishi Electric products including circuit breakers, motor protection, and automation components for the Swiss market.
• WöhnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative for Wöhner busbar systems since 1994. Wöhner specializes in busbar systems for power distribution with 60mm and 185mm systems available from stock.
• VAMOCONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representation of VAMOCON switchgear cabinet systems for the Swiss market. Modular system for energy distribution rated for 630A-5000A applications.
• KRAH GruppeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented brand for resistors and heating elements in the German market.
• MicroelettricaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented brand for railway products including special warranty terms of 24 months after commissioning, max 36 months after delivery.
• MTEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented brand for industrial resistors and power components.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: French electrical and digital building infrastructure group offering switchgear, busbar, and protection systems. Overlaps with Widap's energy distribution business and electrical components portfolio, especially in European commercial/industrial projects.
• Eaton: Global power management company producing switchgear, motor protection, and power distribution components that compete directly with Widap's VAMOCON switchgear and contactor offerings across commercial and industrial customers.
• ABB: Global electrical equipment and industrial automation major; competes with Widap in switchgear, power distribution, and motor protection, and is also a Widap customer. Serves the same railway, industrial, and utility verticals with a much broader portfolio.
• Siemens: Provides electrical apparatus, rail electrification, and industrial power solutions. Overlaps with Widap in railway resistors, power distribution, and switchgear components, and is also a Widap customer.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company offering switchgear, power quality, and distribution solutions that directly overlap with Widap's VAMOCON, DIRIS meters, and reactive power compensation offerings.
• TE Connectivity: Global manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions, including industrial relays, contactors, and electromechanical components used in rail, energy, and industrial applications that compete with Widap's electrical components business.

Direct peers

• Socomec: French specialist in power switching, energy metering (DIRIS), and power quality — products Widap distributes as authorised representative. Direct overlap in load-break switches, transfer switches, and multifunction meters addresses same European customer base.
• Schaltbau: German supplier of DC switchgear, contactors, and rail-electrical components for rolling stock and rail infrastructure. Closely comparable to Widap's railway technology line in terms of customer base (rail OEMs and operators) and product mix.
• Mersen: French manufacturer of industrial electrical components including power resistors, braking resistors, and harmonic filter solutions. Directly comparable product portfolio to Widap's resistor and power electronics lines, serving similar industrial and rail customers.
• Wöhner: German manufacturer of busbar systems and power distribution components (60mm and 185mm systems). Long-standing Widap represented brand; directly comparable power distribution portfolio aimed at industrial and building electrical installation markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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