COMEX S.A.
Polish manufacturer and distributor of COVER-brand UPS systems (1 kVA to 500 kVA), batteries, and diesel generators, serving enterprise and institutional customers in IT, healthcare, industrial, banking, government, and telecommunications across Poland and Europe via direct sales and channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersGdańsk, Poland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What COMEX S.A. does
COMEX S.A. is a Polish manufacturer and distributor of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Gdańsk, Poland. The company owns the COVER brand (acquired in 2015 from Swiss COVER-ENERGY S.A., which had launched it in 1995) and produces a full UPS portfolio spanning True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) and Line-Interactive (VI) units from 1 kVA single-phase systems up to 500 kVA modular three-phase systems, supported by VRLA batteries (5-230 Ah) and LHE-series diesel generators (40-1,625 kVA). Technology differentiators include IGBT rectifier designs, Hot-Swap modular architectures, advanced battery management with temperature-compensated charging, N+X redundancy, and ECO-mode efficiency up to 99%.
COMEX targets enterprise and institutional buyers across six verticals — IT and data centers, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, banking and finance, government, and telecommunications — with a sales-led B2B go-to-market combining direct field sales (Gdańsk HQ, Warsaw regional office), a dedicated COMEX International department, and a European channel-partner network for international distribution and service. Hardware sales form the core revenue stream, complemented by recurring warranty and post-warranty maintenance, installation and commissioning, and remote monitoring services.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AQAP 2110 (NATO) certifications plus a Polish military quality certificate, positioning it for defense and government procurement. Financially, COMEX is a privately held S.A. (Polish joint-stock company) without stock exchange listing; no revenue, headcount, or ownership figures are publicly disclosed. Operational signals include the announcement of 55 MW of UPS capacity delivered within a single year and ongoing construction of a new facility hall at the Gdańsk site, indicating active capacity expansion to support project volume.
COMEX S.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- COMEX S.A.
- Legal name
- COMEX S.A.
- Website
- https://comex.com.pl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Polish manufacturer and distributor of COVER-brand UPS systems (1 kVA to 500 kVA), batteries, and diesel generators, serving enterprise and institutional customers in IT, healthcare, industrial, banking, government, and telecommunications across Poland and Europe via direct sales and channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
COMEX S.A. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH)
Keywords
Where COMEX S.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gdańsk
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
COMEX S.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- UPS Hardware Sales: Sale of UPS systems including Online (VFI) and Line-Interactive (VI) models ranging from 1kVA to 500kVA. Products include COVER branded UPS units and related power protection equipment.
- Battery Sales: Sale of VRLA batteries (Valve Regulated Lead-Acid) including SHL and SHR series with capacities ranging from 5Ah to 230Ah for UPS applications.
- Generator/Aggregate Sales: Sale of power generator sets (aggregates) for backup power applications, including LHE series diesel generators from 40kVA to 1625kVA.
- Warranty and Post-Warranty Maintenance Services: Comprehensive maintenance services including periodic inspections, repairs, diagnostics, and SLA-based service agreements for UPS and generator systems.
- Installation and Commissioning Services: Professional installation, commissioning, and integration of UPS and generator systems including coordinated UPS-generator systems.
- Remote Monitoring Services: Remote device monitoring services via Internet or GSM network for continuous surveillance of power systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on power capacity and configuration |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
COMEX S.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
COMEX S.A. designs, manufactures and distributes UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems and guaranteed power supply equipment under the COVER brand, with power capacities ranging from 1 kVA to 500 kVA (plus diesel generators up to 1625 kVA and VRLA batteries). The company provides complete power protection solutions including True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) and Line-Interactive (VI) UPS units, batteries, communication accessories, and accompanying installation, maintenance, and remote monitoring services.
Product overview
COMEX S.A. is a manufacturer and distributor of guaranteed power supply systems, primarily UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) equipment under the COVER brand. The product portfolio spans from compact single-phase units (1-3 kVA) like BASIC 1K, WINTER 3K, and CORE ONE series, through mid-range three-phase systems (6-40 kVA) including CORE 6-10K, FLIX 6K, MY 30K, INSERT 15-40K, and PS 10-40K, to large-scale modular UPS solutions (50-500 kVA) such as HS305, HS505, and FRAME 60-200K. Supporting products include VRLA batteries (5-230 Ah), diesel generator sets (LHE series 40-1625 kVA), and communication accessories like WiseWay SNMP adapters and NetAgent network cards. The company also provides technical support, maintenance, installation, and remote monitoring services. COMEX operates as exclusive representative of the COVER brand since 2015, with nearly 30 years of experience in uninterrupted power supply systems since the company's founding in 1987.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- COVER: Brand of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) devices and guaranteed power supply systems, acquired from Swiss company COVER-ENERGY S.A. in 2015. Known for over 20 years with reputation for reliability among professionals.
Products and services
- BASIC 1K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) UPS with 1 kVA capacity and 1:1 phase configuration in a compact tower form factor for servers, workstations, and industrial equipment protection.
- WINTER 3K UPS Line-Interactive (VI) UPS with Pure Sine Wave technology, 3 kVA capacity, 1:1 phase configuration, and high efficiency up to 97%.
- CORE ONE 1-3K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) UPS series with 1-3 kVA capacity in a 2U rack form factor, featuring ECO mode up to 99% efficiency and expandable battery modules.
- CORE 6-10K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) UPS with 6-10 kVA capacity and 1:1 phase configuration, including frequency converter, ECO mode, and parallel operation for redundancy.
- FLIX 6K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) UPS with 6 kVA capacity and 1:1 phase configuration in a 4U rack design with built-in batteries and efficiency up to 96%.
- JR 10K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) UPS with 10 kVA/10 kW capacity supporting 3:3/3:1/1:1 phase configurations, ViewPower software, and optional internal batteries.
- MY 30K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) UPS with 30 kVA capacity supporting 3:3 or 3:1 phase configurations, power density of 120 kW/m², and advanced battery management with resting function.
- INSERT 15-40K UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI-SS-111) UPS with 15-40 kVA capacity and 3:3 phase configuration, featuring a 5-inch color touchscreen, >96% efficiency, and parallel redundancy.
- PS 10-40K Modular UPS True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) modular UPS with 10-40 kVA capacity supporting universal 1:1, 3:1, 3:3, and 1:3 phase configurations in a 3U rack design with Split Bypass for increased reliability.
- HS305 Modular UPS
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 99% efficiency in ECO mode reducing operating costs
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use COMEX S.A.
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
COMEX S.A. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
COMEX S.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- COVER-ENERGY S.A. (Switzerland)coreSwiss company that developed the COVER brand and UPS technology since 1995. COMEX S.A. acquired full ownership of the COVER brand in 2015, taking over responsibility for design of new equipment, production coordination with Far East partners, and sales operations for COVER products across Europe.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
COMEX S.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Eaton: Major global power-management company with a strong UPS product line (1kVA to >1MVA), direct competitor to COMEX in enterprise and data-center UPS. Overlapping technology (online double conversion, modular hot-swap) and overlapping enterprise channel.
- ABB (Electrification): Global electrification and power-quality incumbent; competes in industrial UPS, switchgear, and power protection for data-center and utility customers. Comparable in critical-power-adjacent products even where ABB's UPS range is narrower than Schneider/Eaton.
- Delta Electronics: Taiwanese power- and thermal-management manufacturer with a meaningful UPS portfolio (single- and three-phase). Particularly relevant as a comparison point given COMEX's Far East production partnerships and similar modular architecture.
- Vertiv: Pure-play critical-digital-infrastructure vendor (UPS, power, thermal, IT) — directly competes with COMEX HS/PS/Frame modular UPS lines for data-center and industrial buyers across Europe. Broad incumbent with deep enterprise relationships.
- Schneider Electric (APC by Schneider Electric): Global UPS and critical-power leader (via the APC brand); competes with COMEX across the full 1kVA–500kVA range and serves the same enterprise verticals (data centers, healthcare, telecom, industrial). Schneider is a broad incumbent whose UPS portfolio overlaps almost entirely with COVER-branded systems.
- Legrand (UPS / Numeric / Keor): European electrical-and-digital-building infrastructure group with a UPS portfolio (Keor/Numeric). Competes in 1–200kVA enterprise UPS, especially via electrical-installer channels across Europe similar to COMEX's mixed direct/channel model.
Direct peers
- Salicru: Spanish manufacturer of UPS, voltage stabilizers, and power conditioners (1kVA–800kVA). Closely comparable mid-sized European UPS specialist to COMEX, with similar modular product strategy and shared enterprise-vertical focus (IT, healthcare, industrial).
- Riello UPS: Italian-headquartered UPS manufacturer specializing in online double-conversion and line-interactive systems from 1kVA to 800kVA. Most direct comparable to COMEX — same technology positioning, same European distributor-led go-to-market, and similar mid-market enterprise customer mix.
- Socomec: French specialist in critical power (UPS, power conversion, switching) with strong European footprint. Competes with COMEX in 1kVA–500kVA enterprise UPS and shares channel-driven distribution and emphasis on service contracts.
Emerging players
- CyberPower Systems: UPS and PDU vendor focused on SOHO/SMB and prosumer segments. Partial overlap with COMEX's lower-end BASIC/WINTER/CORE ONE lines; not a direct competitor in large-frame enterprise UPS.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
COMEX S.A. social profiles
Digital presenceCOMEX S.A. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
COMEX S.A. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
COMEX S.A. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
COMEX S.A. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
COMEX S.A. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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COMEX S.A. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about COMEX S.A.
What does COMEX S.A. do?
COMEX S.A. designs, manufactures and distributes UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems and guaranteed power supply equipment under the COVER brand, with power capacities ranging from 1 kVA to 500 kVA (plus diesel generators up to 1625 kVA and VRLA batteries). The company provides complete power protection solutions including True On-Line Double Conversion (VFI) and Line-Interactive (VI) UPS units, batteries, communication accessories, and accompanying installation, maintenance, and remote monitoring services.
Is COMEX S.A. a public or private company?
COMEX S.A. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was COMEX S.A. founded?
COMEX S.A. was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is COMEX S.A. based?
COMEX S.A. is headquartered in Gdańsk, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does COMEX S.A. make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. UPS Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are battery Sales, generator/Aggregate Sales, warranty and Post-Warranty Maintenance Services, installation and Commissioning Services and remote Monitoring Services.
Who are COMEX S.A.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Eaton, ABB (Electrification), Delta Electronics, Vertiv, Schneider Electric (APC by Schneider Electric) and Legrand (UPS / Numeric / Keor). Direct peers are Salicru, Riello UPS and Socomec. CyberPower Systems is listed as an emerging player.
Does COMEX S.A. have an API?
No public API is recorded for COMEX S.A..
What industry is COMEX S.A. in?
COMEX S.A.'s product category is Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGADAD, UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup), with a secondary code of HDACAJAH, Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection). Its NAICS code is 33531 and its SIC code is 3600.