Ratek Otomasyon

What Ratek Otomasyon does

Ratek Otomasyon is a Turkey-based industrial automation distributor founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ikitelli, Istanbul, operating with 11–50 employees. The company functions as an authorized channel partner for Danfoss Drives, reselling the full VLT family (HVAC, AQUA, Lift, Refrigeration, Midi, and Micro variants), the VACON family (100 Industrial, 100 Flow, NXP Air Cooled, and 20), and the iC7-Automation modular drive platform, alongside Cermate-branded operator panels and HMIs.

Its business model is value-added distribution: Ratek purchases Danfoss and Cermate hardware and resells it to Turkish industrial end-customers, layering pre-sales technical consultation, application sizing, and aftermarket support on top of the OEM products. The vertical footprint implied by the catalog spans HVAC, water and wastewater treatment, elevators, refrigeration, mining, marine, and general industrial manufacturing.

Ratek's economics are typical of a single-country industrial VFD distributor: revenue is largely pass-through hardware resale at distributor margins, supplemented by technical-services revenue. With no disclosed financials, no named end-customers, no public leadership team, and no operations outside Turkey, the company profile is that of a small, focused channel partner whose strategic trajectory is tightly coupled to Danfoss's product roadmap and to the cyclical demand for industrial drives within the Turkish market.

Name

Ratek Otomasyon

Legal name

Ratek Otomasyon

Website

https://ratekotomasyon.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ratek Otomasyon is a Turkey-based authorized Danfoss Drives distributor, founded 2003 in Istanbul, reselling VLT, VACON, and iC7 frequency converters plus Cermate HMI panels to industrial end-customers across HVAC, water treatment, marine, and manufacturing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ikitelli

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Automation Equipment Resale: Ratek Otomasyon generates revenue by reselling Danfoss products (VLT drives, VACON drives) and Cermate operator panels to industrial customers in Turkey. They offer products from stock and provide technical consultation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ratek Otomasyon is an authorized Turkish Danfoss distributor that resells industrial low-voltage variable frequency drives (VLT, VACON, and iC series) and Cermate operator panels to industrial customers. The product range covers HVAC, water/wastewater, pumping, refrigeration, elevator, and heavy-duty industrial motor control applications from micro drives to high-power AC drives up to 2000 kW. The company supplies products from stock and provides technical consultation to industrial buyers across Turkey.

Product overview

Ratek Otomasyon is a Turkish automation company and authorized Danfoss partner offering industrial automation products including variable frequency drives (AC sürücüleri) and operator panels. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines: (1) VLT Drive Family - Danfoss VLT series variable frequency drives including HVAC Basic Drive FC 101, AutomationDrive FC 302, AQUA Drive FC 202, Lift Drive LD 302, Refrigeration Drive FC 103, Midi Drive FC 280, Micro Drive FC 51, and HVAC Drive FC 102; (2) VACON Drives - Danfoss VACON series including VACON 100 Industrial, VACON 100 Flow, VACON NXP Air Cooled, and VACON 20 compact drives; (3) iC Drives - Danfoss iC series including iC7-Automation with Industrial IoT capabilities; (4) Cermate Operator Panels - Human-machine interface panels ranging from 4.3 to 15 inches. The company has over 20 years of experience in automation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VLT HVAC Basic Drive FC 101 Danfoss VLT HVAC Basic Drive FC 101 is a variable frequency drive designed for HVAC applications including fans, pumps, and compressors in commercial buildings.
• VLT AutomationDrive FC 302 Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive FC 302 is a general-purpose variable frequency drive for industrial automation applications requiring high performance and flexibility.
• VLT AQUA Drive FC 202 Danfoss VLT AQUA Drive FC 202 is a variable frequency drive optimized for water and wastewater applications including pumping and treatment systems.
• VLT Lift Drive LD 302 Danfoss VLT Lift Drive LD 302 is a variable frequency drive specifically designed for elevator and lift applications with safety features and precise control.
• VLT Refrigeration Drive FC 103 Danfoss VLT Refrigeration Drive FC 103 is a variable frequency drive optimized for refrigeration and cooling applications in commercial and industrial settings.
• VLT Midi Drive FC 280 Danfoss VLT Midi Drive FC 280 is a variable frequency drive for medium-power industrial applications offering ease of use and reliability.
• VLT Micro Drive FC 51 Danfoss VLT Micro Drive FC 51 is a compact and cost-effective variable frequency drive for simple industrial applications and basic HVAC tasks.
• VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 is a variable frequency drive designed for commercial HVAC applications with built-in features for energy efficiency.
• VACON 100 Industrial Danfoss VACON 100 Industrial is a low-voltage AC drive designed for industrial applications requiring robust performance and flexibility.
• VACON 100 Flow Danfoss VACON 100 Flow is a variable frequency drive with functional features designed to improve flow control and energy savings in industrial pump and fan applications. Supports 3-phase power from 380-500V (1.1-630 kW), 525-600V (3.0-200 HP), and 525-690V (5.5-800 kW).
• VACON NXP Air Cooled Danfoss VACON NXP Air Cooled is a variable frequency drive designed for demanding industrial applications with high power requirements. Supports 3-phase power from 208-240V (0.55-90 kW), 380-500V (1.5-1500 kW), and 525-690V (2.2-2000 kW).
• VACON 20 Danfoss VACON 20 is a compact variable frequency drive that is one of the easiest to adapt for OEM applications due to its compact design and programming ease. Supports single-phase 115V (0.25-1.1 kW), single-phase 208-240V (0.25-2.2 kW), 3-phase 208-240V (0.25-11 kW), and 3-phase 380-480V (0.37-18.5 kW).
• iC7-Automation Danfoss iC7-Automation is an advanced variable frequency drive offering reliability and performance in any environment. Features selectable communication protocols, standard Safe Torque Off (STO) SIL3, modular control platform, dual Ethernet ports, integrated sensors, built-in filters, and rear-channel cooling. Supports 3x380-500V AC (0.37-710 kW) for frequency converters and 3x380-500V AC (200-1400 kW) for air-cooled system modules.
• Cermate Operator Panels Cermate operator panels sold through Ratek Otomasyon, offering display sizes from 4.3 inches to 15 inches to provide customers with a wide range of choices for human-machine interface applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DanfosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRatek Otomasyon is an official Danfoss partner in Turkey, authorized to sell the complete Danfoss product portfolio including VLT drives, VACON drives, and related automation products. The partnership is prominently displayed on their website with Danfoss partner logo. Danfoss is a Danish expert organization specializing in high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and motion controls.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• WEG: Brazilian manufacturer of low-voltage drives (CFW series), motors, and automation products with strong presence in industrial and HVAC applications. Comparable product category to Danfoss/VACON drives distributed by Ratek, competing for the same pump, fan, and general-purpose industrial drive opportunities.
• Fuji Electric: Manufacturer of low-voltage AC drives (FRENIC series) and industrial automation products serving HVAC, water, and general industrial markets. Directly comparable drive portfolio to Ratek's Danfoss/Vacon offering, with overlapping end-market focus on pumps, fans, and process industries.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Manufacturer of the FR-A/F800/E700 series of variable frequency drives and broader factory automation products (PLCs, HMIs, servo systems). Directly comparable to Ratek's Danfoss/Vacon drive portfolio and Cermate HMI offering at the product level, serving industrial OEMs and end users in Turkey and globally.
• Yaskawa: Manufacturer of low-voltage AC drives (GA500, A1000, V1000 series) and motion-control products serving industrial automation, HVAC, and pump/fan applications. Directly comparable to Danfoss/Vacon drives that Ratek resells, with overlapping end markets in factory automation and process industries.
• Invertek Drives: UK-based specialist manufacturer of variable frequency drives (Optidrive range) focused on HVAC, pump, and general industrial applications. Directly comparable product category to Ratek's Danfoss VLT/VACON lineup, with particular overlap in HVAC and water-treatment use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Major automation incumbent with the SINAMICS drive family and SIMATIC automation portfolio serving HVAC, water, manufacturing, and process industries. Comparable end markets and product categories to Ratek's Danfoss/Vacon lineup, but operates as a manufacturer-OEM and global system integrator rather than a regional channel partner.
• Rockwell Automation: Major industrial automation incumbent with PowerFlex drives and Allen-Bradley control products serving discrete and process manufacturers. Comparable factory-automation and motor-control use cases to Ratek's industrial manufacturing customer segment, though as a full-stack OEM and integrator.
• ABB: Global industrial automation and drives incumbent selling its own low-voltage AC drives (ACS series) and full automation portfolios to industrial customers worldwide. Directly comparable to Ratek's Danfoss offering at the product level (variable frequency drives) and competes for the same Turkish industrial buyers, but as a brand owner rather than a distributor.
• Eaton: Diversified power-management manufacturer with a drives portfolio (DG1, PowerXL DM1) and broad electrical product line. Overlaps with Ratek in industrial motor control and HVAC/pump applications and competes for the same Turkish industrial customers, though at much broader scope.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation with the Altivar drive range and EcoStruxure platform. Targets the same HVAC, water-treatment, and industrial customer use cases that Ratek serves in Turkey via Danfoss, but as a brand owner and solution integrator at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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