EMKA JSC

What EMKA JSC does

EMKA JSC (ЕМКА АД) is a Bulgarian public company that manufactures cables, insulated wires, and winding wires, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Sevlievo, Bulgaria, with a sales/trading base in Sofia. The company is listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (bse:EMKA) and is part of the Industrial Capital Holding group. Its product portfolio is organized into two main lines: (1) cables and wires — single insulated wires (H05V-K, H07V-K, LIYw), data cables (LiYY, LiYCY, EMTRONIK), flexible power and control cables (LiYY-JZ/OZ family), low-voltage PVC cables (UNIFLEX H03VV-F to H05VVC4V5-K), halogen-free fire-resistant cables (HSLH), polyurethane-sheathed cables (YSL11Y), and especially flexible Class 6 cables; and (2) winding wires — THERMOTEM-200 enamelled copper wires (class 200), TRAFEL paper-insulated copper and aluminum wires, mica-tape-insulated wires, aluminum winding wires (APHK, APHP), and bare soft rectangular copper/aluminum conductors. Products are manufactured to IEC, HD, VDE, and BS standards and carry VDE, HAR, and CPR/EN 50575 certifications, alongside ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 system certifications.

EMKA generates revenue through direct sales of its manufactured cables and wires to European industrial customers, with separate export and domestic-market sales departments. Its end markets include European cable assembly manufacturers, electrical machinery producers (transformers, generators, motors, reactors), and industrial automation and construction-cabling applications. The company is the sole producer in Bulgaria of round and rectangular copper/aluminum winding wires with multiple insulation types, and exports to Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Romania, Serbia, and other Balkan countries. Recent operational moves include a 1.990 MW on-site photovoltaic installation (2024), EU Recovery and Resilience Plan grants for building energy renovation and renewable energy/storage, a 2023 self-funded capital increase, and a 0.07 EUR net per share dividend for 2025. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated directly with B2B customers.

Name

EMKA JSC

Legal name

ЕМКА АД

Website

https://emka-bg.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EMKA JSC is a Bulgarian public manufacturer of cables, insulated wires, and winding wires, founded in 1936. It serves European cable assembly manufacturers, electrical machinery producers (transformers, motors, generators), and industrial-automation customers across Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Romania, and Serbia, and is the sole such producer in Bulgaria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cables and Wires

NAICS

Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Drawing & Insulating Of Nonferrous Wire (3357), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA), Flexible Cords, Portable Power & Cord Sets (IMADAMAI)

Keywords

• Industrial cable manufacturing
• Insulated winding wires
• Flexible power cables
• Halogen-free control cables
• Enamelled copper wires

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevlievo

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Manufacturing: EMKA JSC generates revenue through manufacturing and selling a wide range of cables and wires including insulated single wires, data cables, flexible power and control cables, halogen-free cables, polyurethane cables, and winding wires. Products comply with international standards IEC, HD, VDE, BS and internal quality standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

EMKA JSC manufactures and sells a wide range of cables, insulated wires, and winding wires for industrial applications. Its portfolio covers single insulated wires, PVC data cables, flexible power and control cables, halogen-free and polyurethane-sheathed cables, and a full range of winding wires (enamelled, paper-insulated, bare soft copper and aluminum). The company is the sole producer of round and rectangular copper/aluminum winding wires with different types of insulation in Bulgaria.

Product overview

EMKA JSC is a leading Bulgarian manufacturer of cables and wires with over 87 years of history. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: (1) Cables and Wires including single insulated wires (LIYw, LIY, H05V-K/H07V-K), data cables (ЕМТРОНИК® LiYY/LiYCY series with shielded and twisted pair variants), flexible power and control cables (LiYY-JZ/OZ family at 300/500V and 0.6/1kV), low voltage power cables (УНИФЛЕКС® H03VV-F/H05VV-F/H05VV5-F/H05VVC4V5-K), halogen-free fire-resistant control cables (HSLH/HSLCH series), polyurethane control cables (YSL11Y/YSLC11Y/YSLYC11Y series), and especially flexible Class 6 control cables (LIFYY/LIFYYCY); (2) Winding Wires including THERMOTEM®-200 enamelled copper wires (PET-1C-O, PET-2C-O grades, class 200), TRAFEL® paper-insulated copper and aluminum wires (PH, MPHP series), mica tape insulated wires, and bare soft rectangular copper/aluminum conductors (ММП, АП). The company is the sole producer of round and rectangular winding wires with various insulation types in Bulgaria, with products exported to Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Romania, Serbia, and other countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ЕМТРОНИК®: Brand for LiYY data cables and related products
• УНИФЛЕКС®
• ТЕРМОТЕМ®-200
• ТРАФЕЛ®

Products and services

• Single Insulated Wires (LIYw, LIY, H05V-K, H07V-K) Single core insulated wires for internal wiring, automotive applications, and signal/control connections, with voltage ratings from 300V to 750V. Designed for industrial and automotive wiring applications.
• Data Cables (EMTRONIK LiYY, LiYCY, LiYY TP, LiYCY TP series) Flexible data transmission cables with PVC or PE insulation for low-frequency applications, including shielded and twisted pair variants for computer systems, instrumentation, and office equipment.
• Flexible Power and Control Cables (LiYY-JZ/OZ, LiYCY-JZ/OZ, 0.6/1kV variants) Control and connecting cables for flexible or fixed installation under normal mechanical load conditions, rated for 300/500V or 0.6/1kV applications in machine tools, production lines, and measuring systems.
• UNIFLEX Low Voltage Power Cables (H03VV-F, H05VV-F, H05VV5-F, H05VVC4V5-K) PVC insulated flexible cables for connection of household appliances and electrical devices, including oil-resistant and shielded variants, rated for voltages up to 450/750V.
• Halogen-Free Control Cables (HSLH-JZ/OZ, HSLCH-JZ/OZ) Halogen-free, flame-retardant control cables with enhanced fire protection for public buildings, airports, and railway stations, where human life and property are exposed to high fire risk. CPR class Dca-s1,d2,a1.
• Polyurethane Control Cables (YSL11Y-JZ/OZ, YSLC11Y-JZ/OZ, YSLYC11Y-JZ/OZ) Control cables with polyurethane (TPU) outer sheath offering improved oil, abrasion, and impact resistance for electrical tools and industrial applications. Suitable for sea water contact.
• Especially Flexible Control Cables Class 6 (LIFYY-JZ/OZ, LIFYYCY-JZ/OZ) High-flexibility control cables with Class 6 fine-wire stranded conductors for use in power chains, moving machine parts, and applications requiring repeated flexing.
• THERMOTEM-200 Enamelled Copper Winding Wires (PET-1C-O, PET-2C-O, PET-1P-CO, PET-2P-CO) Round and rectangular enamelled copper wires with modified polyesterimide and polyamide-imide insulation, thermal class 200, for windings of high-speed machines, transformers, and gas discharge lamps. Temperature index min 200°C.
• TRAFEL Paper-Insulated Winding Wires (PH, PH-G, MPHP, MPHP-G-2, MPHP-G-3) Kraft paper insulated round and rectangular copper wires for windings of coils, transformers, reactors, and power transformers, with thermal classes from 90 to 120.
• Aluminum Winding Wires (APHK, APHP) Kraft paper insulated round and rectangular aluminum wires for windings of transformers and electrical machinery.
• Bare Soft Rectangular Copper and Aluminum Wires (MMP, AP) Bare soft rectangular copper and aluminum wires for winding machines, motors, electronic products, and further processing into insulated wires.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 87 years of manufacturing experience in cables and wires
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bulgarian-Swiss Chamber of CommerceminorOthersEMKA JSC is a member of the Bulgarian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
• German-Bulgarian Industrial and Trade Chamber (AHK)minorOthersEMKA JSC is a member of the German-Bulgarian Industrial and Trade Chamber (AHK Bulgarien).
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (CanCham)minorOthersEMKA JSC is a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer producing low-voltage power, control and specialty cables similar to EMKA's UNIFLEX®, HSLH and data cable ranges, with comparable European customer base.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer, offering power cables, control cables, specialty wires and cable systems across energy, telecom and industrial markets — directly comparable product portfolio to EMKA but at global scale.
• Superior Essex: Large incumbent in magnet/winding wire and communication/infrastructure cables, including enamelled and paper-insulated winding wire products — broad competitor overlapping with EMKA's winding wire portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lapp Group: Family-owned German manufacturer of flexible power, control and data cables (ÖLFLEX®, UNITRONIC®, ETHERLINE®) — closest direct competitor to EMKA's HSLH halogen-free, YSL polyurethane and EMTRONIK data cable lines.
• REA Magnet Wire Company: Major global producer of magnet wire (enamelled and paper-insulated) for transformers, motors and generators — directly comparable to EMKA's TRAFEL® paper-insulated and THERMOTEM® enamelled winding wires.
• Belden Inc. US-headquartered specialist in signal, data and control cables (including PUR-sheathed, halogen-free and industrial Ethernet variants) — directly comparable to EMKA's data and control cable portfolio.
• Leoni AG: German manufacturer of cables, wiring systems and wiring harnesses serving automotive and industrial customers — directly comparable in flexible control cables, data cables and European industrial exposure.
• Elektrisola: Global manufacturer of enamelled copper winding wire (magnet wire) used in transformers, motors and inductors — directly comparable to EMKA's THERMOTEM®-200 enamelled winding wire range.
• HELUKABEL: German cable specialist producing flexible control, data, halogen-free and servo cables under brands such as HELUKABEL and HELUPOWER — directly comparable product mix and target customer base.

Regional players

• NKT A/S: Danish cable manufacturer producing low- and medium-voltage power cables, control cables and specialty cables for European utility and industrial customers — comparable product lines and European market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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