Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l.

What Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l. does

Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l. is an Italian B2B technical distributor founded in 1974 and headquartered in Selvazzano Dentro (Padova), specializing in electrical components and industrial automation solutions for machine-edge and panel-building applications. The company distributes a multi-category portfolio spanning cable management (ABB Adaptaflex, Harnessflex, PMA, Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap, SIB; ICOTEK), industrial connectors (Molex's Westec HDC, MPM, Brad Harrison; ATAM, HTP, INOTEC, MINTEC, RADIALL), cable routing (BASOR, ABB Canaline), industrial enclosures (ARTINOX, AUGER, PRIVIUS, STULZ-Cosmotec), junction boxes (HENSEL, HUMMEL, EATON, Crouse-Hindz), signaling and LED lighting (SIRENA, CCEA, HTP Illuminazione), and passive fire protection systems distributed under the proprietary EFS (Electrix Fire Stop) brand.

The company also operates a proprietary EFS Marine System sub-brand for naval fire compartmentation, certified Class A by RINA per FTP CODE 2010, developed in collaboration with AF SYSTEMS. Electrix serves installers, OEM machine builders, and industrial end-users across Italy, with focused vertical specialization in industrial automation, Food & Beverage, railway, and naval/marine sectors. Its go-to-market combines a direct field sales team organized by Italian region (named area managers covering Padova-Treviso-Vicenza-Verona and Venezia-Belluno-Pordenone-Udine) with a national reseller network organized by product category, supported by pre- and post-sale technical consulting. The ownership is family-held, with founder Giovanni Bado and current CEO/Amministratore Delegato Maria Teresa Bado, and the company employs 11 staff.

Name

Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l.

Legal name

Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l.

Website

https://electrixdistribuzione.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Electrix Distribuzione is an Italian B2B technical distributor, founded in 1974, specializing in industrial automation, electrical components, and proprietary passive fire protection (EFS) for installers, OEMs, and industrial customers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Components Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical distribution
• Automation components supply
• Cable management systems
• Passive fire protection
• Industrial enclosures distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Selvazzano Dentro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of electrical and automation components including connectors, cable management systems, industrial enclosures, signaling and lighting products, and passive fire protection systems to installers, OEM machine builders, and industrial companies across Italy.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Pre and post-sale technical consulting provided by specialized personnel to support customers in product selection, application engineering, and compliance with industrial and civil regulations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l. is a B2B technical distributor that supplies electrical components, cable management systems, industrial enclosures, connection systems, signaling and lighting products, and proprietary passive fire protection systems to installers, OEM machine builders and industrial companies across Italy. The company combines logistics and warehousing with pre- and post-sale technical consulting, distributing products from over 30 global technology brands alongside its own EFS fire protection line.

Product overview

Electrix Distribuzione S.r.l. is a B2B technical distributor specializing in industrial automation components and machine-edge solutions, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Selvazzano Dentro (Padova), Italy. The company operates as a specialized distributor offering electrical components through multiple product categories including: cable management systems (ABB brands Adaptaflex, Harnessflex, PMA, Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap, SIB; ICOTEK), industrial connection systems (MOLEX with sub-brands MPM, Brad Harrison, Westec HDC; ATAM, HTP, INOTEC, MINTEC, RADIALL), cable routing/canalization (BASOR, ABB Canaline), industrial enclosures and carpentry (ARTINOX, AUGER, PRIVIUS, STULZ-Cosmotec), junction boxes (HENSEL, HUMMEL, EATON, CROUSE HINDZ), signaling and LED lighting (SIRENA with NXT IO-Link series, CCEA, HTP Illuminazione), and proprietary passive fire protection systems (EFS - Electrix Fire Stop brand with EFS Marine System and AF Systems partnership). The portfolio serves industrial automation, Food & Beverage, railway, naval, and manufacturing sectors with a combination of standard products and custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EFS - Electrix Fire Stop: Passive fire protection brand offering certified solutions for electrical, thermohydraulic and lighting systems in civil, industrial and naval sectors.
• EFS Marine System

Products and services

• EFS - Electrix Fire Stop Proprietary brand of passive fire protection systems for electrical, thermohydraulic, and lighting installations in civil, industrial, and naval sectors. Includes bags, collars, sealants and panels tested to EN 1366 standards with CE marking per EN 13501-1 and EN 13501-2. Developed in collaboration with AF Systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of market presence demonstrating sustained business success and customer trust

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is a core technology partner providing cable protection systems including Adaptaflex (metal and plastic fittings for demanding environments), Harnessflex (automotive cable protection), PMA (industrial/food/ATEX plastic conduits), Thomas & Betts (cable ties and accessories), SIB (industrial cable glands), and Canalize ABB (plastic and metal cable routing channels).
• ICOTEKcoreTechnology or IntegrationICOTEK provides modular cable entry systems and accessories for electrical panels and enclosures, enabling clean cable routing management in industrial applications.
• MolexcoreTechnology or IntegrationMolex is a major partner providing industrial connection solutions through three divisions: Westec HDC (heavy-duty industrial connectors), MPM (DIN valve connectors), and Brad Harrison (M8/M12/M23 circular connectors for sensor and automation applications).
• ATAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationATAM supplies DIN and circular industrial connectors, both molded and field-wirable, including ATEX-certified products for explosive atmospheres.
• HTPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHTP provides industrial connectors (molded and field-wirable DIN and circular connectors), passive signal distribution systems (splitters), distribution boxes, and LED lighting solutions for industrial applications.
• INOTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationINOTEC is a technology leader in EMI/RFI shielded interconnection systems, specializing in railway sector applications with globally recognized expertise.
• MINTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationMINTEC provides molded and field-wired industrial connectors and power cords, including standard and customized solutions for industrial and outdoor applications with the B12 system.
• RADIALLcoreTechnology or IntegrationRADIALL supplies circular connectors for railway, military and aerospace applications, including the SPPC series for single-core cables with extremely high amperage up to 750 Amperes.
• BASORcoreTechnology or IntegrationBASOR provides cable tray systems including wire mesh trays, closed channels with quick attachment, and walkable solutions for industrial and civil cable routing.
• AUGERcoreTechnology or IntegrationAUGER supplies standard industrial electrical enclosures (monobloc or modular) robust and modular for industry, available with UL certification. Products include wall-mounting junction boxes, modular AGR cabinets, monobloc AGM cabinets, and compact AGC cabinets.
• PRIVIUScoreTechnology or IntegrationPRIVIUS specializes in customized electrical enclosures and carpentry completely made-to-measure, with non-standard dimensions and specific layouts, including UL certification options.
• ARTINOXcoreTechnology or IntegrationARTINOX provides stainless steel electrical enclosures and junction boxes designed for aggressive, corrosive environments and the food sector, available with UL certification.
• STULZ - CosmoteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSTULZ/Cosmotec provides closed-circuit industrial air conditioning solutions for cooling and protecting electrical components in enclosures.
• HENSELcoreTechnology or IntegrationHENSEL supplies plastic junction boxes for indoor and outdoor use, including versions with integrated terminal blocks and ATEX-certified designs for explosive atmospheres.
• HUMMELcoreTechnology or IntegrationHUMMEL provides a wide range of industrial junction boxes in plastic and metal with related accessories including cable glands.
• EATON/CROUSE HINDZcoreTechnology or IntegrationEATON and CROUSE HINDZ provide metallic junction boxes for rigid pipe connections, cable glands, and explosion-proof lighting systems for ATEX environments, including stainless steel 316L options for Oil&Gas, chemical and explosive atmosphere applications.
• SIRENAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSIRENA provides signaling devices for automation including modular and configurable LED tower lights (NXT series) for Industry 4.0 with IO-Link capability.
• CCEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCCEA specializes in professional technical LED lighting for workbenches, machine tools, and quality control areas, including Compact-Alpha and Teide Power product lines.
• AF SYSTEMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAF SYSTEMS is a strategic development partner for passive fire protection. Electrix collaborated with AF SYSTEMS to develop their EFS (Electrix Fire Stop) brand of fire sealing products including intumescent foams, collars, bricks and panels tested to EN 1366-3 standards. AF SYSTEMS is the undisputedly Italian leader in certified fire sealing solutions (EI 120 / EI 180).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Italia: Schneider Electric Italia is the Italian arm of the global energy management and industrial automation major. Comparable to Electrix in serving Italian industrial customers with electrical distribution, enclosures, and automation components, but at much larger scale and with proprietary product lines.
• Phoenix Contact Italia: Phoenix Contact is a global manufacturer of industrial connection, automation, and interface solutions with a direct Italian sales operation. Comparable to Electrix in connectors, enclosures, and industrial electronics distribution, but operating as a manufacturer-direct incumbent rather than a third-party catalog distributor.
• Festo Italia: Festo Italia is a leading manufacturer and direct distributor of pneumatic and electric automation technology. Comparable to Electrix in industrial automation component distribution to Italian OEMs, but as a manufacturer-led incumbent rather than a third-party multi-brand distributor.

Direct peers

• RS Components Italia: RS Components (RS Italia) is a major industrial and electronic components distributor serving engineers and buyers with connectors, automation, enclosures, and tools. Comparable to Electrix as a multi-brand industrial catalog distributor in Italy, with a stronger e-commerce platform.
• Sonepar Italia: Sonepar Italia is the Italian arm of Sonepar, the world's largest B2B distributor of electrical products, serving industrial, commercial, and residential installers with a similar product portfolio of cables, lighting, automation, and enclosures. Direct competitor to Electrix in Italian electrical distribution.
• Distrelec Italia: Distrelec is a European B2B distributor of electronic and industrial automation components including connectors, sensors, enclosures, and cables. Direct catalog-distribution peer to Electrix with overlapping supplier brands such as Molex and similar Italian industrial customer base.
• Würth Italia: Würth Italia is the Italian subsidiary of the Würth Group, a global B2B distribution leader in fastening, electrical, and industrial supplies serving installers and industrial customers. Comparable to Electrix as a B2B technical distributor with field-sales reach and installer focus.
• Farnell (element14) Italia: Farnell/element14 is a global high-service distributor of electronic and industrial components serving design engineers and industrial buyers. Comparable to Electrix on multi-brand connector and industrial component distribution with an e-commerce-led model.
• Rexel Italia: Rexel Italia is the Italian subsidiary of Rexel Group, a global B2B electrical distribution major offering cables, lighting, energy solutions, and automation components. Directly comparable to Electrix in serving Italian installers, OEMs, and industrial customers with multi-brand electrical portfolios.

Others

• AF Systems: AF Systems is the Italian fire-sealing product manufacturer and Electrix's co-development partner on the EFS brand, the Italian leader in certified fire-stopping solutions. Adjacent to Electrix as a strategic supplier and co-developer in the naval and civil fire protection vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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